Florida transfer Isaiah Stokes has enrolled at U of M
Memphis basketball appears destined to add Florida transfer Isaiah Stokes to its program. The 6-foot-8 forward has enrolled at the U of M.
AAC realignment in discussions after departure of UConn
The departure of UConn from the American Athletic Conference has officials considering elimination of the current division format, leaving all schools competing in one set of standings.
Mike Norvell: Memphis has players Ole Miss didn’t want
Tigers coach Mike Norvell is familiar with several Ole Miss players because he recruited them. Rebels coach Matt Luke can't say the same about Memphis.
Norris finds questions and comparisons in new life as a federal judge
Former state Senate Majority Leader and Shelby County commissioner Mark Norris said Tuesday he finds some parts of his work as a judge idyllic. Other parts make him question whether the solutions legislators attempt are working on a large scale.
TVA proposes new transmission line between Freeport substation and Allen plant transmission lines
The Tennessee Valley Authority is proposing to build 2.7 miles of new transmission line on the Memphis side of the Mississippi state line.
Monitoring team meets with court over progress of MPD sanctions
Court gets update from monitoring team tasked with making sure Memphis Police Department complies with 40-year-old consent decree. Activists say city, police still have work to do.
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
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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.