Tennessee State handles Arkansas-Pine Bluff in 35th Southern Heritage Classic
Tennessee State beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff in the latest edition of the historically Black college and university (HBCU) football series.
Buckley: It was all rainbows for Memphis. And a dark cloud hangs over FSU.
No. 25 Memphis beats Florida State on a day so much went so right for Ryan Silverfield’s Tigers, but don’t tell the coach about polls, playoffs or rainbows.
Memphis linebacker Chandler Martin makes good on promise against FSU
Linebacker Chandler Martin told quarterback Seth Henigan he wouldn’t need to score as many points to secure wins this year, and that rang true on Saturday as the Tigers defeated Florida State.
Tigers roar! Upend Florida State 20-12
The Memphis Tigers took a road trip to Tallahassee, Florida, this weekend and left with a marquee win that included a nice $1.3 million payday. Box score: Memphis 20, Florida State 12 Tigers earn $1.3M for win, and other numbers from Memphis vs FSURelated content:
Tennessee overwhelms Kent State
In the win over the Kent State Golden Flashes, Tennessee rolled up 37 points in the first quarter, the most in one quarter in school history.
Jaxson Dart and No. 5 Ole Miss roll over Wake Forest
Mississippi opened the season with victories over Furman and Middle Tennessee State, and it didn’t take long to flex its muscles in its first test against a major conference opponent in North Carolina.
Tigers earn $1.3M for win and other numbers from Memphis vs. FSU
Memphis made $1 million for moving its home game with Missouri in 2023 to St. Louis.
Cooper-Young festivalgoers come out rain or shine
For a typical Cooper-Young Festival, organizers anticipate crowds of 125,000 or more with more than 400 vendors. For the 35th annual event this year, the threat of rain and perhaps football depressed early attendance.
Recipe Exchange: Memphis Greek Festival’s souvlakia
The festival uses more than 1,000 pounds of pork to make their popular marinated shish kabobs. But you can make them at home with just a pound of meat.
Crypto mining facility set for Southeast Memphis
California-based Merkle Standard is at least the second digital operation to locate in Memphis in recent months, following Elon Musk’s xAI.
Friday football report: It wasn’t the prettiest, but Lausanne downs ECS
Lausanne quarterback T.J. Jenkins leads the way in Division 2-AA West Region opener for coach Kevin Locastro.
Everything’s coming up Swamp Bar
Swamp Bar opened in December 2023, replacing the tapas joint Panta. At the time, Derk Meitzler said it would be a pop-up concept focused on Creole fusion food and cocktails. Today, it’s a popular late-night spot.
How Spillit helps people tell their stories
Creative director for Spillit Josh Campbell talks about the organization’s events, its origin at Crosstown and how it moves from venue to venue around Memphis.
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Metro
Judge in MPD officers’ trial rules on evidence, trainer takes stand again
After the judge ruled, the jury was brought in for the first time in the day, and examination continued for Larnce Wright, the Memphis Police Department officer who trained those charged in Tyre Nichols’ death.
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Business
EEOC sues FedEx for way disabled workers treated
The EEOC lawsuit says FedEx violated the Americans with Disability Act by not providing accommodations for workers loading and unloading freight.
Health Care Tennessee confirms first measles case since 2019
Sports
No. 7 Tennessee has fresh examples to help focus on Kent State
The Volunteers take on Kent State Saturday in Knoxville before next week’s big showdown at No. 15 Oklahoma.
Sports No. 5 Ole Miss hits road for first time, faces ACC’s Wake Forest
Food
Food Files: A&W Restaurant, Elise Desserts, Taziki’s, Bojangles
A&W Restaurant is coming to Millington, Elise Desserts is closed, Cordova welcomes Bojangles and Arlington Taziki’s is now open.
Suburbs
Horn Lake alderman’s attorney says his client repaid funds
Attorney Tony Farese said he believes if state officials had further investigated the matter, his client would never have been charged.
Arts & Culture
Outdoor music venue approved for Bartlett
Ramble On Summer will be located on the site of the former Bartlett Nursery.
Opinion
Conaway: In Tennessee, Trump couldn’t vote
“In one of the reddest states in the nation, where Trump will likely win by more votes than Tennessee-based Cracker Barrel has biscuits, Trump couldn’t vote.”
Podcasts
Facing History and Ourselves explores social justice
Daniel Kiel, who is co-chair of an upcoming Facing History event, joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about how the organization approaches race and social justice.