<p class="p1"><strong>Mike Conley (center), forward for the Memphis Grizzlies, high fives players after scoring a basket during the Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, season opener against the Atlanta Hawks at FedExForum in Memphis.</strong> (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)

Grizzlies Postgame: Conley, Gasol get offense into gear in win over Hawks

Rookie Jaren Jackson Jr. breaks out with big game off bench

It’s a first-quarter timeout at the Grizzlies home opener and Grizz, the mascot, comes through the tunnel with something in his hands. It’s an infant in costume, a bear-cub cutie. Grizz carries his cub to midcourt, “Circle of Life” from The Lion King playing. He raises the little one above his head, toward the rafters. The crowd -- appropriately -- roars.

By Chris Herrington October 20, 2018

Geoff Calkins

Calkins: Kentucky or Memphis? Here’s what happened when James Wiseman asked Twitter where to go to school

What happens when the No. 1 high school basketball prospect in the country asks everyone on Twitter what college he should attend?

By Geoff Calkins October 19, 2018

Arts & Culture

X-Men creator to be featured at Memphis Comic Expo this weekend

Chris Claremont has enjoyed legendary success writing comics and novels, including a 17-year run on X-Men that introduced fan-favorite characters Kitty Pryde, Mystique, Rogue, Gambit and the New Mutants.

By Andrew A. Smith October 19, 2018

Business

Cordelia’s Market evolves with new words, paint and selections

The grocery store and gathering spot that has served Harbor Town for 20 years will celebrate its renovation and rebranding on Saturday.

By Tom Bailey October 20, 2018

Music

Soul music is being celebrated this weekend at 4th annual Soulsville USA Festival

With the mission of tying Memphis’ soul music history to the city’s soul music of today, the Soulsville USA Festival is returning to College Street and McLemore Avenue.

By Elle Perry October 19, 2018

Reviews

Andrew Michael hits 10 years in fine fettle

When the doors of Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen opened in 2008, the owners had a good idea where they’d be in 10 years but we diners did not. What we saw was a cozy Italian restaurant run by two baby-faced kids who surprised us by actually knowing what they were doing.

By Jennifer Biggs October 19, 2018

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Some courts close a second day — but jail AC improves

Several divisions of General Sessions Criminal Court and all divisions of City Court will be closed a second day Tuesday as work continues on damage from a June water leak. Meanwhile, air conditioning problems in the Shelby County Jail have improved.

By Brandon LaGrone II, Bill Dries 3 hours ago

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Collierville Collierville rep returning to MLGW board — this time with more power

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Shelby County DeBerry clashes with MICAH on Memphis Safe Task Force

Nearly $170K could be coming to possible Downtown restaurants and Cotton Row

The Cotton Row Historic District could be getting a glow-up and Downtown a pair of new restaurants.

By Andy Ashby 5 hours ago

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Premium Health Care St. Jude participating in 4,500-person clinical trial for HIV prevention

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Grizzlies go cold in summer league loss to Mavericks

The Memphis Grizzlies couldn’t find the shooting touch in a summer league loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

By Drew Hill 3 hours ago

Premium Downtown AutoZone Park’s Future: Will the Redbirds stay if AutoZone Park isn’t updated?

Memphis Grizzlies Morant says he’s grateful for Memphis as he tries to show Portland ‘a different Ja’

Sports From Graceland to Beale to heave a 16-pound ball

High School Sports Former Central High star ‘trying to take everything in’ at Ed Murphey Classic

Local restaurateur to open seafood restaurant in former Fancy’s space

Walt & Ricky’s Seafood Kitchen could open as soon as September.

By Sophia Surrett 7 hours ago

Premium Real Estate In-N-Out restaurant in East Memphis delayed

Collierville rep returning to MLGW board — this time with more power

A new Tennessee law allows Memphis Light, Gas and Water to have two voting representatives from Memphis’ largest suburbs, one from Collierville and another from Bartlett.

By Abigail Warren 2 hours ago

Premium Public Safety DeSoto DA asks court to throw out suit over ‘pedophile sympathizer’ comment

Arts Beat: Sofar Sounds back in Memphis; Botanic Garden opens Sun-inspired Fun Studio

With a new local leader, Sofar Sounds will host shows in Memphis once again. And, at the Botanic Garden, Fun Studio includes child-friendly musical instruments.

By Elle Perry July 10, 2026

Arts & Culture Memphis Public Libraries book sales, used-book storefront closed until further notice

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Opinion: What to know before donating your car to charity

“Nearly 800,000 vehicles are donated to charities every year. There are a host of charities that accept donations of cars listed. But they may not all be reputable.”

By Randy Hutchinson July 12, 2026

Guest Columnists Opinion: Risks of SpaceXAI data center outweigh benefits

Grizzlies podcast: Cam Boozer’s summer league debut

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the first two summer league games for Cam Boozer and the Grizzlies’ recent offseason transactions.

By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington July 10, 2026

Sound Bites Sound Bites: Cam Smith has an appetite for the spice of life (and cheesy bread)

Daily Jigsaw: Celebrating 250

This jigsaw puzzle features participants in the High Point Terrace July Fourth parade and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.

By The Daily Memphian Staff 20 hours ago

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