Frank Bonner II and John Martin discuss the Missouri loss and break down what Memphis must do to bounce back with a home win Saturday against Boise State.

This week on Sound Bites, Chris Herrington and digital director Holly Whitfield discuss a few bits of recent Memphis restaurant news. 

“This is a crucial election. And it’s important that voters get it right. It’s also important that turnout starts to match the interest. So undecided voters, make up your mind.”

More than 31,000 Memphians had voted early through Tuesday, Sept. 26, passing the totals for the same period during 2015 and 2019 city elections.

The Memphis Tigers women’s basketball team had its first official practice on Wednesday. Head coach Alex Simmons believes reaching the highest levels of success starts with the right mindset.

Outside of where the Orpheum Theatre’s Black-only balcony entrance once stood, a new educational exhibit was unveiled on Wednesday.

Bagels, barbecue and beyond — new restaurants open across Memphis. Plus, there’s a tropical-themed bar on the horizon for Cooper-Young. 

From the overall look of Canada Road near the Interstate 40 exit to positioning Lakeland for growth in conjunction with Ford’s BlueOval City, Mayor Josh Roman is moving quickly to improve the suburb.

Pizza cutters were used in place of the usual oversized scissors at Wednesday’s ribbon cutting for The Domino’s Village, funded by pizza giant Domino’s as part of a 10-year, $100 million commitment to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 

Chicago Bears safety Quindell Johnson said it “was a good day for Memphis” after he grabbed his first NFL interception on the same day his former Memphis Tiger teammate Calvin Austin III scored his first NFL touchdown as a Pittsburgh Steeler. 

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Last November, the two teams met in the AAC title match with the Tigers prevailing 1-0 in overtime.

Whitehaven Elementary and Whitehaven High schools went on a precautionary lockdown as police investigated an off-campus shooting Wednesday afternoon.

“The jailers were attacked by a man having a psychotic break, defended themselves and subdued their attacker. What should they have done differently?”

With Ja Morant’s 25-game league suspension, the exit of free agent Dillon Brooks and the addition of Marcus Smart, here’s what to look for as the season approaches. 

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Memphis Police Department officers are looking for a suspect following a robbery of a Wells Fargo branch in East Memphis.

Introduced to the sport watching her brother play, Evangelical Christian School junior Claire Todd has taken on a leadership role and has her sites set on a college career.

The judge determined that Kelsey had raised a “substantial and close question that is integral to the merits of his convictions” and did not appeal for the sole purpose of delay.

Shan Criswell is retiring as director of Bartlett’s Parks and Recreation Department. Paul Wright was named interim replacement.

The Panthers, ranked second in the Dandy Dozen, have won five in a row while the fifth-ranked Mustangs are coming off a huge victory against Tupelo.

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“I pray that my colleagues, that we will lead together,” Greene said Tuesday. “We will march together. We will disagree, but disagree together.”

According to the initial application, Juan Montoya hopes to turn the 127-year-old castle-style Ashlar Hall into an event center “of limited scale and character in conformance with the city’s ordinances.”

Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Hollywood Feed and Memphis University School announce promotions and additions. 

Most of the daylong festival is free, but tickets to Cat Powers’ concert and an after party featuring New York-based DJ Alix Brown will go on sale Friday.