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
This Week in Memphis: Mayor presents city budget, and Grind City Amp opens
Also happening this week: Memphis FC kicks off with a meet-and-greet, and some local players are NFL Draft prospects.
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2026 Elections Elections A guide to the 13 races for Shelby County Commission
Metro Gemstones, triceratops bones and dino poop
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Business
Movers & Shakers: Memphis River Parks names new positions
Memphis River Parks Partnership, Stonebrook Realtors and Allen & Hoshall name new positions.
Premium Health Care The beat goes on: Baptist Heart Institute marks 500th transplant
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Sports
Why a Georgia city once named a day in a Memphis quarterback’s honor
New Memphis Tigers quarterback Air Noland’s athletic talents and generous heart prompted South Fulton, Georgia, to celebrate him with his own day in 2023.
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Food
New restaurant, bowling-alley rebrand latest in evolution of ‘eclectic’ Bartlett district
Several new businesses and rebrands are emerging along the Stage Road corridor west of Bartlett City Hall, bringing a mix of restaurants and entertainment to the area.
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Suburbs
Germantown continues to ‘take bites’ out of Houston High upgrades
Germantown Municipal School District is making some efforts towards its master plan, but it can’t make large improvements without investment from the city.
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Arts & Culture
Historic building where Elvis trained in martial arts hits the market
Growlers, a locally owned and operated concert venue, occupies the building at 1911 Poplar Ave.
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Opinion
Calkins: The Grizzlies need some lottery luck. Maybe that will stop people from talking about Ja Morant.
Did the Grizzlies mistreat Ja Morant? No, of course not. But it’s telling (and unfortunate) that the question had to be asked.
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: New Nichols documents hint at plaintiff’s case
Today, we’ll talk about what the documents could mean for the high-profile court case as well as xAI’s paused water recycling project.
Food News The AM/DM podcast: A weekend of food
Games
Daily Jigsaw: A new Second Line
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the exterior of the new Second Line restaurant in Laurelwood and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.