Southwind convincingly downs state-ranked Munford
A shaky performance last week got the Jaguars focused for their region opener — and they delivered a complete performance.
Friday prep report: Germantown stays unbeaten with come-from-behind win
The Lausanne Lynx bounced back from a Week 2 loss, scoring five first-quarter touchdowns against ECS to win the region opener convincingly.
Memphis River Parks sues Memphis in May
The lawsuit over damages to Tom Lee Park seeks $675,000 on a $1.425 million bill due in mid-August. The other $750,000 is covered by a damage deposit paid by the city and the festival.
Riley Keough is producing a live music special at Graceland
During the special, performers will celebrate Elvis Presley’s music “and his favorite time of year” live from the grounds of Graceland.
Former U of M player, partner win third straight U.S. Open men’s doubles title
No. 3 seeds Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury captured their third straight title at Flushing Meadows, the first men’s team to win three straight U.S. Opens since Americans Tom Bundy and Maurice McLoughlin from 1912-14.
MPD believes FedExForum shooting premeditated
Working alongside the Forum’s security contractor, MPD is still investigating the incident to identify and apprehend the shooter. One man in critical condition after shooting at Lil Baby concertRelated story:
‘Open on Main’ helps businesswomen open three Downtown storefronts
A partnership between Downtown Memphis Commission and Women’s Business Center South, the program provides emerging retail entrepreneurs with access to vacant storefronts on Main Street, where they can test their market strategies and contribute to the city’s retail ecosystem.
Lakeland board approves condemning Relax Inn
Lakeland officials continue to work on redesigning the area around Interstate 40 and Canada Road and have voted to condemn the motel north of the interchange.
Chapter Three: Plan Z busing begins
The third chapter of The Daily Memphian’s oral history marking the 50th anniversary of busing in Memphis City Schools covers the arrival of Plan Z, the comprehensive plan to bus 39,000 children to racially integrate most of the city’s public schools.
An’Darius Coffey finds his place in Memphis football
The Tigers defensive back has found his footing after moving over from running back. The former three-star prospect and Winona (Mississippi) High quarterback originally joined Memphis as a cornerback.Related story:
Brooks Museum says stopping work for court fight could cost $7M
The lawsuit, due for its first hearing later this month, is a deep dive into past disputes about how to use the “public promenade” the city’s founders created more than 200 years ago.
Penny Hardaway offers Mikey Williams update after latest hearing postponement
“We’re just trying to continue to support him,” Hardaway said. “That’s about it. That’s all I can do.”
Shelby County Republican Party says no to school board primaries in close vote
The decision came during a secret-ballot vote of the local Republican Party’s executive committee Thursday, Sept. 7, in Germantown.
Five compete for open City Council District 3 seat
Five people are competing for the City Council District 3 seat being vacated by term-limited incumbent Patrice Robinson.
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.
Conaway: Mr. Mayor, before you become Mr. again, don’t leave us in shame
Fair or not, the next few weeks are critical to Mayor Jim Strickland’s legacy and will leave an ugly mark or deliver a bright promise.
Memphis music man Keith Sykes, Buffett wrote ‘Volcano’ in 15 minutes
“We just traded lines until the song got written,” Keith Sykes said.
Prosecutors ask court to keep former cops accused of killing Tyre Nichols together for trial
Of the five officers charged in Nichols’ death, three so far have filed motions to separate their cases.
New Rhodes exhibit ‘in conversation’ with Brooks’ ‘Black American Portraits’
Four years ago, Joel Parsons was in Bronxville, New York, when he saw something he wanted to bring back to Memphis.
New Eats: ‘Waffle House Mex?’ At La Palapa, you can have it all.
Waffle House meets La Guadalupana? Two great things that go great together, it turns out, according to Chris Herrington.
Germantown Festival marks 50 years
The 50th Germantown Festival runs this weekend. The free family-friendly event is on Saturday and Sunday at C.O. Franklin Park and the Civic Center Complex.
The To-Do List: Gladys Knight, Cheap Trick and oodles of noodles
This week, the dream of the 2000s is Live at the Garden, an art exhibition at Rhodes is in “conversation” with one at the Brooks and the weenies will be running in Germantown.
Review: Dixon exhibit captures ‘the very essence of America’
“There are so many other unique objects and curiosities in this relatable exhibit, all created by this country’s diverse population.”
Metro
Why school board members can’t be recalled
No school board member can be recalled unless the county charter or state law is changed, and many believe that such changes would be very difficult.
Premium Public Safety Memphis plans to hire former federal judge to monitor MPD
Business
FedEx sees some gains in face of stubborn economy, other headwinds
The company affirms the value of its savings programs, more than $6 billion through 2027, but downgrades earnings-per-share for the rest of the year.
Premium Food News Food Files: Petra Cafe closes; Catherine & Mary’s to undergo $175K reno
Sports
What to watch in Memphis’ game against Mississippi State
The Bulldogs provide Penny Hardaway’s team a chance to pick up a fourth Quadrant I win.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Draymond Green’s bad night, Zach Edey’s elevation and other Grizzlies-Warriors thoughts
Food
$10 Deal: Ali Baba’s smoky-sweet flavors are straight from the fire
Joshua Carlucci says a Mediterranean wood flame grill is at the heart of Ali Baba’s traditional — but unforgettable — menu.
Suburbs
Collierville grad will be front and center in UT’s College Football Playoff
University of Tennessee drum major Christian Carroll, of Collierville, is only the third Black drum major in the school’s history.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: More holiday concerts than you can shake a jingle bell at
This week, art-crawl through the Edge District, take your dog to meet Santa Paws and sashay into Christmas with “RuPaul’s Drag Race.”
Opinion
Opinion: A call for solutions and community empowerment
“While I agree that our police department can and should improve, the real question for me is this: Will a Federal Government consent decree yield the true results our community is seeking — will it make Memphis better?”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Ice cream can make the holidays sweeter
It may be winter, but Kameisha Wilson of Kaye’s Pints & Scoops says that shouldn’t mean ice cream is off the table.
Games
Word Flower: Dec. 21
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.