Boozer comes up big as Grizzlies spoil Warriors’ home opener
A late 17-2 run helped the Grizzlies defeat the Warriors. Cam Boozer hit a key basket with 20 seconds left in his 25-point, 13-rebound, six-assist night. Related content:
Store fire in Collierville kills parrot mascot Popeye
A fire ripped through Russell’s Farm Supply in Collierville late Thursday night, destroying the store and killing beloved mascot Popeye, a blue-fronted Amazon parrot.
Recipe Exchange: Jones Orchard pumpkin pie
Juanita Jones is best known for her jams and jellies, but her pumpkin pie has earned a following of its own.
Martin: It’s finally about basketball for Memphis. And it looks good.
On Friday night in Starkville, it was finally about actual basketball for the University of Memphis — and it looked pretty freaking good.
Munford wins scrappy game at Germantown to go 8-1
Munford’s win improved its record to 8-1 and set up what is effectively the region title game next week against Central, with the winner earning home-field advantage in the playoffs.
Friday prep report: CBHS starts fast, downs rival MUS
A 21-point first quarter was the spark for the 11th-ranked team in the Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen.
Tigers prove their point in exhibition win at Mississippi State
Although Friday’s win over Mississippi State was just an exhibition, it gave Memphis fans reason to be excited about what the Tigers could offer this season.
Cohen, NAACP address voting machine problems in separate events
As concerns about Tennessee voting machines have gone viral in recent days, U.S. Congressman Steve Cohen and other local Democratic leaders urged Memphians to vote — and check their ballots.
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.
Shelby Farms Park unveiling new and improved Starry Nights light show
Starry Nights, Shelby Farms’ annual holiday light show, will return this winter with major upgrades and new attractions around the park.
St. Benedict coach Kevin Cobbs spreads positive message despite diagnosis
Football is a game. Cancer is real life. But through it all, St. Benedict coach Kevin Cobbs is finding a way to get things done.
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.”
Lowery’s transition team delivers recommendations for Shelby County’s future
New Shelby County Mayor Mickell Lowery said the county government’s financial situation is manageable but requires changes in how the government handles revenue and expenses.
Here’s what congressional candidates Charlie Hatcher and Chaz Molder told reporters after joint appearance
Nominees to represent Tennessee’s 5th District faced questions about ICE, war in Iran at event in Spring Hill.
Buckner names new command staff, sets priorities for crime reduction and jail safety
“These leaders tonight will help me make decisions that would change the conditions of our jail, make it more humane, make our jail one of the safest jails in the United States of America,” Shelby County Sheriff Anthony Buckner said.
Hoops for St. Jude plans to be a regular-season event
The doubleheader event with the men’s and women’s basketball teams at FedExForum was first held in 2024.
Millington to roll out rideshare program by Thanksgiving
Millington is partnering with several other entities to provide a rideshare program in the suburb with hopes to have it in operation by Thanksgiving.
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.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Drought or flood, those are your options.” — Jay Hines about Record heat, near-record drought leave Memphis primed for fires
“Although the penalty is small relative to the company’s income at least the Mississippi’s agency responsible is enforcing their regulations.” — Steven Sheegog about SpaceX facing $6.1 million in penalties for potential environmental violations
“Kids these days will never know the thrill and anxiety of trying to balance a college exam schedule with the Memphis In May Beale Street Music Festival lineup.” — Christopher Williams about Barbecue fest coming in 2027, but not SmokeSlam
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Bailey: Touring the suburbs from no shows in Lakeland to a new team in Southaven
A tour around the suburbs this week finds a new team in Southaven, a departure at the top of the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce and a no-show of a Lakeland mayoral candidate.
Senatobia police officer who shot and killed 1-year-old boy has resigned, mayor says
Sgt. Hunter Foster had been cleared of criminal wrongdoing by the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office after its monthslong probe concluded his use of force had been justified.
Sudoku: Oct. 24
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Daily WordRow: Oct. 24
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Daily Jigsaw: Bar-B-Q Shop ribs
Today’s puzzle features the Bar-B-Q Shop’s rib plate with barbecue spaghetti. Mark Weber took the photo.
Metro
How the City Council voted on data centers
Memphis City Council voted on a pair of data center moratorium proposals on Tuesday.
Premium Metro Record heat, near-record drought leave Memphis primed for fires
Shelby County One year after Shelby County didn’t pass muster, state approves budget
Premium Shelby County Spending in MSCS-takeover suit nears county’s limit
Elections Watch the Tennessee Press Association’s governor-candidate forum live Oct. 27
Business
Art museum, a hospital and the Queen: Developers to talk about projects shaping Memphis
Major projects shaping the city’s future — ranging from the art museum on Front Street to a mixed-use development in East Memphis’ Poplar corridor — will be previewed at the Developing Memphis seminar.
Premium Health Care Demolition permit filed for former East Memphis Hampton Inn
Premium Business Memphis tax abatement could pull industrial user from DeSoto County
Business SpaceX facing $6.1M in penalties for potential environmental violations
Premium Real Estate Oak Court Mall demolition enters next phase
Sports
How far is too far for a Ty Jerome 3? Farther than you think.
In the Grizzlies ' season-opening win, Jerome maneuvered around a screen and launched a 3-point attempt from the end of the bear logo at center court.
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis Tigers win overtime thriller against East Carolina
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Calkins: The Grizzlies aim to win back the city. They got off to a sensational start.
High School Sports Briarcrest repeats in Division 2-AA volleyball
Player of the Week MUS standout voted Player of the Week
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.
Premium Lakeland Culver’s coming to Memphis area
Suburbs
Arena League football coming to Landers Center
The league commissioner said there will be an “instant rivalry” with the Memphis Blues, the Bluff City’s American Arena League team.
Premium Business Threadgill to retire from Bartlett Chamber early next year
Arts & Culture
Calkins: 50 years ago, Vietnamese immigrants arrived in Midtown. A new festival celebrates what they did — and what might be.
It’s been 50 years since thousands of Vietnamese refugees ended up in Memphis after the Vietnam War. Sunday, the Mekong Memphis Festival aims to celebrate their journey — and spark a revitalization of the neighborhood.
Arts & Culture Barbecue fest coming in 2027, but not SmokeSlam
Opinion
Opinion: Councilman Spinosa says ‘Memphis has been given a false choice on data centers. There’s a better way.’
“On AI, Memphis does not have to choose between protecting residents and welcoming investment. We can write tougher rules, make developers pay their way and still compete for the billions of dollars pouring into this industry.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Meet the new Muddy’s Bake Shop owners
Belltower Coffee’s locations on Highland Street and at Shelby Farms Park added a third member to the family earlier this year: Muddy’s on Broad Avenue.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Elvis has not left the building
Today’s puzzle features the cast of “Million Dollar Quartet” at Theatre Memphis. Carla McDonald took the photo.