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
The Early Word: Scheffler takes FESJC, police chief talks crime decline
MLGW is prepared for cyber attacks (but not expecting them), local real estates pros talk AI and we set expectations for Tiger football.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Election deadline, greenway update and goodbye, commissioners
Premium Public Safety Homicides down 44.5% in Memphis as police chief credits new strategies
Metro This Week in Memphis: Parting words from politicians and new airport board
Premium Elections Jerri Green’s game plan and Marsha Blackburn’s primary numbers
Business
Local real estate brokers embrace AI but warn: Trust and verify
Brokers say AI technology improves efficiency, but only if users pay for stronger data controls and take the time to verify its output.
Premium Transportation & Logistics FedEx’s Network 2.0 has closed facilities and cut jobs — is it working?
Premium Business Ask the Memphian: How vulnerable are MLGW systems to cyberattacks?
Premium Spirit of Memphis This U of M senior says God saved him from destruction. Now, he’s stepping out in faith with gospel-themed shoes
Business Memphis City Council to consider data center moratorium
Sports
TSWA high school prep football preseason poll
The Tennessee Sports Writers released its preseason football rankings. MASE, Covington, Munford, Collierville, Southwind and Briarcrest are area schools that are ranked.
Memphis Tigers Football ‘They know when Christmas is’: Huff gives team date for naming starting quarterback
Golf Scheffler polishes off an impressive week with a runaway FESJC title
Premium Golf Hill: Scheffler left no doubt — and gave this Memphian an incredible memory
Premium Spirit of Memphis Buckley: 25 years after winning in Memphis, Bob Estes returns to see old friends and remember good times
Food
What to order: The Lobbyist’s white fish spread
Jennifer Chandler will be the first to say the name of the dish may not sound appetizing but Lobbyist chef and owner Jimmy Gentry has a way of elevating the most common ingredients.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Hog & Hominy’s peanut butter and banana pie
Suburbs
Growing field of Lakeland candidates offer voters differing styles, viewpoints
Lakeland Commissioner Connie McCarter has entered the mayor’s race against incumbent Josh Roman, offering a contrast of style and direction of government.
Premium Collierville Collierville reschedules meeting to decide fire chief’s fate
Arts & Culture
Photo gallery: Love for Elvis burns on at 49th annual vigil
Fans across generations gathered at Graceland Saturday night, Aug. 15, for the annual Candlelight Vigil commemorating the death of Elvis Presley.
Premium Arts & Culture From Nosferatu to Godzilla, the Beale Street Monster Club celebrates all things horror
Opinion
Maxey: ‘I’m of Memphis. It’s who I am and what I am.’
“Those who only see the city’s failings — which are real — will never fully understand what we understand and will never fully see what we see. They’ll never understand why some of us don’t give up on it. This is home.”
Guest Columnists Echols: ‘What would you say is the peak of your life so far?’
Podcasts
Jerri Green sees path to victory in Tennessee governor’s race
She also talked on “Behind The Headlines” about why her call to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement doesn’t mean she wants to abandon enforcement of immigration laws and how she would handle the state appointed board to run Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
East Memphis The AM/DM podcast: After a gas station catches fire, rules to prevent blight could contribute to it
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Print media to patient care
Today’s puzzle features the Commercial Appeal building under demolition. The photo was taken by Brad Vest.