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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
On Monday, Oct. 16, St. Jude announced new leaders to both St. Jude’s board of governors and ALSAC’s board of directors.
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.
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.
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.
The unranked Tigers appeared on just five of the 63 total ballots and received only seven points in the AP Top 25 preseason poll.
Some local restaurants have added service fees to attract and retain quality workers.
Volunteers took fledgling bald eagles to Reelfoot Lake, banded them and then fed and watched them succeed.
The executive director of BPACC, Michael Bollinger, joined Eric Barnes to talk about the organization’s history, recent shows and upcoming performances.
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.
Briarcrest, Collierville, Houston, Northpoint, St. Agnes and St. George’s are chasing a championship this week in Murfreesboro.
The 31 incidents occurred between June 2018 and September 2021, and they involved at least 27 correctional officers.
Standouts from Hernando, Lausanne, Lewisburg and MUS are up for consideration this week. Related story:
Mayor Young says he still thinks the referendum is not the best approach, but told The Daily Memphian he understands the sentiment. Gov. Lee says the referendum is about finding a way to “circumvent the law.”
The airport also plans to bid out work that would mark every open parking space with a green light.
“I thought it was pretty cool because you don’t hear that a lot. … It just stuck and I’ve been going with it,” Holler said. “All my teammates, even guys here (at Memphis) started calling me ‘Snack’ or ‘Big Snack.’ I’ll take whatever.”
The birria is tender and spicy, as it should be, and one cup of the fire-red broth is the perfect amount to dip three tacos. But, they also have California burritos.
The Mid-South Fair Board employs more than 350 locals to sell tickets, park cars, provide guest services, clear trash and manage the event.
What started as a small Greek pastry bazaar is now a 15,000-plus person festival.
“Ryan Silverfield called the win over Florida State ‘monumental.’ It was certainly that. Indeed, there is an argument that it was the most important win in program history.”
What started as a small Greek pastry bazaar is now a 15,000-plus person festival.
Can you solve this week’s word search?