<strong>Volunteer Rick Riedell works on getting the voting machines ready on Oct. 16, 2018, at the Election Commission Operations Center in advance of early voting.</strong> (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)

Early voting in Shelby County opens in midterm elections

Shelby County voters begin casting ballots in the last election of 2018 Wednesday, Oct. 17, as early voting opens before the Nov. 6 election day. The 27 early voting sites across Shelby County are all open from Wednesday through Nov. 1. The midterm general election cycle typically sees a higher turnout than the August county general and state and federal primary elections.

By Bill Dries October 17, 2018

Geoff Calkins

Calkins: Grizzlies embarrassed in opener

By the end of this one, the Grizzlies commercials almost felt like an affront, didn’t they?

By Geoff Calkins October 18, 2018

Memphis Grizzlies

Road Recap: Pacers 111, Grizzlies 83

In the first half, Marc Gasol looked a lot like his team: slow of foot and uncertain of mind. Gasol got (a little bit) better in the second half, which was more than you could say for the team as a whole.

By Chris Herrington October 18, 2018

City of Memphis

‘Drafting error’ in term limits question draws fire from Herenton

A “drafting error” in the city referendum that would extend city council and mayoral term limits from two consecutive terms to three would bar former Memphis mayor Willie Herenton from running for mayor again in 2019.

By Bill Dries October 18, 2018

Business

Graceland sues city in federal court over zoning delay

Graceland has sued the city of Memphis again, this time in federal court, over an indefinite delay of a zoning change allowing Elvis Presley Enterprises to expand the Whitehaven tourist magnet.

By Wayne Risher October 18, 2018

Public Safety

Victim in officer-involved shooting was wanted in recent interstate shooting

The man shot and killed by Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies early Wednesday was wanted in connection with one of several recent interstate shootings, authorities confirmed Wednesday.

By Yolanda Jones October 18, 2018

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City of Memphis

This Week in Memphis: CY sober home is in court, and Halbert ouster is, too

Also happening this week: The Shelby County Commission returns to a pay-raise request for the Circuit Court Clerk’s office, and the Grizzlies kick off the Emirates NBA Cup tournament.

By The Daily Memphian Staff 9 hours ago

Shelby County Commission to consider agent for city, county collab

Workforce initiatives at U of M expand their reach

Leaders of the three separate initiatives joined Eric Barnes to talk about their programs this week on the WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines.”

By The Daily Memphian Staff 15 hours ago

Health Care Sleepless Mid-Southerners find relief at Memphis medical center

The Grizzlies’ system fueled by speed. And the holiday spirit?

The Grizzlies new offensive scheme that features more movement, more cuts and a faster pace of play helped Memphis score 41 field goals against the Nuggets, with 31 coming from assists.