Political Roundup: Early voting is up, as heat rises in mayoral, council races
More than 31,000 Memphians had voted early through Tuesday, Sept. 26, passing the totals for the same period during 2015 and 2019 city elections.
Whitehaven schools went on lockdown after off-campus shooting
Whitehaven Elementary and Whitehaven High schools went on a precautionary lockdown as police investigated an off-campus shooting Wednesday afternoon.
MPD responds to bank robbery in East Memphis
Memphis Police Department officers are looking for a suspect following a robbery of a Wells Fargo branch in East Memphis.
Table Talk: First bites at Elwood’s, Leonard’s and Hive Bagel & Deli
Bagels, barbecue and beyond — new restaurants open across Memphis. Plus, there’s a tropical-themed bar on the horizon for Cooper-Young.
‘Everybody’s just trying to find their footing,’ Hardaway says at first open practice
The Tigers’ open practice on Wednesday provided an idea of where the group is at with a little more than a month to go until its Nov. 6 season-opener. ‘This is his home’: Dandridge excited about last ride with Tigers Tigers signee Mikey Williams barred for now from team facilities, activitiesRelated stories:
Buckley: Penny knows he has a ‘good team.’ Here’s why.
There’s little doubt that something special could be brewing in Tiger country, and it’s not just head coach Penny Hardaway feeling it.
Tigers coach Alex Simmons emphasizes ‘championship mentality’
The Memphis Tigers women’s basketball team had its first official practice on Wednesday. Head coach Alex Simmons believes reaching the highest levels of success starts with the right mindset.
Roman delivers State of the City address at Lakeland chamber luncheon
From the overall look of Canada Road near the Interstate 40 exit to positioning Lakeland for growth in conjunction with Ford’s BlueOval City, Mayor Josh Roman is moving quickly to improve the suburb.
Former Tiger Quindell Johnson making memories in the NFL
Chicago Bears safety Quindell Johnson said it “was a good day for Memphis” after he grabbed his first NFL interception on the same day his former Memphis Tiger teammate Calvin Austin III scored his first NFL touchdown as a Pittsburgh Steeler. Tigers Football Insider: Offense looks to limit ‘drive killers’Related story:
Orpheum opens educational ‘Balcony Project’ exhibit
Outside of where the Orpheum Theatre’s Black-only balcony entrance once stood, a new educational exhibit was unveiled on Wednesday.
St. Jude unveils six-story housing Downtown for patients, families
Pizza cutters were used in place of the usual oversized scissors at Wednesday’s ribbon cutting for The Domino’s Village, funded by pizza giant Domino’s as part of a 10-year, $100 million commitment to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Memphis women host SMU in key AAC soccer match
Last November, the two teams met in the AAC title match with the Tigers prevailing 1-0 in overtime.
Herrington: Six areas of intrigue as Grizzlies open training camp
With Ja Morant’s 25-game league suspension, the exit of free agent Dillon Brooks and the addition of Marcus Smart, here’s what to look for as the season approaches. Related story:
Brian Kelsey to remain free pending appeal
The judge determined that Kelsey had raised a “substantial and close question that is integral to the merits of his convictions” and did not appeal for the sole purpose of delay.
City Council considers bringing back runoff provision in mayor’s race
The council is still considering partisan city primaries for the 2024 ballot, but did not vote on any proposal Tuesday. Here’s a rundown of other council matters.
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.
Inked: Plan for Ashlar Hall gets pushback; Atlanta developer sells South Memphis property
According to the initial application, Juan Montoya hopes to turn the 127-year-old castle-style Ashlar Hall into an event center “of limited scale and character in conformance with the city’s ordinances.”
ECS golfer Claire Todd’s love of the game never fades
Introduced to the sport watching her brother play, Evangelical Christian School junior Claire Todd has taken on a leadership role and has her sites set on a college career.
Althea Greene remains MSCS board chair for second year
“I pray that my colleagues, that we will lead together,” Greene said Tuesday. “We will march together. We will disagree, but disagree together.”
Criswell retires, Bartlett appoints interim parks director
Shan Criswell is retiring as director of Bartlett’s Parks and Recreation Department. Paul Wright was named interim replacement.
Week 7 preview: High-octane matchup between Bartlett and Houston
The Panthers, ranked second in the Dandy Dozen, have won five in a row while the fifth-ranked Mustangs are coming off a huge victory against Tupelo. DM Dandy Dozen: Dragons fall one spot after loss to GermantownRelated story:
Opinion: When it comes to Gershun Freeman, ‘this case is different’
“The jailers were attacked by a man having a psychotic break, defended themselves and subdued their attacker. What should they have done differently?”
Metro
Memphis-area workforce board boots director, appoints interim
Sondra Howell of the Greater Memphis Chamber will be the interim director of a regional workforce development board as the program seeks to smooth out a rocky year of transition.
City of Memphis Community members express support for new I-55 bridge
Business
FedEx lays off hundreds across three cities, including Memphis
Cuts are due to streamlining the company is doing to merge Express, Ground and FedEx Services, and loss of the U.S. Postal contract.
Premium Food News Swankys Taco Shop to close Germantown location
Sports
Hardaway ‘keeping the door open’ on midseason roster additions
Penny Hardaway came into the season without having filled all 13 of his total scholarships. With the departure of forward Tyreek Smith he’s down to just nine available scholarship players.
Spirit of Memphis Former ECS standout Brent Rooker wins Silver Slugger award
Food
Swankys Taco Shop to close Germantown location
Swankys Taco Shop will close its Carrefour location in two weeks. Redevelopment and the resulting construction contributed to its departure from Kirby Woods after two decades.
Suburbs
Former ECS standout Brent Rooker wins Silver Slugger award
Germantown’s Rooker just completed his second season with the Oakland A’s.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘A Real Pain’ and a Hannibal Lecter double-dip
The big activity in local theaters this week is the annual Indie Memphis Film Festival, but those screenings aren’t your only options.
Opinion
Opinion: Crime Commission to host public-safety forum
The forum will address juvenile crime, bail, truancy and other factors with speakers including representatives from the Memphis Police Department, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, General Sessions Court and the school system.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Chris Herrington on (surprise!) food, basketball, music
The Daily Memphian food, music and basketball reporter and columnist Chris Herrington joins Eric Barnes on Sound Bites to discuss his areas of expertise.
Games
Word Flower: Nov. 12
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game that people of all ages can enjoy.