Next Day Notes: Lessons from Memphis loss to Temple
Gainwell’s run a bright spot; AAC addresses controversial call
Notes from the Memphis Tigers 30-28 loss to the Temple Owls.
DNA test could bring answers, closure to family of Sedley Alley
A hearing at 201 Poplar will decide if DNA evidence can be used to determine guilt in the 1985 murder of Suzanne Collins. If Sedley Alley, the man convicted and executed is cleared, "then God help them," says former death row inmate Kirk Bloodsworth. "You can't free a man from the grave."
Shelby County’s first lactation pod installed at FedExForum
FedExForum is now home to West Tennessee’s first lactation pod, purchased in June by Shelby County and installed last week at the sports and entertainment venue.
Tigers tumble out of Top 25 polls
The Memphis Tigers slipped out of the top 25 in both major polls after falling to Temple.
Reilly brings strong defensive approach to CBU basketball
After a long, mostly successful, career leading Gannon University in Pennsylvania, John Reilly is taking over leadership of the CBU basketball program replacing Mike Nienaber.
Baptist provides a little ‘me time’ for cancer patients
Blossom Within is Baptist's way of offering respite to women undergoing cancer treatment.
Metro
Judge Norris defends himself: ‘I do not harbor any bias toward MPD’
U.S. District Judge Mark Norris wrote that he recused himself “because of the apparent bias of others against the Court.”
Premium Shelby County Halbert hasn’t paid rent — but the County Commission might step in
Shelby County State, local leaders sue Gov. Lee about guard, although City of Memphis opts out
Public Safety Activists decry Memphis Safe Task Force, immigrant arrests
Business
Cordova apartments sold for $41.6 million
The Cordova property is the Alabama-based real estate firm’s first investment in the Memphis area, but the CEO said more are planned.
Premium Real Estate Palladio closing for good ... or is it?
Real Estate Uptown brewery to add beer garden, dog park and playground
Premium Real Estate Inked: Carhartt store opens in East Memphis
Sports
From East Atlanta rain to Memphis shine: Everett Roussaw Jr.'s homecoming
A catalyst of the Tigers' defense this season is Everett Roussaw Jr., a junior transfer from UAB who’s racked up 27 tackles for Memphis in five games played.
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Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Calkins: It was a surreal night on Beale Street — and everything Penny Hardaway dreamed
Memphis Tigers Basketball Ballin’ on Beale allows new Tigers to ‘experience Memphis’
Food
Table Talk: From city streets to coffee cups, Memphis brews up a buzz
The third annual Grind City Coffee Tour is about to have Memphis buzzing for all the right reasons.
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
Hill: Memphis wants GameDay. But will GameDay want Memphis?
ESPN College GameDay may have interest in the Memphis Tigers, but much depends on what happens in other games this weekend.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Happy Grizz Week! Plus, art on the river, beer in CY
This weekend, there are lots of chances to score Memphis Grizzlies swag ahead of Wednesday’s home opener. Plus RiverArts Fest and Repair Days bring art to the riverside, and beer fest brings lots of beer to Cooper Young.