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
Numerous rule violations led to death of 6-year-old girl left on bus, state inspection shows
A state inspection shows that a series of failures by the staff at Kid University directly contributed to the death of 6-year-old Winter Jones, who was left on a bus for hours on a day when the temperature reached 99 degrees.
Spirit of Memphis Calkins: He was shot down over Italy. 83 years later, his remains finally found their way home.
Business SpaceXAI says its working on training center for Southaven first responders
Education City Council will talk data centers and medical debt
State Government 4 Memphis attorneys nominated for 2 new Criminal Court judicial positions
Business
Apartments near Liberty Stadium could get new owners
The EDGE board will hear the application at its Aug. 19 meeting at Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South. Central Lofts owners have entered a purchase agreement for the 127-unit apartment property.
Premium Real Estate Baptist buys East Memphis hotel
Business SpaceXAI says its working on training center for Southaven first responders
Business Motion pictures are getting motion seating
Premium Real Estate Local real estate brokers embrace AI but warn: Trust and verify
Sports
How many votes did the Tigers receive in AP Top 25 poll?
The preseason Associated Press Top 25 for the 2026 football season has been released.
High School Sports High school volleyball 2026: Arlington, Briarcrest lead the way
High School Sports High school football 2026: Local week-by-week schedule
Memphis Tigers Football ‘They know when Christmas is’: Huff gives team date for naming starting quarterback
High School Sports TSWA high school prep football preseason poll
Food
Mollie Fontaine Lounge returns — but only for a few nights a year
Owner and local restaurateur Karen Carrier will open the Victorian lounge to the public once again Friday, Sept. 25 — something she’s done about once a quarter for the past couple of years.
Premium Dining Guides What to order: The Lobbyist’s white fish spread
Suburbs
‘Spandex gang,’ fire chief’s supporters fill Collierville Town Hall
Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting drew a crowd who shared their opinions about the fire chief’s leave and one aldermen’s comments about bikers.
Business SpaceXAI says its working on training center for Southaven first responders
Arts & Culture
Mollie Fontaine Lounge returns — but only for a few nights a year
Owner and local restaurateur Karen Carrier will open the Victorian lounge to the public once again Friday, Sept. 25 — something she’s done about once a quarter for the past couple of years.
Business Motion pictures are getting motion seating
Opinion
Calkins: He was shot down over Italy. 83 years later, his remains finally found their way home.
Michael Cianciolo was shot down over Italy in 1943. More than 80 years later, his remains were buried in Memphis with full military honors.
Opinion Maxey: ‘I’m of Memphis. It’s who I am and what I am.’
Podcasts
Jerri Green sees path to victory in Tennessee governor’s race
She also talked on “Behind The Headlines” about why her call to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement doesn’t mean she wants to abandon enforcement of immigration laws and how she would handle the state appointed board to run Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
East Memphis The AM/DM podcast: After a gas station catches fire, rules to prevent blight could contribute to it
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Print media to patient care
Today’s puzzle features the Commercial Appeal building under demolition. The photo was taken by Brad Vest.