Calkins: Ja Morant shows flashes of the future
Memphis fans got their first real glimpse of Ja Morant Sunday. And what they saw was good.
Ja Morant electrifies in FedExForum, Grizzlies debut
Rookie Ja Morant showed off high-upside offense in his NBA preseason debut.
Memphis’ first punk rock club honored with historical marker
Historians, fans and former patrons gathered Saturday at the site of The Antenna Club in Midtown, Memphis' first dedicated haven for punk rock fans.
‘Mourning Memphis’ in Victorian Village
An exhibit about the elaborate grieving customs of the 1800s will be in place at Woodruff-Fontaine House until Oct. 27. Twilight tours and ghost-hunting sprees can be booked by appointment, and not just during October.
Memphis Tigers move up in Coaches Poll; enter AP rankings at No. 23
Memphis Tigers move up in Coaches Poll; gain a Top 25 ranking in the AP Poll after a 52-33 win over Louisiana-Monroe Saturday.
Memphis basketball Pro Day begins NBA scout frenzy this week
Between Tigers pro day and Grizzlies vs. Breakers, Memphis is the place to be for NBA scouts this week.
Metro
Blackburn, Taylor use new crime data to continue feud with DA Mulroy
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn and state Sen. Brent Taylor want more information about Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy following a recent report from a local court-watch group.
Elections Germantown Alderwoman Mary Anne Gibson to seek reelection
Public Safety Cause of inmate’s death at 201 Poplar released
Midtown Incident with visitor leads to damage at Memphis Zoo bonobo exhibit
Metro Memphis bishop to resign, but timetable unclear
Business
Food Files: Yemeni coffee shop to open in Memphis, franchise to follow
Something new is in full swing at Southaven’s Silo Square and a freshly opened sports bar is hosting themed nights, including karaoke, pool and dart tournaments and bingo.
Premium Real Estate East Memphis momentum spawns new mixed-use development along South White Station Road
Premium Real Estate New Cook Out coming to old Back Yard Burgers, with headquarter plans in the works
Business U of M marks launch of $90M upgrade of business school — with sledgehammers
Premium Real Estate Inked: So long Smart Mart, ICE in East Memphis and a deal Downtown
Sports
Grizzlies snap losing streak with Dallas road rout
Cam Spencer scored 25 points off the bench on 9-of-16 shooting, including 4 of 9 from 3-point range. Spencer led a balanced attack, with eight Grizzlies scoring in double figures.Related content:
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Food
Recipe Exchange: Good Fortune Co.’s Tan Tan Noodles
Tan Tan noodles are extremely versatile as they can be made as a vegan or vegetarian dish.
Premium North Mississippi On the rocks: State system delays leave DeSoto liquor stores running dry
Suburbs
Germantown Alderwoman Mary Anne Gibson to seek reelection
Gibson has been on the board for 12 years and was chosen as vice mayor for a ninth time in December.
Premium Germantown Bailey: Salvaggio’s announcement sets stage for eventful election year in Germantown
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Brooks Museum honors Memphis College of Art’s ‘enduring legacy’
“All the teachers were fine artists and loved to teach,” said Murray Riss, who established the photography department at Memphis College of Art.
Premium Arts & Culture James Lawson autobiography traces path of Civil Rights icon through Memphis and beyond
Opinion
Herrington: Everyone has an NBA anti-tanking proposal. Here’s mine.
The Grizzlies are “tanking” in what may be the last season where that’s possible. Changes are coming. Here’s an idea for what the new system should be.Related content:
Guest Columnists Opinion: Why immigration enforcement is not the same struggle as the Civil Rights Movement
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Tulips and a steamy show
This weekend isn’t for wallflowers.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: In med school, students can do no harm to first patient
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Botanic bloom
This jigsaw puzzle is from the Memphis Botanic Garden’s Bloom event and was provided by the botanic garden.