Guns haunted two friends’ childhoods. Now they navigate a world awash in them.
Gun violence shaped their lives as kids, and gun-related charges sent them to prison. Here’s where they land on gun restrictions.
Aldama stars in Grizzlies’ opening victory. Is another breakthrough coming?
Santi Aldama said he wasn’t worried about a contract extension. He backed up his words with his actions after a Grizzlies win on Wednesday. Morant, Aldama, Bane all top 20 points in Grizzlies win over JazzRelated content:
The Early Word: Santi Claus comes early; CY sober home tired of waiting
Two friends share stories of growing up around guns, Penny shuts down drama and we’re taco-ing about Maciel’s new spot.
Residents move into Cooper-Young recovery home without city’s OK
People in addiction recovery started moving into a controversial house in Cooper-Young this week, after city officials previously said the use as a recovery home violated zoning ordinances.
Sanford: Heated presidential race still a spectator sport for Tennessee
Our votes will decide nothing. Only the swing states of Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Georgia, Arizona and possibly Nevada and North Carolina will determine the next president.
Former Tiger to be ESPN+ color analyst for Tigers men’s basketball home games
“Being a kid from Memphis and obviously playing there, doing what I do now on the training and coaching side, I’ve essentially sat in every (type of) seat one can sit in at FedExForum,” Draper said. “My friends say it’s the Infinity Gauntlet.”
Maciel’s latest is a taqueria, not tortas and tacos, and it’s open
Maciel’s Taqueria has been in the works for more than a year and is now flaunting its street food swagger with an extensive offering of all things meat and tortillas.
Junior League honors the one woman who makes it all work
For 35 years, Pat Pope has been the office manager, the first person people see when they visit the offices on Central and the spirit of collegiality in its work.
Cordova man gets prison sentence for insurance fraud
He will serve more than two years in prison and pay more than $5 million in restitution for carrying out an insurance fraud scheme.
Good Fortune’s Leighton to appear on ‘Guy’s Grocery Games’
A Memphis chef’s supermarket sweep airs Wednesday, Oct. 23, on the Food Network.
Inked: Edward Jones opens in Crye Leike Plaza; Foxridge expands
Also: Fun City Adventure Park opens another location in Memphis.
Table Talk: Downtown Dining Week returns with a twist
This year, Downtown Dining Week is ditching the fixed-price menu.
Martin: Penny Hardaway puts end to the drama — and it bodes well for the future
This is the new world of college basketball. It’s a free-for-all. And if coaches are to flourish in this climate, they have to figure out a way to navigate and master it. Former Tiger to be ESPN+ color analyst for Tigers men’s basketball home gamesRelated content:
Chandler Martin’s path to becoming the face of Memphis’ defense
Now a legitimate All-America candidate, linebacker Chandler Martin’s experience as a 6-year-old in Georgia helped him become an instant leader for the Tigers.
Tennessee is gearing up for another private school voucher debate. Here’s what we know.
Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson told school board members the governor is planning a “substantial” increase for public education funding in 2025 but didn’t specify how much or for what.
Week 10 high school football preview: Region leaders collide at Whitehaven
Undefeated Collierville visits the second-place Tigers in a key 8-6A contest.
Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Collierville, Munford move up a spot
The Dragons take over the second spot while the Cougars move up to third after last week’s victory over Lausanne. Unbeaten Covington remains on top.
MicroPort downsizing, selling adjacent land in Arlington
A rezoning of a site adjacent to MicroPort Orthopedics is an indication of the company’s intent not to expand its operation.
Northpoint volleyball surges into D2-A championship match
The Trojans defeated Goodpasture in a Tuesday night elimination game, and now will play for their first D2-A title against Battle Ground Academy on Thursday. Houston, Collierville fall in Class AAA volleyball; defending champ Briarcrest eliminatedRelated content:
Tigers podcast: Basketball drama and football hopes
Upadhyaya, Bonner and Martin break down Memphis basketball’s Tyreek Smith saga, look ahead to the preseason charity exhibition against No. 2 Alabama and discuss the possibility of Memphis football reaching the AAC title game.
Germantown may hold referendum on making mayor full time
The first step in a lengthy process of changing the mayor’s duties, requiring full-time attention, is scheduled for Monday.
Memphis filmmakers create Black mental health documentary
In the documentary five Memphis women are interviewed about their mental health — specifically anxiety — and how they deal with challenges.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Memphis had so much momentum going and now it’s gone. Can it be saved from the crime problem? As long as people in charge think a car with multiple violations shouldn’t be stopped, Memphis is probably doomed. …” — Alan Walls about Calkins: As NBA season tips off, FedEx’s Richard Smith says it’s a ‘desperate’ moment for Downtown
“One morning while eating at Barksdale’s last year I asked an MPD officer his opinion on what is causing all of the gun crime. He said there is a gang war being fought throughout Memphis that is out of control. … It’s a reality no one wants to face or discuss.” — Kurt Patton about Calkins: As NBA season tips off, FedEx’s Richard Smith says it’s a ‘desperate’ moment for Downtown
“… The vitality of a city is connected to and represented by the vitality of its downtown. And Downtown Memphis has such great potential. I believe – I know – we are better than this. … like Mr. Smith, it pains me to confess I’m not optimistic.” — Keith Goldberg about Calkins: As NBA season tips off, FedEx’s Richard Smith says it’s a ‘desperate’ moment for Downtown
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Memphis hires DeMarcus Suggs as new ‘arts czar’
“The easiest way to explain is that for the first time in the city’s history, we’ve created what is basically an Office of Arts and Culture,” said an official involved in the hire.
Mid-South job seekers pack first-ever St. Jude community career fair
Some of the candidates at the St. Jude Career Fair Tuesday, Oct. 22, come from International Paper, which last week announced it was laying off hundreds of Memphis workers.
GloRilla conquers self-doubt on her path to becoming one of hip-hop’s most promising voices
“Even when (GloRilla) talks about the struggles throughout this journey, it’s refreshing,” said Yo Gotti. “I don’t think many artists do that. Everybody wants to play perfect. I think that’s why so many people gravitate to her. She relates to real people.”
Opinion: TVA is let off the hook again
“TVA is trying to distract us from remembering its broken promise and now charging us higher rates to fund self-congratulatory ads aimed at making us grateful to be their customer.”
WYXR leaders discuss anniversary, next Raised By Sound Fest
WYXR’s Jared Boyd and Liv Cohen join Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about the station’s four years since launch and the upcoming Raised By Sound Fest in December.
Sudoku: Oct. 24
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?
Metro
Hickory Hill forum focuses on blight, absentee property owners
The Hickory Hill One Memphis forum is the seventh since Mayor Paul Young took office this past January.
City of Memphis New MATA board stops planned cuts; Mayor Young pledges money
Business
Memphis’ first lady talks health careers with teen girls at symposium
Eighty girls and young women registered for SHE Leads the Way, a symposium at Baptist Memorial Hospital where Jamila Smith-Young served as the special guest speaker.
Business Memphis Tourism throws ‘hospitality’s prom’
Sports
Change of state soccer championship venue rankles girls soccer community
Local coaches pointed out that the change prompts fundamental concerns about equity for girls sports. State girls soccer preview: Six teams will be in title contention this weekRelated content:
High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason golf awards: Standouts from Hutchison, MUS claim top honors
Food
New Eats: Swagath brings more than a taste of India to East Memphis
A new Indian restaurant has two chefs, one from northwestern India and one from the south of the country.
Suburbs
Brian Curry looks towards next term on Germantown schools board
Unopposed for his second term on the Germantown Board of Education, Curry reflected on the past four years and what he sees ahead.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Pre-Halloween double-features, if you dare
This week’s recommendations are very much in “proceed with caution” territory. Plus, “Conclave” joins the Oscar race.
Opinion
Guest Column: Safe streets put pedestrians first — not cars
“My son was just walking to a friend’s house, doing what millions of children do every day. He had his whole life ahead of him. That life was stolen from him.”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Final preseason takeaways
Drew Hill provides the latest on the injury to Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. and why he believes Memphis’ caution with the big man is warranted.