Calkins: John Kilzer — former Tiger, musician, minister — lived a life of recovery and grace
John Kilzer was a former Tiger, an academic and a music star. But his legacy will be his recovery ministry, which touched hundreds of lives.
Power & Tel planning world headquarters at edge of Collierville
Power & Tel plans to move its headquarters from Binghampton to the edge of Collierville.
Rose takes state Senate District 32 seat by wide margin
Covington business owner Paul Rose claimed the district seat on both sides of the Tipton-Shelby county line with nearly 90 percent of the district-wide vote.
Competition at several positions will highlight Tiger spring football
Head coach Mike Norvell is excited about the potential competition at positions throughout the Memphis Tigers roster during spring practice.
NRA ad criticizes Kelsey for posing with Moms Demand Action
State Sen. Brian Kelsey is downplaying a National Rifle Association graphic criticizing him for posing with members of Moms Demand Action, a group advocating for gun law reforms.
Daily Briefs
Metro
Lindsey Whiteside’s sentence is illegal, DeSoto County DA says
DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton said his office is challenging the sentence, arguing sexual battery committed by a person in a position of trust is classified as a violent crime and is specifically ineligible for the house arrest program under Mississippi law.
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris says county could take Memphis Safe Task Force to court
Spirit of Memphis Historic-photo exhibit exports Memphis soul to Seoul
Premium City of Memphis About 1,500 feds working in Memphis, US Marshals director says
Business
Hardware-store supplier opens Collierville showroom larger than Wrigley Field
Orgill’s massive new building on Bailey Station Road in Collierville began hosting hundreds of dealers Tuesday, Oct. 14, a day after the company celebrated the facility’s opening.
Real Estate Hotel developer plans to buy Downtown property
Business The AM/DM podcast: A liquor store without liquor
Premium Transportation & Logistics Long pause for laughter: FedEx commercials poke fun at office power moves
Sports
Dandy Dozen: MASE joins as Lausanne jumps into top five
MASE earns a spot in the Dandy Dozen this week following a victory over region rival Bluff City.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Hill: Memphis wants GameDay. But will GameDay want Memphis?
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball American conference plans to introduce basketball player availability reports
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Hardaway pushes American Conference to schedule strategically
Food
Table Talk: On today’s menu, surplus ingredients
“Chefs who find ways to reduce food waste are the ones who inspire me the most. They’re not just resourceful; they’re spectacularly imaginative.”
Suburbs
Lindsey Whiteside’s sentence is illegal, DeSoto County DA says
DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton said his office is challenging the sentence, arguing sexual battery committed by a person in a position of trust is classified as a violent crime and is specifically ineligible for the house arrest program under Mississippi law.
Arts & Culture
Historic-photo exhibit exports Memphis soul to Seoul
The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and Arts Council Korea are also planning a three-year partnership that would bring emerging Korean curators to the American Southeast.
Opinion
Hill: Memphis wants GameDay. But will GameDay want Memphis?
ESPN College GameDay may have interest in the Memphis Tigers, but much depends on what happens in other games this weekend.
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Three losses, Coward hits the court
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the Grizzlies’ preseason losses and discuss what they have seen from Cedric Coward this month.