The Early Word: Task force is pulling folks over; how is it tracking arrests?
County tries to fix its cash-flow crunch, the Grizzlies get off to a rusty start and we’ve got your guide to spooky-season fun.
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October 2025
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Silverfield: ‘We’re going to see what we’re all about, right?’
The Memphis Tigers are off this week, and are spending the extra time finding ways to improve before playing traveling to UAB on Oct. 18.
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Harvest Church secures acres for church growth
The church has purchased 8 acres near its current property to adapt to growth as necessary.
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The feds are in Memphis. But how are they tracking arrests?
The Memphis Safe Task Force has allegedly made hundreds of arrests since its launch last week. But how law enforcement is tracking those arrests is unclear.
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Ask the Memphian: Why do Memphians spend so much money and effort on Halloween?
In this week’s Ask the Memphian, we wondered why folks invest so much on their Halloween displays. The answers? Whimsy, fun and, for at least one person, revenge.
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Just 1 Shelby County suburb has a full-time mayor. Germantown could soon make that 2.
But all suburbs have a city administrator or manager who oversees day-to-day operations — and makes more money than their mayoral counterparts.
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The Early Word: The Station’s on the rocks; Skelly brings bones to the yard
Tigers football team is still undefeated, and the Showboats and Chris Brown both cancel over Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
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What to Order: Rise’s Sweet Country Blues biscuit sandwich
The North Carolina based chain has opened a second Memphis-area location.
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The 6-0 Tigers are rolling as they approach back half of the schedule
The Memphis Tigers reached the halfway mark of the season unscathed. Three tough home games are waiting for them in the second half of the schedule.
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Memphis Tigers ranked in AP and coaches polls
The Memphis Tigers are nationally ranked in both the Associated Press Top 25 and the coaches poll for the first time this season.
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Memphis mayor vows to ‘remain at the table’ as law enforcement makes its way into city
Mayor Paul Young made comments after a week that saw aggressive rhetoric about “unleashed” law enforcement. The same surge of state and federal law enforcement agencies is an issue in the race for Shelby County mayor.
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Buckley: Memphis’ secret is out. The respect must continue to be earned.
The Memphis Tigers are nationally ranked for the first time this season, appearing in both polls. Now they must prove they’re for real.
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Looking for farm-fresh duck? International spices? Thai bananas? Bartlett’s new market has you covered.
The owner describes his international market as encompassing Mediterranean, Hispanic and Indian groceries with some European and American products as well.
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Opinion: Vehicle and equipment seller scams on the rise
The red flags of a vehicle and equipment seller scam include the price being significantly below market value, the owner citing an overly personal reason for getting rid of the vehicle, and not being able to see the vehicle before sending money.
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Opinion: Respect for the National Guard and respect for our community are not opposites
The presence of the National Guard — whatever our feelings about it — can serve as a call not only to law enforcement but to all of us to become healers, neighbors and builders of hope.
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Free retail space for new businesses? Yes, please.
The Pop Local contest, which is put on by Edwards Realty, gives entrepreneurs a chance to win six months of free retail space at Carriage Crossing in Collierville.
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Memphis cruises to victory over Tulsa
The Memphis Tigers won in blowout fashion for the second consecutive week.
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Watch: Two amazing first-half catches help the Tigers go up big on Tulsa
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Time to grapple with the fact the Tigers might be main-event ready
On wrestling night, physical Memphis forces Tulsa to tap out. It’s the sixth straight victory to start the year for Ryan Silverfield’s crew.
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Regional One focuses on hospital while campus rebuild faces headwinds
When Regional One Health leaders and county elected officials marked the naming of the teams that will start design work on the new county-owned hospital this past week, some of the dollar figures had changed.
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Downtown DoubleTree closing, impacting almost 90 workers
“They, evidently, have come to the decision that they’ll lose less money if they close than if they stay open,” said an area hotel consultant.
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Inked: ‘Not your regular dentist office’ heads to East Memphis
Plus, a Germantown weight loss clinic that’s “about the inside out” opens, and a former Mexican restaurant could become and AutoZone.
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Martin Market Report: A look at the sportsbooks for Week 6 of college football
Check out Martin’s thoughts on Tulsa at Memphis, Texas at Florida and Miami at Florida State in this week’s Market Report.
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Sheraton deal should close by early November, Mayor Young said
Memphis Mayor Paul Young said the deal had taken longer than expected, but he was unsure about the specifics.
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Tuomas Iisalo brought a defensive strategy from Europe to the Grizzlies. How does it work?
An explanation of tagging up, an “intense” strategy Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo once implemented to create one of Europe’s best transition defenses.
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Tulsa at Memphis: What to know ahead of Tigers’ first home conference game
The University of Memphis will play host to the Tulsa Golden Hurricane on Saturday. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. on ESPNU.
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