County Commission stays in MSCS-takeover lawsuit
The Shelby County Board of Commissioners also delayed action on two ordinances dealing with data centers and appointed two new judicial commissioners.
Tigers’ Nemanja Popovic ruled eligible, but has withholding period
Memphis will play its first game of the season against Iowa State on Nov. 2.
Elvis rights owners suing AI company Anthropic for copyright infringement
The rights holders of more than 250 Elvis Presley songs are suing the Claude chatbot creator.
Early voter turnout trails 2018 pace
Early voting through Saturday in Shelby County is approximately 11,000 off the 2018 pace of early voting for the same midterm election cycle.
HPV vaccines up in Memphis area
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital unveiled one piece of local data trending in the right direction: an increase in HPV vaccinations, which can prevent multiple types of cancers.
AutoZone CFO to join FedEx
Before AutoZone, Jamere Jackson served as executive vice president and CFO of Hertz Global Holdings and as CFO of Nielsen Holdings.
Herrington: Playing true and false on Memphis Grizzlies first impressions
Ty Jerome’s basketball philosophy, Zach Edey’s quick feet and Cameron Boozer’s quick decisions were among Week 1 Memphis Grizzlies highlights.
Grizzlies podcast: Memphis starts 3-0!
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap an exciting start for the Memphis Grizzlies.
Buckley: It took a while for Memphians to embrace him again. Some never will. Ex-Tigers coach John Calipari gets it.
“I mean, I got booed at Kentucky. We did pretty good there too,” Calipari said while in Memphis in September. “I mean, it’s just how it is. And I live with that. It doesn’t bother me.”
State girls soccer preview: Houston, Collierville, Lausanne carry the banner for Shelby County
Mustangs and Dragons are seeded first and second in Class AAA. In D2-A, a young but talented group of Lynx open against Chattanooga Boyd-Buchanan.
Vote for the Daily Memphian high school football Player of the Week, Week 10
Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, Central, Lausanne, MASE and Oakhaven are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29.
TSWA high school football poll after Week 10
Middle College, MASE, Fairley, Covington, Munford, Central, Southwind, Whitehaven and Briarcrest are ranked in this week’s Tennessee Sports Writers Association rankings.
Bass, Berry & Sims leaving Downtown to anchor East Memphis development
The Nashville-based law firm will lease more than 39,000 square feet at Poplar Avenue and Mendenhall Road, leaving Peabody Place after more than 25 years Downtown.
Will Shelby County pay for a new Regional One? Coopwood isn’t sure.
Work is clearing the former Commercial Appeal site on Union Avenue, but Regional One says it won’t spend a second $14.4 million in county money without a clear funding plan.
Opinion: Blackburn’s video was silly. The reaction was even sillier.
“Blackburn’s critics turned a campaign joke into a racial indictment — and treated their outrage as evidence.”
From Millington to Slovenia, how a viral post and a bar ended the hunt for a teen’s accused killer
Seth Walls was freed on $15,000 in bonds after Haley Reedy’s 2022 shooting death, then fled to Europe. Her family’s anniversary plea finally reached the right person.
What to Order: Felicia Suzanne’s Oysters of Love
Jennifer Chandler has ordered this dish at every meal she’s ever eaten at Felicia Suzanne’s, and she has no plans to stop.
County Commission to consider an exit from lawsuit over state’s schools takeover
The proposal to exit the lawsuit over the state takeover of MSCS’ elected board didn’t have enough votes in committee last week. The commission also votes on a new data center moratorium in the unincorporated county.
Grizzlies surge past Kings as Ty Jerome continues red-hot start
A ferocious finish helped the Grizzlies push their winning streak to three on Sunday in Sacramento. Related content:
Lakeland chooses houses over commercial in rezoning vote
Before the vote, some Lakeland residents voiced concerns about rezoning the area.
New sculpture reflects South City’s history
“Reflections,” designed by local artist Arnold Thompson, was erected in the 6-acre L.E. Brown Park in South City. The park, located at 617 S. Orleans St., contains a multicolored playground and adjoining pool.
A former drummer in Central High’s award-winning jazz band finds his own beat
Now a University of Memphis student, drummer Corbin Brassell has released his debut single.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Found his YouTube channel and listened. What an impressive, talented start to a promising future!” — Ruth Hendrix about A former drummer in Central High’s award-winning jazz band finds his own beat
“They have been asking state governments and donors for years with no result. Only Shelby County has made any commitment. Time to get other money or put the project on hold.” — Chris McLean about Will Shelby County pay for a new Regional One? Coopwood isn’t sure.
“If someone is a great cook/chef, I refer to them as a ‘real Felicia Suzanne!’” — Devin Greaney about What to Order: Felicia Suzanne’s Oysters of Love
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‘A place to belong’: Memphis Youth Symphony leader reflects on changes, looks forward
Jenny Davis played in the orchestra as a teenager. As executive director, she’s adding ensembles, outreach and opportunities for students across the city.
Monday recap: Tigers survive and advance against East Carolina
Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin analyze the positives and negatives of an overtime win against East Carolina.
Sudoku: Oct. 26
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Daily WordRow: Oct. 26
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Daily Jigsaw: A Litter Box for everyone
Today’s puzzle features the board game Litter Box, created by Memphian Reuben Brunson. Patrick Lantrip took the photo.
Metro
Man killed Downtown in July never would’ve pulled a gun on National Guard, family says
Relatives said Tyrin Johnson, who was shot and killed by the National Guard, had traveled from Nashville to Memphis for the July 4 weekend to help shoot a music video.
Premium Elections Cohen gives ‘Yellow Dog’ endorsement of Pearson as Election Day nears
Premium City of Memphis How the City Council voted on data centers
Premium Spirit of Memphis Calkins: 50 years ago, Vietnamese immigrants arrived in Midtown. A new festival celebrates what they did — and what might be.
City of Memphis Violent-crime rate continues slide, led by robbery decline
Business
$220M in claims now filed against SpaceXAI
The company now faces more than $226 million in liens against its Memphis and Southaven properties.
Premium Transportation & Logistics Millington to roll out rideshare program by Thanksgiving
Premium Health Care New bilingual clinic hopes to address lack of Spanish-speaking medical providers
Premium Business Store fire in Collierville kills parrot mascot Popeye
Premium Health Care Demolition permit filed for former East Memphis Hampton Inn
Sports
Buckley: The Tigers trusted in Stokes. Even after a nightmare in New Orleans.
“What I saw in practices this week, I knew he would bounce back,” Tigers coach Charles Huff said. “His teammates knew he would bounce back.”
Memphis Tigers Basketball Kicking off her first season at the helm, Coach Hana Haden unleashes her Tigers
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: It’s finally about basketball for Memphis. And it looks good.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies How far is too far for a Ty Jerome 3? Farther than you think.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers prove their point in exhibition win at Mississippi State
Food
Food Files: Sunrise Memphis to open third location
Plus, Dr. Bean’s second location will share a building with a coffee equipment sales, repair and maintenance shop.
Recipes Recipe Exchange: Jones Orchard pumpkin pie
Suburbs
Bartlett opens its first fully inclusive playground
Renovations to Shadowlawn Park in Bartlett have not only updated the facilities, but also made it more inclusive to children.
Premium Lakeland Culver’s coming to Memphis area
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: For Rhodes professor, pressure wins a poetry prize
Caki Wilkinson uses pressure and constraint to write her poems, and she just took home a national award for it. But when she first came to Memphis, it was to play basketball.
Arts & Culture Shelby Farms Park unveiling new and improved Starry Nights light show
Opinion
Echols: Garage Adidas and the fragrance of Jesus
“I may be on an island with this one, but I would even go so far as to say everybody has their own fragrance. If you stick around someone else’s house long enough, their scent will stay with you for a while.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Can life be reduced to a suitcase?
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Smashburgers, ‘filet o’ Phish,’ gummy bears get Gussied Up for bar’s opening
Gussied Up bar has an official opening date. The bar’s menu includes smashburgers, a “filet o’ Phish” sandwich, frozen cocktails and gummy bears.
Geoff Calkins Calkins: Pete Pranica and Brevin Knight have thoughts on the Grizzlies season. And what’s up with the lease?
Games
Daily Jigsaw: No go in NOLA
Today’s puzzle features Memphis wide receiver Stonka Burnside (5) as he scores on a 76-yard touchdown reception. Memphis Athletics provided the photo.