Germantown runs away from Bartlett in second half to stay undefeated
B.J. Blake puts on a show for his future college Austin Peay, rushing for 268 yards and two touchdowns.
Friday football report: Second-half surge sends Millington past Bolton
Millington quarterback McCoy Pugh accounts for four touchdowns as the Trojans run their record to 7-1.
Herrington: Grizzlies basketball back on Bally, but for how much longer?
Sunday’s Memphis preseason opener with Indiana will be broadcast on Bally’s Southeast. However, there’s reason to wonder how long that will be possible, for the Grizzlies and for other NBA teams on Bally networks.
Inside the unofficial vote tallies, mandates, margins and 2024 referendums
A reporters’ roundtable on WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines” recaps the 2023 Memphis election result. Meanwhile, the next campaigns to come in the new year will include referendums that could change city elections. Calkins: A new mayor and a new dog, too? Things are looking up! Sanford: Young’s mayoral victory signals clear generational change The runoff what-if and other takeaways from election night On The Ballot: Memphis election recap, results and runoffs With Young headed to mayor’s office, DMC looks to new CEO searchRelated stories:
Mayoral candidates react to defeat
The Daily Memphian caught up with the major candidates who found themselves behind Paul Young when all the votes were counted. Floyd Bonner Jr. and Willie Herenton, who finished second and third, respectively, weigh in on whether they’ll make another run at elected office.
Peabody Elementary will remain closed for rest of school year
Relocating for the rest of the school year “is the best and least disruptive option as we restore this historic gem,” Memphis-Shelby County Schools wrote in a letter to families.
State lawmakers from both parties optimistic about Mayor-elect Young
Most said Young is a good listener capable of improving the local economy. They described him with words such as “deliberate,” “vision,” “different,” “new” and “refresh.”
Paul Young outpaces three strong challengers to take mayor’s seat
“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
Memphis election 2023: Full results for mayor, city council races
Results are in for all races in the Memphis municipal election Oct. 5, 2023, including vote totals for Memphis mayor, Memphis City Council districts 1-7 and all three positions of Memphis City Council super districts 8 and 9.
Lakeland BOC slams door on short-term rentals, considers roundabouts
Lakeland officials have begun the 30-month process to prohibit short-term rentals in the suburb.
How Memphis found a way to land big talent from the transfer portal
The Tigers have attracted several transfers who either came from bigger programs or had offers from larger schools. A few of the SEC transfers offered insight on why they chose Memphis.
September home sales are down in the Memphis area
September’s monthly sales volume was $366 million, down 28.2% compared to the $510.1 million recorded in September 2022, according to the Memphis Area Association of Realtors September market report.
Opera Memphis welcomes two rising sopranos
Kayla Oderah and Marquita Richardson are the newest participants in the Opera Memphis’ Handorf Company Artist Program.
State golf preview: What to watch for from the Memphis area
Defending Class AA girls champ Sophie Christopher of Houston just one of several local players and teams who figure to be in the title mix.
Spinosa captures District 5 council seat
Phillip Spinosa held off Meggan Kiel to win an expensive race for the East Memphis council seat.
District 2 City Council seat headed for a runoff
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.
City Council District 3 race heads for runoff with Pearl Walker, James Kirkwood
Walker and Kirkwood will battle for the Memphis City Council district that covers Whitehaven and parts of Parkway Village, Oakhaven and Hickory Hill.
Seven City Council incumbents reelected; eighth heads for runoff
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.
Conaway: Face it, Memphis. You’re still funky.
A sense of, “I can make it,” “I can change it,” “I can create it,” because the most ordinary of origins have sent such extra extraordinary gifts to the world from here.
The To-Do List: Spooky movies, campfires and Harry Potter in concert
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.
Metro
Nashville teen arrested for making threats to Southwind High School
Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner said detectives executed a felony warrant in Nashville for threats of mass violence at a school. Related content:
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Business
FedEx admits first quarter tougher than expected in disappointing earnings report
The little good news was that cost-cutting measures FedEx has achieved helped offset the revenue and expense pressure.
Transportation & Logistics KQ Communications lands airport marketing contract
Sports
Grizzlies star Ja Morant ‘excited’ about new players, new season
Morant spoke Downtown as he and other Grizzlies helped pack more than 53,000 meals with Meals of Hope, a nonprofit organization that helps combat community hunger.
High School Sports Briarcrest standout wins fan vote for player of the week
Food
$10 Deal: To birria or not to birria at Taqueria Express #5?
The birria is tender and spicy, as it should be, and one cup of the fire-red broth is the perfect amount to dip three tacos. But, they also have California burritos.
Suburbs
Mid-South Fair attendance is up 500% at Landers Center
The Mid-South Fair Board employs more than 350 locals to sell tickets, park cars, provide guest services, clear trash and manage the event.
Arts & Culture
‘All aspects of being Greek’ — Annunciation’s annual festival is back
What started as a small Greek pastry bazaar is now a 15,000-plus person festival.
Opinion
Calkins: Biggest Memphis win ever? It might just be.
“Ryan Silverfield called the win over Florida State ‘monumental.’ It was certainly that. Indeed, there is an argument that it was the most important win in program history.”
Podcasts
‘All aspects of being Greek’ — Annunciation’s annual festival is back
What started as a small Greek pastry bazaar is now a 15,000-plus person festival.
Games
Word Search: Audubon clubhouse
Can you solve this week’s word search?