MLGW chair Mitch Graves to serve as interim CEO
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland will eventually nominate a replacement that Memphis City Council confirms.
Amazon adopts 20 schools in largest MSCS Adopt-A-School partnership
Amazon has partnered with Memphis-Shelby County Schools, adopting 20 schools to provide assistance in the largest such partnership ever for MSCS.
Ezekiel Kelly indicted on 26 additional charges
The additional counts include five counts of reckless endangerment, four counts of criminal attempt first-degree murder and commission of an act of terrorism.
Ja Morant dismisses critics about partying, says he will buy team Rolex watches
Ja Morant said he sees comments about his partying on social media, but he doesn’t let fun get in the way of practice time.
Tigers on the Trail: Here’s where Memphis basketball stands with a few 2023-24 recruiting targets
This month, various University of Memphis basketball coaches have visited at least 10 prospects — four in the Class of 2023 and six in the Class of 2024.
Strickland proposes return to the police, fire pension plan cut in 2014
Mayor Jim Strickland touted the proposal, on its way to the Memphis City Council for the next budget season, as a way to retain and recruit public safety employees in the police and fire departments. For the police and fire unions, the proposal is the second part of a two-part push to restore what the City Council cut.
Inked: Nothing Bundt Cakes on the move, an ICED loan, Friends for Life gets new HQ
This week’s Inked covers news on a new ICED loan recipient, Friends for Life headquarters update and a new location for Nothing Bundt Cakes in East Memphis.
Five thoughts on what Memphis’ win against the NCAA means
Three years after James Wiseman last put on a University of Memphis basketball uniform, the school finally received a ruling from the Independent Accountability Resolution Process.
Rise and shine: Toasted Yolk opens Monday in Germantown
The new breakfast restaurant is located on the east side of the suburb.
Kevin Ritz sworn in as U.S. Attorney for Western District of Tennessee
President Joe Biden nominated Ritz for the position July 29, and the U.S. Senate confirmed him unanimously Sept. 22.
Table Talk: Barbecue for breakfast; Dim Sum King opens
Ready for barbecue, bacon and eggs? Plus, The Majestic Grille launches a three-course lunch called The Friday Matinee.
Why Memphis punter chose football over soccer
Joe Doyle’s decision has turned out well for the nation’s leading punter.
Tigers Football Insider: Memphis expects to see two quarterbacks against Temple
The Tigers are preparing for two quarterbacks against Temple but defensive coordinator Matt Barnes isn’t overcomplicating the game plan.
When homicide victims don’t get the media spotlight
While some murder victims are remembered publicly as real, complex people, others are seen as simply statistics. And for their loved ones, that can make the pain even worse.
Collierville boots up technology with first IT director
Collierville made a historic appointment by naming its first ever IT director on Monday evening.
Daily Memphian Power 15: Munford remains Sharp; Northpoint debuts
Senior running back Braxton Sharp is carrying the scoring load for the No. 1 team in the area.
Grizzlies podcast: Planting flags ahead of the season
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington break down all the storylines from Grizzlies media day.
Demolition plans set for Williamsburg Village, Dory gets a new patio
On Wednesday, Sept. 28 Memphis and Shelby County Board of Adjustment approved plans for demolition and redevelopment at Williamsburg Village, a new outdoor patio at Dory Restaurant and an update on the Lowenstein Mansion.
Lakeland officials talk ‘State of the City’ — and a new Chick-fil-A
Lakeland’s annual “State of the City” address included some unexpected news of a major fast-food restaurant headed to The Lake District.
Metro
New federal charges target Ghost Mob again
A new federal racketeering indictment unsealed Thursday in Memphis federal accuses six alleged Ghost Mob gang members of conspiracy to murder and attempted murder in the aid of racketeering for a 2020 incident firefight with a rival gang.
State Government Millington native’s return to US attorney seat clears Senate Judiciary Committee
Germantown Hundreds gather in Germantown park to honor Charlie Kirk
Premium City of Memphis City to install 30 new traffic cameras — but enforcement efforts lack real teeth
Business
Food Files: Caribbean restaurant launches vegan spin-off
Trap Fusion closes its Cordova restaurant but launches Trap Vegan in its flagship eatery in Whitehaven. Wiseacre Brewing Co.’s new sandwich concept Panuzzo King will launch soon on Broad Avenue.
Health Care St. Jude announces a second Advanced Research Center
Premium Business With an incoming Target and Academy Sports, Millington has hit the retail ‘bullseye’
Transportation & Logistics Control of MATA money goes to city trust
Sports
Tigers QB Brendon Lewis on record setting pace. Already.
Brendon Lewis is averaging 74.5 rushing yards in the season’s first two games. That puts him on track to become the Tigers’ leading quarterback rusher for a single season.
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Jumbo Shrimp take another from embattled Birds
Memphis Tigers Basketball Rider University grad transfer forward commits to Memphis
High School Sports Memphis area high school football statistical leaders
Food
Table Talk: Flying Saucer makes it right
There are two things never to joke about on the restaurant scene: stellar service and tater tots.
Suburbs
New game plan: Germantown will not pursue outdoor sports complex
Both proposals submitted to Germantown were different than the suburb’s vision for an outdoor sports complex.
Arts & Culture
Cooper-Young Fest, Pride Fest (again) and the co-creator of the Ninja Turtles
This week, Southaven launches its hummingbird fest, the Halloran Centre celebrates 10 years and Beale Street throws a 100th birthday party for B.B. King.
Opinion
Conaway: Drained at Sassy Bass, beached at Tommy Bahama: The Great Walmart Heist
“I swear if we were still having children, or my kids were to have another grandchild, I’d lobby for the name iBank, boy or girl. That’s probably going to be the name of my next dog.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Kinfolk’s Sunday pop-ups and plans for Gussied Up
What is a dive bar anyway? On this week’s Sound Bites, Holly Whitfield talks to Cole Jeanes and Harrison Downing about the definition of a dive bar and about a weekly breakfast biscuit pop-up.