Chapter Four: Penny Hardaway has his greatest triumph – then frets about being a laughingstock
Election Commission certifies November election results, concerns remain
Century Building would be razed for car wash
AAC Title Game Notebook: Commissioner Aresco not holding back
Retail is part of Madison apartment building
Metro
MSCS school mergers could impact 2,650 students
The school consolidations would also impact about 60 school-level jobs.
City of Memphis Central Library escalates plan for new escalators
Spirit of Memphis Meet 3 young Memphians who are advocating for social justice
Premium Public Safety Crime data shows significant impact from Task Force
Business
Inked: Freed-Hardeman University building sold
The University building was sold fully furnished and features a lobby and reception area, an auditorium, a kitchen, offices and conference rooms.
Premium Real Estate In-N-Out plans to buy East Memphis land for $5 million
Premium Real Estate Local home sales make ‘noteworthy’ jump in September
Premium Transportation & Logistics International Paper sold its bag operations
Sports
Grizzlies use big third quarter to beat Pelicans in season opener
Ja Morant’s 35 points led the Grizzlies, and a key basket at the end of the fourth quarter sealed the deal.
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 128, Pelicans 122
Memphis Grizzlies ‘Grindfather’ Tony Allen inducted into Memphis Sports Hall of Fame
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies opening day is here, and focus is on one thing: health
Food
Food Files: Tonica Downtown, Little Petals East, Poppz opening
Tonica Downtown and Little Petals East Memphis are open to customers. Poppz Drinks & Sweets on Poplar will open in early November.
Suburbs
Shelby Drive to remain closed when new fire station reopens
Collierville announced Shelby Drive will remain closed during construction instead of partially reopening.
Arts & Culture
No need for stage fright, this karaoke club lets you sing in private
“It’s your own little private party,” said Deidre Ellis, owner of The Studio Karaoke, which offers five soundproofed rooms and 80,000 songs to choose from.
Opinion
Calkins: The Grizzlies are tipping off their 25th season in Memphis. Here’s to 25 more.
“What should Grizzlies fans want out of the team’s 25th season in Memphis? A new lease on FedExForum.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Can’t carry a tune? Get a karaoke room
In a city known for music — where legends are born and blues once filled the streets — there will soon be a new place to sing.