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
Weekend weather brings a taste of winter
In the wake of a Wednesday night cold front, an air mass of Canadian origin surges into the Mid-South. And the cold air mass looks to have staying power.
City of Memphis City could ask MLGW to study cost of moving offices
Business
Ford will build $7M childcare center at BlueOval City
Less than a mile from its $5.6 billion mega campus, Ford’s childcare center will help out parents working at BlueOval City.
Real Estate A look inside the 100 N. Main project: What’s left and what’s to come
Sports
Memphis overpowered by Auburn in Maui title game
Despite star guard PJ Haggerty finishing with 27 points and nine rebounds, Memphis never once led as the SEC’s Tigers (7-0) captured the Maui Invitational championship.Related content:
Memphis Tigers Basketball Box score: Auburn 90, Memphis 76
Food
Box score: Auburn 90, Memphis 76
This is the box score for the NCAA Maui Invitational championship game between the Memphis Tigers and the Auburn Tigers on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at Lahaina Civic Center in Hawaii.
Suburbs
Collierville aldermen honored for service to town
Two aldermen were celebrated for their years dedicated to Collierville. Their final meeting as part of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen is scheduled for Dec. 9.
Arts & Culture
Learn more about the work to improve Memphis’ public spaces
The Reimagining the Civic Commons initiative has been funded in Memphis and nine other cities since 2016. It’s now embarking on a new round of work.
Opinion
Herrington: Ja Morant puts on show in return; may have the Grizzlies primed for a run
Ja Morant is back in flight and back in control, dominating the game with the Trail Blazers with 22 points and 11 assists in only 23 minutes.
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: On Ja Morant’s (brief) return and the week ahead
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Ja Morant’s dynamic return from injury, a busy Thanksgiving week schedule and how the Grizzlies may deploy what could be their deepest roster ever.