Court coverage: Retired MPD officer testifies in Young Dolph trial
On the second day of the trial for Justin Johnson, the prosecution calls retired Memphis Police Department officer Terrence Dabney as the day’s first witness.
City of Memphis wants to buy Downtown Sheraton for $22M
Memphis Mayor Paul Young said the city wanted to find a creative way to redevelop the hotel in an interview Monday, Sept. 23.
City: Liberty Stadium transfer will be done soon
The City of Memphis has not yet transferred Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium to the University of Memphis.
$5M in city funds will pay for AutoZone Park improvements
Planned improvements at AutoZone Park will help the Memphis Redbirds meet Major League Baseball’s Professional Development Leagues standards.
Calkins: Maybe it was sensible to say ‘no’ to the Pac-12. But it sure feels bad.
Was it prudent for Memphis to say no to the Pac-12? Possibly. Was it deflating? Unquestionably.
‘The unsung hero’: How a DeSoto County cold case was kept alive
Lorie Ann Mealer Pennell would very likely still be a Jane Doe if it weren’t for Amber Edlin, a crime-scene technician with the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office.
AutoZone reports Q4 growth but falls short of expectations
The Memphis-based automotive parts retailer reported a higher net income compared to the same period last year, and earnings per share rose 11%.
Collierville approves age-restricted subdivision
The age limitations are legally allowed, according to town attorney Nathan Bicks.
Memphis Grizzlies release Derrick Rose from contract
The Grizzlies signed Rose to a two-year contract last offseason for $6.5 million, the veteran minimum for a player with more than 10 years of experience.
Fedex shareholders vote with company, nix independent proposals
Teamsters sought reporting on what FedEx is doing to protect jobs as it moves away from reliance on fossil fuels; United Church Funds wanted the company to align lobbying with climate goals; both failed.
DeSoto sheriff had tip Zimmerman was in Chicago before arrest
Sheriff Thomas Tuggle’s statements Monday were his first on the case in over a month, a decision he compared to a game of chess with the media.
County Commission approves $10M for jail repair
Commissioners and county administration found $10 million of the $16.4 million Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner said he needed, and said the rest will have to be paid out of the sheriff’s budget.
Rock legend Neil Young to attend Memphis Music Hall of Fame ceremony
Major music figures from elsewhere often appear at the event to celebrate Memphis music greats, though perhaps few with the stature of Young.
‘They’re ready': Hardaway says Memphis will love these Tigers
Penny Hardaway updated the injury status of Baraka Okojie, shared thoughts on new assistant coaches Mike Davis and Nolan Smith, and commented on the Tigers’ 13-game non-conference schedule.
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“There were too many unanswered questions about the Pac-12. It could turn out to be a lateral move...and to move laterally in order to travel so far for matches and play games so late seems unwise.” — Jeremy Sykes about Memphis decides to remain in AAC
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Trial testimony continues: Witnesses testify Demetrius Haley sent photos of Tyre Nichols
Both witnesses said they deleted the Nichols photo. “I didn’t want that in my phone,” said one.
Oppenheimer & Co. moves into Memphis financial market
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., a global brokerage and investment bank, first moved into Tennessee in 2022, when it opened a Nashville office.
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Metro
Charter schools tackle chronic absenteeism head on
The increase in absenteeism follows a national phenomenon, but over the past year 16 Memphis-area charter schools have been testing strategies with the support of AttendanceWorks and the Hyde Family Foundation.
Spirit of Memphis Criminal Court Clerk’s Office clinic helps those with a record start over
Business
Championing growth: Iconic Memphis pharmacy expands
“He would be so overjoyed today. I feel his presence now,” Dr. Carol Loree Champion said of her late father, Dr. Charles Champion, who opened his pharmacy and herb store in South Memphis in 1981.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Teen baker finds entrepreneurial success is sweet
Sports
Memphis playoff chase: Tracking top Group of Five teams
As the Tigers chase a CFP spot, The Daily Memphian will keep track of notable Group of Five teams each week. Some teams will fall out, and others will be added depending on the outcome of games played.
Memphis Tigers Football Silverfield pushes against ‘loser mentality’ after Navy loss
Food
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.
Suburbs
Collierville considers zoning for age-restricted subdivision
Neighborhoods like the one planned are attractive for those nearing or at retirement.
Arts & Culture
Let’s Stay Together: The story of Al Green’s backup singers
Rhodes, Chalmers, Rhodes — a white country-music sister act and a sax player for Jerry Lee Lewis — were backup singers for most of Al Green’s 1970s soul hits. And now they’re getting their due in the Memphis Music Hall of Fame.
Opinion
Calkins: Will Grizzlies be a casualty of gun referendum fight?
“The future of the Grizzlies might be caught up in the ongoing fight over the gun referendum. For Memphis, it’s a dangerous game to play.”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Impact of coaching changes
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the offseason coaching changes and how they might impact the Grizzlies this season.
Games
Jigsaw: Opening The Archives
This week’s jigsaw puzzle features an image from The Archives, a bar and restaurant opening in Downtown Memphis.