Calkins: Fifteen years later, Derrick Rose is back in Memphis — as a better version of himself
After 15 years, Derrick Rose is returning to Memphis as “a different Derrick.” But can this version rub off on Ja Morant?
Ban on pretextual traffic stops comes up one vote short on County Commission
The Shelby County Commission gave final approval Monday, Oct. 2, to a pair of ordinances calling on the Shelby County Sheriff to collect data on specialized units as well as traffic stops, use of force and citizen complaints. It rejected an ordinance asking the Sheriff’s Office to ban pretextual traffic stops.
Judge denies former officers’ request to have separate trials in Tyre Nichols death
Lawyers for three of the five former Memphis officers involved in the death of Tyre Nichols had filed motions to sever their cases, arguing they could not receive fair trials if all five face a jury together.
MIM survey: Most barbecue teams want to move to Liberty Park
More than three-fourths of those who participated in an email survey said they want to move Memphis in May’s annual barbecue contest to Liberty Park.
Early voting total highest since 2007 Memphis elections
The 2007 Memphis elections saw Willie Herenton elected mayor for the fifth time and the largest turnover of Memphis City Council seats in the 55-year history of the mayor-council form of government.
Herrington: Grizzlies not quite ‘ready to go,’ but building as Morant waits
“They told me ‘go get it,’ and that’s exactly what I’m going to do,” said Ziaire Williams. And maybe that’s a good rallying cry for his team too.
‘Vacation kind of sucked’: The Grizzlies are back.
Here are the best quotes from Steven Adams, Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr., Derrick Rose, Marcus Smart and others from Grizzlies Media Day. Taylor Jenkins says Ja Morant can practice, travel with team Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins on Steven Adams: ‘He’s good to go’ Derrick Rose on return to Memphis: ‘It feels like divine timing’Related stories:
With millions of dollars to cut at CBU, everything is on the table
A ‘retrenchment committee’ will look at the campus as a whole and make recommendations for cuts, including majors.
Calkins: The Rendezvous is 75! There’s a lesson in that for Memphians.
The Rendezvous opened 75 years ago. Its success is a lesson in determination, authenticity — and putting down stakes (or ribs!) where you are. So have a cheese and sausage plate to celebrate. It’s a Memphis ribiversary!
Eight local football teams ranked in state poll
MUS at No. 3 remains the highest ranked Memphis-area team. Germantown, Southwind and FACS are ranked No. 4 in their classifications.
D.C. Scorecard: Cohen, Kustoff vote for spending stop-gap while Hagerty, Blackburn vote no
U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen was among the Democratic majority voting for the bill, and Rep. David Kustoff was among the 126 Republicans who voted for it.
Memphis 2023 Election Guide
Get to know the Memphis mayoral and City Council candidates in this comprehensive voter guide. Election Day is Oct. 5 and early voting begins Sept. 15.
Opinion: The county commission restrictions on officers should be rejected
“Memphis will continue losing population as it has for the last three years if we do not get a handle on out-of-control crime. And our policies are moving in the wrong direction.”
Young but talented Briarcrest volleyball team looks for strong finish
After a fast — and pleasantly-surprising — start to the season, defending state champs are gearing up for postseason push.
Memphis-area top cross country times through Sept. 30
Houston’s Zoe Marsh and CBHS’ Joe Edwards continue to top the charts of top times produced by cross country runners in 2023.
Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 7
Standouts from CBHS, Covington, Craigmont, ECS, Melrose and Southwind are up for consideration this week.
Metro
A new Memphis group is pushing for school reform via state takeover. Who are they?
Together4Students is the latest local group to join a cadre of Memphis advocates for school reform. It is urging the district to drop its state takeover lawsuit.
2026 Elections Elections Memphis voters show up early, rally others to vote at Glenview
Metro The AM/DM podcast: The other state takeover
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: The Station can stay, but Liberty Park’s manager may go
Education MSCS begins work on corrective actions after audit
Business
The Station can stay open, City Council rules
Robert Spence, the attorney for the coalition of liquor stores fighting The Station, indicated that his clients may need to “reassess” a pending Chancery Court lawsuit in the wake of the council’s decision.
Premium Real Estate Inked: Front Street, Austin Peay and Bojangles
Premium Health Care The beam team: Baptist Memorial leaves mark atop Fayette County hospital project
Premium Business Memphis Magazine, Flyer join Seattle-based media network
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Nonprofits and a college name new leaders
Sports
GG Jackson, now the longest-tenured Grizzly, feels that responsibility
Jackson held his first community event in Memphis this week, but he hopes there’s much more to come.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Where are the 2026 Tigers projected to finish in the American Conference?
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: At summer league, the future of the franchise came into picture
Premium Memphis Tigers Football New Tigers coach Huff already planning with conference title game in mind
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Final summer league thoughts
Food
Hardee’s down to one Memphis location
All of the Hardee’s restaurants in Memphis are closed except for one. These closed locations have been sold or are under contract.
Premium Food News Chef Flavas dips back into wholesale, catering after restaurants close
Suburbs
Southaven bans broken blinds
Southaven residents have one month to fix their broken blinds or they could be facing jail time.
North Mississippi Mississippi responds to DeSoto County supervisor lawsuit
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Sofar Sounds back in Memphis; Botanic Garden opens Sun-inspired Fun Studio
With a new local leader, Sofar Sounds will host shows in Memphis once again. And, at the Botanic Garden, Fun Studio includes child-friendly musical instruments.
Premium Spirit of Memphis The art of pool checkers, or how to avoid being labeled a ‘ham’
Opinion
Hill: At summer league, the future of the franchise came into picture
Hill takes a look back and recaps everything he saw from Salt Lake City and Las Vegas.
City of Memphis Opinion: Memphis’ city planning failed us — Memphis 3.0 is the vision we need
Podcasts
What makes a great music city? Music Export Memphis has thoughts
Eric Barnes talked to Elizabeth Cawein, the executive director of Music Export Memphis, about what Memphis does right — and could do better — in being a music city.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Final summer league thoughts
Games
Daily Jigsaw: AutoZone Park’s future
This jigsaw puzzle features a flag at the entrance to AutoZone Park and was taken by Tim Buckley.