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
The Early Word: Gun-control questions for dummies; plus, greenline growth
MATA’s board gets a total makeover, former police officers explain why they quit and the Tigers’ defense was key in win over USF.
Free access Elections DeSoto County leads Mississippi in absentee voting
Business
St. Jude at forefront of life-changing gene therapy for sickle cell patients
Donte Johnson, 23, of Memphis, no longer lives with chronic pain caused by sickle cell disease, thanks to the gene therapy he received as clinical trial participant at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Health Care New UT program to try to fill nursing gaps in rural, underserved hospitals
Sports
How Penny Hardaway rediscovered himself in a trying offseason
After a tumultuous 2023-24 season that ended in disaster, the University of Memphis basketball coach took a different approach this offseason. Now, he says he and the Tigers are better for it.
Free with sign-up Memphis Grizzlies Yuki Kawamura learning English from the Grizzlies ... and Michael Jordan
Food
Food Files: Boba Boba Life, Pearl’s Coffee a yes; Taco Cabana a maybe
Boba Boba Life is open, and Taco Cabana is considering expanding to Memphis. Pearl’s Coffee & Tea House is opening on Peabody next to Kura House.
Suburbs
DeSoto County leads Mississippi in absentee voting
In DeSoto County, 6,089 voters have requested absentee ballots. Of those requested, 5,146 ballots have been sent to voters, returned and accepted.
Arts & Culture
Brooks Museum fuses fashion, fall with Tim Burton-inspired costume ball
Couture Collective, the museum’s new fashion affinity group, and award-winning designer and University of Memphis fashion design professor Sonin Lee are hosts of “Come as Thou Art.”
Opinion
Echols: The simple but deep pleasures of mahjong and pickleball
“Why has the American adult world gone so nuts over these two fresh pastimes?”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Reactions from first preseason game
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ first preseason game and react to the NBA GM survey in the latest episode of The Daily Memphian’s Grizzlies podcast.