Booker T. Jones plays ‘Green Onions’ and Robert Plant pays tribute as latest Memphis Music Hall of Fame class honored
Booker T. Jones and Priscilla Presley were among eight new inductees to the Memphis Music Hall of Fame.
FedEx closing offices, deferring hiring, reducing flights after weak quarter
Citing adverse “macroeconomic trends,” FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam announced a variety of cost-cutting initiatives, including reduction in flight frequencies and the closure of over 90 FedEx Office locations.
Tom Lee Park cutbank bluff to be named for One Beale developers
The Carlisle name follows a $1.5 million donation by the developers to the $62 million Tom Lee Park redesign. It honors the late Gene Carlisle, the family patriarch who called the One Beale real estate “the best piece of dirt in Memphis.”
Gubernatorial candidate faults Lee, state Legislature for DNA test delays
During a campaign stop Thursday, Sept. 15, in Memphis, Dr. Jason Martin pointed to low funding levels for the TBI crime lab despite a state surplus of $2 billion
Calkins: Bango! Pete Pranica is Mark Twain (for a limited time only)
For two shows, Pete Pranica will transform into Mark Twain. Call him Big Twain, maybe? It’s all for the benefit of the Tennessee Shakespeare Company. And it’s just the latest evidence that Pranica is a great Memphian.
Cleotha Henderson, aka Abston, arraigned for charges in 2021 rape case
The man accused in the death of Eliza Fletcher has also been charged with especially aggravated kidnapping, aggravated rape and illegal possession of a firearm after results from a rape kit submitted in 2021 linked him to that crime.
‘Ask Me Anything’ with The Daily Memphian’s Eric Barnes
Burning questions about The Daily Memphian? CEO Eric Barnes is ready to answer them.
500 listen to ‘Maid’ author at MIFA’s Our City, Our Story lunch
MIFA hopes events kicks off frank discussions in city about housing and homelessness.
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.
Descendant of Gandhi calls for the end of ‘passive violence’
Arun Gandhi, the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, presented a lecture Thursday, Sept. 15, at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, citing how passive violence can eventually lead to physical violence.
Bartlett quarterback wins fan vote for player of the week
Braylen Ragland, who engineered a victory over then-No. 1 Lausanne, is the fan favorite for player of the week. Tristian Johnson of CBHS takes second place.
Sylvamo buys Swedish mill in $150 million transaction
A spinoff of International Paper, Sylvamo became a standalone, publicly traded company last fall.
Collierville enjoys climb in the state football rankings but there’s still much to be done
With new faces in key places, Collierville High School is Tennessee’s second-ranked Class 6A football team and off to a 4-0 start for the second straight year.
$10 Deal: Farm and Fig lunch includes meatloaf sandwiches and hefty salads
Farm and Fig has added weekday lunch as a dine-in option at its small, mostly takeout-oriented shop on the edge of Cooper-Young.
Playoff berth secured but big goals remain for 901 FC
Charleston visits AutoZone Park Friday as 901 FC looks to continue momentum following last week’s victory that sent it into the postseason for the second straight year.
Somavac earns second patent, looks to ‘break-out’ year in 2023
“We believe in this technology. This team believes in the need to pay attention to what happens post-operatively to patients as they recover from surgeries,” said the co-founder of the company.
TSSAA high school football leaders and standings: Freedom Prep’s Gilliam, defense shining through four games
Junior quarterback leads the area with 17 touchdown passes; War Eagles boast top run defense and top total defense through four games. Check out all the statistical leaders and standings for TSSAA area schools.
Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant wants his best ability to be availability
Ja Morant is setting the bar extremely high for himself this season. In order to reach his goals, the star knows he will need to stay healthy.
The To-Do List: Beer, fit, film and fall fests galore
This week, hot air balloons ascend over Collierville, dragons dance at Crosstown Concourse and stars are inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame.
The deep ball might be the answer to the Tigers’ run game
“To open up the run game you’ve got to be good in the throw game,” Memphis offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey said.
Biden: Tentative railway labor deal reached, averting strike
President Joe Biden said Thursday that a tentative railway labor agreement has been reached, averting a strike that could have been devastating to the economy before the pivotal midterm elections.Related story:
Metro
U of M raises tuition
University of Memphis President Bill Hardgrave would not speak to a reporter after the meeting when asked about the tuition increases.
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Business
Instead of county building new Regional One, Jeff Warren has an idea
For the past several months, Memphis City Councilman Jeff Warren has been giving tours of Methodist University Hospital. His goal is simple: Convince the community it doesn’t need to spend $1 billion on a new campus for Regional One.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Health Care No one bid on Shelby County’s autopsy contract. Here’s what happens now.
Premium Real Estate New Crosstown Concourse office spaces go on the market for first time
Sports
Who will be Memphis football’s top skill players in 2025?
An official depth chart likely won’t be released until the week of the season opener, but here are projections at the skill positions heading into the Memphis Tigers’ 2025 football season.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers on Tour dates for stops in Memphis, Nashville unveiled
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Sports College Baseball Super Regionals: What to know before play begins Friday.
Food
After closing bakery, chef shares her ‘Experience’ through cooking classes
On a recent Thursday night, about 30 people gathered Downtown to inexpertly stir roux, chop vegetables, season meat — and laugh.
Suburbs
Blue wave in Horn Lake? Democrats win big
Democrats had a strong showing in the Horn Lake municipal elections this week, including capturing the city’s mayoral race.
Arts & Culture
Live at the Garden’s summer line up
Olivia Wall from the Memphis Botanic Garden talks with Eric Barnes about the 25th anniversary of Live at the Garden.
Opinion
Opinion: Stop praying for peace and start investing in it
In this opinion piece, Memphis faith leaders call on city and county officials to fund community safety and well-being with a moral budget.
Podcasts
Live at the Garden’s summer line up
Olivia Wall from the Memphis Botanic Garden talks with Eric Barnes about the 25th anniversary of Live at the Garden.
Games
Word Flower: June 3
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.