Lausanne rolls to season-opening victory over MASE
Lausanne receiver Jawell Rodgers shakes off an early drop to lead the Lynx with three touchdowns. Friday football report: Geron Johnson’s big game sends Bartlett past MUSRelated content:
Second officer in Tyre Nichols’ death enters guilty plea
Emmitt Martin III was facing a maximum of life in prison, but prosecutors are recommending he serve 40 years. U.S. District Judge Mark S. Norris does not have to follow that recommendation.
Civil suit against Ja Morant will pick back up in early 2025
Shelby County Circuit Court Judge Carol Chumney set the date during a Friday, Aug. 23, status conference.
Diamond Sports will continue to broadcast Grizzlies games through upcoming season
If a federal bankruptcy judge approves, Diamond Sports Group will continue to carry games for 13 NBA teams and nine NHL teams, including the Grizzlies.
Groups brainstorm about how to expand Memphis Central Library
The Memphis Library Foundation wrapped up a series of brainstorming sessions Friday, Aug. 23, at the Central Library meeting rooms that are the center of the discussion about an expansion of the library.
‘Tennessee 3’ bumped from final day of Chicago Democratic convention
Memphis Democrat Justin J. Pearson, along with Gloria Johnson of Knoxville and Justin Jones of Nashville, had been scheduled to take the national stage just before the balloon drop during the Democratic National Convention.
Calkins: Linda Sklar ran the MSCS optional programs for 13 superintendents. Yes, 13! That’s lucky for us.
Linda Sklar was hired to bring middle-class families back to Memphis schools. For roughly 50 years, she did that and more. She built optional programs that inspired hundreds of people to stand in lines.
Memphis-area man charged with making threats against Biden, Harris, Obama
Kyl Alton Hall was indicted Tuesday, Aug. 20, on three felony charges.
Fairgrounds development wants to be Chick-fil-A of entertainment. Can it?
The planned $112.5 million private development High 5 could transform Liberty Park, formerly known as the Mid-South Fairgrounds, and bail the City of Memphis out of an underwater wager.
TacoNGanas coming to FedExForum
TacoNGanas is bringing its birria-style tacos to FedExForum this fall, and they are celebrating with a block party.
Conaway: Let’s give all these crazy ideas a name — Lauren Crews
Let’s rename Crump Park, a lovely little spot, Crews Park. Crump already has plenty of things named after him.
Liberty Stadium groundbreaking celebrates Tigers’ new reality
University of Memphis president Bill Hardgrave said there were many who believed the renovation wasn’t going to happen.Related content:
Thursday prep report: CBHS shuts down White Station
CBHS rolled over WSHS 41-0. The Spartans didn’t get out of the shadow of their own goalpost until the waning moments of the first half.Related content:
Food Files: Crave Cheesecakes gets new name, flavors
South Main’s Crave Cheesecakes gets a name-change, and a Filipino chicken chain gets to work on its third Memphis-area location. Plus, a Collierville restaurant is up for sale.
Lakeland secures loan commitment for more I-40/Canada Road development
Lakeland officials approve approach to help fund improvements to the Memphis suburbs’ gateway near the exit of Interstate 40.
Overton Park Conservancy names new director
Founding executive director Tina Sullivan announced in June she was leaving the leadership role she has held since 2012.
Lakeland approves new TIF district
Lakeland officials have endorsed a new TIF — the suburb’s fourth — for improvements along U.S. 70 at Seed Tick Road.
Memphis athletic director puts new hire Tim Duncan in charge of basketball
Duncan will work directly with Tigers coach Penny Hardaway as part of his responsibilities. Tim Duncan returns to Memphis to help Tigers ‘kick the door in' Memphis hires Tim Duncan, Terrence Lollie to leadership positions in athletic departmentRelated content:
Bailey: Zimmerman captured but drama, questions linger in DeSoto County
After more than two months, escapee Joshua Zimmerman is back in custody, but there is still tension between certain parties in DeSoto County.
Meet the candidates for Collierville school board Position 4
Three men are seeking the remaining two years of Keri Blair’s term. A former educator, a current educator and a manager at a railroad company are vying for the seat.
Officer in charge of DeSoto sex-offender registry recognized for work
Sgt. Bryan Andrews took charge of the DeSoto County sheriff’s sex-offender registry in 2021, shifting the department’s reactive posture when investigating noncompliant offenders to one more proactive.
U of M men’s soccer falls to Lipscomb in season opener
The Tigers are back in action Sunday at 6 p.m. vs. Evansville.
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Metro
U of M to build world’s largest ‘wind wall’ for drone study
As part of work it will do for the U.S. Office of Naval Research, the university will also build a 400-foot rain chamber.
Shelby County County Commission denies new ballot question for November
Business
Memphis hospital is Tennessee’s first center of robotic excellence in surgery
Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis said it has been harnessing robotic-assisted technology for better patient outcomes since 2011 and now has the largest fleet in the region.
Real Estate Group investing in BlueCross building secures $750K loan
Sports
What fans can expect on game day during stadium renovation
With the Memphis Tigers opening the college football season against North Alabama at 6 p.m. on Aug. 31, the university released details of what fans can expect on game day.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Insider: Can Memphis go from worst to first in this scoring statistic?
Food
Veteran restaurateurs buy Bangkok Alley
Ed and Brittany Cabigao have been eating at Bangkok Alley for 20 years. And they’ve been keeping it quiet, but they’ve owned it for more than a year, too.
Suburbs
Landers Center expansion called ‘most influential development’ in DeSoto
Southaven officials say the new addition will turn the venue into one of the most competitive convention centers in Mississippi.
Arts & Culture
Memphis artist raising money to stay on South Main
Since moving to the South Main Arts District in 2005, David Bunk said he has seen a number of art galleries close. He said the area needs more shops for locals and tourists.
Opinion
Opinion: Arguments about justice system ‘shouldn’t be a competition’
A longtime former prosecutor argues improvements in bail setting “has more to do with good advocacy on the part of local prosecutors, good decisions by local judges and less to do with changes in the law.”
Podcasts
What’s in store at the Mighty Roots Music Festival
Festival organizer Howard Stovall joins Eric Barnes to talk about the fourth Mighty Roots Music Festival, which takes place Sept. 13-14 in Stovall, Mississippi, not far from Clarksdale.