MATA postpones plan to cut services following community complaints
MATA decided to postpone the vote after hearing from several riders who were unhappy with the suggested changes.
Tigers women’s basketball coach says record number of season tickets sold ‘shows the love for this program’
Memphis’ support has fueled the Tigers’ women’s basketball team as they head into the 2023-24 season, says head coach Alex Simmons.
Conservative parents criticize GMSD for spring holiday calendar discussion
The calendar review process in Germantown Municipal School District drew criticism as the calendar committee wanted to change the name of the holidays around Easter.
OUTMemphis, other groups seek to overturn aggravated prostitution law
Several groups, including the local nonprofit, filed a federal lawsuit over Tennessee’s aggravated prostitution statute, alleging the law is unconstitutional and violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.
A man ‘full of joy’ and never without a pocket square: the life of George Falls
Friends remember George Falls as a restaurateur and a dapper man who had an impact on many.
Memphis Tigers signee Mikey Williams to face additional felony charges
Williams, a four-star signee in the Tigers’ 2023 class, now faces a total of nine felony charges in relation to the March 27 shooting outside his home.
Baptist children’s hospital begins work on expansion
Construction is expected to begin early next year and be completed by mid-summer.
Memphis postpones argument over extending sewer service to the county until February
The Memphis City Council Tuesday, Oct. 24, postponed an ordinance dealing with the city extending sewer service into unincorporated Shelby County. Comcast clashes with City Council, rival company in broadband discussionRelated stories:
Hamilton shares grief and gratitude at Alliance’s mental health breakfast
Memphian and HGTV star Carmeon Hamilton lost her mother to breast cancer two months before her wedding, and her husband, Marcus, was was killed in a motorcycle crash in August 2021.
Here’s a first look at Memphis’ Topgolf
The Daily Memphian got a first look at the city’s newest entertainment venue, Topgolf, which opens Friday.
Derrick Rose calls return to Memphis ‘best decision I’ve made in my career’
Derrick Rose said he has never been around a team that likes being around each other more than the current Memphis Grizzlies group.
Why some basketball pundits think Memphis has Final Four potential
Despite Memphis not cracking the AP Top 25 preseason poll, some college basketball pundits have gone as far as to call the Tigers a dark horse Final Four contender.
Friends of George’s attorney: Drag performer Flamy Grant makes case stronger
Drag performer Flamy Grant was scheduled for a pride festival at Maryville College when the Blount County District Attorney wrote he completed a “diligent search” of state laws that might allow him to cancel the event.
Woman’s body found on barge identified
Deputies were notified “late last night” of her identification.
Community, leaders speak out against parties in short-term rentals
“Short-term rentals are becoming an avenue for party houses,” said Memphis City Councilman Worth Morgan. “That’s a problem, and that’s something legislation needs to fix and address.”
Playa Bowls health-food restaurants opens first Tennessee location on South Mendenhall
The 1,300-square-foot Memphis restaurant, 706 S. Mendenhall, will include a covered patio when it opens in late February or March.
State attorney general says Meta exploits teenage ‘vulnerability’
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti filed his lawsuit in Davidson County Chancery Court, alleging that Meta violated the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act.
NFL Week 7: Notable performances from former Tigers
Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr. and Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell both scored touchdowns.
Like a weed, crime needs to be addressed at the root
“Blight, litter, dilapidated housing, and poor air quality pose problems for public safety. Public safety extends far beyond crime. Litter and trash indicate community apathy and gives license to potential criminals,” the survey’s results read.
City Council weighs election changes, including partisan primaries
Council members JB Smiley Jr. and Chase Carlisle want the council to choose either a return of the runoff provision or allowing partisan primary elections. Both referendum ordinances are up Tuesday, Oct. 24, for the second of three readings.Related story:
‘It was a well-hidden problem’: Germantown hears water crisis review
Germantown’s mayor and aldermen listened to an external report of how the water crisis was handled during Monday’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting.
A Memphis guide to pumpkin patches, haunted houses and Halloween parties
With yards plastered with Halloween decorations and a faint chill in the air, what are the best places for frights, tricks and treats?
Metro
Health Department pushes for HIV testing in hospital ERs
The Shelby County Health Department recommends local hospitals adopt the “opt-out” approach, in which an HIV test will be part of a patient’s medical visit unless they decline.
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Health Department pushes for HIV testing in hospital ERs
The Shelby County Health Department recommends local hospitals adopt the “opt-out” approach, in which an HIV test will be part of a patient’s medical visit unless they decline.
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Sports
Tigers Basketball Insider: What NCAA Tournament seed does Memphis deserve?
“Based on what Memphis has done against their schedule, they deserve to be in the 5-6 seed range right now, not in the 7-8 are they are pegged in current bracketology,” college basketball analytics expert Evan Miyakawa of EvanMiya.com said.
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Food
Lucchesi’s heads back to grocery stores
Though Lucchesi’s used to sell its products in grocery stores, a USDA rule change several years ago forced the company to pull its casseroles from stores. But now they are back with a full line, new partners and plans for growth.
Suburbs
Bog & Barley team to open new concept in Collierville
The new restaurant will be locted in the former space of Highlander Restaurant & Pub, which closed last year.
Arts & Culture
Collectors pay pretty penny for rare coins
From Buffalo nickels that cost a dollar to a penny that costs nearly $60,000, the Memphis Coin Club’s annual show had it all.
Opinion
Greenstein: ‘Religion for adults means embracing complexity’
“Science is essential to understanding how things work, but science will never explain why things matter to the human heart.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Wally Joe, Andrew Adams talk Acre, James Beard awards
Chefs Wally Joe and Andrew Adams are the guests on Sound Bites to talk food, travel James Beard awards and their recent Lunar New Year dinner.