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• October 2022

  • The Early Word: Coliseum may get kicked for soccer stadium; plus, how Henderson got early release

    The MLGW leadership standoff continues, MSCS board members debate pepper spray and FedEx is raising shipping rates.

    By Bianca Phillips October 19, 2022

  • Buckley: State needs to pony up for Memphis sports as it does for Nashville

    Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland is a big believer in what major professional and college sports teams and program can do for a city.

    By Tim Buckley October 19, 2022

  • How Henderson got out early for good behavior with more than 50 infractions

    Despite 53 disciplinary infractions, Cleotha Henderson served only 19 years of a 24-year sentence

    By Julia Baker October 19, 2022

  • Inked: Construction begins on BluffCakes in Germantown, second Scooter’s Coffee location

    This week’s Inked includes updates on BluffCakes new Germantown location and a second Scooter’s Coffee site. 

    By Neil Strebig October 19, 2022

  • Will FedEx’s record rate hikes be able to compete with UPS?

    FedEx will raise its shipping rates across most of its segments by as much as 6.9%, the company’s single-largest rate hike in its near 50-year history. 

    By Rob Moore October 19, 2022

  • First-year Lakeland Prep soccer team putting best foot forward

    The girls soccer team, composed of freshmen and eighth-graders, is two victories away from a state tournament trip.

    By John Varlas October 18, 2022

  • In Memphis, abductions happen weekly but arrests are few

    An investigation by The Daily Memphian analyzed nearly 40 abductions and kidnappings since July 1.

    By Jane Roberts October 18, 2022

  • Tigers notebook: Silverfield explains two crucial moments from ECU loss

    Tigers coach Ryan Silverfield explained the play call in double overtime and walked through the referees’ process on the ECU catch late in the fourth quarter. 

    By Frank Bonner II October 18, 2022

  • The Early Word: River reaches new low, and Halbert has hiring quibble with county

    Terms are changing for the One Beale deal, Ziaire Williams is a maybe for the Grizzlies season opener and Celebrity’s serves soul food with a smile. 

    By Bianca Phillips October 18, 2022

  • Grizzlies Insider: What Brandon Clarke’s new deal means for Memphis

    The Grizzlies have extended four players this offseason (Ja Morant, John Konchar, Brandon Clarke and Steven Adams), while giving Tyus Jones a new two-year contract in free agency. It puts them in an interesting spot moving forward. 

    By Drew Hill October 17, 2022

  • The Early Word: A déjà vu of a downer for Tiger football, and state examines local air issues

    Overton Park is getting “Zen” and Memphis is getting ready for basketball, as the Tigers threw a block party and the Grizzlies prepped their roster for the season ahead ... and beyond. 

    By Chris Herrington October 17, 2022

  • Local leaders lobby state air pollution board to avoid ‘worst-case scenario’

    The Shelby County Health Department is in danger of losing its authority to monitor local air pollution as the state pressures the program to address understaffing, numerous audit findings and a permit backlog. 

    By Keely Brewer, Ian Round October 17, 2022

  • NatureZen: Take a deep breath and experience the healing power

    Inspired by the Japanese concept of shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing,” the Overton Park Conservancy is focused on connecting the community to nature. A week of mindful, outdoor activities begin with a stroll through the Old Forest.

    By Keely Brewer October 17, 2022

  • Herrington: With Grizzlies back, anything is possible and all the pieces matter

    Where does enhanced competition leave the still-young Grizzlies? In it. In the thick of the battle, and that’s a great place to be. 

    By Chris Herrington October 16, 2022

  • Calkins: Memphis keeps blowing big leads. Is that a coincidence? Or the coach?

    A week after blowing a 19-point lead to lose to Houston, Memphis blew a 17-point lead to lose to East Carolina. This is becoming a dispiriting — and damning — trend. 

    By Geoff Calkins October 16, 2022

  • Regional One cites patient privacy concerns in city’s violence intervention program

    Regional One responded to a resolution approved this week by the Memphis City Council that urges the Shelby County Commission to persuade the hospital to allow the intervention program’s counselors access to the hospital and victims of violent crime.

    By Aisling Mäki, Bill Dries October 14, 2022

  • The Early Word: Sheriff may run for mayor, and we shine a light on Limelight

    Elton John impersonator announces city council run, a wine bar is coming to The Edge and the Grizzlies get a grand finale.

    By Bianca Phillips October 14, 2022

  • Table Talk: Memphis Food & Wine is even better when you make a plan

    Memphis Food & Wine Festival is back on Saturday, and if you take a few minutes to make a plan when you walk in the gate, you’ll find you can get to every tent you want and have an even better time.

    By Jennifer Biggs October 14, 2022

  • Martin: New extension in hand, Hardaway won’t ever be fired at Memphis

    “... Most schools aren’t gonna give a guy six years to get it right. So for the school to do that, it says that they believe in me and believe in my ability to win here and do things right by the school and the city.”

    By John Martin October 14, 2022

  • Buckley: Penny has something to tell parents who wonder about next step

    Adding two more years to his current contract gives Tigers coach Penny Hardaway something to say to those wondering about his NBA ambitions.

    By Tim Buckley October 14, 2022

  • Memphis’ Penny Hardaway reacts to new contract extension: ‘It’s a blessing’

    Four consecutive 20-win campaigns, a National Invitational Tournament title in 2021 and the program’s first appearance in the Big Dance since 2014 have provided Memphis and its fans with enough optimism for the future. And, now they know their coach is signed through 2028 and feels blessed to be here.

    By Parth Upadhyaya October 14, 2022

  • Memphis well represented when No. 6 UT faces No. 3 Alabama

    The Memphis area will be well represented when No. 6 Tennessee plays the biggest game of its season Saturday in Knoxville against Nick Saban and No. 3 Alabama.

    By Tim Buckley October 14, 2022

  • Herrington: NBA preview, with notes and predictions for every team

    Chris Herrington offers his fast thoughts and record forecast for all 30 NBA teams. And, he predicts which teams from the East and West advance to the playoffs.

    By Chris Herrington October 13, 2022

  • Calkins: A Tennessee fan even Memphis fans can root for

    Vols fans in West Tennessee have it rough. On this massive weekend for Tennessee football, a local fan named Catherine Davenport will celebrate by putting on a bright orange prosthesis. That’s right, she has a Tennessee leg. 

    By Geoff Calkins October 13, 2022

  • Grizzlies Insider: Memphis gets ‘NBA Remix’ merchandise with Three 6 Mafia design

    This season, the Grizzlies are one of five teams that will have uniforms and apparel “remixed.” The pairing, naturally, is with popular Memphis-based rap group Three 6 Mafia. 

    By Drew Hill October 13, 2022