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
Political Roundup: The school board’s bad night, tracking D.C. votes and new council meeting time
The MSCS board has a history of lots of citizens showing up at its meetings in a bad mood. The political roundup also tracks how the city’s D.C. representatives voted on the plan to keep the federal government open. Meanwhile, the city council will meet at 4 p.m. in the new year instead of 3:30 p.m.
Education MSCS has fewer F schools in second year of Tennessee letter grades
Business
What’s on the road ahead for newly independent FedEx Freight
Analysts say FedEx Freight, worth $30 billion, should be traded against its peers, not locked up inside.
Premium Health Care Memphis wrap star, former St. Jude patient meet on reality show
Sports
Tigers LB Chandler Martin to enter NFL Draft
Memphis linebacker Chandler Martin is forgoing his final year of eligibility to enter the NFL Draft, he announced Sunday on X.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies ‘It’s crazy, isn’t it?’: Grizzlies destruction tour rolls on in Atlanta
Food
$10 Deal: Ali Baba’s smoky-sweet flavors are straight from the fire
Joshua Carlucci says a Mediterranean wood flame grill is at the heart of Ali Baba’s traditional — but unforgettable — menu.
Suburbs
Collierville grad will be front and center in UT’s College Football Playoff
University of Tennessee drum major Christian Carroll, of Collierville, is only the third Black drum major in the school’s history.
Arts & Culture
UT’s three Black drum majors all have ties to Memphis
There have only been three Black drum majors in the more than 150 years since the University of Tennessee marching band was founded.
Opinion
Echols: It’s all about time
“Whether too much or not enough or just the right amount, time is the thread running through every last tidbit of our human existence. ... And time is what this season of Advent is all about.”
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Football season recap, basketball’s rough schedule
Memphis football writer Frank Bonner II, basketball writer Parth Upadhyaya and columnist John Martin discuss this year’s football season and the raised level of expectations for Memphis basketball as it prepares for its final two non-conference games.
Games
Crossword: GloRilla
Memphis rapper GloRilla’s visit to an Orange Mound high school inspired this week’s crossword puzzle.