The five are defendants in both the criminal and civil cases. 

Marcus Smart’s knack for giving a good quote and reputation as an energizer in practice will make him the center of attention when the team gets on the court together in two weeks. 

This week brings the Mid-South Fair, the Pink Palace Crafts Fair, the Memphis Country Blues Festival and an album release party from Aktion Kat.

Totals are through games as of Sept. 15 and are for TSSAA schools in The Daily Memphian coverage area.

Josh Carlucci says the food truck scene on Summer Avenue is like a slot machine: Each visit could yield a different array. But the fish tacos at Los Jarochos are a jackpot. 

The board approved increasing parking lot rates to fund the parking enhancement program, estimated to cost $8 to $10 million.

“We started in 1974 and we’re looking forward to celebrating our 50th anniversary in January — looking forward, not looking back,” Outdoors Inc. owner Joe Royer said. 

Containing Missouri receiver Luther Burden while eliminating turnovers will go a long way in helping Memphis execute a potential upset. 

Inspired by El Pollo Latino’s chicken-forward menu, Chris Herrington ranks 10 familiar ways to prepare (and consume) chicken, counting them down from 10 to one, discussing where he goes for each in Memphis.

The developer expects 18 months of architectural work before breaking ground. The renovated building could also include up to 260 multifamily units and hotel space. 

Part of Sound Diplomacy’s work over the next year will include an online map of the city’s “music ecosystem,” including teachers, school programs, church choirs, venues, festivals and music publishing.

Here are some of The Daily Memphian staff’s favorite photos from the past five years, highlighting our everyday lives in the 901.

Construction on the new downtown location of the Brooks museum can move forward for now but the future of the project remains uncertain. 

Two days after earning his spot on the Owls’ roster, the junior blitzes Windyke with a 6-under round.

The Economic Development and Growth Engine of Memphis & Shelby County approved two amended tax incentive plans for LaSaint Logistics and Medtronic Logistics with partner CEVA Logistics. 

Anthony’s show will focus on positive things happening in the region and ways residents can make their lives better, said Fran McRae, WREG vice president and general manager.

Germantown Municipal School District’s Board of Education is formally asking the Shelby County Election Commission to find different precincts than school buildings in light of a new state law.

Gershun Freeman was involved in a fatal encounter with corrections officers in the Shelby County Jail at 201 Poplar Ave. on Oct. 5, 2022. 

Related story:

Bonner claims Freeman video release was illegal and politically motivated

Though he continues to wait for a decision from the NCAA regarding his eligibility status, DeAndre Williams is enrolled at Memphis for the fall semester.

Fall fairs are coming to the Mid-South, Buster’s Butcher on Highland Street is having its grand opening, El Pollo Latino comes to Summer Avenue, ranking the best ways to prepare chicken and more.

Tauskie Dove understands the storylines that surround him playing his former school, but he hasn’t focused too much on that this week.

Related story:

Tigers Football Insider: Memphis could be facing a backup QB against Missouri

The company’s net income was $1.08 billion, compared to the $875 million it reported in 2023. 

“People believe that every sort of issue that we have is somehow related to two teams playing here,” Redbirds and 901 FC president said about the two sports teams sharing the field, “but that has so far never been the case.” 

From downtown Hernando to the residential areas, streets across the city have received approval for repaving and improvements, with funding for the work included in the upcoming fiscal year budget.

Defective smart meters are blamed for the billing problem.