Martin: Crushing loss to Navy brought max pain for Memphis football
The University of Memphis’ loss to Navy on Saturday afternoon etched a brutal finish on one of the most promising weeks in Memphis football history.
Memphis can’t complete the comeback, Tigers fall at Navy
The Midshipmen (3-0, 2-0 in AAC) took a 21-14 lead in the second quarter and never gave it back as it handed the Tigers (3-1, 0-1 AAC) their first loss of the season.Related content:
Vols coach is the winner in victory over Sooners
Tennessee coach Josh Heupel won in his return to Oklahoma — the same school he quarterbacked to a national championship in 2000 and where he was fired as offensive coordinator after the 2014 season.
Ole Miss crushes Georgia Southern
University of Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart threw two touchdown passes in the opening nine minutes and finished with four as No. 5 Ole Miss routed Georgia Southern.
Political Roundup: Friction surfaces among local Democrats
Also in this roundup: U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn writes op-ed for right-wing media outlet accused of conspiring with Russian state media and accused of making untrue statements; how Tennessee’s congressional delegation voted on the spending bill.
Criminal Court Clerk’s Office clinic helps those with a record start over
“I’m a big believer in second chances. Just because you have a past doesn’t mean you can’t have a future,” Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk Heidi Kuhn said.
Tigers running back Greg Desrosiers Jr. is out at Navy
Desrosiers converted a 4th-and-3 late in a 20-12 win at Florida State last week. He appeared to suffer an injury while picking up the first down.
Friday football report: Fairley halts Northpoint to remain unbeaten
Fairley’s shutout streak ends, but winning continues for the Bulldogs. Plus, summaries and scores on other top games in the Memphis area.
Recipe Exchange: Elwood’s blue cheese and jalapeno slaw
The Blue Cheese & Jalapeño Slaw at Elwood’s Shack is the most-ordered side at both locations of this popular Memphis restaurant.
Florida defeats Mississippi State
For the third straight week, the Bulldogs dug themselves a first-half hole they couldn’t escape, losing to the Florida Gators in Starkville.
Jerry Lee Lewis statue goes up in DeSoto County
The “Great Balls of Fire” singer was memorialized Friday when local officials, Lewis fans and members of his family saw the statue of his likeness unveiled in a plaza bearing his name at Southaven’s Silo Square.
State won’t appeal ‘Memphis’ mistake,’ Tenn. attorney general says
“These ballot questions are a fraud on the voters of Memphis,” General Jonathan Skrmetti said in a statement his office released about its decision to not challenge a court’s ruling allowing the gun-control referendum to continue.
Whitehaven ends Houston’s 16-game winning streak
The Tigers force five turnovers and get a late touchdown pass from Jaden Thomas to Cameron Jackson to remain perfect in Region 8-6A.
Memphians to vote on gun control
Smiley: Gun-control referendum will be on November ballot
On “Behind the Headlines,” Memphis City Council Chairman JB Smiley Jr. said the body would likely sue if the Tennessee Legislature attempted to withhold sales-tax revenue from the city.
Memphis Mayor Young, Tennessee Gov. Lee not happy with gun-control referendum
Mayor Young says he still thinks the referendum is not the best approach, but told The Daily Memphian he understands the sentiment. Gov. Lee says the referendum is about finding a way to “circumvent the law.”
Memphis’ 99.7 The Wolf up for radio station of the year
The Country Music Association has announced its nominees for the 58th annual CMA Awards. 99.7 The Wolf (WLFP-FM) has been nominated for CMA Broadcast Award for Medium Market Station of the Year.
Mayor visits derelict structures getting ‘Blight Zero’ demolition
Memphis Mayor Paul Young and members of the Blight Zero team filed into a bus and rode to the sites of several active or recent demolitions on Friday, Sept. 20.
Porter-Leath is expanding preschool program, thanks to Head Start grant
The new funding will bring Head Start preschool programming back to Millington. But Porter-Leath hopes to expand its preschool programming even farther across Shelby County.
Skilled-manufacturing program ‘game changer’ for local workers
“With high groceries, rent, gas, everything is expensive,” said Ashley McCray, who’s in the program. “This will be very good for me, so I’m excited about it.”
Musician Greg Cartwright on Reigning Sound, The Black Keys and music
Cartwright joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about his life and even his house, which was owned by some of the musicians who played with Johnny Cash.
Sudoku: Sept. 21
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Metro
MATA’s future governance up in the air, says Paul Young
The mayor’s comments about governance come after MATA has laid off employees, is weighing route closures, and has faced weeks of headlines about its negative financial worth.
Premium Elections Memphis Mayor Young, Tennessee Gov. Lee not happy with gun-control referendum
Business
FedEx admits first quarter tougher than expected in disappointing earnings report
The little good news was that cost-cutting measures FedEx has achieved helped offset the revenue and expense pressure.
Real Estate Eco-friendly reno planned for One Memphis Place
Sports
Tigers Podcast: Talking FSU win, hoops coaching hires, Pac-12, more
The season’s second edition of the Tigers Podcast talks about the big football win in Tallahassee, what impact the hirings of Nolan Smith and Mike Davis could have on the basketball program and more.
Sports Memphis, UAB tie 0-0 in women’s soccer
Food
Food Files: Cxffeeblack in Hyatt Centric, Salata looking at Memphis
Cxffeeblack is now serving its coffee at the Hyatt Centric on Beale, Salata Salad Kitchen looks at Memphis for expansion and Uncle Goyo’s reopens.
Suburbs
Mid-South Fair attendance is up 500% at Landers Center
The Mid-South Fair Board employs more than 350 locals to sell tickets, park cars, provide guest services, clear trash and manage the event.
Arts & Culture
September plays include a whodunit, a musical and Shakespeare
Coming soon: a prize-winning drama from a local playwright, a theater company’s first musical production and free Shakespeare performances around town.
Opinion
Conaway: We haven’t done anything about guns, and the Legislature is scared we might
“Can a city stand against laws that disproportionately and negatively affect their entire population, daily threatening their safety, their livelihoods and their very lives?”
Podcasts
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.
Games
5 by 5 crossword: Sept. 20
This week’s 5 by 5 crossword is something of a snack.