Kyle Anderson at his introductory news conference at FedExForum on September 17, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)

Kyle Anderson, trio of backup point guard candidates look to expand the Grizzlies’ playmaking palette

Plus: Yuta Watanabe’s weekend and more notes

During the decade-long Mike Conley and Marc Gasol era, a dearth of three-point shooting elsewhere on the roster has consistently plagued the Grizzlies. Only once in this stretch have the Grizzlies finished in the Top 20 in three-point attempts and only twice in three-point percentage, never higher than 17th on the accuracy front.

By Chris Herrington October 08, 2018

Music

Founder: 2019 Mempho Music Fest will be at least three days, double the stages

The second annual Mempho Music Festival at Shelby Farms Park was so successful that organizers say they expect to expand the event in 2019. “Memphis deserves a world-class music festival,” Mempho founder Diego Winegardner said Sunday.

By Elle Perry October 08, 2018

Food News

Rendezvous legend Jack Dyson was waiter to the stars

Jack Dyson was an iconic figure at Memphis’ most iconic restaurant, a 48-year veteran of the Rendezvous, the waiter to big shots and celebrities who took it all in stride.

By Jennifer Biggs October 08, 2018

Public Safety

Banks shooting pulls MPD into national fray over reliability, proper use of bodycams

One by one, police dashboard cameras malfunctioned that chilly night in Chicago.

By Marc Perrusquia October 08, 2018

Memphis Tigers Football

Milton leads No. 10 UCF’s high-octane offense into Liberty Bowl to face Tigers

UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton has the Memphis defense preparing for the extraordinary going into this Saturday’s matchup at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.

By Jonah Jordan October 08, 2018

Education

Memphis high school’s prized planetarium still needs upgrades, but students are already fascinated by what it can do

Keshawn Glover remembers hearing his dad talk about field trips to Craigmont High School’s planetarium decades ago, but last week the high school senior got to experience the school’s crown jewel for himself.

By Laura Faith Kebede October 08, 2018

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