Wednesday prep report: Freshmen help Houston girls soccer remain unbeaten
The Mustangs overcome a slow start against Briarcrest in a match that figures to help both teams down the road.
Four officers accused of killing Tyre Nichols plead not guilty to federal charges
Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Desmond Mills Jr. and Justin Smith made their initial appearances in federal court Wednesday before Magistrate Judge Charmiane Claxton and were arraigned on the charges.
Calkins: It’s a moment of truth for Memphis, not just the Tigers or the Grizz.
University of Memphis athletic director Laird Vearch said this a “moment of truth” for the Tigers. But it’s more than that. It’s a moment of truth for a city that wants to keep its major-league status.
COVID hasn’t left, but flu might be worse this winter
COVID hasn’t gone away, but experts say the trend is in the right direction. Related story:
Recent samples raise questions about breaches in Memphis aquifer
All the water sampled in a recent study — with the exception of one well field — was a mix of uncontaminated aquifer water with much younger water, providing evidence of breaches.
Arlington-area all-star panel dives into incoming BlueOval impact
Representatives from across the region also tackled workforce development, crime overflow from Memphis and charging stations for electric vehicles.
Memphis’ power provider needs to double — or maybe triple — energy supply
It took the Tennessee Valley Authority 90 years to build its current electric grid, but it’s going to need to move a lot quicker to keep up with its customers’ need for power.
Two of three seats in council Super District 8 to change hands
City Council Super District 8 covers half of the city’s population. All three Super District seats are on the October Memphis ballot, and two of the races are contested in the upcoming city elections.
Table Talk: Guy Fieri is in Memphis, and festival/fair season is on.
Whether at Tom Lee Park or one of the many fests, get outside this weekend. And here’s hoping you find some good eats and drinks when you do.
Herrington: Despite controversy, Tom Lee Park bringing people together
The scene at the center of Tom Lee Park this first week has felt like different types of Memphians — different ages and races, but even more so people from different neighborhoods and economic status — sharing free, open space, in a way that’s too rare.
Memphis’ Peabody Elementary closes for mold cleanup, forcing hundreds of students to relocate
Students at Peabody Elementary School will attend class at two other buildings while the school district works to eliminate mold from the 114-year-old structure.
Bartlett rejects car wash, approves LED light conversion
Bartlett aldermen rejected a car wash in the historic district, while approving a $4.3 million contract to convert the suburb’s streetlights to LED.
Week 5 prep football preview: Fairley travels to Northpoint for non-region test
Bulldogs are undefeated and haven’t allowed a point through 16 quarters. Plus, the complete schedules for Week 5 games in the Memphis area. Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Southwind climbs, Red Devils stay on topRelated story:
Memphis 2023 Election Guide
Get to know the Memphis mayoral and City Council candidates in this comprehensive voter guide. Election Day is Oct. 5 and early voting begins Sept. 15.
Memphis area home sales were down this August
August home sales in the Memphis area were down 18% compared to the same month a year ago, and year-to-date sales dropped 26%.
The Memphis connections in a landmark collage exhibition
From the artwork covering the catalog, to the artist hired to create pieces in front of museum guests, a major exhibition has multiple Memphis influences.
New York-based Forsythia to open second location in Memphis
The new location, a 30,000-square-foot space at 107 S. Main St., will feature four concepts. Each concept will be a smaller type of restaurant.
Bally Sports Southeast to broadcast most Grizzlies games this season
All the familiar voices will be back on the Memphis Grizzlies’ television broadcast this season.
Andy Cates, Eric Barnes continue discussion about The Daily Memphian
Eric Barnes continues his talk with Andy Cates — board chair of Memphis Fourth Estate, Inc., the nonprofit that owns The Daily Memphian — about how The Daily Memphian came to be on this episode of The Sidebar.
Metro
The Early Word: Shelby Farms road talk is back; Tigers fans are besties
DeSoto officials deny racism claims, FedExForum reno will take a hot minute and an NYC seafood joint is coming to Beale Street.
Education Feagins lawsuit says MSCS board violated law to fire her
Business
Memphis to get nonstop flights to Tampa, Raleigh-Durham
A new-to-Memphis airline is launching non-stop flights to two destinations, including one the Memphis International Airport considers its “top unserved destination.”
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Sports
Calkins: A story of friendship and basketball — and why the Memphis Tigers mean so much
Ninety-four-year-old Thelma Scott gave up her season ticket this year. But give up on her Tigers? Not a chance. The university gave her a life she couldn’t have imagined. And it is still giving her friends.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies trade deadline rumor round-up, one day out
Food
A brotherhood grows — and flourishes — at Acre
Being named a James Beard awards semifinalist is the culmination of three decades of working together for the duo at Acre.
Suburbs
Former Landers Center director says he was fired for booking Black artists, files lawsuit
In a lawsuit filed Friday, Jan. 31, former director Todd Mastry accuses certain DeSoto County Supervisors and the DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau of violating the Civil Rights Act.
Arts & Culture
Retiring Germantown Presbyterian’s choir director has ear for church music
Germantown Presbyterian’s music director will lead his final service Sunday. He’s held various positions in a 60-year career, but he said he’s always loved church music.
Opinion
Morris: Fear of deportation has gripped the Mid-South immigrant community
“These days I spend a lot of time thinking about President Donald Trump’s pledge to deport between 11 million and 20 million people.”
Podcasts
GPAC’s Paul Chandler on COVID, The Grove, Live Nation
Paul Chandler, the head of the Germantown Performing Arts Center, shared his thoughts on local venues on this week’s The Sidebar podcast.
Games
Word Flower: Feb. 4
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game that people of all ages can enjoy.