In the Game: Tunica sports books are taking first Super Bowl bets
The Big Game should mean big betting as Tunica prepares for first year of sport books with the Super Bowl as the centerpiece.
Empathy a common theme among 2019 TEDxMemphis speakers
In a series of 18 TEDxMemphis talks, speakers shared their "ideas worth spreading," with the common thread of empathy emerging during the event.
New County Commission to be more proactive on education before budget votes
With eight new commissioners and a new mayor, Shelby County government is changing the way it approaches education moving forward.
Road Recap: Conley, Gasol help Grizzlies top Knicks to end road skid
Mike Conley scored 25 points, Marc Gasol had 24 and the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a nine-game road losing streak with a 96-84 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday.
Education savings accounts or vouchers: No matter the verbiage, lawmakers set for fight
SCS to appeal TSSAA decision after schools banned from postseason
Metro
Mayor nominates new Memphis fire chief
He will succeed Gina Sweat, the first woman to hold the post of Memphis Fire Department chief, who retired after leading MFD for nine years.
Premium City of Memphis One month in, Task Force is impacting crime. And straining the local justice system
City of Memphis Memphis fire chief retiring
Public Safety Another inmate dies at 201 Poplar
Business
Food Files: A new spot coming to Brookhaven Circle’s former Bangkok Alley space
Also, Abner’s on South White Station Road and Poplar Avenue has closed, and Non-Vintage Wine Bar will soon join it.
Premium Real Estate What is Memphis’ secret sauce? Grit, grind and creativity, business leaders say
Business IP reports $1B loss
Business With SNAP benefits halted, Memphis food pantries struggle to feed those in need
Sports
Halloween for the Tigers was nearly perfect — except for one injury scare
The Memphis Tigers cruised to a 38-14 win at Rice, but quarterback Brendon Lewis got banged up late.
Memphis Grizzlies Frustrated Morant takes aim at coaches after loss
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis Tigers rout Rice Owls on Halloween night
High School Sports Friday prep report: Briarcrest downs MUS, earns first-round bye
Food
$15 Deal: Little Italy’s sausage and pepperoni calzone
The cheese pull on Little Italy’s calzone is like something out of the movies.
Suburbs
Collierville Square’s Raven & Lily space sells
After Raven & Lily closed in Collierville, the landlord decided to sell the space, and it was purchased by a local veternarian.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Art Museum has a plan for opening
The Brooks Museum will change its name to “Memphis Art Museum” when it moves to the new building.Related story:
Opinion
Can you hear us now? Daily Memphian adds audio features
In recent weeks, we’ve added more audio capabilities to our site.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: After Halloween holidays, plus Broad Avenue art
This weekend’s fun starts with a little dress up but keeps the celebrations going with Samhain and Dia de los Muertos.