The transit authority’s latest check-in with City Council saw some skepticism that MATA’s financial troubles were a surprise to those running the city’s bus system.

The Lakeland School Systems board’s legislative agenda will focus on the school vouchers and Tennessee’s funding formula. It also recognized Arlington Superintendent Jeff Mayo, who recently died.

A new version of a localized Monopoly game brings back memories not only a similar boards but places no longer a part of the Mid-South.

The new building will be located close to soccer, baseball, softball and track and field venues, including the future Liza Wellford Fletcher Stadium. 

“Few of us probably think of ourselves as contributors to conflict. ... As Amanda Ripley points out in her book ‘High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out,’ we think of ourselves as right.”

A grant for lighting at Forrest Street Park should help expand soccer practices and curb vandalism. Several offenders have been prosecuted thanks to an onsite SkyCop.

Artist Derek Fordjour said the organization hopes to become a community resource for any young person in Memphis who is serious about art. 

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

Are you ready for today’s puzzles? 

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.