AutoZone Park’s tattered playing field to be replaced
Weather and the lifespan of the field – not the combination of baseball and soccer at AutoZone Park – are the main reasons the grass surface soon will be replaced.
Federal, state authorities probing possible House voucher vote bribes
Even with a new House Speaker taking office, federal and state agents are still looking into allegations former Speaker Glen Casada made illicit offers in return for voucher votes this spring.
Herenton calls on supporters to win mayor’s race with early vote dominance
Former Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton told a women's rally that he wants to guard against election fraud. Meanwhile, contender Tami Sawyer rips Herenton and Mayor Jim Strickland for attending the local GOP's Lincoln Day Gala.
New U of M academy reaching out to black middle school boys
University reaching out to establish relationship with middle school boys, is confident it has internal resources to get them to college and beyond.
Memphis 901 FC suffers heavy loss to Tampa
Memphis' losing streak now at three after loss in Tampa.
Join the West Tennessee butterfly count as a citizen scientist
Many of the people who help with butterfly counts are knowledgeable about birds, dragonflies, amphibians and plants. But if you’ve got eyes and can ask, “What’s that?” you can be a valuable participant. The next count is Sept. 7 at Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park.
Metro
MPD to present crime numbers
MPD’s presentation to the Memphis City Council comes after the first week of a state and federal anti-crime surge in the city.
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Business
FedEx adds exec to its freight segment spinoff
The new financial leader of the logistics giant’s less-than-truckload division spinoff is a former exec of a Fortune 100 company.
Premium Business The fight over new East Memphis liquor store explodes into fireball
Premium Real Estate Downtown DoubleTree closing, impacting almost 90 workers
Real Estate Who is the team behind the Regional One Health rebuild?
Sports
Box score: Pistons 128, Grizzlies 112
NBA box score for the preseason game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Detroit Pistons at FedExForum on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies to name Rob Sanicola as G League head coach
High School Sports St. Mary’s freshman in control after the first round of state golf
Memphis Tigers Football Silverfield: ‘We’re going to see what we’re all about, right?’
Food
What to Order: Rise’s Sweet Country Blues biscuit sandwich
The North Carolina based chain has opened a second Memphis-area location.
Suburbs
Harvest Church secures acres for church growth
The church has purchased 8 acres near its current property to adapt to growth as necessary.
Arts & Culture
Where to scream, get lost and pick a pumpkin this spooky season
Let our Halloween guide to haunted houses, corn mazes and pumpkins patches help your prepare for the season.
Opinion
Opinion: Vehicle and equipment seller scams on the rise
The red flags of a vehicle and equipment seller scam include the price being significantly below market value, the owner citing an overly personal reason for getting rid of the vehicle, and not being able to see the vehicle before sending money.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: PILOTs and Grizzlies’ preseason
This week marks the beginning of the Memphis Grizzlies’ pre-season, with three games at home.
Games
WordRow: Oct. 6
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.