Calkins: Memphis football makes history — but a bigger party awaits
The Memphis football team defeated Cincinnati Friday to clinch a third straight West Division championship. But for this team, the big prize awaits.
Defense helps Tigers clinch spot in AAC championship
Memphis advanced to the American Athletic Conference Championship Game with a 34-24 win over Cincinnati.
Houston’s season ends with loss in Class 6A semifinals
Strong Ravenwood team too much for Houston to overcome.
Memphis-area small businesses gear up for big shopping day
Momentum of Small Business Saturday continues to grow every year.
Conley’s revenge: Grizz great gets win in repeat return
The Grizzlies lost their sixth straight game as Mike Conley and the visiting Utah Jazz left FedExForum with a 103-94 victory.
Memphis report cards now available in Spanish
About 20,000 students in the Memphis district come from households where English is not the language spoken at home, or about one in five students. Most of those students come from Spanish-speaking homes.
Metro
Opinion: ‘No map drawn for political purposes can change who we are’
“Lines have been drawn across neighborhoods, separating people who share streets, schools, churches and hopes for their children. But we are still one Memphis. And when the election is over, we will still be neighbors.”
City of Memphis This consulting firm is advising Memphis state takeover leaders. Here’s what we know so far.
Premium Business $220M in claims now filed against SpaceXAI
Premium Health Care New bilingual clinic hopes to address lack of Spanish-speaking medical providers
City of Memphis Violent-crime rate continues slide, led by robbery decline
Business
$220M in claims now filed against SpaceXAI
The company now faces more than $226 million in liens against its Memphis and Southaven properties.
Premium Health Care New bilingual clinic hopes to address lack of Spanish-speaking medical providers
Premium Business Store fire in Collierville kills parrot mascot Popeye
Premium Transportation & Logistics Millington to roll out rideshare program by Thanksgiving
Business SpaceX facing $6.1M in penalties for potential environmental violations
Sports
Kicking off her first season at the helm, Coach Hana Haden unleashes her Tigers
At an open practice for the Memphis basketball team, the 2026-27 squad played a five-minute scrimmage, had a three-point contest and more at Elma Roane Fieldhouse.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: It’s finally about basketball for Memphis. And it looks good.
Sports Arch Manning and Texas hang on to beat Ole Miss after blowing 21-point lead
Sports LaNorris Sellers has three TDs and South Carolina rallies to beat Tennessee
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers prove their point in exhibition win at Mississippi State
Food
Sound Bites: Smashburgers, ‘filet o’ Phish,’ gummy bears get Gussied Up for bar’s opening
Gussied Up bar has an official opening date. The bar’s menu includes smashburgers, a “filet o’ Phish” sandwich, frozen cocktails and gummy bears.
Recipes Recipe Exchange: Jones Orchard pumpkin pie
Suburbs
$220M in claims now filed against SpaceXAI
The company now faces more than $226 million in liens against its Memphis and Southaven properties.
Premium Bartlett Bartlett opens its first fully inclusive playground
Arts & Culture
Shelby Farms Park unveiling new and improved Starry Nights light show
Starry Nights, Shelby Farms’ annual holiday light show, will return this winter with major upgrades and new attractions around the park.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Calkins: 50 years ago, Vietnamese immigrants arrived in Midtown. A new festival celebrates what they did — and what might be.
Opinion
Echols: Garage Adidas and the fragrance of Jesus
“I may be on an island with this one, but I would even go so far as to say everybody has their own fragrance. If you stick around someone else’s house long enough, their scent will stay with you for a while.”
Elections Opinion: ‘No map drawn for political purposes can change who we are’
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Smashburgers, ‘filet o’ Phish,’ gummy bears get Gussied Up for bar’s opening
Gussied Up bar has an official opening date. The bar’s menu includes smashburgers, a “filet o’ Phish” sandwich, frozen cocktails and gummy bears.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Meet the new Muddy’s Bake Shop owners
Games
Sudoku: Oct. 25
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?