Calkins: For Memphis football, it’s a hole new ballgame!
Memphis crushed North Alabama in their first game at the Liberty Hole, also known as Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. The place looked really strange. But in a good way.
Buckley: With Sutton Smith down, all Tigers eyes are on Mario Anderson
With running back Sutton Smith injured in a season-opening win over North Alabama, South Carolina transfer Mario Anderson must step up in a big way for the Memphis Tigers.
Tigers dominate North Alabama in season opener
After beating North Alabama 59-0 two years ago, the Tigers forced another shutout Saturday as they won their season opener at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Injury to Tigers’ running back Sutton Smith ‘doesn’t look great’Related content:
Ole Miss routs Furman
Quarterback Jaxson Dart threw five touchdown passes and ran for a score in leading eight consecutive first-half scoring drives, helping No. 6 Ole Miss overpower Furman Saturday at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford.Related content:
Mississippi St. demolishes E. Kentucky, starting Lebby era with a win
First-time head coach Jeff Lebby arrived in Starkville promising a show at Mississippi State. The Bulldogs performed for game one of his tenure Saturday, as MSU ran away with a win over Eastern Kentucky.Related content:
Memphis v. Tennessee: A Republican majority meets a Democratic one
How do groups who disagree work together? They go to court, if the lawsuit filed by the City Council against the Election Commission about not including a gun-control referendum on the ballot is any indication.
Tigers Talk: Should Memphis mull adding Arterio Morris to ’24-’25 roster?
The Daily Memphian writer Parth Upadhyaya and columnist John Martin answer questions including what impact will Tim Duncan have, and can Penny Hardaway regain the fans’ faith?
Tennessee comes down hard on Chattanooga
Former Lausanne standout Max Gilbert made his first collegiate field goal as the University of Tennessee Vols beat the Chattanooga Mocs in Knoxville.Related content:
With xAI’s arrival, concerns about Memphis aquifer arise
“There’s a lot of issues that are unknown, and there’s a lot of contamination. ... So how do we address that, and where are those sources coming from?” the science director at Protect Our Aquifer said.
Chancellor says party’s over on Forest Hill-Irene (for now)
An injunction was issued against a home in east Germantown known to host large parties.
16 September food events that need to be on your calendar
Enjoy wine, pizza, Greek fare and more at these special events happening in Memphis in September.
Craig Brewer on his Muhammad Ali series and challenges of being a creative
On this week’s episode of “The Sidebar,” filmmaker Craig Brewer talks about his career challenges and new series “Fight Night,” starring Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Hart, Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson and others.
What Daily Memphians think*
“I don’t care where you stand on the gun issue. The mayor is correct, this is not the hill on which to die.” — Shea Flinn about Mayor Young calls gun control referendum futile
“Interesting, she has a $10,000 a month mortgage payment on a house she isn’t living in, and her lawyer doesn’t have her current living address.” — Rhonda McDowell about Chancellor says party’s over on Forest Hill-Irene (for now)
“Awesome to have something besides Mexican or chain restaurants to open. Not that I don’t like Mexican food, but we’re kind of saturated.” — Charles Huffstetler about New restaurant brings the bayou to Bartlett
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Sudoku: Aug. 31
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Recipe Exchange: Muddy’s Honey-Thyme Peach Shortcakes
Muddy’s Bake Shop owner Kat Gordon loves to use seasonal fruits in her desserts, and for good reason.
Metro
Memphis City Council sues Election Commission over gun-control vote
“We won’t back down and d--n sure won’t be bullied,” Memphis City Council Chair JB Smiley Jr. said, as council members announced the lawsuit.
Free with sign-up Public Safety New halfway house offers ‘Lifeline to Success’ for former inmates
Business
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.
Health Care UTHSC Medical Center Towers to be demolished
Sports
Injury to Tigers’ running back Sutton Smith ‘doesn’t look great’
“He did get hurt, doesn’t look great,” coach Ryan Silverfield said about Memphis running back Sutton Smith’s injury in the first quarter.
Memphis Tigers Football Box score: Memphis 40, North Alabama 0
Food
Food Files: Sushi Jimmi’s next chapter; new Lebanese and ramen spots
New restaurants are coming to Cooper-Young, Summer Avenue and Germantown.
$10 Deals $10 Deal: Lamb shank at Midtown’s StickEm
Suburbs
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.
Arts & Culture
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.
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
How Creative Aging engages seniors across Memphis
Creative Aging’s executive director Mia Henley joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about the organization’s work across Memphis.