Northpoint celebrates homecoming by handing Fairley its first loss of the year
The Trojans took on a stiff challenge in Fairley. But they packed the stands for homecoming and they came out with the victory too.
Friday prep report: Houston runs past Whitehaven in 8-6A
Shawne Jones scores three times as Mustangs pick up valuable region victory.
The Mississippi River brought low by drought — again
The National Weather Service at Memphis expects the river to approach, or maybe surpass, last year’s record low by the end of the month.
Jury decides in favor of Southaven police officers who killed man in 2017
A federal jury has ruled in favor of two Southaven police officers in lawsuit regarding the shooting death of a man six years ago.
Germantown Police Department Chief Richard Hall is retiring
Richard Hall is retiring as Germantown police chief at the end of the month and taking a new position outside the Memphis suburb.
Antonio Harris glad to be back at LeMoyne-Owen
Before being named lead the Magicians, Harris was head basketball coach at his former high school, Booker T. Washington, for almost a decade.
OSB Services relocates headquarters to Olive Branch
OSB Services is relocating its headquarters to Olive Branch, an event that drew Gov. Tate Reeves to DeSoto County Friday for the groundbreaking.
Federal judge weighs how $550 million Nichols lawsuit should proceed
U.S. District Judge Mark Norris is weighing how the civil lawsuit over Tyre Nichols’ death should proceed and what parties should be involved.
Additional video, documents in Tyre Nichols case to be released
A judge is slated to issue an order by the end of next week allowing for the public release of additional video, audio, reports and personnel files related to the Tyre Nichols case.
Early voting in Memphis city election begins Friday
Early voting begins Friday, Sept. 15, with a large field of 17 mayoral candidates.Related story:
Young, Bonner almost tied atop field, new poll shows
About 23% of voters remained undecided, indicating that the crowded 17-person field remains very much up in the air.
Judge gives timeline for Cleotha Henderson trials
Judge Lee Coffee urged Eliza Fletcher’s family to remain patient as they await a trial that will occur after Henderson is tried for allegedly raping Alicia Franklin in 2021.
Tuohy family files response to Michael Oher claims
Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy deny, in new court filing, that they tried to exploit Michael Oher for personal gain. The movie “The Blind Side” was based on his story.
Tigers quarterback Henigan: ‘I was seeing stars’
Seth Henigan took some hard hits in Memphis win over Navy on Thursday night, but he will have some extra rest before the Tigers face Missouri next.
Calkins: Wes Smith’s murder was random and cruel. The family’s response? It’s love.
Wes Smith was murdered in an act of random cruelty. He’ll be buried in Memphis Saturday. The family’s response is to celebrate the remarkable life their son led — and to shower his friends and community with love.
NSYNC reunites for song after awarding Taylor Swift VMA
NSYNC’s first song in 20 years is almost here.
Buckley: Win over Navy not pretty, but it’s soup for the soul
The Tigers turned the ball over on the last two possessions, but are now 3-0, even after facing Navy’s tough-to-defend triple-option offense on a short week.
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.
Stadium funding could land on next Memphis mayor’s desk. Six candidates said what they’d do.
Six candidates were asked how they would allocate $350 million in state cash between Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium and FedExForum.
Fifth officer accused in Nichols’ death pleads not guilty to federal charges
Emmitt Martin III made his first court federal court appearance Thursday, Sept. 14, and was arraigned before Magistrate Judge Annie Christoff.
Decertification hearing for lieutenant in Tyre Nichols case delayed
Decertification process for fellow officer Preston Hemphill was also placed on hold.
Cultivated by community: Flower business opens Cooper-Young shop
Midtown Bramble & Bloom’s urban micro-farm is spread across nine plots owned by different Midtown neighbors, most just a short walk from the new storefront on Young Avenue.
Conaway: The Tasteful List 2023
Amazingly, my physician not only doesn’t condemn the list or even remain neutral. We actually fondly discuss several things on the list in the examining room — the place where the net result of the list is most evident.
Wellness Festival slated for Saturday in Morris Park
The festival will offer free blood pressure checks, vision screenings and Church Health will host an “Ask the Docs” station.
The To-Do List: Ballet, balloons, brews and Tabitha Brown
This week, Mempho brings Americana star Jason Isbell, Al Kapone plays a free show at the Shell and the Cooper-Young Festival is back.
Lakeland approves schools headquarters, residential project
Plans for a new Lakeland School System administration building receive endorsement from suburb’s planning and design review commission. The Equestria residential project also gets nod of approval.
Memphis breaks ground on $34 million mental health crisis center
Dignitaries including Gov. Bill Lee were present as Alliance Healthcare Services celebrated a facility being built in Binghampton that will cover behavioral health, addiction, and walk-in help for children and families.
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: South City represents the end of an era for Memphis housing
Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola and veteran reporter Bill Dries talk about the city’s former public housing projects and what has risen in their place.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: National Guard blocked; county cash-flow crisis fixed
City of Memphis Wolf River bottomland tops City Council committee talks
Premium Shelby County Questions linger for Marsha Blackburn on phone records pay out
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Ask the Memphian: Why is the U of M’s mascot a tiger?
Business
New Chick-fil-A proposed for Southeast Memphis
At least three documents have been filed with local government entities to allow Chick-fil-A to replace a seafood restaurant on Winchester Road.
Premium Business It’s hard to find Indian food in Bartlett. But that’s about to change.
Health Care Helen Hunt to speak at Methodist Healthcare’s annual luncheon
Real Estate Target bought Millington land for more than $2M
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
Buckley: Would Memphis football and basketball be better off with new coaches? Let’s explore.
Tiger sports fans aren’t happy, understandably so. Is it wise to change coaches? Or is it important to remember the grass isn’t always greener, as the ol’ adage goes?
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Zach Edey transformed the Grizzlies defense, but without a healthy point guard will it matter?
Premium Sports 100 straight wins — and counting — for Elmore Park hoops
Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant to miss time with calf injury
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Josh Pastner and UNLV had their way with Memphis. And the Tigers didn’t seem to care.
Food
What to order: Felicia Suzanne’s West Indies crab salad
Felicia Suzanne’s, one of four Michelin Guide-recommended restaurants in Memphis, has a menu that feels like a love letter to Southern cuisine through the application of classic French technique.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Char’s pecan pie
Suburbs
Bartlett course manager thinks Quail Ridge ‘can do well’
Even with more approvals needed before closing the deal, Bartlett already is receiving interest from groups interested in managing Quail Ridge Golf Course for the suburb.
Premium Collierville Collierville looks to extend Winchester Road through Thompson site
Arts & Culture
New art school is ready to transform students — and teachers
In East Memphis, an artist’s utopian daydream is becoming a reality.
Music Todd Snider was a singular songwriter and a voice for outcasts and underdogs
Opinion
Opinion: The high price of the social media highlight reel
“I am a proponent of the Shelby County’s school board’s decision to ban phones from school and wish it would have been done sooner.”
Guest Columnists Guest Column: Novella Smith Arnold Cromer built a beloved community in Memphis
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: South City represents the end of an era for Memphis housing
Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola and veteran reporter Bill Dries talk about the city’s former public housing projects and what has risen in their place.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Brad McCarley talks charcuterie, cheese and Buster’s Butcher
Games
Sudoku: Nov. 17
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?