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
Artwalk, street fair and festivals brighten an overcast Saturday
Memphians had quite a few fall festivals to visit Saturday, including the newcomer Evergreen Street Fair.
Update State Government Tennessee’s prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike
Behind The Headlines Justin J. Pearson says no U.S. military aid to Israel or Ukraine
Public Safety More than half of Tennessee death row inmates are from Shelby County
City of Memphis Broadband internet access expands in Orange Mound
Business
Menards, Scheels, Publix — what Memphians think should go into the former IKEA space
Though there is no official word yet on what will move into the space, we asked Daily Memphian readers what they think the unnamed retailer might be.
Premium Business Thompson Machinery pushing forward in Collierville
Financial Services Huntington National Bank investing $300K in Memphis for affordable housing, career training
Premium Real Estate Inked: Alo Yoga stretches to Southaven; Music, film nonprofit taking Front stage
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: ARTSmemphis adds to leadership
Sports
Martin: This Memphis football team looks like a title contender
This is a vastly more serious operation at Memphis under Charles Huff. The Tigers did exactly what good teams do; they imposed their will on both sides of the ball for a full 60 minutes.
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis receiving room hits stride at start of conference schedule
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers score a season high in win at Charlotte
Sports Bishop rushes for 220 yards, 3 TDs to lead No. 17 Tennessee over Auburn 24-14
Memphis Tigers Football Box score: Memphis 59, Charlotte 8
Food
Recipe Exchange: Mrs. Hippie Eats’ wild rice-stuffed acorn squash
“I love this dish because it reminds me of fall,” said the owner of Mrs. Hippie Eats in Hernando. “We’re trying to manifest cooler weather with dishes that feel more like Thanksgiving. It’s my favorite holiday.”
Premium Food News Food Files: Midtown’s No Comment to close
Suburbs
Artwalk, street fair and festivals brighten an overcast Saturday
Memphians had quite a few fall festivals to visit Saturday, including the newcomer Evergreen Street Fair.
North Mississippi Hernando police officer arrested
Arts & Culture
Hattiloo Theatre raises the curtain on city’s cultural identity for 20 years
This year’s Spirit of Memphis award recipient Ekundayo Bandele discusses how a self-described introvert went from rap battles in Brooklyn to running one the nation’s four freestanding Black theaters.
Spirit of Memphis Freedom Award honorees urge action against civil rights rollbacks at 35th ceremony
Opinion
Herrington: Ty Jerome is in line to be the Grizzlies’ point guard. But the team has options — lots of them.
With training camp wrapping up, Chris Herrington sorts through the Grizzlies' five options at point guard. Grizzlies reduce training camp roster ahead of preseason openerRelated content:
Guest Columnists Opinion: 1 year ago, they told Memphis to be afraid
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: A year of the Memphis Safe Task Force
As of Sept. 29, the Memphis Safe Task Force has been on the ground in the city for a year.
Behind The Headlines Justin J. Pearson says no U.S. military aid to Israel or Ukraine
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Little Lupita
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of the Little Lupita pizza at Ronnie Grisanti’s Italian Restaurant that was taken by Sophia Surrett.