James Franklin respects Memphis offense, Silverfield
Penn State head coach James Franklin says Memphis showed its toughness and ability to overcome adversity in beating a strong Cincinnati team in back-to-back weeks.
Tigers defense gets stronger with Lester Quinones return
The return of the 6-foot-5 guard gives Memphis more size in an already strong defensive backcourt.
Calkins: Memphis — that’s all of Memphis — is at the Cotton Bowl
Memphis is at the Cotton Bowl. Not just the football team, the city, the long-suffering but now celebrating people of the 901.
Appeals court backs dismissal of Graceland lawsuit against city, county, Grizzlies
The Tennessee Court of Appeals has upheld dismissal of a 2018 lawsuit against the City of Memphis, Shelby County government and the Memphis Grizzlies by Elvis Presley Enterprises over Graceland’s plans to build a 6,200-seat arena on its Whitehaven campus.
$4 million renovation underway at Salvation Army’s Purdue Center of Hope
The renovations are expected to be complete by 2021 as the Salvation Army hopes to serve even more families in Memphis.
James Wiseman signs with agent, ending any speculation of college return
James Wiseman finally signed with an agent on Friday afternoon. He will now prepare for the NBA Draft in June.
Politics Podcast: Leaving the Republican Party over impeachment
Sam Goff, who ran as the Republican nominee for Shelby County Commission in 2018, says he is leaving the party over the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
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
LaNorris Sellers has three TDs and South Carolina rallies to beat Tennessee
Sellers and the Gamecocks rallied to beat No. 11 Tennessee 27-24 after a three-game losing streak.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Kicking off her first season at the helm, Coach Hana Haden unleashes her Tigers
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: It’s finally about basketball for Memphis. And it looks good.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers prove their point in exhibition win at Mississippi State
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis Tigers win overtime thriller against East Carolina
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?