Ja Morant has new Downtown mural, Nike commercial
“When I’m hit, I always get up,” Morant says in the commercial. “When no one is watching, I get up.”
Former Tennessee Gov. Winfield Dunn dies
Dunn moved to Memphis after marrying his wife Betty in 1950. He served as Tennessee’s governor in 1970-75.
This Week in Memphis: Hear Mempho music and watch the Grizzlies practice
Also happening this week: The City Council may take up the Sheraton deal, and Coach Silverfield talks at the Touchdown Club.
‘Dracula’ begins season of duality for Ballet Memphis
Good and bad. Right and Wrong. Sanity and madness. Ballet Memphis explores the link between opposing forces throughout its 38th season, starting with a classic.
Mud Island’s museum moves into steampunk ‘River of Time’
The old museum at Mud Island River Park is transitioning from a story about the Mississippi River to an immersive experience called “Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time.”
Buckley: Kobee Minor delivered a big blow. Ryan Silverfield called it. Sort of.
Kobee Minor came off the edge and delivered a crushing blindside hit that caused MTSU quarterback Nicholas Vattiato to cough up the ball and wake up the Tigers.
Anna Hauer’s late goal lifts No. 17 Tigers to win over South Florida
Memphis is now the only unbeaten team in conference play and the only team yet to concede a goal in conference games.
Suburbs driving Shelby County’s growth
“If it were not for the six suburbs, Shelby County would be losing population,” Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce President John Threadgill said. “All six (suburban) municipalities are gaining population or holding their own.”
A streak ended, but Seth Henigan just wants to clean up the Tigers’ offense
Saturday’s win ended Seth Henigan’s 41-game-long touchdown streak. But the Tigers’ quarterback is more focused on not settling.
Biden signs gun-safety executive order, Memphis mayor attends event
“This bold action will help save lives and protect our neighborhoods from the devastating effects of gun violence,” Mayor Paul Young wrote in a post on Instagram.
Rappers 8Ball and MJG get honorary sign in ‘the Mound’
The Airways Boulevard and Park Avenue intersection is now also known as 8Ball Boulevard and MJG Avenue for the duo whose lyrics proclaim they’re “part of the streets, ’cause the streets are a part of us.”
Tigers bounce back with a win over MTSU
The offense got off to a slow start and was scoreless in the first quarter for the first time this season. The Tigers finally scored two second-quarter touchdowns to take a 14-0 lead by halftime. The Memphis defense held MTSU to 29 yards rushing on 25 attempts.Related content:
AP Top 25: Alabama overtakes Texas for No. 1; Vols up to No. 4
Alabama received 40 of 63 first-place votes and leapfrogged three teams to take over No. 1 from Texas.
Local executive to help grow Louisville-based engineering firm in Southeast
After more than a decade working in his family business, Allworld Project Management, Brent Hooks has been tapped to spearhead the regional expansion of Louisville, Kentucky-based Cornerstone Engineering.
Memphis college begins international art internship
The chair of Rhodes’ department of art and art history said the gift gives students the opportunity to develop a professional network to rely on once they graduate.
Here’s a look at Memphis museums, galleries in October
Art shows on view in October include the Metal Museum’s Master Metalsmith, two shows at Sheet Cake Gallery and two photographers at Brantley Ellzey’s Summer Studio.
Hutchinson: Be wary of false claims by for-profit schools
Before enrolling in a for-profit school, make sure it is legitimate.
Echols: Derrick Rose, Von Trapp skaters, and one too many lizards
“Thirty-nine of my 46 years have been spent in Memphis. But this week, I have seen five things in Memphis that are all fairly new to me.”
Movers & Shakers
Memphis native Cathryn Stout is among 205 leaders selected to join the Obama Foundation Leaders program.
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Metro
What we now know about Young Dolph’s death
Prosecutors say rapper Adolph Thornton Jr., also known as Young Dolph, was shot and killed in 2021 due to a longstanding feud between two rival record labels.
Premium Education Former MSCS board chair calls Feagins’ hire a ‘mistake’
Business
Strikes at East and Gulf Coast ports could cripple Memphis shippers and US economy
About 43% of imports into the U.S. flow through the coastal ports.
Health Care U of M summit presents high stakes of public health
Sports
Seth Henigan record watch: Tracking statistical milestones
The University of Memphis quarter is in his final year as a Tiger, and he’s already broken multiple career records while chasing other milestones in the Memphis and conference record books.
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Questions for Memphis Grizzlies training camp
Food
Ale, yeah! Memphis breweries make lager-than-life moves
New Wing Order is back (kind of), a Cooper-Young brewery is serving early morning coffee and a totally new taproom in South Main finally opens after a decade of dreaming. Here’s a roundup of what’s new at Memphis breweries.
Suburbs
Lakeland juggling multiple projects that could change suburb’s landscape
The Lake District is still dormant after bankruptcy.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: Gonerfest is 21
This week, sneakers meet art and cocktails at Artifacts, Memphians tell stories at TEDx and Orchestra Noir is bringing Y2K back.
Opinion
Conaway: The hotel that saved Downtown
“The City of Memphis buying a hotel to protect its interests — our interests — is not a bad idea. But, the city running a hotel is a terrible idea.”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Derrick Rose retires
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss moves the Grizzlies could make now that Derrick Rose has retired.
Neighborhoods
Barksdale restaurant bought by Bain Barbecue owners
The name will change from Bob’s Barksdale to Barksdale’s, but the spirit of Bob Henry will remain.