FedEx volunteers bundle 20,000 care packages for members of armed forces
The supplies will be sent to military training centers in the U.S. and remote locations worldwide.
Buckley: Memphis vs. Houston on a Friday night, Mizzou in St. Louis; something isn’t right
The University of Memphis playing football on a night that should be reserved for high school football is probably more messed up than the Memphis-Mizzou game in 2023 getting moved to St. Louis.
Holiday cheer shines bright at Mistletoe Merchants
Christmas shoppers still have 79 days to go, but an onlooker Friday, Oct. 7, would have thought the holiday was already here as shoppers packed Agricenter International for the opening of the 19th annual Mistletoe Merchants.
Dillon Brooks says he ‘loves’ new rookies and schematic changes
The Grizzlies forward hopes that this season looks a little different than the last, and not only because he played just 32 games due to injuries.
Makeda’s: ‘The story can’t end like this’
Makeda’s began with a love story, a family recipe, nurses at The Med and a sick little girl. But it almost permanently closed after the killing of rapper Young Dolph there.
Council chairman wants national search for next MLGW president
The appointment of Doug McGowen to head the utility and the appointment of Chandell Ryan to succeed McGowen as city chief operating officers are not on next week’s committee agenda for the council to consider.
Social Club: GloRilla fans deem ‘Tomorrow’ a mantra, basketball fans talk preseason Ja Morant
Memphians share restaurant souvenirs on Twitter, basketball fans talk about Ja Morant’s preseason performance and rapper GloRilla receives praise.
Former Tiger CDR has something new poppin’
Chris Douglas-Roberts — the former All-American at the University of Memphis who now goes by Supreme Bey — is launching a sparkling wine brand.
Downtown Sip & Serve cleanup series to debut
Sip & Serve begins with cleaning trash off streets and ends with a happy hour for participants age 21 and older.
Germantown High students express support for keeping school open
GHS students and staff members voiced concerns about the potential closing of the school and the rest of the 3Gs as the suburb and Memphis-Shelby County Schools face a decision deadline.
Metro
Prison records show Cleotha Henderson guilty of 20 cases of indecent exposure
The Daily Memphian obtained Henderson’s prison records from the Tennessee Department of Corrections; the documents reveal 53 infractions.
Elections Mulroy, Sugarmon host work session to discuss solutions to juvenile crime
Business
Terminix shareholders approve acquisition
The $6 billion acquisition is expected to close Wednesday, Oct. 12.
Update Business Sylvamo completes sale of Russian operations
Sports
Exclusive: Document shows Memphis football will receive full $1 million for moving Missouri game
A document obtained by The Daily Memphian shows the Memphis Tigers will receive a full $1 million for moving their 2023 Missouri game to St. Louis, including $250,000 no matter how many tickets are sold. Plus, we answer some other questions about why the game was moved to St. Louis.Related story:
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Food
$10 deal: Large menu offers inspiration in Binghampton
Inspire Community Cafe is a locally-focused eatery that offers a comfortable atmosphere and a community-driven mission.
Suburbs
Germantown gets green light for Houston High traffic signal
Germantown has gotten a green light to move forward with a long anticipated traffic signal near Houston High School.
Neighborhoods
From Memphis to Qatar: Neighborhood soccer program scores big again
Three Memphis girls are playing for Team USA in the 2022 Street Child World Cup.
Arts & Culture
More than 150 artists prepare to ‘Paint Memphis’
Each year, Paint Memphis invites artists from around the country to join local and regional artists to create murals in blighted or disinvested areas in Memphis.
Opinion
Conaway: ‘Elvis — in the building’ (at Whitehaven High)
Parents, students, faculty and community members are very proud of Whitehaven High School. There’s spirit there. There’s hope there. There’s alumni support there. There’s a symbol there.
Podcasts
Memphis Food and Wine Festival is back for a big party Oct. 15
Memphis Food and Wine Festival is back for another big outdoor party at Memphis Botanic Gardens on Oct. 15.