Missouri hands Memphis its first loss of the season
The University of Memphis was an onside kick away from having a shot at a game-tying drive against Missouri Saturday.Related:
Buckley: Memphis is ticked after its loss to Missouri
Missouri’s Tigers beat coach Ryan Silverfield’s previously undefeated American Athletic Conference Memphis Tigers 34-27 in an ESPNU-televised game in The Dome at America’s Center.
Memphis Comic Expo spotlights comic creators and fans
The two-day event headlined by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman features a stacked guest lineup that would make any comics fan giddy.
Memphis 901 FC headed to USL Championship playoffs
Rodrigo da Costa scored three goals Saturday as Memphis downed host Tampa Bay, 4-2, to sweep the season series with the Rowdies and secure its postseason berth.
Two Memphis kickers out with injuries against Missouri
Kickers Seth Morgan and Tristian Vandenberg have been ruled out against Missouri as Memphis tries to stay undefeated with a win Saturday.
Sharks or baseball: What makes Desmond Bane nervous?
Desmond Bane had no hesitation swimming with sharks in Hawaii this summer — no, really, he didn’t — but when asked to throw the first pitch at the Redbirds game Saturday, the Grizzlies guard was nervous.
Latin Fest 901 ‘building a bridge between cultures’
“The festival is a melting pot where all communities come together to enjoy the diversity of the Hispanic community,” said Monica Sanchez, co-founder and artistic director of Cazateatro Theatre Group.
Calkins: Danny Smith died on his bicycle. But his secret was how he lived.
Danny Smith, 47, collapsed and died leading a bicycle ride last week. The Memphis cycling community was stunned. Smith wasn’t just an increasingly accomplished cyclist. He made the city a better — and more connected — place.
MEMFix spotlights reimagined Southland Mall
Greater Whitehaven Economic Redevelopment Corp. leaders say the mall, that once held 60 stores, can again be an anchor for the Whitehaven community.
Lorean E. Jones, first female federal parole officer in district, dies
“She had that quiet strength,” State Rep. G.A. Hardaway said of the first female federal parole officer in the Western District of Tennessee, who was also influential in the historic Glenview neighborhood.
Gallery: Grizzlies! Tigers! Preps! Five years of great sports photos
The best photos in sports photography: from the Grizzlies to the Tigers to the Express (remember them?!) to our standout local high school athletes.
Mayoral candidate Bonner says he’d ‘bring a unique perspective’ to managing the police
The full “Behind The Headlines” interview with Shelby County Sheriff and mayoral contender Floyd Bonner Jr. includes the candidate saying his law enforcement background will directly affect his relationship with whoever he would appoint as police director.
Germantown shuts down Collierville to remain unbeaten
The Red Devils force four turnovers, including one crucial interception late, to beat the Dragons 14-7.
Friday football report: Owls make history; DeSoto Central holds off Olive Branch
Defense and special teams shine for MUS in the team’s first victory over Ensworth. Meanwhile, sophomore quarterback Eric Perry leads DeSoto Central over Olive Branch.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s new chair rolls up her sleeves
Every day, Dr. Kathryn Sumpter peels back her shirt sleeve to reveal the insulin monitor on her upper arm, showing young patients what it looks like to live with type 1 diabetes.
Memphis Tigers surprise elementary school students with reading event
Memphis basketball players read to children at Bruce Elementary, handed out pencils and books and took photos to promote childhood literacy. Memphis basketball’s full 2023-24 AAC schedule released Memphis women’s basketball full 2023-24 AAC schedule releasedRelated stories:
Sweet Aroma opens dessert studio in Broad Avenue Arts District
The 1,200-square-foot dessert studio, now open at 501 N. Hollywood St., is designed like an art studio, where customers can decorate cookies, cupcakes and cakes.
Carriage Crossing will showcase Pop Local finalists
Carriage Crossing owners are showcasing potential new tenants Saturday as part if its “Pop Local” contest.
Here’s what $5 million and five years of research taught Memphis about the aquifer
With all this new information about one of the city’s most important resources, what happens now?
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.
Germantown park enhancements will serve people of all abilities
Germantown’s Municipal Park will see a new playground suited for those with and without disabilities. The enhancements are funded through a state grant.
Whitehaven Cold War relic gets historical marker
The underground fall-out shelter in the gated Lion’s Gate community was built in the early 1960s by Memphis radio and television pioneer Hoyt Wooten.
Lakeland clamping down on short-term rentals
Complaints about short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods have led Lakeland officials to consider shutting down the rental operations over the next 2 1/2 years.
New MSCS custodial contracts would give school staff more input
Under the proposal, which the school board will consider next week, the district would contract with four cleaning companies.
Hutchinson: Beware of credit-repair offers
If there’s an error in your credit report, you can do anything a credit repair company can do to fix it yourself at little to no cost. If you’re asked to pay an upfront fee for help, it’s likely a scam.
Sound Bites: Ten ways to eat chicken in Memphis, ranked
Inspired by El Pollo Latino’s chicken-forward menu, Chris Herrington ranks 10 familiar ways to prepare (and consume) chicken, counting them down from 10 to one, discussing where he goes for each in Memphis.
Memphis Tigers podcast: Greg Gaston agrees to steer the ship for relaunch
The Daily Memphian Tigers Podcast with Greg Gaston gets rolling with its first episode as Frank Bonner II and Tim Buckley join Gaston to discuss Memphis football, conference alignment and stadium funding.
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
Former officer asks for delayed sentencing in Nichols case
Desmond Mills Jr., who pleaded guilty last November for his role in Tyre Nichols’ death, is asking the federal court to delay his sentencing to allow “the defense additional time to prepare.”
Public Safety Sheriff’s deputy on life support after Highway 64 crashes
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
Calkins: Derek Clenin was ‘one of a kind.’ A story about rivalry, friendship, life and death.
Twenty-two years ago, Derek Clenin blocked an extra point to lift MUS over CBHS. Clenin died Oct. 8. Now, the quarterback of that CBHS team, Carter Giovannetti, plans to run the St. Jude Marathon in his friend and rival’s name.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Zach Edey’s rapid preseason growth has the Grizzlies’ draft decision looking good
Food
Wiseacre wins gold at Great American Beer Festival
“The Great American Beer Festival is the biggest and most important one in the country. It’s easier to get into Harvard than it is to win a medal at GABF,” Wiseacre cofounder Kellan Bartosch said.
Suburbs
Top county Republican and alderman face off for Millington mayor
Alderman Larry Dagen is leaning on his past experience after 12 years on the board. Cary Vaughn is promoting his relationships in the suburb and across the county.
Arts & Culture
Singer Marcella Simien connects with Creole ancestry in debut solo album
Through visions experienced in dreams and during meditation, the artist said she felt called to dig deep into her family tree and channel her discoveries through music. After years of releasing singles, music duo Mak Ro curated an albumRelated content:
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
Planned Parenthood leader says ‘stakes could not be higher’ on state’s abortion politics
Ashley Coffield talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the impact of the 2-year-old law and the political effort to flip seats in the Tennessee Legislature based on Republican votes on abortion access. Opinion: What happens in Nashville matters in Memphis, and it’s time we fight backRelated content: