Redbirds recap: Redbirds secure 80th win to wrap up 2025 season
Memphis clinches a winning home record with the season finale victory.
This Week in Memphis: Leaders may reject guard; Greenline turns 15
Also happening this week: Memphis Music Hall of Fame inducts six new members, and Collierville could reach its liquor store limit.
A divided County Commission to decide its response to National Guard
Shelby County commissioners will weigh in on the coming of National Guard troops to Memphis. Commissioners also return to the question of a new jail and moving Memphis school board elections.
Calkins: How did Memphis beat Arkansas? With a miracle. And heart.
How did Memphis defeat Arkansas? With a crazy, can-you-believe-it play that will be remembered forever in Tiger football lore. Smith’s run, Bracy’s hit help Memphis edge Arkansas Memphis vs. Arkansas: Tigers rally from down 18 to edge HogsRelated content:
National Guard becomes issue in Tennessee governor’s race
The coming deployment of the Guard to the city is also finding its way into other parts of local politics including a surprise appearance by a Democratic County Commissioner at a Republican rally backing the Guard’s arrival.
The ‘greatest era of all’ — symphony conductor Robert Moody, a decade in
When Robert Moody joined the Memphis Symphony in 2016, the orchestra was in danger of collapsing due to financial challenges. But Moody believed the MSO could survive.
Buckley: Torn ACL? No problem. Tigers’ ‘RoboCop’ shreds Arkansas.
Memphis running back Sutton Smith missed most of last season following knee surgery. Stronger now, he had a career day in the Tigers’ upset win over the Razorbacks.
Top plays that aided the Tigers’ comeback against Arkansas
Memphis (4-0) was in jeopardy of letting things get out of hand after Arkansas (2-2) took a 28-10 lead near the end of the first half. The Tigers clawed their way back thanks to big-time plays on both sides of the ball.
New deputy governor, county commission turnover, and Washington votes
Political Notebook: How Memphis’ representatives in Washington voted on honoring Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk, and a resolution to keep the federal government funded.
Sound Bites: Looking back at the smorgasbord so far
This season so far on Sound Bites, we’ve offered unsolicited advice, heard some hot takes, interviewed barbecue royalty and swapped stories with Memphis restauranteurs.
Hyde Park housing plan ‘an answered prayer’ for some residents
“New structures and new individuals and new ideas will have to bridge the gap between a dying community and a living community,” said Hyde Park resident Jairus Winfrey.
On two Memphis farms, veterans are getting back to nature
“The farming aspect is really dope, but I ultimately like having that feeling of service,” said one veteran.
Two Bartlett barbers strike out on their own with new shop
Two barbers who formerly worked at the Stage Road Barber Shop have opened The Barber Shop, an old-fashioned clip business around the corner from their former employer.
Movers & Shakers
Financial Federal Bank and Boyle Investment Co. announce promotions and additions.
Opinion: An open letter to Memphis and a farewell
“For my final column, I wanted to write a letter to Memphis, to the city I love and that has made so much of my story possible,” Narcisse said.
WordRow: Sept. 21
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What Daily Memphians think*
“It was up and down, up and down, frustrating, hard to believe, then incredibly Joyful!! Go never say die Tigers.” — Ralph Morgan about Calkins: How did Memphis beat Arkansas? With a miracle. And heart.
“Beautiful article and read. Beautiful people in our communities bringing positive change.” — Mark Benton about On two Memphis farms, veterans are getting back to nature
“Thank you, Joshua. I’ve enjoyed your writings and especially the Saturday morning conversations at Crosstown. Memphis does get into your bones, and your reflections have gotten into my spirit. God’s peace and blessings on your journey.” — Verlinda Henning about Opinion: An open letter to Memphis and a farewell
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Daily Jigsaw: Cooper-Young Festival crowds
Today’s jigsaw puzzle features a photo from the 37th annual Cooper-Young Festival taken by freelance photographer Brad Vest.
Sudoku: Sept. 21
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Metro
At day of service, Zach Randolph shares lesson with Grizzlies newcomers
PJ Hall and Javon Small are still learning about Memphis. Fortunately, Zach Randolph and Tony Allen were there to set an example.
Public Safety County reentry head, wife to remain behind bars for now
City of Memphis National Guard to be ‘eyes and ears’ on the streets, mayor says
City of Memphis Competing rallies demonstrate partisan divide over National Guard deployment
City of Memphis After 8 years, Parking Day pulls back up
Business
Mission Cataract saves vision for those most in need
An event held last March served 21 high-need patients, and several of Friday’s patients were return patients receiving cataract surgery on their other eye.
Transportation & Logistics FedEx reports positive first quarter results
Real Estate XAI subsidiary subleases 550+ acres for solar panel project
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Joe is ramblin’ on Sam Cooper
Premium Transportation & Logistics Runners will take off at airport’s first Runway 5K
Sports
Memphis vs. Arkansas: Tigers rally from down 18 to edge Hogs
Sutton Smith’s 64-yard touchdown run gave Memphis a 32-31 lead with 4:51 left in the game and the Tigers hung on for the win over Arkansas.
Memphis Tigers Football Smith’s run, Bracy’s hit help Memphis edge Arkansas
Memphis Tigers Football Box score: Memphis 32, Arkansas 31
High School Sports Friday prep report: MUS rallies past Nashville’s Father Ryan
High School Sports Dragons offense roars as Collierville hands Arlington its first defeat
Food
$15 Deal: Boba Society’s extra garlicky garlic noodles
A warning: The amount of garlic in these noodles is not for the faint-hearted. But if you’ve watched a certain vampire movie recently, you may be more than grateful.
Premium North Mississippi The purrr-fect brew: Fancy Cat Cafe to mix coffee, adoptions in Southaven
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Joe is ramblin’ on Sam Cooper
Suburbs
Lakeland vice mayor to run for Shelby County Commission
Michele Dial plans to pursue a seat on the Shelby County Board of Commissioners next year, a seat held by Mick Wright, who is term-limited.
Premium Collierville Collierville to consider 2 more liquor stores, reaching limit
Premium High School Sports Lakeland receiver on record-setting pace
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Two modern classics, one night only
There are plenty of new movies opening this week, but it’s a particularly good week for Memphis’ inconsistent repertory scene. Plus, Chris Herrington gives us his top 5 Robert Redford movies.
Spirit of Memphis From watercolors to landscapes, this art show is pure Memphis
Premium Arts & Culture Arts Beat: Playback Memphis is now Everystory
Opinion
Opinion: School vouchers expand opportunities for families
“Suggesting that school choice programs drain public schools is misleading and distracts from the real conversation we should be having — how do we give every child in Tennessee access to a high-quality education, regardless of ZIP code, income or circumstance?”
Guest Columnists Opinion: There is no ‘model jail’ for Memphis
Podcasts
Reporters explore National Guard questions, remember Les Smith
WKNO’s “Behind the Headlines” remembered Smith, who died Sept. 17, for his early contributions to the show. The reporter’s roundtable edition also discussed the pending National Guard deployment to Memphis.
Podcasts The AM/DM podcast: Football fun and a hot air balloon blast
Games
Daily Jigsaw: B.B.'s birthday
Today’s jigsaw puzzle features a photo from B.B. King’s 100th birthday celebration taken by freelance photographer Scott Campbell.
Games Sudoku: Sept. 20
Neighborhoods
Substation fire left thousands without power in Memphis
Many residents in the Midtown and Downtown area were left with no power when an MLGW substation caught fire.