Impact of conflict in Middle East reaches Memphis
Rabbi Micah Greenstein of Temple Israel was supposed to leave last Sunday to lead a trip to Israel, and a separate group of Memphians are currently stuck in the country.Related story:
FedEx suspends operations in Israel
The logistics giant FedEx said all shipments destined to Israel currently in transition will be held “safely” in FedEx facilities.
Athlete, minister Tim Shelton gave his all, including in Ironman 70.3
“I’ve been coaching for a while. There is no other parent who has been as selfless, as humble, as willing to serve as Tim Shelton,” ECS head lacrosse coach Kyle Story said.
Herrington: Steven Adams’ return should boost Grizzlies, but frontcourt questions remain
Given coach Taylor Jenkins’ tendency to play a 10-man rotation, Brandon Clarke’s absence leaves an obvious quartet: Jaren Jackson Jr., Steven Adams, Santi Aldama and Xavier Tillman Sr. Can it all be so simple?
Mississippi River breaks last year’s record low
Preliminary data shows the Mississippi River’s level at Memphis likely hit a new all-time low in mid-September.
Maciel’s to open taqueria on Summer next spring
The owner of Maciel’s Tortas and Tacos plans to open a third location of the popular restaurant — with even more of an emphasis on tacos — early next spring.
Collierville plans for more parking near Town Square
Collierville leaders voted to demolish a building near town square, in hopes to provide more parking near Town Square.
Attorneys for former MPD officers allege Nichols had mushrooms, stolen credit cards
Attorneys for the U.S. government have argued the defense is looking to tarnish Tyre Nichols’ character during the May 2024 trial, while attorneys for the defense say Nichols’ state of mind that night is key.
Collierville’s Whaley leads after first round of TSSAA state golf
Henry O’Keefe of Briarcrest and Sophie Christopher of Houston are in second place in their respective tournaments heading into Tuesday final.
FAU is the preseason AAC favorite, but Memphis is up for the challenge
The budding rivalry between Memphis and Florida Atlantic was the talk of AAC Media Day, but the Tigers haven’t lost sight of the bigger picture. Four Tigers earn AAC preseason honors; Memphis picked to finish second in conferenceRelated story:
Nine area teams ranked in this week’s state football poll
Houston High (Class 6A) and Mitchell High (2A) are the new Memphis-area teams ranked this week.
Memphis women’s basketball picked to finish fifth in AAC, Griggs gets preseason All-AAC nod
Tigers fifth-year guard Madison Griggs made the preseason All-AAC first team.
Tigers look to beat ‘the king’ this week
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield said the only way to reach the top of the conference is to beat the team that’s already there. That would be the preseason favorite Tulane, whom the Tigers face on Friday. Time set for Tigers game at UAB, date selected for Temple gameRelated story:
Searching for the root causes of litter
Janet Boscarino founded Clean Memphis to deal with litter. Now, some 15 years since its founding, Clean Memphis is evolving.
In Young’s swagger and hope, Memphians see a chance for Memphis to turn tide
With those words and what he said in his victory speech, the mayor-elect embodied the swagger and the hope that his supporters believe he could bring back to Memphis.
Memphis Sports Hall of Fame inductee never wanted to be anywhere but here
Known for his consummate professionalism and steady graciousness, evidence of Allie Prescott’s contributions are everywhere, from Redbirds GM to suite-seller for the Grizzlies to interim athletic director at the University of Memphis.
Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 8
Standouts from FACS, Germantown, Melrose, Millington, Northpoint and Trezevant are up for consideration this week.
TBI rape kit processing times greatly improve after funding boost
Turnaround times at the Jackson Crime Lab, which processes sexual assault evidence kits from Memphis, decreased from 51 weeks to 18 weeks between July 2022 and August 2023. Last year, the numbers were getting worse.
Memphis-area top cross country times through Oct. 8
Houston’s Zoe Marsh and CBHS’ Joe Edwards continue to top the charts of top times produced by cross country runners in 2023 through 5K races reported as of Oct. 8, 2023.
Metro
Elon Musk’s xAI could power Memphis data center from Mississippi
For weeks, The Daily Memphian has observed workers go south along Tulane Road from xAI’s second Memphis site to several locations in Southaven along Tulane Road and Stanton Road and then back north again.
Education With new library, ‘Frayser’s got it going on’
Premium Public Safety Youth Villages board chair urged DA to not prosecute staffers
Premium City of Memphis Appeals court sides with city in suit brought by Cleotha Abston victim
Business
Varsity Brands commits millions to St. Jude
Varsity Brands also fundraises during St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend. Last year Varsity Spirit President Bill Seely became the event’s first official corporate champion.
Premium Transportation & Logistics Better lighting, ‘car condos’ set to take off at Memphis airport parking lots
Business Elon Musk-founded xAI could purchase large order of transformers
Business South Korean manufacturer announces $50M expansion at former Mitsubishi plant
Sports
Nike EYBL is in town. Here’s some top players to watch.
Just less than a quarter mile from Tiger Lane, some of the best high school basketball players in the country will all be under one roof as part of the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League.
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: How far-fetched is Giannis to Grizzlies?
High School Sports St. George’s track star voted athlete of the week
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis falls to Nashville, loses fifth straight
Food
SmokeSlam’s back on the river, bigger and smokier
The second installment of SmokeSlam began Thursday as thousands poured into Downtown’s Tom Lee Park while the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest continued at Liberty Park in Midtown.
Suburbs
Elon Musk’s xAI could power Memphis data center from Mississippi
For weeks, The Daily Memphian has observed workers go south along Tulane Road from xAI’s second Memphis site to several locations in Southaven along Tulane Road and Stanton Road and then back north again.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: SmokeSlam, Cosmic Carnival and Bill & Ted’s last adventure
This week, Ruby Bridges is here for her namesake reading festival, Opera Memphis closes its season with a gender bender and GWAR brings shock rock (and lots of fake blood) to Minglewood.
Opinion
Herrington: How far-fetched is Giannis to Grizzlies?
Will Milwaukee trade Giannis? Do only the healthy teams advance in the NBA playoffs? Can we get a conference quota in the draft lottery? Do you remember Luigi Datome? And much more.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Gina Neely talks food, family and SmokeSlam
Gina Neely is the guest on this week’s “Sound Bites.” In addition to riffing on what makes good barbecue and why Memphis is No. 1 on her list, Neely and Holly Whitfield discussed SmokeSlam.