MATA proposes cuts to routes, night services
The Memphis Area Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will vote on the elimination of 19 routes, as well as all services after 7 p.m., on Tuesday, Oct. 24.
Shelby County Commission moves closer to replacing land bank
A plan to replace the Land Bank with a county government Real Estate Division moved ahead on the second of three votes. The commission also delayed revisiting a link between EDGE board incentives and wages.
Airport safety for dummies: Memphis International runs emergency exercise
Using red smoke, spilled water and practice dummies, airport officials and first responders undergo an approximately $10,000 emergency operations exercise at Memphis International Airport.
Memphis lineman Andres Fox suspended for first half against UAB
Andres Fox was ejected during the fourth quarter of the Tigers’ 31-21 home loss to Tulane last week after hitting a Green Wave player in the groin. Tigers football notebook: injuries, possible suspension shake up rosterRelated stories:
Campbell Clinic’s chief of staff to lead ALSAC board
On Monday, Oct. 16, St. Jude announced new leaders to both St. Jude’s board of governors and ALSAC’s board of directors.
Memphis election results certified; council candidate says too many ‘red flags’
The Shelby County Election Commission may take a closer look at its procedures after a poll inspector’s car was broken into the day before election day. The commission voted unanimously Monday, Oct. 16, to certify the election results.
Exclusive: Reprimanded judge talks why she’s been away from the bench
Shelby County Criminal Court 9 Judge Melissa Boyd said she reached an agreement with the Tennessee Board of Judicial Conduct to temporarily step down after complaints and an order of protection were filed against her.
Second chapter of Dixon’s ‘most ambitious’ series opens
The Dixon’s “Black Artists in America” exhibition is one of at least eight art shows in Memphis open this fall or winter based on an individual Black artist or group of Black artists.
Memphis unranked in preseason AP Top 25 poll
The unranked Tigers appeared on just five of the 63 total ballots and received only seven points in the AP Top 25 preseason poll.
The tipping point: More restaurants adding auto gratuities
Some local restaurants have added service fees to attract and retain quality workers.
Bald eagles thriving here, descended from birds locals renested in ‘70s, ‘80s
Volunteers took fledgling bald eagles to Reelfoot Lake, banded them and then fed and watched them succeed.
The Sidebar: Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center, now and in future
The executive director of BPACC, Michael Bollinger, joined Eric Barnes to talk about the organization’s history, recent shows and upcoming performances.
Father’s cancer battle can’t stop joy of escorting daughter for homecoming
A father walked his daughter in the homecoming ceremony on Friday at Lewisburg High School, just like so many others across the country. But this escort was different.
State volleyball preview: Six local teams vying for titles this week
Briarcrest, Collierville, Houston, Northpoint, St. Agnes and St. George’s are chasing a championship this week in Murfreesboro.
Excessive force: 30+ incidents in three years at 201 Poplar, records show
The 31 incidents occurred between June 2018 and September 2021, and they involved at least 27 correctional officers.
Vote for the high school player of the week, Week 9
Standouts from Hernando, Lausanne, Lewisburg and MUS are up for consideration this week. Related story:
Metro
The Early Word: Memphis is left out of Guard lawsuit; PD’s office struggles
No Kings protest organizer addresses Cohen controversy, Frayser students can name their own high school and Ja Morant is back just in time.
Premium Downtown Is Earnestine & Hazel’s really haunted? That depends on who you ask, but the spooky stories are legion
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Business
Memphis has an affordable housing shortage, but a new program will help reduce it
How will 20 local developers work to close the gap on 30,000 affordable homes?
Premium Business No need for stage fright, this karaoke club lets you sing in private
Premium Real Estate Daily Memphian seminar to focus on developing Downtown and Midtown
Transportation & Logistics Manufacturer to close Memphis facilities, lay off 152 employees
Sports
Calkins: The Grizzlies are tipping off their 25th season in Memphis. Here’s to 25 more.
“What should Grizzlies fans want out of the team’s 25th season in Memphis? A new lease on FedExForum.”
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball After nearly two decades, the 2007-08 Memphis Tigers will finally get their ‘just due’
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Coach Cal Countdown: The Tigers had an answer for Adam Morrison and Gonzaga. It took a village.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Grizzlies will embark on a high-stakes season — on and off the floor
Food
From Broad Avenue to the national stage: Wiseacre wins gold (and silver)
Sky Dog Amber was awarded Gold in the International Amber Lager category, and Tiny Bomb picked up Silver in the German-style Pilsener category.
Suburbs
Halbert hasn’t paid rent — but the County Commission might step in
With Clerk Wanda Halbert still declining to pay Millington for use of a city building in the North Shelby County suburb, Commissioner Mick Wright is drafting legislation where the county could cover the back rent.
Arts & Culture
Historic-photo exhibit exports Memphis soul to Seoul
The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and Arts Council Korea are also planning a three-year partnership that would bring emerging Korean curators to the American Southeast.
Opinion
Opinion: What the federal task force proves about the council’s traffic-stop policy
“Instead of treating a horrific tragedy as an isolated incident and holding those specific officers accountable, the council put the entire MPD culture — and legitimate policing — on trial.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: In our Calipari era
Sixteen years ago, University of Memphis basketball coach John Calipari left Memphis for the University of Kentucky, leaving a lot of memories in his wake.