Too many Memphians exploit the reality of violent crime for their own purposes. But the legion of people who made the Liza Wellford Fletcher Stadium possible decided the better response was to be like Liza and sprinkle hope.Related content:
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meritage Hospitality Group vows uninterrupted operations for employees and suppliers while Carlisle Corp. positions for additional acquisitions.
Carmeon Hamilton launches Wing Wars, Collierville’s got a new temporary town administrator and a Memphis poet beats Jack White.
Molly Mehner, former town administrator, agreed to a mutual parting of ways with the suburb after a tumultuous month.
Carmeon Hamilton’s Wing Wars competition brings local favorites to Stax for bragging rights and big cash awards.
The project could reflect growing investor interest in Downtown Memphis, fueled by increased activity and redevelopment along the Madison Avenue corridor.
Hernandez Govan, who was acquitted of the Young Dolph murder in June, pleaded guilty last week to a separate federal charge stemming from a domestic incident.
The music-production space in Cloud901 in the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library was formally named the Tay Keith Music Lab.
“Stubby Clapp, just inducted into the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame, won a lot during his six seasons with the Redbirds. Yet even now, Clapp knows that winning isn’t necessarily what matters most in minor-league baseball.”
As she did when she was alive, Eliza Wellford Fletcher is going to pull the Memphis Tigers soccer team through once again.
“No more excuses. No more fairy tales. No more treating bus riders as pieces on a chessboard. MATA must comply with the city charter and treat bus riders with dignity and respect.”
A Memphis poet beat Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Jack White for a state writing award.
From alley-oops to Z-bounds, "all heart, grit, grind" to the Zombie Grizzlies, an alphabetical survey of Grizzlies on-court and fan culture in Memphis.
The game, which will air on ESPN+, will be the first American Conference game of the season for both schools.
Briarcrest, Central, Covington, MASE, Munford, Southwind and Whitehaven still ranked among the state’s best high school football teams in this week’s Tennessee Sports Writers Association poll.
“My biggest gripe about college football is that rankings are largely based on PAST accomplishments, and not actual results. Based on what has actually happened so far this season, Ole Miss should probably be No.1. ” — Rueben Crawford about Ole Miss up to No. 4 in AP Top 25, Miss. State in at No. 24; SEC has 10 teams ranked
“I’m not sure where Wendy’s hangs it hat these days other than a race to the bottom on pricing. That’s not an especially compelling proposition.” — William Lawson about Chapter 11 filing triggers jockeying for Memphis Wendy’s sites
“Out of 12 members, only 2 from Memphis?” — Bill Carrier about Memphis will have a voice on newly formed Tennessee music panel
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Standouts from Collierville, Houston, Kirby, Melrose, St. George’s and White Station are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24.
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This jigsaw puzzle features an image of a snug at Bog & Barley, which is a small, private, enclosed booth inside the pub. Patrick Lantrip took the photo.
Also in the political roundup, a new poll shows the race for Tennessee governor tightening, and one of two standout independent candidates campaigns in Memphis.
The new Gallaway exit on Interstate 40 should have a different look and a lot of gas pumps in the coming year as Buc-ee’s construction continues along with a Love’s Travel Stop.
Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin discuss the Tigers’ win over UT Martin as Memphis prepares for its conference schedule. After Boise beatdown, Tigers made some changes to secure win over UT MartinRelated content:
“There are so many times I go out to a restaurant and have this decadent, chocolatey dessert. There is nothing I want more with it than a glass of milk,” said chef Josh Mutchnick.
Federal races, judicial elections and a school board contest headline the ballot as absentee voting gets underway Sept. 21.
The museum to commemorate the nation’s worst maritime disaster is set to open just 20 minutes from Downtown Memphis.
“Forgiveness is less about the people who have hurt us and more about healing ourselves after we have been hurt. Or to put it differently, the way to get even is to let go. We get even by letting go of the pain, anger and resentment.”
A year since the presidential executive order that created the Memphis Safe Task Force was announced in the Oval Office, its impact and future are still being debated, touted and condemned.
Today’s puzzle features 13-month-old Ava Calahan at the newly renovated Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Greg Campbell took the photo.