Audubon Park golf course tees up complete redesign
The Audubon Park golf course will change dramatically with the redesign; every hole will be part of the project and the course itself will be expanded.
Blackburn and Hagerty cite Memphis crime in new call for federal funding
The proposed “Restoring Law and Order Act” would include federal grant programs for more police and detectives focused on violent crime as well as a General Accounting Office examination of delays in processing rape kits.
Nine make qualifying deadline for City Court judge special election
The Shelby County Election Commission also approved two new polling places for the Nov. 8 election day.
A large-scale railroad strike would hit Memphis hard
The majority of containerized goods coming into the Mid-South from overseas come in on one of the five Class I rails based here, said Woodson Dunavant of the logistics and supply chain management company Dunavant Enterprises.
Chef Tam fills her plate again, with new restaurant, new public role
Chef Tam is now officially the “Wesson Oil cooking lady” and has plans to open a new restaurant late this year.
Will Drennan to be honored as community hero at Tigers home opener
Drennan, who sacrificed his life by jumping in to save a child who had been swept into a culvert under Neshoba Road, will be recognized for his heroics at the home opener against Arkansas State on Saturday.
Gabe Rogers has always been a receiver at heart
Playing receiver has always been in Gabe Rogers’ heart, but it took a few years to get back to that position. Now he’s taking advantage of the opportunity.
BlueOval’s tech side under control but workforce, traffic and supply chain issues remain
There are a number of challenges that accompany BlueOval City, the production site by Ford Motor Co. about an hour’s drive from Memphis.
As Booker T. grooves, Stax Museum readies 20th anniversary
Booker T. Jones grooved on “Green Onions” again, ahead of his Memphis Music Hall of Fame induction, and the Stax Museum teased a year’s worth of 20th anniversary events as past, present and future collided in Soulsville.
Table Talk: Steve & Todd’s big adventure and Ryan Hopgood is home
Look for a Creole Italian pop-up in town next week only, read about every single thing to eat at Pantà and find out how Ryan Hopgood is doing.
Gag order placed on Ezekiel Kelly case
A gag order has been placed on the case of Ezekiel Kelly, accused of shooting six people and killing three during a rampage last week.
Memphis Record Pressing to double workforce by next year
The Bartlett company expects to be the largest producer of vinyl records in North America by next year, making about 130,000 records per day.
‘Pass Over’ tackles race and police brutality head on
“We are wanting to tell more stories about Memphis and who we are. It’s just so important that we humanize everyone,” said the director of a new production from Playhouse on the Square.
City Council wants 50 Highway Patrol troopers to support MPD
In wide-ranging discussion about violent crime, the Memphis City Council voted to ask the state for at least 50 more state troopers for at least six months and a digital messaging system similar to Amber Alert.
Daily Memphian Power 15: Munford takes over at No. 1
The scoreless streak ends but the Cougars keep rolling and take the top spot in the Power 15 after Bartlett knocked off former No. 1 Lausanne last week.
Memphis CEO faces prison time under Clean Water Act
“Correct and accurate test results of discharges into rivers and stream and the honest reporting of those results to regulatory authorities are important parts of the Clean Water Act’s regulatory framework,” said U.S. Attorney Joseph C. Murphy Jr.
Two attorneys get prison time for selling, soliciting accident reports
Between February 2017 and October 2020, Glenda Adams, a former Shelby County Assistant District Attorney, sold Aaron Neglia, a personal injury lawyer, traffic accident report information.
New Eats: Fish and spaghetti, neckbones are standouts at Krissy’s Soul Food
Neckbones on Tuesdays and fish and spaghetti on Fridays are hits at Krissy’s Soul Food, a recent addition to the Memphis home-style dining scene.
Inked: Emerge building to be rebranded, Monster Mini Golf coming to Cordova
New Memphis moving to Emerge Building. Number of homes sold drops but August home prices up 5.2% over a year ago. Monster Mini Golf coming to Cordova.
He went to prison. Now, he’s opening two Wing Gurus
Friends and family support help a former felon go from prison to running restaurants.
Metro
County Commission approves purchase of Regional One land despite markup
The commission approved more money to buy the property that goes with the old Commercial Appeal buildings. Deals on the three remaining adjacent parcels for the 16-acre site are still pending.
Shelby County County Commission moves forward on sheriff’s pay raise, but not its own
Business
Memphis Chamber, economists say city is in ‘high-growth phase’
Last year was the first time the city exceeded $100 billion in gross regional product, officials at the Greater Memphis Chamber State of the Economy luncheon said.
Premium Real Estate Memphis hotel industry struggles to get back to pre-pandemic numbers
Sports
Grizzlies Insider: Can Memphis capitalize on home-heavy schedule?
The Grizzlies are finally returning to FedExForum for a five-game homestand. Can they distance from Denver as the Nuggets’ schedule increases in difficulty?
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Jaren Jackson Jr.’s DPOY chances, Grizzlies’ shifting rotation and more
Food
Lucchesi’s heads back to grocery stores
Though Lucchesi’s used to sell its products in grocery stores, a USDA rule change several years ago forced the company to pull its casseroles from stores. But now they are back with a full line, new partners and plans for growth.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Wally Joe, Andrew Adams talk Acre, James Beard awards
Suburbs
Germantown to have large bookstore after 14 years without one
Barnes & Noble is looking to open in Germantown, but the space will be significantly smaller than Shelby County’s existing locations.
Neighborhoods
Mayor floats guaranteed-income proposal at Memphis housing summit
The affordable housing market in Memphis continues to show investors competing with first-time homebuyers for starter homes.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Stephen King is back
One might think that all of Stephen King’s work has already been adapted into a movie or miniseries, but here comes “The Monkey,” adapted from “Skeleton Crew,” one of King’s short story collections.
Opinion
Echols: Nine fresh ideas already happening in Memphis
“These people have no idea I’m writing about them. But they are using what they have in time, money, energy and ideas to bless the rest of us.”
Podcasts
Local Democratic, Republican leaders talk pros, cons of deportation
“... They are not committing any other crime,” Worth Morgan said. “But they are being exploited and they are taking a job away from somebody here in Memphis that would want that job.”