A weekend of creators, comics and cosplay
Vendors selling all kinds of collectibles also make up a huge part of the Memphis Comic Expo, with everything from vintage toys, posters, books and gaming cards to statues.
Martin: Memphis football handles business. Now comes the chance to make noise.
Athlon Sports wrote a story recently that proclaimed The American is having a moment. Well, now it’s the Tigers’ turn to have theirs.
Memphis defense looks poised for a step up in competition
After starting with a 3-0 record for the third straight season, Memphis will face one of its biggest tests of the year in a home game against Arkansas on Sept. 20.Related content:
Memphis defense stifles Troy in decisive victory
Memphis’ defense holds Troy to 72 yards passing and no offensive scores as Tigers improve to 3-0 with second straight road win over a Sun Belt opponent.Related content:
Photo Gallery: Cooper-Young hosts 37th festival
More than 130,000 attendees and 400 vendors were expected for the 37th annual Midtown event. Our photos by Brad Vest capture the fun.
Redbirds recap: Memphis falls to Jacksonville
Infielder Cesar Prieto led the offense with a 2-for-4 night. The left-handed hitter hit a double, scored a run and walked in Game 5 of a six-game match with Jacksonville.
Mississippi State sweeps past Alcorn State
The Mississippi State offense was efficient all game. Blake Shapen threw a touchdown pass to Jordan Mosley on the first play of the game and it was all Bulldogs from there.
One-yard touchdown run in OT gives Georgia win at Tennessee
The Bulldogs (3-0, 1-0 SEC) came from behind three times to beat the Volunteers (2-1, 1-0) for the ninth straight time
Small business owners to share their journey on Daily Memphian panel
The Daily Memphian will host a seminar Thursday, Sept. 18, at Memphis Botanic Garden where four small business owners will discuss the road to small business ownership.
Calkins: Why is a cove in Memphis suddenly filled with Cubs flags? It’s out of sadness — and respect.
Todd Dixon — a nurse, triathlete, Sunday-school teacher, husband and father — died at 54. Now an entire street in East Memphis is flying Chicago Cubs flags in his honor.
Backup QB shines in surprise start as Ole Miss outlasts Arkansas 41-35
Backup quarterback Trinidad Chambliss ran for two touchdowns and threw for one to lead Ole Miss to the win in Oxford.
President Trump and Gov. Lee plan to talk next week about deploying National Guard to Memphis
Gov. Bill Lee’s call with President Donald Trump followed the president’s Friday morning announcement on Fox News that he would send the guard to Memphis.
The National Guard is coming to Memphis
Read The Daily Memphian’s full reporting of the National Guard’s deployment to Memphis. Mayor Young’s strategy for working with the National Guard What Mayor Young said is reducing crime in Memphis C.J. Davis to remain Memphis’ top cop amid National Guard deployment ‘The world will get an opportunity to watch us succeed,’ Mayor Young saysIn our coverage:
Friday prep report: Melrose QB accounts for seven TDs in win over Bolton
Melrose sophomore Thomas Heffner threw for five and ran for two as the Golden Wildcats won their third in a row.
Sound Bites: What’s going on with Irish pubs?
DJ Naylor and Reny Alfonso join Sound Bites podcast host Holly Whitfield to talk about Celtic Crossing reopening, Irish pubs and more.
How U of M scientists navigate conspiracy theories and the polarized world of public health
To the dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Memphis, its mission begins — but doesn’t end — with data.
Defense critical in Germantown win over Whitehaven
Larry Johnson’s second touchdown of the game gave Germantown its final lead and then the defense did the rest.
Lakeland planners approve site plan for independent living facility
Amenities in the gated community will include an 11,000-square-foot club, a 2,000-square-foot fitness center/spa, a 16,000-square-foot pool area, two pickleball courts and other services.
What Daily Memphians think*
“And I say this truly. Those people at the vigil. I want them to have heroes, and faith, and believe in a common purpose. I want to them also, for a moment, read what the man said. And im sorry this all is where we are now, especially 24 years after 9/11” — Jay Adkins about Hundreds gather in Germantown park to honor Charlie Kirk
“Time for all of us to ‘Come Together’!!” — David Kaplan about Calkins: Why is a cove in Memphis suddenly filled with Cubs flags? It’s out of sadness — and respect.
“Bring them Hogs on and make em squeal If they beat Ark they get in 25. GTG” — Derrol Porter about Memphis defense stifles Troy in decisive victory
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Sudoku: Sept. 13
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Daily Jigsaw: Get ready to rumba
Today’s photo is of a mural at Rumba Room in Downtown Memphis and was taken by The Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip.
Daily WordRow: Life in the fast lane
This puzzle follows some of the conventions of Wordle. You get six tries to guess each individual word.
Metro
New federal charges target Ghost Mob again
A new federal racketeering indictment unsealed Thursday in Memphis federal accuses six alleged Ghost Mob gang members of conspiracy to murder and attempted murder in the aid of racketeering for a 2020 incident firefight with a rival gang.
State Government Millington native’s return to US attorney seat clears Senate Judiciary Committee
Germantown Hundreds gather in Germantown park to honor Charlie Kirk
Premium City of Memphis City to install 30 new traffic cameras — but enforcement efforts lack real teeth
Spirit of Memphis Volunteer Memphis ‘renews passion’ on 9/11
Business
Food Files: Caribbean restaurant launches vegan spin-off
Trap Fusion closes its Cordova restaurant but launches Trap Vegan in its flagship eatery in Whitehaven. Wiseacre Brewing Co.’s new sandwich concept Panuzzo King will launch soon on Broad Avenue.
Health Care St. Jude announces a second Advanced Research Center
Premium Business With an incoming Target and Academy Sports, Millington has hit the retail ‘bullseye’
Transportation & Logistics Control of MATA money goes to city trust
Premium Real Estate Inked: East Memphis gets hot then cold, Laurelwood gets new art gallery
Sports
MUS sophomore quarterback wins player of the week vote
Price Renovich accounted for four touchdowns as the Owls defeated Kirby Sept. 5 to improve to 3-0.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Rider University grad transfer forward commits to Memphis
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Tigers QB Brendon Lewis on record setting pace. Already.
Memphis Tigers Football Mantra turns to magic for Memphis Tigers kicker
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Grizzlies want to further evaluate these summer league players
Food
Table Talk: Flying Saucer makes it right
There are two things never to joke about on the restaurant scene: stellar service and tater tots.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Hog & Hominy’s poutine
Suburbs
New game plan: Germantown will not pursue outdoor sports complex
Both proposals submitted to Germantown were different than the suburb’s vision for an outdoor sports complex.
Bartlett Bartlett officer injured in fatal shooting of drug suspect
Arts & Culture
Cooper-Young Fest, Pride Fest (again) and the co-creator of the Ninja Turtles
This week, Southaven launches its hummingbird fest, the Halloran Centre celebrates 10 years and Beale Street throws a 100th birthday party for B.B. King.
City of Memphis Slicing, Ja, Bass Pro: Popular streamer IShowSpeed’s day in Memphis
Opinion
Conaway: Drained at Sassy Bass, beached at Tommy Bahama: The Great Walmart Heist
“I swear if we were still having children, or my kids were to have another grandchild, I’d lobby for the name iBank, boy or girl. That’s probably going to be the name of my next dog.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Kinfolk’s Sunday pop-ups and plans for Gussied Up
What is a dive bar anyway? On this week’s Sound Bites, Holly Whitfield talks to Cole Jeanes and Harrison Downing about the definition of a dive bar and about a weekly breakfast biscuit pop-up.