Victory over SMU moves Tigers up in AP, Coaches poll
Tigers use victory over previous undefeated SMU to rise in polls.
Calkins: A toast to the greatest day in Memphis football history
Memphis defeated 15th-ranked SMU at the Liberty Bowl Saturday night to put the finishing touches on a day that will be remembered for a very long time.
Boyd: Booker T. Jones’ memoir a meditation on moving on
Booker T. Jones' memoir "Time Is Tight" considers what it's like to let your talent lead you away from the comforts of the Bluff City.
Ja Morant likes to play fast, so Grizzlies should, too
The Grizzlies' fast pace of play hasn't yet equated to overall efficiency and winning, but is stylistically, and practically, the only choice when your point guard is quick-twitch Ja Morant.
Day of the Dead parade in Overton Square celebrates life, not death
More than 2,000 Memphians gathered for a Día de los Muertos parade and festival in Overton Square. The Mexican tradition honors deceased loved ones.
Harvest Houston exposes exceptional education students to opportunity
Germantown Municipal School District is hoping gardening teaches students with special needs skills they can use past their time at Houston High. A grant from the Germantown Education Foundation helps fund Harvest Houston.
Metro
Downtown fair rallies connections for those who need them
More than 60 local organizations — providers of addiction treatment, violence intervention, workforce training and more — gathered Downtown Wednesday to showcase how they can help those involved with the local justice system.
Spirit of Memphis Friends remember slain musician with the sly grin
Business
West Canada port strikes create worries for Memphis
The United States is Canada’s largest trade partner. Ships loaded with containers for now are waiting offshore.
Real Estate Tulsa, Oklahoma-based publicly traded company one step closer to Memphis
Sports
‘The portal never sleeps': Bluff City Collective and Memphis NIL deals
A Q&A with BCC Director Hunter Story sheds light on how the Memphis basketball program’s official NIL partner does business with Memphis Tigers players.
High School Sports MUS standout wins fan vote for Week 11 player of the week
Food
Another Tops Bar-B-Q location catches fire
For the second time in three weeks, a Tops location catches fire. The location will remain closed until repairs are made.
Suburbs
Collierville alderman race heads to December runoff with appointments in tow
Voting isn’t over for Collierville residents. The town will head back to the polls in December to settle a runoff for one alderman position. Plus, two appointments must be made.
Arts & Culture
Friends remember slain musician with the sly grin
Friends remember Blake Rhea for his “loud” smile and an easygoing nature that made him a favorite to all who knew him.Related content:
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.