Calkins: As Nick Vergos fights his own cancer battle, he’s still making kids’ wishes come true
Nick Vergos of the Rendezvous was diagnosed with metastatic cancer last December. It has made him even more determined to raise money for Make-A-Wish.
Germantown Country Club neighbors disappointed city’s bid was not chosen
Residents near the former Germantown Country Club property worry about the future of the site after the city announced its $2.49 million bid was unsuccessful. The successful bidder has not been identified.
Church Health, Baptist look to change the future of primary care
The first graduates of a new family medicine residency are taking a Memphis-based, whole-person approach to primary care out to rural communities and across the country.
Ja Morant likely to boost Grizzlies’ fan base in western Kentucky
The drafting of Ja Morant, and Memphis' proximity to Murray State, should expand the Grizzlies' fan base in western Kentucky.
‘Olympians’ toss, pedal and chug for charity
Six teams competed Saturday in the Downtown Olympics, with proceeds benefiting Memphis' Urban Bicycle Food Ministry.
DJ Jeffries showing competitive edge as he works to achieve NBA dream
DJ Jeffries has been competitive all his life. Now, he's wanting to demonstrate it while he works his way towards his NBA dream.
Metro
The Early Word: Local 110-year-old is full of life, but the Landers hotel isn’t
Millington puts the brakes on data centers, yoga pants are coming to Southaven and our food writer makes her own B-Dubs/Dunkin’ combo meal.
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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
Business
Crosstown Brewing Co. to close after eight years
“We’re proud of our team, proud of the beer we made and even prouder of the community that grew up around it,” said co-founder and owner Will Goodwin in a statement.
Business IP reveals name of overseas spinoff
Premium Business SpaceXAI leases large Southaven warehouse
Premium Real Estate Marriott extended-stay hotel opens first Memphis-area location
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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’
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High School Sports Week 9 high school football preview: Central looks to remain unbeaten
Memphis Tigers Basketball Ed Scott clarifies Penny Hardaway’s comments: ‘He has not written us a check’
Food
Crosstown Brewing Co. to close after eight years
“We’re proud of our team, proud of the beer we made and even prouder of the community that grew up around it,” said co-founder and owner Will Goodwin in a statement.
Premium Food News New cafe to open beside East Memphis’ One City Church
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.
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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.
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Getting into the Spirit Halloween
Today, commercial real estate reporter Andy Ashby is here to talk about how Spirit Halloween is able to jump-scare consumers each year with new pop-up locations.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: NBA season predictions
Games
Daily WordRow: Oct. 15
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.