“This is not a me thing. This is a we thing,” Paul Young said from his campaign headquarters Thursday, Oct. 5. Related stories: Blog: Election night in Memphis wraps with new mayor, three council seats headed for runoff
Walker and Kirkwood will battle for the Memphis City Council district that covers Whitehaven and parts of Parkway Village, Oakhaven and Hickory Hill.
The race for the District 2 Memphis City Council seat will advance to a runoff after no single candidate emerged with a majority of the vote.
Phillip Spinosa held off Meggan Kiel to win an expensive race for the East Memphis council seat.
Here’s a look back at Election Day in Memphis, from voter turnout to results in the mayoral and City Council races. Analysis: City election day dominated by race for Memphis mayorRelated story:
FACS running back Brian Shields carried 12 times for 125 yards and scored five times, taking his season total to 25.Related stories:
Craft approved Wright’s request to separate his trial from Richardson’s. Wright is still scheduled to begin his trial Oct. 23, but Richardson’s new trial date, which will occur later, has not yet been set.
Steven Adams is back on the court after missing extended time with a knee injury. Taylor Jenkins said the brawny big man has wasted no time throwing his weight around.
FedExForum has a new event security provider. It is unclear if the switch is directly related to a shooting that occurred at the venue last month. Grizzlies Insider: Like Dirk Nowitzki, Jaren Jackson Jr. trying to slow down Herrington: With Morant sidelined, ‘Des & Trip’ prepare for their Grizzlies momentRelated stories:
The man accused in the Margolin Hebrew Academy shooting has a new attorney and has been indicted on an aggravated burglary charge.
It’s all about the city for Jahvon Quinerly, Madison Griggs and Memphis Tigers basketball at Student Madness. Tigers target Curtis Givens III will live-stream commitment in MemphisRelated story:
David Grisanti’s on Main will open on Tuesday just off Collierville’s Town Square. The building has seen a facelift since a former restaurant left the space.
This week, Tennessee Shakespeare presents “The Tempest” (twice and for free!), more than 100 artists will paint murals around the Edge and the Drive-By Truckers bring Southern rock to the Shell.
Straight Drop Seafood in Uptown has 3/8 lb. of shrimp, four potato wedges, half a corn on the cob and half a sausage for $10.
Of the eight council incumbents seeking re-election, Michalyn Easter-Thomas appeared headed to a Nov. 16 runoff with challenger Jimmy Hassan in District 7.
Paul Young will be the new mayor of Memphis. And you should feel optimistic about that. Yes, optimistic. It may have gone out of fashion. But Young just might bring it back.
Christian Brothers University eliminated 12 vacant positions, plus eight part-time and full-time nonfaculty roles, and some school leaders have taken pay cuts in an effort to regain solid financial footing after being placed on probation.
After decades of filling prescriptions, Bartlett Station’s Regel Pharmacy is shuttering its doors. Meanwhile, Side Porch Steak House are drafting plans for the building.
“Once it opens up, you know, it’s showtime,” said the Tigers combo guard, who finished with a game-high 29 points to go with three assists and three rebounds, with 16 of those points coming after halftime. Memphis brings 2nd-half magic to Las Vegas in road win over UNLVRelated content:
Wild Beet Salad Co. is on the hunt for a new retail space, Elise Desserts Co. finds warehouse space and the old Mellow Mushroom at Park Avenue and White Station Road will become a Bojangles.
A day after earning another term in office, Don Lowry said Tuesday’s win will be his last race for the office. Meanwhile, Larry Dagen prepares to take over as the city’s mayor.
The admirer who traveled from Atlanta was part of the crowd on Beale Street as a brass note honoring West Tennessee native Tina Turner was unveiled. Two others are also set for the Walk of Fame: author Robert Gordon and the late pianist Berl Olswanger.
“This certainly isn’t the most anticipated season of the Penny Hardaway era. But it’s the most pivotal. What lies ahead for Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers? It all begins tonight.”
MLGW President and CEO Doug McGowen says on “Behind The Headlines” the utility has the money to replace its lines and is working on funding to replace it on the customer’s side of the connection.
What’s in a name? That’s what today’s quick crossword wants to know.