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.

Are you ready for today’s puzzles? 

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. 

The Daily Memphian analyzed public records to determine what Memphis school district jobs were cut and which ones were created for this 2024-25 school year.

Also happening this week: Michael Whaley becomes chair of the Shelby County Commission.

During a 100-minute picnic at 1760 Peabody Ave., Memphians remembered Eva Lee and her school, where manners, art and music were part of growing up.

Shelby County commissioners will vote on a move to support the Memphis City Council’s lawsuit against the Shelby County Election Commission. The body also considers allocating millions in proposed emergency jail repairs.

Memphis (5-0) extends their nation-high home winning streak to 15 games. The Tigers have yet to trail in any of their matches.

It’s the first time Memphis has been ranked in the Coaches Poll since the 2020 season. But the Tigers remain unranked in the AP Top 25.

The Memphis running back room put on a strong performance for Sutton Smith, who suffered a season-ending injury in the Tigers’ season-opener. 

In 2024, Overton played in seven games for the UFL’s Showboats, catching 3 passes for 33 yards.

Amanda Ripley will speak Tuesday, Sept. 10 at the Our City, Our Story luncheon at the Memphis Hilton in East Memphis. It’s MIFA’s largest annual fund-raising event. 

The festival is supported by a grant from Albertine Cinémathèque, which aims to bring contemporary French cinema to American campuses.

September art shows have themes of abstract expressionism and minimalism, making syrup from fruit, expanding the definition of drawing, the rural U.S., video games and “ana” — slang for “animosity.”

“We have a community table that’s open whenever the store is open, and people can sit and casually learn from anyone else at the table,” Stitching Supply owner Erica Carpenter said.

Corona, Tennessee, is one of 35 border communities that, over time, have been cut off from their state by the Mississippi River. Located in unincorporated Tipton, it’s a two-hour drive from the rest of county. 

“Women of childbearing age are becoming more and more likely to kick parenthood to the curb. And who can blame them? There’s a government-issued health warning about it.”

Alderman John Stamps is facing a challenge from Jason Lederfine, an army veteran. Stamps is seeking his third four-year term.

Brody Kuhar and Joshua Cannon’s ”Mama Sundry” next screens in Memphis on Thursday, Sept. 12, at Crosstown Theater, followed by a panel.

Steve Cohen meets with diplomats from Middle East countries and said discussions could include the possibility of a peacekeeping force in Gaza. Meanwhile, local Republicans and Democrats hear about voting’s importance in a non-battleground state.