$1.5M building permit filed for Clayborn Temple exterior work
Clayborn Temple is preparing for work to begin on the historic site's exterior.
Hield, Fox lead Sacramento to 99-96 victory over Grizzlies
On the scene at the International Blues Challenge
Bands and solo/duo acts from Memphis and Mississippi to the Mediterranean and all points in-between competed Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the annual International Blues Challenge on Beale. Competition continues through Saturday.
Developers closely watch Germantown’s plans for golf course
Developers watch with interest what may become of the 180-acre Germantown Country Club, which they say would be a prime location for a well-planned, high-end residential development.
State not seeking Memphis megasite money for next budget unless it lands a major employer
Economic and Community Development commissioner contends the state has enough resources on hand to make the Memphis Regional Megasite in Haywood County "shovel-ready."
Recap: Grizzlies come close, but drop their eighth straight as late calls go against them
The Memphis Grizzlies saw their losing streak continue as a late call thwarted a last-minute comeback and hopes for a win.
Metro
Memphis’ pothole problem is jarring. But leaders have a plan to smooth the faults in asphalt.
Director of Development and Infrastructure John Zeanah and Public Works Director Scott Morgan hatch a schedule to patch teeth-rattling roadways and clean stormwater inlets.
Metro Thousands gather in Memphis for ‘No Kings’ protest
Shelby County TBI asked to review Tami Sawyer confrontation with deputies
Public Safety Judge Norris defends himself: ‘I do not harbor any bias toward MPD’
Business
Movers & Shakers
ALLMemphis, Pure Academy and Baron Von Opperbean announce additions.
Premium Real Estate Daily Memphian seminar to focus on developing Downtown and Midtown
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Tonica Downtown, Little Petals East, Poppz opening
Transportation & Logistics Manufacturer to close Memphis facilities, lay off 152 employees
Sports
Buckley: UAB put a world of hurt on the Tigers. The pain could prove costly.
The No. 22 Memphis Tigers lost a lot after falling to the Blazers in Birmingham, starting with their perfect record.
Geoff Calkins Coach Cal Countdown: Nine memorable stories for nine memorable years of Calipari coaching the Tigers
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Coach Cal Countdown: Memphis sends message by spoiling Carmelo Anthony’s Syracuse debut
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Three penalties cost Tigers against UAB. Big-time.
Food
Sound Bites: Ritzie’s Barbecue trailer serves up honey-gold ribs, Texas-style brisket
Travis Ritzie worked at Leroy and Lewis Barbecue in Austin, Texas, a Michelin-starred barbecue restaurant, before returning to Memphis to start his own barbecue trailer.
Suburbs
DeSoto County school board seeks resignation of member who supported Lindsey Whiteside
DeSoto School Board members want Michele Henley to step down from her office, after she wrote a letter of support for Lindsey Whiteside, who pleaded guilty to sexual battery with a minor.
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Lifetime, AMC network feature Memphians in new shows
A new show, filmed in Memphis and Atlanta, stars Memphis rapper Slimeroni and features numerous other local connections. And, Eric Jerome Dickey’s novel comes to Lifetime.
Opinion
Echols: What word does God use for you and me?
“What we name each other, both on legal documents and in earned fellowship, is enough to determine some amount of lifelong meaning. But the grace-filled name God gives to us, both in secret and in stone, will be who we are for the rest of eternity.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Ritzie’s Barbecue trailer serves up honey-gold ribs, Texas-style brisket
Travis Ritzie worked at Leroy and Lewis Barbecue in Austin, Texas, a Michelin-starred barbecue restaurant, before returning to Memphis to start his own barbecue trailer.
Games
Daily WordRow: Oct. 19
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.