It is the most serious crisis facing the city in decades. What are Memphians to do?

Memphis plays at Navy Saturday, the site of their last road conference victory two years ago. As Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo put it: “Both programs are desperate for a win right now.”

Northpoint’s Jack Patterson is averaging over 250 yards through the first three weeks, to lead in passing yards per game, total passing yards, and total offense per game.

Three of the victims of alleged mass shooter Ezekiel Kelly, 19, have been identified. 

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The approval of a new grocery store in Southaven’s Silo Square continues to diversify amenities in the mixed-use development.

The store is part of developer Bill Townsend’s plans to redevelop historic Pillow-McIntyre House.

Tennessee’s seventh-ranked Class 2A team focuses on what it has, not what it’s lacking.

The University of Memphis is creating a new strategic plan, focusing on declining student enrollment and updating facilities — among other topics — and seeking a new provost, board of trustees members were told this week.

As the Jazz likely continue to clean house, many Memphis fans have publicly wondered if Jordan Clarkson could be a trade candidate.

The Memphis Police Department confirmed Thursday there will be added security measures but would not elaborate. 

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Calkins: Friday morning, a throng of women in Memphis will ‘finish Liza’s run.’

This week, decompress with a day-long yoga fest, drink wine in the name of science and jam out to Americana music at the Lucero Family Block Party.

Idly and vada are often served in Southern India in the morning, but they can be ordered on the Hyderabad Biryani menu at any time during the Southwind-area restaurant’s open hours. 

The undefeated Cougars move behind Lausanne following a Week 3 loss by Briarcrest. Collierville High rises to the third spot after last week’s win over White Station.

Teri Dockery was appointed to the vacant District 4 council seat last month. She isn’t a candidate in the Nov. 8 special election for the council seat but is eyeing a full four-year term on the October 2023 ballot.

Memphis Sandwich Clique founder Ryan Hopgood had a near-death experience this past summer, but today he’s able to walk again. He’s says the secret’s in a sandwich.

The person believed to be responsible for all of these shootings is Ezekiel Kelly, a man who was released early from a three-year sentence fewer than six months ago.

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Putting proves to be the difference in one-stroke victory; St. Agnes claims team championship in area’s largest girls-only tournament.

Council members had questions about whether the financing sets a precedent now that the owners of the Downtown Memphis Sheraton have plans to add several hundred rooms to the original convention center hotel.

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The Center City Revenue Finance Corp. will weigh in on a One Beale financing resolution during its Sept. 13 meeting. 

The Memphis offense got a 50-yard TD run from Jevyon Ducker at Mississippi State, but struggled badly in the first half in a 49-23 loss. They will need to be better for the full game Saturday at Navy.

Lyash cited stability, discounted base rates and flexibility for utilities to build out carbon-free generation as the biggest draws for a long-term contract, but its terms are nonnegotiable. 

As Memphis officials review bids of competitors who might replace the Tennessee Valley Authority as the city’s sole supplier of electricity, a Freedom of Information lawsuit seeks release of salary information on TVA’s four regional vice presidents. 

Among projects he worked on over 23 years as West Memphis’ planning director were Big River Park and the $34 million Big River Crossing.

The town is looking for relief to the traffic congestion at Interstate 40 and Airline Road — a main access point.

Reports link him to charges occurring as far back as age 11.

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