Grizzlies’ arrival was ‘the best thing that could have happened for the Tennessee Titans’
The success of the Grizzlies in Memphis was great news for the Tennessee Titans, according to Titans radio voice Mike Keith.
Gloria Johnson opens Senate bid, draws fire from incumbent Marsha Blackburn
Memphis was the third of three stops Tuesday, Sept. 5, kicking off what Johnson says will be an “uphill battle” to win the August primary and take down Marsha Blackburn in next year’s November general election.
Memphis Zoo pushes online-only general admission tickets
The Memphis Zoo has made a push to primarily sell general admission tickets online.
Once again, Tigers basketball signee Mikey Williams’ hearing date postponed
Williams’ preliminary hearing has been postponed for a third time. Tigers Basketball Insider: September a crucial recruiting month for MemphisRelated story:
Historic Ashlar Hall could reopen as event space
Designed and built by prominent real estate developer Robert Brinkley Snowden in 1898, Ashlar Hall has been in a state of limbo for years.
Seven area teams ranked in AP state football poll
Germantown and Bartlett are both ranked in Division I-Class 6A. Five other area teams made the cut.
Germantown Planning Commission reviews The Standard, Viridian plans
Germantown’s Planning Commission held its first formal review of a gated subdivision and approved new phases of developments under construction.
Labor and social justice groups back Turner in bid to repeat 2022 blue wave
The coalition argues a wave in the 2022 countywide elections can be repeated despite city elections being nonpartisan. Meanwhile, the local Republican party has endorsed Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr.
DA’s office promotes a veteran prosecutor to new first deputy role
The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office has promoted Chris Lareau to new first deputy. Steve Mulroy also discussed his first year in office.
So, you’re considering solar panels …
Residential solar systems can generate cheaper energy and be a lifeline when the power goes out, but the systems also have high upfront costs and can be complicated to install.
Tigers Basketball Insider: September a crucial recruiting month for Memphis
The month of September has a chance to make the Memphis Tigers well-equipped for the future, while also strengthening the connection between the city’s team and the city itself.
Rep. Gloria Johnson of ‘Tennessee Three’ officially launches 2024 Senate campaign
Johnson is running for a seat currently held by Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn.
West Tennessee gets fourth round of FEMA funds
FEMA assistance will offset damages during July storms in West Tennessee.
DeSoto County approves budget with no tax hike for 20th year in a row
DeSoto County supervisors adopted the budget for the coming fiscal year, holding the line on the millage rate for the 20th straight year.
Team USA blows out Italy in World Cup quarterfinals
Jaren Jackson Jr. struggles again with early foul trouble, but Team USA advances to Friday’s semifinals.
Injuries from pickleball craze prompt orthopedic study
If you’ve noticed Campbell Clinic sponsors pickleball events: it’s a strategic move to gather data and ultimately educate the public to prevent the growing number of pickleball injuries local orthopedic doctors are seeing.
It’s still a seller’s housing market, but buyers aren’t completely shut out
Local residential real estate brokers say homebuyers should not focus on interest rates but instead focus on the benefits of homeownership.
Political Roundup: 901 Day, too many candidates and not enough votes
Van Turner and Paul Young started their mayoral campaigns a year ago on 901 Day. A year later, they talk about what separates each in a pack of 17 candidates.
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
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Shooting black bears, bees and birds of prey
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.