Orange Mound land trust breaks ground on first of a dozen new homes
The first new home is on Marechalneil Street near Deadrick Avenue and supports Mayor Paul Young's goal of 10,000 new or renovated affordable housing units by 2030.
Twin Sumatran tiger cubs born at Memphis Zoo
Zoo veterinary staff members were in for a surprise when an unexpected pair of twins was born Saturday, Sept. 5. Now, residents are in for a treat: the chance to vote on a pair of names.
New Eats: Tiger football value meals
The University of Memphis was offering three new value meals at Saturday’s season home opener, and food writer Sophia Surrett was there to check them out.
City calls off extension of road into Pidgeon Industrial Park, for now
The city announcement Tuesday, Sept. 8, cites “legitimate concerns” from Southwest Memphis residents near the planned extension of the road connected to a SpaceXAI data center.
Hernando passes budget after short stall
The City of Hernando and DeSoto County governments have both passed their budgets for the coming fiscal year.
Inked: Nashville medical company buys second local property
Also in this edition of Inked: August homes sales go down while prices go up, Los Angeles firm buys in Southeast Memphis and Litchfield buys on Senator Street.
School board candidate settles lawsuit with Germantown
Germantown Municipal School District settled a lawsuit with a mother who wants to be elected to the system’s Board of Education.
Chili’s partners with St. Jude, gives $150 million for new clinical center
Chili’s announced it is donating $150 million over 15 years to support a new clinical center on St. Jude Children Research Hospital’s campus.
From food to fitness to coffee, founders chart their own paths
What happens when a restaurateur, a group fitness coach and a potter walk into the Memphis Botanic Garden on Sept. 17? The Daily Memphian’s Small Business Seminar, of course.
Huff says Tigers must play their ‘best game of the year’ against Boise State
Memphis will play at Boise State after the Broncos played a close road game against an Oregon team that was ranked preseason No. 2.
Before Saturday showdown, Memphis trails Boise State among ‘Others Receiving Votes’ in both major polls
The undefeated Memphis Tigers football team moved up among “Others Receiving Votes” in both the AP Top 25 and the coaches poll.
Dandy Dozen: Briarcrest climbs into second spot
An impressive victory over Nashville Ensworth bumps up the Saints. Southwind remains No. 1; Bartlett returns.
Grizzlies make trade on the margins with New Orleans Pelicans, acquire two players, pick and swap
The Grizzlies helped New Orleans clear cap space to sign a free agent and received a future second-round pick swap from the Pelicans in the process.
Should Tennessee fully fund special education pre-K programs?
A top committee of Tennessee educators wants lawmakers to include special education prekindergarten students in the state’s public school funding formula.
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Sudoku: Sept. 9
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Daily WordRow: Sept. 9
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Daily Jigsaw: From orthopedists to theologians
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of the library at the Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary and College and was taken by Mark Weber.
Metro
Federal prosecutors talk strategy in racketeering cases targeting street gangs
The U.S. attorney for the Western District of Tennessee and the assistant U.S. attorney general dive into the ongoing efforts by the Justice Department to end street gangs with racketeering cases.
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Premium Spirit of Memphis Idlewild Elementary parents wanted their kids to have a safe way to bike to school. So they created a ‘bike bus.’
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Business
Downtown exterior refreshes and new apartment complex to go before board
The Downtown Memphis Commission Design Review Board will review three projects at its Sept. 9 meeting.
Premium Real Estate Memphis interior designers reunite to launch studio
Premium Transportation & Logistics Trucking, transportation and warehouse hires are accelerating, driving up numbers in Memphis
Premium Transportation & Logistics FedEx Freight leader fired
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Sports
Monday recap: Tigers keep momentum with win over Arkansas State
Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin react to the Tigers’ 42-24 win over Arkansas State.
Memphis Tigers Football First Tigers home game ‘fell short’ amid parking, concession issues, Ed Scott says
Sports Wild 2nd half ends with Carneiro’s 48-yard winner for No. 9 Ole Miss
High School Sports TSWA high school football poll after Week 3
High School Sports Lang, Pressler top local runners at City Auto Memphis Twilight XC Classic
Food
What to Order: The Four Way’s cornbread dressing and catfish
The Four Way’s cornbread dressing is an old-school Southern version of this comfort food, served at one of Memphis’ oldest restaurants.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Local beekeeper hopes to make city a little sweeter
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Rawgirls founders’ lentil soup
Suburbs
Collierville chief’s resignation followed years of complaints in fire department
There were years worth of complaints before Molly Mehner told former Fire Chief John Selberg that she wanted to pursue different leadership, but it’s still unclear why.
Premium Elections Both Germantown mayoral candidates talk cash, trash and Houston High
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Arts & Culture
Metal Museum forges future with grand opening in Overton Park
The museum welcomed visitors Saturday to its new home in the former Memphis College of Art. The doors will officially open Sept. 11.
Premium Music Valerie June found her voice in Memphis, then took it on the road
Premium Arts & Culture There’s nothing cookie-cutter about ‘living museums’ in Central Gardens
Opinion
Bailey: It’s possible Ken Adams had reason to resist Parton recognition
Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams stirred up a hornet’s nest with his decision not to lower the flags in honor of Dolly Parton. But did the Flag Code open the door for the mayor’s decision?
Podcasts
Chaz Molder backs data center pauses in campaign for Congress
The Democratic nominee in the 5th Congressional District and outgoing Mayor of Columbia, Tennessee, talked about a wide range of issues on “Behind The Headlines.”
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Dandy Dozen Dragons down
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Collierville lineman Braylon Warren (99), who is double-teamed during a play against East Nashville, and it was taken by Wes Hale.