Former Memphis councilman, interim mayor Myron Lowery dies at 78
Lowery was elected to the Memphis City Council in 1991 and was elected City Court Clerk in 2020.
The politics of the coming National Guard deployment
Here’s a look at the still-moving political developments in the federal intervention into Memphis’ crime problem.
This Week in Memphis: New Smith for FedEx board, new life for Peppertree
Also happening this week: Memphis Safe Task Force kicks off, and Civil Rights Museum opens redesigned Founders Park.
Ja in China: An Alaska detour, funeral crashing, typhoons and tattoos
Ja Morant’s detour and subsequent late arrival in Asia were the precursor to what would become a wacky tour filled with unexpected twists and turns. Here are some of the best tidbits.
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Ja Morant discovered his international fame. He taught China a few things, too.
No. 11 Memphis wins at No. 25 Rice, 2-0
Memphis takes over the top spot in the American Conference with Sunday’s victory in Houston.
In a city plagued by crime rate, leaders hope Memphis Safe Task Force can shift the narrative
In detailing specifics of the Memphis Safe Task Force, Gov. Bill Lee didn’t dwell on the city’s crime rate. Instead, flanked by Mayor Paul Young and Police Chief C.J. Davis, he pledged that the crime reduction that could come would be lengthy and sustainable.
The other half of the Tiger’s ‘two-headed monster’ surfaced at FAU
It’s scary for the Memphis Tigers to think about what could be when running backs Greg Desrosiers Jr., who had 204 rushing yards in a win at Florida Atlantic, and Sutton Smith are both healthy.
March against guard deployment targets ‘occupation’ as well as Trump and Lee
A protest in Downtown Memphis was one of eight marches across the state decrying the coming National Guard deployment in Memphis.
Tigers not ranked in either poll, but getting close
The Memphis Tigers are 5-0 and inching closer to being ranked.
Memphis blows past FAU with a fourth-quarter scoring frenzy
Florida Atlantic kept the game interesting with a few explosive plays of its own, but Memphis pulled away with a 31-point fourth quarter for a 55-26 victory.
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Martin: On road at FAU, Memphis and Ryan Silverfield ace a big test
“The backdrop of Memphis football’s game against Florida Atlantic was never going to compare to last weekend’s against Arkansas. But make no mistake: This game was still a huge test. The Tigers passed with flying colors.”
UAPB holds off Alcorn State for first Southern Heritage Classic win
Quarterback Christian Peters comes up big as Arkansas-Pine Bluff rallies for a victory at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
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Back for its 29th year, Wifflestock lets adults be kids for a good cause
While its cause is serious, Wifflestock isn’t. Welcome to the world of Wiffle ball for adults, where the players talk trash while raising money for the Ronald McDonald House.
Taco Prime offers authentic experience in Bartlett
With a focus on making quality tacos with prime meat, a couple has opened a new restaurant on U.S. 64 in Bartlett across from Wolfchase Galleria.
Prominent Midtown yoga studio closing after 12 years
Delta Groove Yoga will close its Overton Square studio this weekend after 12 years, though its teacher training school will continue.
Photo Gallery: Latin Fest 901
Each September, Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with family-friendly music, dance, food and cultural activities.
Photo Gallery: Come As Thou Art Shakespearean Masquerade
The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art held its second annual Come As Thou Art event on Friday, Sept. 26.
‘It’s a calling': Collierville educator is Tennessee’s Teacher of the Year
When Brandi De La Cruz was deciding what she wanted to do with her life, a career as a high school math teacher was not on her radar. She wanted to be the next Martha Stewart.
DNA links Texas murders to the 1997 rape of a Memphis girl
A Memphis rape kit from 1997 links to an assault in Dyersburg, Tennessee, plus the 1991 murder of four girls at an Austin, Texas, yogurt shop.
Memphis police shoot, kill man
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed that Memphis Police Department officers responding to a report of gunfire in the Parkway Village area shot a man Saturday.
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“The goal for this outpouring of ‘resources’ should not be to make Memphis a better city for the next six weeks or six months; the goal should be to make Memphis a better city for the next 6 decades.” — Mark Jones about National Guard won’t be making arrests, governor says
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Opinion: Every year is a new beginning when you open your heart
Every day is a new beginning, and every year is a fresh start. That’s the larger message of the Jewish high holy days, which started this past week with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and continue for 10 days through Yom Kippur.
Echols: Fall is hard to beat
Autumn officially started Sept. 22, but one day soon, we will all wake up to air that is so crisp and so clear that it blows all the way through our souls.
Movers & Shakers
Financial Federal Bank and Margaret West Comprehensive Breast Center announce promotions and additions.
WordRow: Sept. 28
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Daily Jigsaw: Fly Flyway
Today’s jigsaw puzzle features a photo of workers building the Flyway observation desk taken by freelance photographer Brad Vest.
Sudoku: Sept. 28
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?
Metro
National Guard won’t be making arrests, governor says
Gov. Bill Lee outlined plans for Trump’s Memphis Safe Task Force on Friday, saying that the first personnel could be in the Bluff City on Monday, Sept. 29.
Education MacKenzie Scott donation to benefit LeMoyne-Owen College, officials say
Update Shelby County Millington says Halbert owes more than $30,000 in rent for clerk’s office
City of Memphis ‘Flash drought’ returns to Mississippi River at Memphis
Shelby County Ford Jr.'s federal trial pushed back
Business
Instead of Park Place, Memphis Monopoly players can buy the U of M
Monopoly: Memphis Edition trades in Mediterranean Avenue and Boardwalk for Elmwood Cemetery and the National Civil Rights Museum as well as other top local attractions.
Premium Real Estate Inked: Midtown’s Krosstown Kleaners to have mental health clinic
Premium Business Country comes Downtown with new co-op market
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Chick-fil-A goes Uptown
Real Estate Memphis Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on biggest development yet
Sports
Grizzlies announce injury updates ahead of training camp
The team provided medical updates on Brandon Clarke, Cedric Coward, Zach Edey and Jaren Jackson Jr.
High School Sports Friday prep report: Collierville tops Bartlett for region win
Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant won’t use agent to negotiate next NBA contract. Here’s why.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway says current Tigers team is one of his most ‘talented’ ever
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Food
Table Talk: In pumpkin vs. sweet potato, pumpkin wins
While some Memphians are going full pumpkin — from lattes to dessert cocktails and beyond — others say it’s not touching the menu this fall.
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Suburbs
Bartlett wants to build 200-acre-plus industrial park
Eighteen months after Bartlett annexed land at the northwest corner of the suburb, city officials are securing funding for a new industrial area called Innovation Park.
Premium Neighborhoods Historic Cordova School was ‘glue that held the community together.’ Now it’s for sale.
Arts & Culture
Raindrops to rivers: Children’s book teaches kids about stormwater
A turtle named Shellby is leading first graders across DeSoto County on a journey to learn where rainwater goes after it falls and why keeping it clean matters.
Premium Performing Arts Arts Beat: U of M brings even more Shakespeare (and new dance works)
Opinion
Sanford: Justice for Tyré Nichols is being impeded. And we all deserve better.
At some point, U.S. District Judge Mark Norris will need to address his accusations against MPD publicly and either produce proof or issue a meaningful apology to the police department.
Premium Dan Conaway Conaway: There is a plan, and it’s a good one
Podcasts
Why aren’t there more starter homes in Memphis?
“Right now we’re at a point where the cost of constructing housing is so high,” the City of Memphis’ chief of infrastructure and development said.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more Shante Avant on the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Redbirds winning season
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo from a Memphis Redbirds game against Nashville on July 5 at AutoZone Park and was taken by freelance photographer Wes Hale.