This class includes The Daily Memphian’s first social media video intern, Jordan Rodgers.

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Sheriff Floyd Bonner wants $15.5 million for jail repairs that’s already planned for a mental health diversion center. The County Commission is sending the problem to committee for a possible Sept. 28 vote.

The vote was along party lines with a discussion before the vote that mirrors past discussions about “building relationships” in Nashville versus “standing up to bullies.”

The restaurant will be built on the former Back Yard Burgers site on West Street. 

“You’ll hear it from everybody, but Clarence just was a great guy, soft-spoken, good person — just always had a great spirit about him,” said Murry Bartow, son of then-Tigers coach Gene Bartow. 

Memphis will be represented at this week’s 3686 Conference, where people from across the state and country will come together to learn about Tennessee’s startup scene. 

“You can’t have 50 different cities with 50 different laws,” Lee said as the Memphis City Council pushes to put local gun-control measures on the November ballot. “Trying to override that is just picking a fight.”

Florida State is no longer a top 10 team, but Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield knows the Seminoles still have a talented roster. 

As the Memphis Tigers chase a spot in the College Football Playoff, The Daily Memphian will keep track of notable Group of Five teams each week.

The jury handed down its verdict for Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith on Thursday, Oct. 3, the climax of a nearly four-week federal trial.

With a focus on tree-trimming and milder weather, Memphis Light, Gas and Water reported a drop in area outages from 2023 to 2024. 

The parks committee also takes up funding for repairs to the Mud Island river museum building.

The popular Harbor Town restaurant suffered a flood in late July that left it closed for more than six weeks. Now, owner Cole Jeanes said they are almost ready to reopen. 

Houston High and Southwind High are still ranked 2nd in Class 6A and 5A. 

The seminar also featured talks from Monique Williams, and mother and son Beverly and Ryan Robertson.

ESPN college football expert Paul Finebaum answers The Daily Memphian’s questions after Week 2 games.

Standouts from Covington, ECS, Fairley, Houston, MASE and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week. 

This week’s jigsaw puzzle features an image from Stitching Supply, a new craft boutique located in Chickasaw Oaks Plaza.

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It will feature 120 items from founder Fred Jones Jr.’s collection, as well as memorabilia from the five HBCUs that have participated since its 1990 inception.

There is reason to believe Ja Morant may be positioned for his best season yet as a Memphis Grizzly. 

Places such as Ching’s, The Wing Guru and Crumpy’s are well-known stops for hot wings. But there are dozens of small, family-owned hot wing spots in town you need to add to your list.

“If W.C. Handy was a talented, opportunistic musician in the right place at the right time, Louis Armstrong was a genius, period. And Armstrong and his “All-Stars” band elevate Handy’s famous tunes.”

Joann Massey will lead the economic development efforts for Memphis and Shelby County, spearheading efforts to attract investments, create jobs and help local businesses.