Memphis audience angry, anxious about Medicaid block grant proposal
Dozens speak out against Gov. Bill Lee's block grant plan for TennCare at the University of Memphis.
Levi’s, Justin Timberlake gift Stax Music Academy Songwriting Lab
Justin Timberlake and other musicians collaborated for two days in August with students at Stax Music Academy and with help from the Levi’s Music Project – and a $100,000 donation from JT himself – have provided a huge boost to the academy’s work.
DeBerry puts his record on the line for Harris challenge
State Rep. John DeBerry's stances in favor of restricting abortion and in support of education vouchers are well-known, and he won't change his mind even though 2020 election challenger Torrey Harris is highlighting the incumbent's voting record.
AAC Media Day: Injuries, Wiseman bulks up and Hardaway clarifies national championship quote
James Wiseman said he's added some more muscle thanks to a new diet and exercise regimen. His growth and other nuggets from Monday's AAC media day.
JPMorgan Chase investing $3M in Frayser, Whitehaven
The $3 million grant will go toward creating more small business and affordable housing opportunities in Frayser and Whitehaven.
City Council debates residency requirement for police, fire
Memphis City Council members appear divided on the idea of hiring police officers and firefighters from outside Shelby County.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: Coach Cal comes back, and things get spooky
Also happening this week: County Commission considers a veto override, and the clocks fall back an hour.
Shelby County County Commission to take critical vote on school board elections
Education Fewer Memphis students are showing up to mental health assemblies. This state law may be to blame.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Finding the way: Memphians head to Spain to hike hundreds of miles
Business
Evolve Bank & Trust CEO arrested for child pornography
The arrest of Evolve Bank & Trust CEO Robert “Bob” Hartheimer is the latest challenge for the embattled Memphis-based bank.
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Society Memphis is back — and soon Little Italy Midtown will be, too.
Premium Business Controversial East Memphis liquor store license denied
Transportation & Logistics Memphis airport building construction to cost $57 million
Sports
Grizzlies plan to sign Charles Bassey via hardship exception
Bassey was one of the most productive players at the NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League in July. He averaged 15.3 points and 11 rebounds while playing for the Boston Celtics.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis proved it is still an American title contender with win over USF
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers ranked again in AP Top 25, coaches poll
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Cedric Coward was ‘thrown in the fire.’ But he’s not getting burnt.
Food
Sláinte! Raise your beer steins at this Irish take on Oktoberfest
Bog Fest is a celebration of fall flavors, live music and community that’s happening in the Regalia Shopping Center parking lot outside Bog & Barley.
Suburbs
Seminary moving to Arlington
With a growing change in how students are earning college degrees, Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary is moving from its location across from Bellevue Baptist Church to Arlington.
Arts & Culture
Finding the way: Memphians head to Spain to hike hundreds of miles
Hiking Spain’s Camino de Santiago pays meaningful dividends for Mid-Southerners who trek to Santiago de Compostela, and the cathedral where the apostle Saint James is buried.
Opinion
Opinion: This Halloween, wear a mask — but don’t hide behind it.
“On Nov. 1, may we learn to do a better job of taking off our masks, the facades that sometimes blind us from being who we really are and becoming the blessings we were meant to be.”
Podcasts
The shrinking middle ground between ‘occupation’ and help with violent crime
On “Behind The Headlines,” two vocal critics of the Memphis Safe Task Force say there isn’t much — if any — middle ground as Mayor Paul Young tries to thread the political needle.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Pommin’ on Beale
Today’s photo is from the University of Memphis’ “Memphis Madness presents Ballin’ on Beale” taken by The Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip.