County Commission approves jail mental health funding but with doubts
Shelby County commissioners also funded 21 new “youth development specialist” positions at Memphis-Shelby County Juvenile Court, and a rugby field for Memphis Inner City Rugby.
Grizzlies release Kenneth Lofton Jr.
Lofton Jr. appeared in 39 games and averaged 4.1 points and 1.7 rebounds in 7.1 minutes over two seasons with the Grizzlies.
Grizzlies drop fifth straight after falling at Oklahoma City
Cold shooting night in Oklahoma sends Grizzlies to loss in the final game before Ja Morant returns Tuesday in New Orleans. Box score: Thunder 116, Grizzlies 97Related story:
Memphis-Arkansas Bridge, often called the ‘Old Bridge’, to be replaced
TDOT announced a plan to rebuild the I-55 bridge over the Mississippi River with funding from Gov. Bill Lee’s $3.3 billion Transportation Modernization Act.
Another former MPD officer identified in Tyre Nichols’ case
Memphis Police Department Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis told the Memphis City Council in February 13 additional officers were facing internal police charges related to Nichols’ death, but she did not identify them.
DA to target violent crime with new strategy
“We want to make it clear that those who violate the law will be prosecuted, and those who engage in violence or repeat nonviolent offenses will face the consequences, including incarceration.”
Strickland thanks Wharton, Young as portrait is unveiled
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland’s portrait was unveiled Friday at City Hall.
‘Christmas mullet’ house has traditional in the front, fun on the side
“There was that moment where my dad slapped me on the back and said: ‘She’s a beaut, Clark,’” said the mastermind behind the “Christmas mullet.”
Former Indiana defensive lineman commits to Memphis
Patrick Lucas is the second Power 5 transfer in two days to commit to Memphis.
What to look for in Memphis’ game against No. 22 Virginia
The Tigers’ meeting with Virginia on Tuesday will be the program’s first ranked-versus-ranked home matchup since 2014. Hardaway says Tigers’ non-conference slate has been ‘nothing but pressure’ Memphis ranked in AP Top 25 poll for first time this season DeAndre Williams still impacts the Tigers — even at a distanceRelated stories:
Grizzlies Insider: Can Memphis win like Memphis of old?
If the Grizzlies want any chance to make the play-in when Ja Morant returns, they will need to win at a 60% clip like the last two seasons.
In post-Roe world, about 25% fewer Tennessee women getting abortions
Researchers suggest births in Tennessee could be up 3.3% this year, likely a direct result of the total abortion ban that became law in the state in August 2022.
Memphis 901 FC heading West for 2024
“It’s always an exciting time for everyone when the fixtures come out,” coach Stephen Glass said.
Meet the UrbanArt Commission’s new director
A University of Memphis graduate and former gallery manager is the latest to take the helm at Memphis’ UrbanArt Commission.
Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 4
Standouts from Briarcrest, Collierville, Houston, Memphis School of Excellence and Trezevant are up for consideration this week.
Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 4
Standouts from Briarcrest, FACS, Memphis Business Academy, Northpoint and Trezevant are up for consideration this week.
Tennessee prison officials grilled after another alarming audit
The Tennessee Department of Correction “housed potential aggressors in the same cells as potential victims of sexual abuse” and officials weren’t disciplined after substantiated cases of sexual misconduct.
Metro
Trump adds Tennessee stop to midterm campaign blitz
The visit would come as Republicans try to flip the state’s last Democratic-held U.S. House seat under a new map that splits Memphis into three districts.
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Business
Familiar face returns to Memphis in May leadership
More than 20 years after previously working for Memphis in May International Festival, John Doyle returns to the organization.
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Health Care Alpha-gal syndrome is spreading. Arkansas may hold clues to why it’s spreading, how it functions — and what comes next.
Sports
Monday recap: Tigers’ offense continues to flourish
Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin discuss how good Memphis looked during its biggest blowout victory of the season.
Memphis Grizzlies Healthy, happy Grizzlies have reason to dance at annual open practice
High School Sports Tennessee Sports Writers Association Prep Poll after Week 7
Player of the Week Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 7
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Martin: This Memphis football team looks like a title contender
Food
Empanada trailer brings Argentinian flavor to Midtown
Prior to launching at the Memphis Farmers Market, Argento Foods mostly did small catering orders, but the business recently secured its first food trailer.
Premium Dining Guides What to Order: Amelia Gene’s tasting menu — whatever is on it
Suburbs
3 vie for Collierville alderman seat
Collierville Alderman Jewel Jordan was appointed to his seat about 20 months ago. Now, he faces a challenge for Position 2 in November.
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Arts & Culture
What is soul? A Stax alum answered with a winning song
Noah Israel, 21, won Beat Garden’s songwriting contest. Judges for the final round included James Fauntleroy and Felly the Voice.
Spirit of Memphis Freedom Award honorees urge action against civil rights rollbacks at 35th ceremony
Opinion
Opinion: Former Mayor Wharton on how violence intervention and law enforcement make a difference
“I am not exaggerating when I tell you gunshots used to awaken me almost every night, or that patching the bullet holes in our roof used to be an annual expense. I am also not exaggerating when I say it’s gotten a lot better.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: When can we stop being tough?
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Grizzlies preseason starts, a food conference comes to town
This week sees the beginning of the newest era of the Memphis Grizzlies, as the team prepares to take on the Atlanta Hawks.
Behind The Headlines Justin J. Pearson says no U.S. military aid to Israel or Ukraine
Games
Sudoku: Oct. 5
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?