Mike Norvell set to take part in 901 FC’s slammin’ new tradition
When Memphis 901 FC returns home on April 10, Tigers football coach Mike Norvell will be front and center.
Police report: Shooter of Mississippi Boulevard executive pastor yelled ‘You broke my heart’
A Collierville Police report released Monday gave the first details of the fatal Thursday shooting of Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church Executive Pastor Brodes Perry. Latoshia Daniels is charged with first-degree murder.
Commission to vote on giving EDGE $450,000 for new employees
Shelby County Commissioners are expected to vote Monday on committing $450,000 to the Economic Development Growth Engine over the next three years, which officials say would go toward funding two employees to strengthen local economic development.
Phillip Ashley Chocolates opens ‘chocolate cafe’ Saturday
Phillip Ashley Chocolates hosts grand opening on Saturday and a slew of other events are also going on around town that day; register for April lunch.
Redbirds’ infielder Tommy Edman on Cardinals’ radar
Memphis Redbirds manager Ben Johnson really likes Tommy Edman's game, he just wishes he'd share more of what he knows and be a little more vocal.
Daily Briefs
Metro
Calkins: She’s 110. Yes, 110. And after all those years, she has learned what matters most.
Martha McAnespie just celebrated her 110th birthday. She had some thoughts about manicotti, the president — and what really endures.
Education U of M has highest rate of students passing bar exam in more than a decade
Education As teacher turnover climbs in Memphis, lower-performing schools face a deepening staffing crisis
Premium Elections Tom Bailey unopposed for Collierville school board
Elections Turbulent political season arrives at last election of 2026
Business
IP reveals name of overseas spinoff
International Paper confirmed its spinoff company name today with an announcement it will hold an investors event in London next month.
Premium Business SpaceXAI leases large Southaven warehouse
Premium Real Estate Marriott extended-stay hotel opens first Memphis-area location
Premium Business Millington pauses new data center applications for 6 months
Business ‘Kindness, warmth, and grace’: Friends, family remember war vet and ‘Wonders’ series leader Jon Thompson
Sports
Herrington: Notes and predictions on every NBA team
We’re less than a week away from NBA opening night, and while we’re not quite done with the Memphis Grizzlies’ preseason, let’s take a break to gaze across the landscape in which the home team competes.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football On Tapp for the Tigers: What’s been happening to the Memphis edge rusher ‘has been borderline criminal’
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: NBA season predictions
High School Sports High school football statistical leaders through Week 8 games
Memphis Tigers Basketball More than 3K show up to Memphis Madness Zoo Hoops
Food
New cafe to open beside East Memphis’ One City Church
“The Hub (inside Mission Church) was proof of concept,” said Breadie’s co-owner Chris Conlee said. “It proved this works.”
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: How Dunkin’ and BWW Go go together
Suburbs
‘Hollow promises’: DeSoto board demands action on stalled Landers hotel
DeSoto County officials banked on the multimillion-dollar Landers Center expansion being completed alongside a new hotel. Whether half the project gets finished in time is now in question.
Premium Business SpaceXAI leases large Southaven warehouse
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Quark stages Pulitzer finalist ‘Thom Pain’
Tony Isbell stars in and directs Will Eno’s 75-minute monologue at TheatreWorks at the Evergreen, and Germantown Community Theatre sets Louisa May Alcott’s story inside Jo March’s attic.
Music 1 concert, 6 hours of music, no stops: What is Memphis Drone?
Opinion
Herrington: Notes and predictions on every NBA team
We’re less than a week away from NBA opening night, and while we’re not quite done with the Memphis Grizzlies’ preseason, let’s take a break to gaze across the landscape in which the home team competes.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Calkins: She’s 110. Yes, 110. And after all those years, she has learned what matters most.
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: NBA season predictions
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington predict NBA regular-season awards and order of finish. Will Cam Boozer win Rookie of the Year?
City of Memphis Calkins: Mayor Paul Young on data centers, the Grizzlies, his favorite place in the city — and why he’s taking a fresh approach to media
Games
Daily WordRow: Oct. 15
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.