Thursday prep report: Collierville volleyball remains unbeaten
Dragons’ experience comes to the forefront as they hold off St. Agnes in a tight third set.
Tami Sawyer takes oath as General Sessions Court clerk
The former county commissioner and a set of 15 appointed staff members formally take office Sept. 1 in the office that administers the day-to-day business of the largest court in the state.
Friday will be Memphis airport’s busiest day of holiday weekend
Nearly 10,000 people are expected to go through security.
New bond set for teenager accused in ‘Watermelon Man’ killing
Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Jennifer Fitzgerald said Demarion Tackett’s $100,000 bond wasn’t sufficient because “he will not come to court.”
Iconic Overton Park landmark starts major renovation
A midcentury building in Midtown is undergoing a transformation to become the new gallery and studio space for one Memphis museum.
Sound Bites: Sweet LaLa’s cookies to be sold in almost 650 Love’s stops
A business built around ensuring “anybody who walks in ... feels love” is getting a boost from a different kind of Love.
SEC to release player-availability reports as sports-betting safeguard
The SEC joined the Big Ten and Mid-American conferences by adopting the new policy.
Memphis-based Radians plans move amid growth
The 110,000-square-foot space will consolidate the company’s manufacturing, warehouse and office space under one roof.
Brett Godwin wins fan vote for high school football player of the week
Godwin, a sophomore quarterback at Lakeland Prep, earned 62.1% of the total vote after leading the Lions to a milestone victory Aug. 23.
Week 2 high school football preview: Public-private match-ups; M&M Bowl highlight schedule
Here are some of the games to watch for Week 2 of the high school football season, along with a complete area schedule. Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Not much change but Brothers debutRelated content:
$10 Deal: Lamb shank at Midtown’s StickEm
Ermyias Shiberou started the StickEm food truck in 2012 to serve various kebabs, but today’s $10 deal is the lamb, braised in a sweet, spicy and sticky sauce.
The To-Do List: Monkeys ride dogs and Memphians celebrate the 901
This week, runners finish the miles Eliza Fletcher could not, Matthew Sweet and MonoNeon are at the Shell and you can shop — without spending a dime — on Broad Avenue.
Tigers expect ‘big year’ from tight end Anthony Landphere
Landphere enters this season on the watchlist for the John Mackey Award, given to college football’s most outstanding tight end.
Weddings, festivals and a lot of food: Here’s how to celebrate 901 Day
A cookout, a mimosa festival and plenty of music will be playing out across Bluff City on Sunday, Sept. 1. And Wiseacre has plans brewing for Memphis couples looking to tie knot.
Martin: Analyzing the best-case, worst-case for this Memphis football season
Memphis football kicks off its season on Saturday. Here’s a best-case (and, yes, worst-case) scenario for each game on the Tigers schedule.
Calkins: Jermaine ‘FunnyMaine’ Johnson is a Memphian to take seriously
The comedian, DJ, video producer and ‘poet laureate of Alabama football' is new to Memphis-Shelby County Schools. But he’s not as new to Memphis as you might think.
Two alleged nightclub shooters, two vastly different bonds
The alleged Focuz Lounge shooter remains in jail on a $1 million bond. The Railgarten shooting suspect walked with no bond. These results highlight the lack of consistency among defendants during bond settings.
Habitat for Humanity opening second ReStore, will carry building materials
Similarly sized cities have two to three ReStore outlets. Memphis has never had more than one.
Four Downs with Finebaum: ESPN’s own answers local college football questions
SEC football commentator Paul Finebaum digs into the Tigers’ College Football Playoff chances, Ole Miss and Tennessee expectations and fond Memphis memories.
Group of Five debate: Should there be a separate playoff for certain G5 teams?
The Memphis Tigers’ new athletic director isn’t keen on the new AAC commissioner’s interest in discussing the idea of a different playoff for Group of Five teams that don’t crack the College Football Playoff.Related content:
Suburbs join forces to ask for juvenile center in West Tennessee
Shelby County suburbs are urging the state to invest in an appropriately sized juvenile-detention facility.
United flight diverted to MEM after turbulence, 1 taken to hospital
The flight, which originated in Cancun, was on its way to Chicago.
Amid big shifts, Memphis school district’s enrollment is up but still short of projections
More than 2,300 students who were expected to attend district schools haven’t shown up.
Memphis Black business association has new name but same mission
The 50-year-old Black Business Association of Memphis has a new name, a fresh website and a recently launched tool for members that uses AI to help them find their target audiences.
Southaven invests in police, fire depts. with proposed budget
For a budget totaling $121,240,700, 51% of Southaven’s proposed budget would go to public safety.
901 FC loses road match in Colorado Springs
Memphis will return to AutoZone Park for Hometown Heroes Night on Wednesday, Sept. 11.
Word Search: Let’s Go to the Movies
Can you solve this week’s word search?
Sudoku: Aug. 29
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?
Metro
Election Commission won’t add gun-control referendum in November
The Election Commission’s decision could set up a legal battle a day after the state’s Republican leadership came out against Memphis’ vote on gun control.
Premium Shelby County Environmentalists urge health department to take action on xAI
Business
Monogram Foods to relocate headquarters
The Memphis-based company is leaving Oak Court for space with room to grow where all employees could be on the same floor.
Real Estate Memphis-themed Monopoly to roll out next April
Sports
Memphis basketball adds final game to non-conference slate: Ohio Bobcats
Memphis and Ohio have met just once previously.
Sports Here’s who is in the 2024 Memphis Sports Hall of Fame class
Food
Rendezvous spices things up with new sauces, seasonings
“We keep both in our homes for personal use and figured it was time to share with others,” said third-generation restaurant owner Anna Vergos. “Honestly, we’re not sure why we didn’t do this earlier.”
Suburbs
Colleges are clamoring for Houston High’s Sydni Vice
The Houston High junior’s volleyball season has been a hectic time so far with school, high school matches and college visits.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Rear Window’ at 70, ‘Good One’ might be good
Here’s an overview to help Memphis filmgoers navigate what’s out there.
Opinion
Opinion: Why is it so difficult to change our gun culture?
“A clear majority of Republicans, Democrats, independents and gun owners say they want ... common-sense gun laws.”
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.