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
Rape Crisis Center to expand forensic nursing staff, training with DOJ award
Shelby County Crime Victims and Rape Crisis Center has been named a center of excellence for its forensic nursing program and will receive funding from the U.S. Department of Justice to train more nurse examiners.
City of Memphis Tyre Nichols family attorneys say Memphis hasn’t handed over key docs
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
Morant’s late heroics propel Grizzlies past Wolves in nailbiter
Ja Morant made the biggest plays late to push the Grizzlies to victory over the Timberwolves, but teammates Jaren Jackson and Desmond Bane did much of the heavy-lifting to get to that point. Related content:
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 127, Timberwolves 125
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
DeSoto Sheriff’s Office continues working with controversial software
Clearview AI is a New York-based tech company that provides a massive database of images collected online for law-enforcement agencies to use during investigations.
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.”