Two indicted in Freeman death were targets of prior civil rights lawsuit
The alleged victim, Elvis Hester, filed a grievance against Jones after Jones reportedly made threats of a sexual nature and refused to feed Hester.
Thursday prep report: Southwind pulls away in second half to beat Melrose
Sophomore quarterback Kelvin Perkins accounts for four touchdowns as Jaguars improve to 6-0.Related story:
Five indicted former officers won’t be a part of Tyre Nichols civil suit
The five are defendants in both the criminal and civil cases.
Buckley: Answers to key Memphis sports venues renovation questions
Jim Strickland’s $684 million plan to renovate Memphis’ four major sports venues was announced last October. Nearly a year later, no agreements have been reached regarding funding allocation.
Sterick Building could include ‘micro-retail,’ co-working space
The developer expects 18 months of architectural work before breaking ground. The renovated building could also include up to 260 multifamily units and hotel space.
Airport Authority approves CEO contract, increased parking rates
The board approved increasing parking lot rates to fund the parking enhancement program, estimated to cost $8 to $10 million.
Lakeland quarterback voted player of the week
Lakeland Prep made history on Sept. 15 by defeating Douglass to post the first varsity victory in program history.
Nine indicted in jail death of Gershun Freeman
Gershun Freeman was involved in a fatal encounter with corrections officers in the Shelby County Jail at 201 Poplar Ave. on Oct. 5, 2022. Bonner claims Freeman video release was illegal and politically motivatedRelated story:
Outdoors Inc. closing Midtown store after 35 years
“We started in 1974 and we’re looking forward to celebrating our 50th anniversary in January — looking forward, not looking back,” Outdoors Inc. owner Joe Royer said.
The To-Do List: Bluff Cakes party, Barbie Rave and cowabunga at the Comic Expo
This week brings the Mid-South Fair, the Pink Palace Crafts Fair, the Memphis Country Blues Festival and an album release party from Aktion Kat.
Grizzlies Insider: Predicting training camp storylines, even if it’s a bad idea
Marcus Smart’s knack for giving a good quote and reputation as an energizer in practice will make him the center of attention when the team gets on the court together in two weeks.
$10 Deal: Savor the end of summer at Tacos Los Jarochos
Josh Carlucci says the food truck scene on Summer Avenue is like a slot machine: Each visit could yield a different array. But the fish tacos at Los Jarochos are a jackpot.
Germantown Schools to ask Shelby County Election Commission to find new polling sites
Germantown Municipal School District’s Board of Education is formally asking the Shelby County Election Commission to find different precincts than school buildings in light of a new state law.
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.
It’s a Memphis thing: Five years of photos
Here are some of The Daily Memphian staff’s favorite photos from the past five years, highlighting our everyday lives in the 901.
LeSaint, Medtronic granted amended tax incentives
The Economic Development and Growth Engine of Memphis & Shelby County approved two amended tax incentive plans for LaSaint Logistics and Medtronic Logistics with partner CEVA Logistics.
Key stats and numbers for Memphis against Missouri
Containing Missouri receiver Luther Burden while eliminating turnovers will go a long way in helping Memphis execute a potential upset.
Memphis receiver Tauskie Dove faces his old school, Missouri
Tauskie Dove understands the storylines that surround him playing his former school, but he hasn’t focused too much on that this week. Tigers Football Insider: Memphis could be facing a backup QB against MissouriRelated story:
International firm hired to measure Memphis music’s economic impact
Part of Sound Diplomacy’s work over the next year will include an online map of the city’s “music ecosystem,” including teachers, school programs, church choirs, venues, festivals and music publishing.
Memphis-area high school football stat leaders
Totals are through games as of Sept. 15 and are for TSSAA schools in The Daily Memphian coverage area.
Brian Kelsey appears in court to ask for bail pending appeal
With four weeks left until he’s scheduled to go to prison, former state Sen. Brian Kelsey appeared in federal court in Nashville on Thursday, Sept. 21 to argue that prosecutors violated his plea deal — and that he should remain free while the appeal plays out.
Metro
The Early Word: TVA keeps secrets, and Tigers football moves north
Grizzlies are off to a slow start, Bartlett’s first mixed-use project is rising and we’ve got the tea on boba.
Education With all of Tennessee’s hurricane damage, will funding priorities change for schools, vouchers?
Business
Inked: Medical building sold for more than $9 million
A medical office building fully leased by Baptist Medical Group has been sold. Plus, Ameriflo has a new global headquarters.
Real Estate Bonds approved for Sheraton Memphis Downtown, AutoZone Park, 100 N. Main
Sports
Memphis vs. USF: What to know before kickoff in Orlando
Hurricane Milton has created the craziest game week of the year for both the Memphis and South Florida. But after a week of uncertainty, the American Athletic Conference found a way for the Tigers and Bulls to play.Related article:
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers aren’t picked to win conference title in AAC coaches’ poll
Food
What to Order: Try the baba ghanouj, kabob at La Roche
The little house on Cooper Street has reincarnated yet again, this time as La Roche, a Lebanese-Armenian restaurant.
Suburbs
Bailey: Another direction for Arlington Town Hall
Arlington takes another swerve in its plans to expand and/or move Town Hall.
Arts & Culture
Murder, mystery and musicals abound in Memphis theaters in October
Memphis October performances include Agatha Christie, Disney, “Moulin Rouge” and the music of Bob Dylan.
Opinion
Conaway: Oceans give rise to storms and lies. We must rise to meet them.
“The truth is that no one is asking the people that have lost everything whether or not they are Republican or Democrat before they help them, no more than those two walkers on the beach asked me.”
Podcasts
Sheraton’s impact worth risk despite hotel’s volatile past, mayor says
The 39-year-old Sheraton hotel has a history of bond defaults, the first one a year after it opened.
Games
Word Search: FedExForum food court
Can you solve this week’s word search?