‘Bluff City Law’ Ep. 4 Recap: ‘Fire,’ free speech on S. Main
"Bluff City Law" took on racism and free speech in a ripped-from-the-headlines fourth episode.
AAC Commissioner Mike Aresco stands by controversial ruling in Tigers’ loss to Temple
American Athletic Conference Mike Aresco responded to the controversial call that led to a Memphis Tigers loss to the Temple Owls, saying the league stands by the replay official's ruling.
Judge expected to issue ruling Nov. 18 in Sedley Alley DNA case
Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Paula Skahan heard arguments Monday on whether DNA testing should be allowed in a first-of-its-kind case that could result in the exoneration of a man executed for a 34-year-old murder.
Facing first NBA team of the preseason, Grizzlies lose 120-99 despite double-double from Brandon Clarke
Charlotte presents a different level of competition for the Grizzlies as Memphis drops its first game of the preseason against an NBA team.
End-of-September campaign finance reports reflect push through early voting
In the last week of September, Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland spent $156,770 in his re-election campaign account, bringing his end-of-September balance to $175,722. That’s according to new campaign finance reports candidates are filing that cover the last full week of the race to the Oct. 3 ballot.
Airport says fall break traffic projections were spot on
A crush of fall break travelers and a bank of early morning departures combined for the biggest crowd at Memphis International Airport's main security checkpoint since at least July 2008.
Metro
The Early Word: Pink Palace not called MoSH; Ja and LeBron don’t mesh
Smiley will push for gun changes, Shelby County saw its lowest voter turnout in years and the Tigers consider a post-Tyreek future.
Elections D.C. Roundup voting totals: Kustoff, Cohen declare victory
Business
Atlanta-based company to develop 13-acre center in Memphis
Starting this week, Pattillo Industrial Real Estate will begin working on the 200,000-square-foot facility for a California-based business.
Premium Transportation & Logistics FedEx fully automates package sort with hometown ingenuity
Sports
Grizzlies, Ja Morant get revenge in win over Lakers
Star point guard Ja Morant shared his disdain for the Los Angeles Lakers after a dominant win on Wednesday. Grizzlies’ Jaylen Wells no longer a bookworm, but he’s quick to learn High-scoring Grizzlies soar over L.A., but Morant leaves with injuryRelated content:
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Food
10 November food and wine events you won’t want to miss
In November, you can enjoy cocktail-inspired chocolates, a green cook-off and a festival all about coffee.
Suburbs
Collierville mayor: Fraser to succeed Joyner, runoff required for Alderman Pos. 3
Collierville elected Maureen Fraser as its next mayor Tuesday. Mayor Stan Joyner is retiring later this year.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Anora’ arrives, a ‘Snail’ tale moves ‘forwards’
A version of the “beauty and the billionaire” fairy tale, “Anora” won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival this summer and is now being touted as a top contender for a much more mainstream prize: The Oscar.
Opinion
Morris: Our local needs outweigh our national desires
“It isn’t new for bitterness and meanness to enter into American politics. It existed even from people we consider to be the founders of the nation.”
Podcasts
MLGW launching mailer campaign on lead water pipes
MLGW President and CEO Doug McGowen says on “Behind The Headlines” the utility has the money to replace its lines and is working on funding to replace it on the customer’s side of the connection.