Former Arlington Community Schools superintendent dies after battling cancer
Jeff Mayo, the Arlington Community Schools superintendent who recently stepped aside from the post, had melanoma.
Mental health center, pay raises move forward at County Commission, but not without friction
Commissioners approved a design contract for the proposed mental health center on a second vote. The commission also redistributed the 6% pay raise budgeted in June.
Filling a hole: Airport’s never-used tram tunnel to be sealed
The airport is about to start on the largest modernization project in its history. But first, it needs to fill a little-known tunnel, 25 feet wide, 12 feet high and 1,500 feet long, under baggage claim.
Secretary of State won’t let Memphians vote on local gun control
“Common sense says local governments can’t override state law to give a 12-year-old a driver’s license, and they can’t override other state laws either,” Hargett said in a statement emailed to The Daily Memphian. TN Repubs threaten to withhold sales tax over Memphis gun votesRelated content:
Carol Coletta leaving Memphis River Parks Partnership helm
Coletta’s tenure running the group that manages 6 miles of the city’s riverfront saw the $61 million redesign of Tom Lee Park and a push to better connect the riverfront to the rest of Downtown.
Deputy jailer arrested for aiding Zimmerman’s escape
The former employee was terminated Friday, Aug. 23, according to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office.
Freshmen are moved in, but local college enrollment is down
One Memphis-area school says numbers are down because standards are up: “If that means we experience a bit of pain for a few years with a decline in freshman enrollment, then so be it.”
Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin hires brother as analyst
It’s the fourth time the brothers have worked together. The sixth-ranked Rebels open the season Saturday against Furman.
Tigers’ first depth chart of season reveals backup QB
The Memphis Tigers football depth chart is out and speculation about who will fill the offensive line or which quarterback will be the backup to starter Seth Henigan is finally over.
Germantown school board candidate has $5M lawsuit against district
The complaint, filed in Shelby County Circuit Court in 2016, has yet to be settled. Vicki Gandee family’s complaint stems from an injury their son Jackson Gandee suffered while lifting weights at Houston High’s football practice.
Vote for high school football player of the week, Week 1
Standouts from Bartlett, Cordova, Covington, Fairley, Lakeland Prep and Whitehaven are up for consideration.
Here’s how local football teams are ranked
Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced football rankings on Monday.
What to Order: Southern Hands’ veggies, pork chops and cornbread
Southern fare made the old-fashioned way is what you find at Southern Hands Homestyle Cooking. Take our advice and try the cornbread.
Martin: On Georgia Tech doing Memphis no favors, Maui and changing minds
Memphis football plays this weekend. And, with the release of the Maui Invitational bracket, the Memphis basketball schedule is nearly complete.
At 67, Vincent Clay is starting his art degree at U of M
He started college but quit decades ago. He never stopped wishing it could be different.
CBU still on probation; board will issue verdict in December
As campuses reopen, a shadow over Christian Brothers University is its probationary status.
Number of MPD pursuits increase, but chase policy hasn’t changed
According to data from the Memphis Police Department, the number of police pursuits — which come with concerns about harm to civilians and property — has slowly risen.
County Commission to weigh reworked pay-raise proposal
The commission meeting also marks the last for Miska Clay Bibbs as chairwoman of the body. Michael Whaley becomes chairman next month.
Michael Detroit to get lifetime achievement award
The 40th Ostranders, which will be held Monday, Aug. 26, will honor Playhouse on the Square’s executive producer as well as other notable productions and performances.
A shot to prevent cancer
St. Jude is working to vaccinate children against a virus capable of causing a host of cancers in adulthood.
This Week in Memphis: Tigers football starts; Memphians finish Liza’s run
Also happening this week: Shelby County and Collierville leaders discuss pay raises, MATA’s board talks job and bus cuts and locals celebrate Memphis on 901 Day.
Sudoku: Aug. 26
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?
Jigsaw: Photobloom
This week’s jigsaw features a photo of a sunflower from the 3-acre field at the Agricenter.
Metro
MATA’s present is bleak. What about its future?
The agency is poised for major layoffs and route cuts, yet it’s still working toward plans for a more efficient transit system.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Will fewer be better at U of M? Plus, a dive into the MATA mess
Business
This woman’s passion for Memphis kindles her business’ growth
What started as Shannon Little Briggs’ one-woman marketing agency has expanded to include 14 team members serving a slew of mostly Memphis clients through marketing, PR and social media support.
Health Care TennCare covers genetic testing for diseases thanks to Memphis doctor
Sports
Nick Saban teases the Memphis Tigers on College GameDay
The former Alabama coach called the University of Memphis by the wrong name as he speculated about the team’s chances for this season’s newly expanded, 12-team College Football Playoff.
Memphis Grizzlies Civil suit against Ja Morant will pick back up in early 2025
Food
For Patio Porkers on Beale, rules about barbecue are sear-ious
Check out our updated story for the list of winners. For most folks, barbecue is a pretty simple endeavor. That doesn’t apply if you’re a hard-core griller or judge, though.
Suburbs
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.
Arts & Culture
Retirees party with the arts at community gala
Trezevant recently welcomed its second Iris Collective artists-in-residence. Typically in their 20s or 30s, the artists live in the senior community for a year in exchange for playing at least four hours a week there.
Opinion
Greenstein: Xenophobic slander has become normalized
“There is not enough room in one country to house (all) the ... human beings living on this planet. However, there are humane and inhumane ways to find solutions and address the most vulnerable members of society.”
Podcasts
County Commission leaders talk new schools, Regional One
The incoming and outgoing chairs of the Shelby County Board of Commissioners talked on “Behind The Headlines” about new Cordova and Frayser schools funding and rebuilding Regional One Health’s campus.
Games
Crossword: Your cue for ‘cue
This week’s crossword puzzle is inspired by recent articles about the Patio Porkers on Beale competition, which was held Saturday, Aug. 24, and the 33rd annual ASBEE World Kosher BBQ Contest and Festival, scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 25.