This Week in Memphis: Brooks lawsuit in court, Elwood’s opening
This week marks two years since the Collierville Kroger mass shooting. Plus, FedEx Corp. reports first-quarter earnings and U of M researchers reveal breaches in the aquifer.
As hot air balloons take off, Collierville Balloon Festival uplifts community
“The Collierville Balloon Festival is important for the entire Mid-South community,” said festival president Susan Ewing. “It is a great event to help with the economic impact in Collierville as well as the entire Mid-South.”
Political Roundup: Early voting, a blue wave strategy and a sign removal blitz
The opening day of early voting in Memphis elections posts numbers closer to opening day in 2015 than 2019. Also in the round up, trying to apply a “blue wave” strategy to nonpartisan city elections.
County looks to re-sign with Wellpath as jail health care provider
After 41 deaths at 201 Poplar, since the start of 2019, Shelby County government is in the process of renewing its contract with Wellpath, the largest health care provider for jails and prisons in the country.
Beale Street tunes in for radio duo Drake & Zeke
“Zeke and I shared so many interests,” Drake Hall said of his late deejay partner Zeke Logan. “We both loved Led Zeppelin, the Stones, and anything good. If it was good, we played it.”
Eric Barnes: After five years, let’s take a moment to celebrate.
“The Daily Memphian is a reflection of everyone who participates in this endeavor. So thanks to all of you.”
Andy Cates to The Daily Memphian supporters: ‘You’ve made this possible’
“I’m very proud of what we’ve built over the past five years. With your help, I’m confident we’ll scale even greater heights in the next five.”
From ballet to jookin, dance fest offers it all
Dancers from around the country took to the stage Saturday, Sept. 16 as Collage Dance Collective hosted the Memphis Dance Festival, featuring performances from Lil Buck, Ballet Memphis, Nashville Ballet, Sole Defined of Washington, New York City Ballet, Alonzo King Lines Ballet of San Francisco, and the Grizz Girls.
Tigers have confidence they ‘can find a way’ to finish games after beating Navy
Memphis was 0-4 in one-possession games last season. The Tigers finally got over the hump with a 28-24 win against Navy.
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.
Former Memphis tennis star is winning grand slams and making history
Joe Salisbury played tennis at the University of Memphis from 2011 to 2014, helping lead the team to its best NCAA tournament finish: a Sweet 16 appearance in 2013.
Primos breaks big-box monopoly with Hernando meat market
Frankie Perry and his wife Kaye opened Primos meat market in Hernando, offering quality cuts and longtime family recipes.
Central Station Hotel opens new ‘Rock and Soul’ event space
The event space is available for use, but finishing touches — including an air wall, artwork and drapery — will be added by Oct. 1.
BrewFest tips a glass to beer lovers
The Mid-South’s biggest beer festival featured 40 breweries, cideries and makers of seltzers and other adult beverages Saturday at the Memphis Sports and Events Center in Liberty Park.
Memphis 901 FC rallies to defeat Hartford
Memphis used four goals from four different players and two assists from defender Aiden McFadden to take the three points and move closer to clinching their third consecutive postseason berth.
Metro
Cohen, Indivisible Memphis offer conflicting accounts over ‘No Kings’ controversy
Who got to speak at Saturday’s “No Kings” protest in East Memphis and who didn’t was still a lively topic two days after the event.
City of Memphis Memphis wasn’t asked to join National Guard lawsuit, Harris says
Public Safety Governor says he has the authority to deploy Guard to Memphis
Education Pro TIPS: State program chips in for college savings accounts
Business
Local home sales make ‘noteworthy’ jump in September
Home prices rose in September compared to the same time last year, with the median sales price increasing from $215,000 to $230,000.
Premium Transportation & Logistics International Paper sold its bag operations
Transportation & Logistics Local packaging facility to close, laying off 76 employees
Premium Business Memphis has an affordable housing shortage, but a new program will help reduce it
Sports
Herrington: Grizzlies will embark on a high-stakes season — on and off the floor
Perhaps like no season since their first together, this Memphis Grizzlies season will be about Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. Ja Morant cleared for season opener. Ty Jerome will be out weeks.Related content:
Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant cleared for season opener. Ty Jerome will be out weeks.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Tigers update starting quarterback’s injury status as attention turns to USF
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Coach Cal Countdown: Darius Washington Jr. had three shots to lift Memphis into the NCAA Tournament
Food
Sound Bites: Ritzie’s Barbecue trailer serves up honey-gold ribs, Texas-style brisket
Travis Ritzie worked at Leroy and Lewis Barbecue in Austin, Texas, a Michelin-starred barbecue restaurant, before returning to Memphis to start his own barbecue trailer.
Suburbs
Landers Center expansion cleared for next phase by board
Construction on the Landers Center expansion remains on target as the project moves into its next level of work.
Arts & Culture
No need for stage fright, this karaoke club lets you sing in private
“It’s your own little private party,” said Deidre Ellis, owner of The Studio Karaoke, which offers five soundproofed rooms and 80,000 songs to choose from.
Opinion
Herrington: Grizzlies will embark on a high-stakes season — on and off the floor
Perhaps like no season since their first together, this Memphis Grizzlies season will be about Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. Ja Morant cleared for season opener. Ty Jerome will be out weeks.Related content:
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Ritzie’s Barbecue trailer serves up honey-gold ribs, Texas-style brisket
Travis Ritzie worked at Leroy and Lewis Barbecue in Austin, Texas, a Michelin-starred barbecue restaurant, before returning to Memphis to start his own barbecue trailer.
Games
Daily WordRow: Oct. 20
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.