Spending ‘labor day’ in the maternity ward
At Methodist Le Bonheur’s Women’s & Children’s Pavilion, every day is Labor Day — to the tune of 4,400 new babies last year.
One year later: Where the cases against Cleotha Henderson and Ezekiel Kelly stand
Eliza Fletcher was kidnapped and murdered on Sept. 2, 2022. Three days later, a shooting spree paralyzed the city. One man was arrested in each case. Here’s where those cases stand.
A year after week that roiled city in pain, scars remain unhealed
What happened in early September 2022 still feels startlingly raw and for many, it has become the new measure of the sense of peril.
Rodolfo Berger ‘grateful to God to be alive’ year after rampage
“There’s no room for hate. Life’s too short. Hate only brings more problems to you,” said Fabiola Francis.
Silverfield’s assessment after watching film; injuries update
The Tigers defense only allowed 91 total yards last week and will take the nation’s top defense into Saturday’s game at Arkansas State.
Vote for The Daily Memphian high school football player of the week, Week 3
Standouts from Bartlett, Fairley, Middle College, Mitchell, St. Benedict and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week.
Team USA falls to Lithuania in FIBA World Cup
The U.S. is going to the Paris Olympics next summer. Lithuania made sure that was the only good development for the Americans on Sunday night, when it pulled off a basketball World Cup stunner.
Waldo’s Chicken and Beer will open a Memphis location
Waldo’s Chicken and Beer will bring its scratch-made food to the Cordova area.
Memphis missing-person alerts rose after Eliza Fletcher’s disappearance
“We learn from our mistakes,” an MPD spokesperson said. In August 2022, Memphis Police Department posted five missing-person alerts on Twitter. In September, after the abduction of Eliza Fletcher, nearly 45 alerts were posted.
Here’s who else is running to be Memphis’ next mayor
These other 10 contenders are on the October ballot for Memphis mayor.
Strickland unlikely to appoint new economic development head before leaving office
The post will have been vacant for more than two years if a new head is not named before Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland leaves office.
Horn Lake proposed budget sees no millage increase
Horn Lake’s aldermen will consider the DeSoto County city’s new fiscal year budget on Tuesday.
Crosstown Concourse hosts annual Record Swap and Zine Fest
Music lovers, record collectors, zinesters, artists, punks and poets alike were participants at the festival taking place in Crosstown’s Central Atrium.
Metro
Three being investigated after death of 6-year-old left on daycare bus, lawyer says
Memphis police have completed their investigation into the death of 6-year-old Winter Jones after she was left on a daycare bus, according to attorneys representing her family.
Shelby County Special judge appointed in Sugarmon vandalism case
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: County commissioner goes to jail, and Halbert left a backlog
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Shelby County County commissioner jailed same day as first commission meeting
Business
Mayo Clinic Labs investing more than $30M, adding 234 jobs in Southaven
Mayo Clinic chose Southaven due to the location and ability to set up equipment quickly, Mississippi Development Authority officials said.
Premium Business Memphis library’s book sale returns without longtime partner
Premium Real Estate Local company buys Sycamore View Plaza
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Memphis firm earns industry honor from Urban Land Institute
Premium Real Estate Inked: Nashville medical company buys second local property
Sports
Lakeland receiver voted Player of the Week
The senior captured 46% of this week’s total vote following a fine performance in his team’s 35-8 victory over Millington.
Memphis Grizzlies Cutting the cord: There is a new way to watch Grizzlies basketball on DAZN
Memphis Tigers Football Former Tiger’s case dismissed, will not impact Memphis
Premium High School Sports Houston girls soccer coach is the ‘bad guy,’ but the team is really good
Premium Sports Alcorn-UAPB to meet for second consecutive Southern Heritage Classic
Food
$15 Deal: Ciao Bella’s capellini Toscana
Roma tomatoes and roasted red peppers balance out a melange of briny artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives and capers.
Premium Collierville French restaurant Terra Tara to open on Collierville Square
Suburbs
Mayo Clinic Labs investing more than $30M, adding 234 jobs in Southaven
Mayo Clinic chose Southaven due to the location and ability to set up equipment quickly, Mississippi Development Authority officials said.
Music Mid-South Fair announces music lineup
Arts & Culture
She quit her job and shaved her head. Now, the era of indie rocker Keer is here.
Just a few years ago, Keerthana Manoj was working a nine-to-five with a pastime passion for music. Today, she’s a full-time musician with a debut EP, and it’s only the beginning.
Music Mid-South Fair announces music lineup
Opinion
Sanford: Despite numbers favoring GOP, those seeking elected office should debate
Unlike other Republican candidates, 5th District Republican nominee Charlie Hatcher’s campaign has said he’s willing to debate Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder, the district’s Democratic nominee.
Guest Columnists Opinion: Calling partisanship racism doesn’t make it so
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Shooting black bears, bees and birds of prey
Earlier this summer, pictures of black bears in Tennessee sparked a flurry of responses on social media.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Memphis Farmers Market sampling of pork rinds, peas and pepper bacon
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Southwind holds off Lausanne
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Lausanne offensive lineman Roman Laster (58) and Southwind’s defensive lineman Gerrard Kaufman (12) as they battle on the gridiron and was taken by Greg Campbell.