FedEx halting ground deliveries in U.S. for Amazon
FedEx said Wednesday it will stop delivering Amazon packages via FedEx Ground in the U.S. The Memphis-based carrier previously stopped carrying Amazon packages in its U.S. air network June 30.
Wade: Penny and Tigers start season in Paradise, might end it there, too
County Commission ordinance omits SCS from $15-an-hour pay
Shelby County Schools is not included in a proposed county ordinance to pay workers $15 an hour.
State Rep. Lamar calls out Trump over mass shootings
With Democrats from across the nation calling for stricter gun laws in the wake of two mass shootings, state Rep. London Lamar said President Donald Trump planted the seeds for the deadly incidents by fomenting hatred.
Grizz open preseason schedule with trio of home games
The Grizzlies announced a five-game preseason schedule starting with a trio of home games.
UPS mum on Memphis expansion cited in zoning case
A street-closing application to the Office of Planning and Development cites plans for a UPS expansion at Memphis International Airport.
Metro
Federal prosecutors talk strategy in racketeering cases targeting street gangs
The U.S. attorney for the Western District of Tennessee and the assistant U.S. attorney general dive into the ongoing efforts by the Justice Department to end street gangs with racketeering cases.
Metro Meet The Daily Memphian’s fall 2026 interns
Premium Elections Both Germantown mayoral candidates talk cash, trash and Houston High
Premium Spirit of Memphis Idlewild Elementary parents wanted their kids to have a safe way to bike to school. So they created a ‘bike bus.’
Metro After decades of overhunting and habitat loss, black bears are slowly recolonizing the lower Mississippi River basin
Business
Trucking, transportation and warehouse hires are accelerating, driving up numbers in Memphis
“We have been extremely busy. The warehousing business is booming. The trucking has been pretty d--- busy. It’s about the busiest we’ve ever been in the past 15 years.”
Premium Real Estate Memphis interior designers reunite to launch studio
Premium Spirit of Memphis Forgotten Figures: Marion Griffin, Tennessee’s first female lawyer and legislator
Business Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum leader to depart after 23 years
Business Black Restaurant Week returns with new name, new leader
Sports
First Tigers home game ‘fell short’ amid parking, concession issues, Ed Scott says
While the Liberty Stadium renovation touches were received well, some fans had issues with parking, concessions, tickets and their seats at the Tigers' first home game.
Sports Wild 2nd half ends with Carneiro’s 48-yard winner for No. 9 Ole Miss
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Monday recap: Tigers keep momentum with win over Arkansas State
Player of the Week Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 3
High School Sports TSWA high school football poll after Week 3
Food
What to Order: The Four Way’s cornbread dressing and catfish
The Four Way’s cornbread dressing is an old-school Southern version of this comfort food, served at one of Memphis’ oldest restaurants.
Spirit of Memphis The Sow Project launches weekly meal delivery service
Suburbs
Both Germantown mayoral candidates talk cash, trash and Houston High
Germantown will have a new mayor, and two candidates with history in the city are seeking the open seat.
Premium Collierville Collierville chief’s resignation followed years of complaints in fire department
Arts & Culture
Memphis interior designers reunite to launch studio
Interior designers Cameron Howell and Greg Baudoin are turning a Racine Street building into showroom, with plans to develop it into a resource center for the city’s design community.
Premium Music Valerie June found her voice in Memphis, then took it on the road
Opinion
Opinion: Calling partisanship racism doesn’t make it so
John Covington says, “Beyond the incendiary rhetoric, the facts are straightforward: Tennessee Republicans wanted another Republican seat – and said so plainly.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: ‘Steve Cohen has served Memphis extraordinarily well’
Podcasts
WYXR on the bands who’ll perform at this year’s Raised by Sound Fest
Raised by Sound, which takes place Dec. 4 and 5 at Crosstown Concourse, includes a mix of free shows and paid shows.
Elections Chaz Molder backs data center pauses in campaign for Congress
Games
Daily Jigsaw: 901 weekend kickoff
Today’s puzzle features the crowd at the 901 Weekend Kickoff. Sean Davis took the photo.