Former MPD members file motion to dismiss Tyre Nichols lawsuit
Attorneys for a former officer and a former lieutenant of the Memphis Police Department argue the $550 million civil lawsuit should have been filed by Tyre Nichols’ young son.
TSSAA state volleyball: St. Agnes, Briarcrest, Houston advance
The Division 2-AA winners bracket match on Wednesday will be an all-local battle.
No charges for the officer involved in fatal traffic stop of Jarveon Hudspeth
Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy said the office wouldn’t charge Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Michael Conder Tuesday, Oct. 17.
Proposed Chick-fil-A clears Horn Lake hurdle
The property owner has previously said the spot, located on about 3.5 acres near the southwest corner of the Goodman Road and Horn Lake Road intersection, will be one of the largest Chick-fil-As in the Mid-South.
Collierville brewpub to bring ‘some of everything’ to the suburb
Maggie Emerson hopes to open the family-friendly Maroon Brew Co. in spring of 2024, with ales, seltzers, sours and more.
‘It’s just sad’: Brooks descendants react to museum’s new name
The family was told last spring after the decision was made to change the name, says descendant Vance Lewis.
State Attorney General Skrmetti on guns, crime and controversial laws
In Jonathan Skrmetti’s first year as Tennessee Attorney General, his office has enforced loosened gun laws, advocated for a state law that takes power away from local prosecutors in death penalty review cases and defended many controversial state laws.
Election certification total adds 31 provisional ballots
The increase reflected in certified vote totals approved by the Shelby County Election Commission did not change the outcome of any of the races on the Oct. 5 city ballot. The commission also approved early voting locations and hours for the Nov. 16 runoffs in three city council districts.
DeSoto County career expo provides hands-on experience for students
A two-day expo at the Landers Center is providing students a look at different professions, some of which they may not have even considered.
New state facility for developmentally, intellectually disabled planned
The Arlington Planning Commission gave a unanimous endorsement to a $45 million project that could eventually help people with intellectual disabilities.
Opinion: Questions for MLGW before voting on a 12% electric rate hike
Opinion: “Instead of our publicly owned utility sharing with us — its owners — where that money has gone, MLGW is once again proposing a hefty rate increase for infrastructure.”
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.
Marcus Smart ‘reassured’ in return to practice, Ziaire Williams talks preseason
Marcus Smart plans to play his first game in a Grizzlies uniform Friday in Milwaukee. He’s encouraged by what he has seen so far form his new team.
UTHSC student lounge opens at Regional One Health
The lounge fosters a collaborative environment where students and residents can engage in peer-to-peer learning, research and respite while learning and working at Regional One.
What does KenPom think of this season’s Memphis Tigers? Here’s a look
KenPom’s advanced analytics provide an unbiased outlook on Memphis’ 2023-24 season. Tigers Basketball Insider: Why a UNC football player’s big game allows Memphis fans to dreamRelated story:
NFL Week 6: Notable performances from former Tigers
Jets defensive end Bryce Huff tallied a career-high nine pressures on 28 pass rushes, according to Next Gen Stats. He also recorded at least one sack for the second consecutive week.
Arlington suggests work session for large, dense residential project
A large residential development south of Interstate 40 in Arlington faced some hard questions leading to a delay in the plan in hopes of resolving the concerns.
New Eats: Given Cafe India’s expansive menu, buffet is easiest choice
The menu is enormous, complete with Indian cuisine ranging across the board from North to South, but with a heavy emphasis on the latter.
New, Memphis-set ‘La Boheme’ featured in Opera Memphis’ latest season
The show will be inspired by the time in Memphis when W.C. Handy and William Grant Still were working together on Beale Street.
Memphis Showboats Select-a-Seat event coming this Sunday
The Memphis Showboats of the USFL will host its Select-a-Seat event on Sunday at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium for 2024 season tickets for season ticket holders from last season as well as new potential ticket buyers.
Metro
Main Street will soon get new banners
Four designs will be displayed on the Main Street Mall and will highlight and celebrate the city’s identity.
Shelby County Lakeland’s Wesley Wright won’t run for Shelby County Commission
City of Memphis Cohen questions FBI leader about National Guard in Memphis
Spirit of Memphis Businessman, entrepreneur Walker Uhlhorn dies at 88
Business
XAI subsidiary subleases 550+ acres for solar panel project
The solar panel project is expected to include up to 100 megawatts, possibly more.
Business Main Street will soon get new banners
Real Estate The latest on Google’s West Memphis data center? It could add water recycling.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
Two Tigers lean on old bond to lead Memphis offense
When receiver Cortez Braham Jr. was deciding on which school to transfer to, Brendon Lewis’ pitch was simple: Choose the team with the quarterback you already know.
High School Sports Jeremiah Jordan brings grit and grind to Memphis football
Premium High School Sports Week 5 high school football preview: Germantown-Lausanne will be star-studded and physical
High School Sports In a ‘defining game,’ Houston puts seven goals past Briarcrest
Food
Table Talk: Remembering Jennifer Biggs with the mahjong ladies
MahJ Squad 901 started meeting for weekly games years ago,making every fourth meeting a luncheon that started by checking out one of Biggs’ recommendations.
Suburbs
Collierville Schools to improve cell service at high school, hears site purchase updates
Collierville Schools is hoping cell service is soon improved in the high school area. District leaders also heard an update on two sites they are purchasing.
Arts & Culture
The Daily Memphian pops up at Cooper-Young Fest
The Daily Memphian hosted a booth at the event, talking to community members and giving out swag. Did you see us?
Opinion
Calkins: Memphis has a rich history of playing the SEC. Is it coming to an end?
For almost exactly 60 years, SEC teams have been traveling to the Liberty Bowl to play Memphis in football. Saturday might be the beginning of the end.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: How a new MPD position rankled the department
In the wake of Tyré Nichols’ death, the Memphis Police Department decided it had an absence of supervision in the field, and set out to fix that problem by creating a new position — the second lieutenant. But that solution caused a string of other problems.