MPD deputy chief and former helicopter pilot lands new job
After more than 30 years with Memphis Police Department, a deputy chief is leaving to become top cop in a local suburb.
Prep football 2024: Fairley aiming to take advantage of even-numbered year
Several key returnees on both sides of the ball have the Fairley Bulldogs poised to take one step further.
Food Files: Blind Bear closes, Memphis Toast opens
Two Downtown restaurants are closing, and a Midtown ice cream shop is moving down the street.
West Tennessee district attorney discusses bail bond problems
Frederick Agee, district attorney for Tennessee’s 28th judicial district, which covers Haywood, Crockett and Gibson counties in West Tennessee, talks about issues with the local bail bond process.
Bailey: Long gone golf links
Development has eliminated golf courses across the metropolitan area from Whitehaven to Frayser and other once-suburban areas.
Details of fatal MPD crash revealed
According to a preliminary report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, no one involved in the crash was wearing a seat belt.
Opinion: It’s time to talk about removing DA Mulroy
“It is time for us to talk about whether our DA has the philosophical beliefs and tenacity to help us solve our crime challenge.”
Looking for flights from MEM only? Airport’s got you
The new FlyMyAirport function lets travelers search for and book flights, packages and hotels, as well as finding the best deals on airfare.
Opinion: DA Mulroy says we must work together to reduce crime
“While we all welcome the good news that crime has continued its downward turn for the third straight quarter, we cannot lose sight of the fact that the percentages reflect real people.”
Conaway: Shine, Memphis, shine
Memphis and its people are real — as real as the lives they face, as warm as a needed hug and as uniquely colorful as the palette of their own making.
More on the menu with Tsunami’s Ben Smith
At Tsunami, the owner ships in fresh fish from around the world, and he likes to order whole fish so he can control portion sizes.
Lakeland Prep growth spurs road, traffic signal improvements
With additional students joining the junior class at Lakeland Prep, the city and school district are working on traffic woes, including installing a new signal.
Collierville superintendent welcomes students back from summer
It’s not Russell Dyer’s first day at Collierville Schools, but Thursday was his first time to welcome students back from summer break as the superintendent of the suburban district.
Former Lausanne star runs for 2 touchdowns in NFL exhibition game
Eric Gray, who played college football at Tennessee and Oklahoma, scored on runs of 1 and 48 in the Giants’ NFL exhibition win over the Lions.
Sudoku: Aug. 9
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?
5 by 5: Aug. 9
Tiny crossword, big clues.
Frayser landfill nixed to applause, but owners not ditching expansion effort
The Land Use Control Board sided with a recommendation to reject the landfill’s expansion in Frayser, a relief for the advocates who opposed it. But the landfill’s owners will now seek approval from the City Council.
Metro
U of M program to help journalism students hone investigative skills
Students enrolled in the graduate program will use publicly available video, satellite imagery, social media networks, online databases and other data to add depth to reporting.
Public Safety MPD officers involved in 251 crashes so far this year
Business
Dwight Drinkard made FESJC, St. Jude marathon high-stakes events
He directed the FedEx St. Jude Classic golf tournament for 13 years, starting in 1986 overseeing its move from Colonial Country Club to TPC Southwind. In 2000, St. Jude made him its first director of sports marketing, hoping to reinvigorate the flagging marathon. He died Aug. 5 at age 76.
Health Care BlueCross BlueShield to deliver free fruit, vegetables to members
Sports
FESJC director expects the unexpected now that crunch time has arrived
As preparation for next week’s FedEx St. Jude Championship nears its conclusion, tournament executive director Joe Tomek is keeping an eye on this week’s tournament in North Carolina.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Insider: What are the players up to this summer?
Food
Invasive carp are surging in the Mississippi River. Can people be convinced to eat them?
Four species of Asian carp have firmly established a home in the Mississippi River basin, and experts say they are here to stay. But one way to get the carp population under control seems relatively simple — eat them.
$10 Deals $10 Deal: Taco Tuesdays at Louis Connelly’s
Suburbs
Lost golf courses: Past homes of birdies, bunkers and errant drives
Clay Bailey goes down memory lane in a golf cart, celebrating a number of courses that have disappeared from the local landscape.
Arts & Culture
Elvis landmark reopens to the public after seven-year closure
The mausoleum at Forest Hill Cemetery where Elvis Presley was interred shortly after he died in 1977 opens again to the public this month after being closed for the last seven years.
The To-Do List The To-Do List: Sake, sushi, chicken, beer and ‘Coconut Cake’
Opinion
Opinion: Frayser Recycling Center says ‘we are good neighbors’
“We have made a concerted effort over the last 18 or so months to meet with the Frayser community regarding our expansion and community benefits proposal. We never wanted to ‘push it down’ anyone’s throats.”
Podcasts
New crime stats, MSCS changes among topics on WKNO reporters roundtable
A roundtable of journalists on WKNO’s “Behind The Headlines” talks about new statistics showing a dip in crime and the upcoming Memphis-Shelby County Schools year.
Games
Word Search: ‘Waitress,’ ‘Grease’ on stage in Memphis
Can you solve this week’s word search?
Neighborhoods
Memphis students ‘hype’ for first day of school
Memphis-Shelby County Schools welcomed more than 100,000 students back to classrooms for the first day of the 2024-25 school year.