Triple-A Memphis will face Charlotte in a six-game series, the final one of 2023, at AutoZone Park.

One intern is working on general assignment news; another is focusing on high school sports.

Standouts from Bartlett, Lakeland Prep, Lewisburg, Melrose, Millington and Northpoint are up for consideration this week.

The former teacher joined the school board last October to represent District 7, which includes east Whitehaven, Oakhaven and Hickory Hill.

It is only in a Black space that the stories and issues of Black people, from traumas to triumphs, can truly be understood. Make sure to join them for their thoughtfully planned season 17 — you will be entertained, you will learn, and you will join the conversation.

The first two shows of a season selling out weeks before opening date is unprecedented at the Black repertory theater, according to Hattiloo founder Ekundayo Bandele.

“One of the first questions is going to be: if this water is essential to prosperity and growth, whose? Should it be those who dream about it in dry places, or those who are next to it?”

Prosecutors say Kelsey’s request for bail is another delay tactic. The parties are set for oral arguments on the bail motion Thursday, Sept. 21.

“The city’s proposal to fund stadium renovations is now out there for all he world to see. How should Memphians think about that? They should hope that Robert Pera and the Grizzlies don’t hold a grudge.”

“Who starts up a newspaper these days? What a preposterous thing to do. But in just five years, The Daily Memphian has become one of the things that binds this city together. That’s worth pausing to celebrate.”

Brooks will be the featured speaker at the MIFA annual luncheon Sept. 21, and also will speak at Rhodes College while in Memphis. 

“The Collierville Balloon Festival is important for the entire Mid-South community,” said festival president Susan Ewing. “It is a great event to help with the economic impact in Collierville as well as the entire Mid-South.” 

This week marks two years since the Collierville Kroger mass shooting. Plus, FedEx Corp. reports first-quarter earnings and U of M researchers reveal breaches in the aquifer.

The event space is available for use, but finishing touches — including an air wall, artwork and drapery — will be added by Oct. 1.

Frankie Perry and his wife Kaye opened Primos meat market in Hernando, offering quality cuts and longtime family recipes.

“How many of our systemic problems could be impacted — not solved, mind you, just lightly impacted — if we connected a little better with those who live close by?”

Joe Salisbury played tennis at the University of Memphis from 2011 to 2014, helping lead the team to its best NCAA tournament finish: a Sweet 16 appearance in 2013.

After 41 deaths at 201 Poplar, since the start of 2019, Shelby County government is in the process of renewing its contract with Wellpath, the largest health care provider for jails and prisons in the country.

“I’m very proud of what we’ve built over the past five years. With your help, I’m confident we’ll scale even greater heights in the next five.”

“The Daily Memphian is a reflection of everyone who participates in this endeavor. So thanks to all of you.”

The Mid-South’s biggest beer festival featured 40 breweries, cideries and makers of seltzers and other adult beverages Saturday at the Memphis Sports and Events Center in Liberty Park.

Memphis used four goals from four different players and two assists from defender Aiden McFadden to take the three points and move closer to clinching their third consecutive postseason berth. 

Dancers from around the country took to the stage Saturday, Sept. 16 as Collage Dance Collective hosted the Memphis Dance Festival, featuring performances from Lil Buck, Ballet Memphis, Nashville Ballet, Sole Defined of Washington, New York City Ballet, Alonzo King Lines Ballet of San Francisco, and the Grizz Girls.

“Zeke and I shared so many interests,” Drake Hall said of his late deejay partner Zeke Logan. “We both loved Led Zeppelin, the Stones, and anything good. If it was good, we played it.” 

Memphis was 0-4 in one-possession games last season. The Tigers finally got over the hump with a 28-24 win against Navy.