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
This Week in Memphis: General Assembly begins
This week, the Shelby County Commission discusses Feagins, and an award-winning food podcast records in Memphis.
Education Schools set for Monday return as snow melts across Memphis
Business
Some believe Supreme Court will uphold TikTok ban, but Memphis-area baker is optimistic
After attending Friday’s nearly three-hour Supreme Court hearing, Chloe Sexton of Chloe’s Giant Cookies feels her side will prevail.
Premium City of Memphis Global Café team delivers warm, hearty meals to snowed-in neighbors in need
Sports
Tigers drop low-scoring affair at Rice
The Tigers will head home to prepare for UTSA. The game will tip at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Morant’s late heroics propel Grizzlies past Wolves in nailbiter
Food
Sound Bites: More inside details about No Comment and Fawn
Plus, bar owners Mary Oglesby and Paul Gilliam talk about the state of the service industry in Memphis.
Suburbs
Schools set for Monday return as snow melts across Memphis
Friday’s snow day made for a long weekend for students in Memphis and Shelby County.
Arts & Culture
Memphis musicians, Stax family remember the legendary Sam Moore
Sam Moore, one half of the legendary duo Sam & Dave, died Friday at age 89. Memphis musicians and fellow Stax alumni eulogized Moore on Saturday.Related content:
Opinion
Calkins: Sure, Taylor Jenkins screwed up. But that’s not what you should worry about.
Taylor Jenkins took the blame for the loss. It was nice of him to say. But the Grizzlies real problem may be their inability to handle the best in the West.
Podcasts
What the Live Nation venue at Crosstown can bring to Memphis
Todd Richardson, the CEO of Crosstown Concourse, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk not just the new venue but also all kinds of new happenings in and around Crosstown.
Games
Crossword: Snow much fun
The Mid-South seldom receives snow that’s deep enough for serious sledding. But a recent article hints at the best spots for slipping and sliding plus a brief history of “Ski Mt. Moriah.”