Hot air balloon festival coming to Collierville
Jamboree set for June 2020
A hot air balloon festival is planned for next June in Collierville, and organizers are hoping it will become a signature event for the town.
Mike Conley’s last Bowl-N-Bash won’t end his fight against sickle cell disease
Mike Conley's annual Bowl-N-Bash to raise awareness to sickle cell disease is this Saturday — the 11th and final year for the event as the former Grizzlies point guard moves on to Utah.
Commerce asks D.C. court to dismiss FedEx lawsuit on policing exports
The U.S. Commerce Department has asked a federal judge in Washington to dismiss a lawsuit arguing Export Administration Regulations unfairly burden FedEx with watch-dogging the contents of shipments.
Tennessee renews debate on how to judge schools
Debate over student growth versus proficiency has been ongoing for decades. Tennessee's William Sanders came up with the nation’s first system for evaluating teachers based on student growth, and the state was an early adopter of the model.
Kappa Sigma fraternity pledges its part to stop campus sexual assaults
Kappa Sigma fraternity says it has role to play in stopping campus sexual assaults.
Calkins: Break out the foam fingers! Memphis (the university) is nationally ranked!
For the first time ever, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Memphis among the nation's top public universities. That didn't happen by accident.
Metro
Another National Guard resolution delayed at County Commission
The nonbinding resolution is the third the Shelby County Commission has considered to suggest alternatives to the National Guard.
Shelby County Halbert ouster action revived in appeals court ruling
Premium Public Safety Federal grand jury indicts former youth pastor on 3 felony counts after controversial state sentence
Update Elections County Commission votes to put all 9 MSCS board seats on 2026 ballot — again
Business
Downtown restaurant closes after nearly two decades
“You have to draw the line somewhere,” said owner Shannon Wynne.
Premium Real Estate The future is bright for Downtown and Midtown, developers say
Premium Real Estate Local shop remodels to support more women, one bra at a time
Financial Services Evolve Bank & Trust CEO arrested for child pornography
Sports
Calkins: What happened when Calipari returned to Memphis? The only thing that could have happened, of course.
When John Calipari and Penny Hardaway walked to center court at a little after 8 p.m. Monday night, the Memphis fans rose and unleashed an ovation for them both.
Memphis Grizzlies Draymond Green plays heel (again) as Warriors roll over Grizzlies
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis runs out of gas in lopsided preseason loss to No. 14 Arkansas
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis collapses in fourth quarter, falls to No. 19 Vanderbilt
Food
Downtown restaurant closes after nearly two decades
“You have to draw the line somewhere,” said owner Shannon Wynne.
Suburbs
Collierville bus lot moves to final review despite pushback
Collierville leaders moved the rezoning to a final review. While Monday’s decision was not final, many residents expressed their opposition.
Arts & Culture
Ask the Memphian: Does a ghost named Mary really haunt the Orpheum?
Throughout the years, plenty of people have claimed to see a ghostly little girl roaming the historic theater. She even has a reserved seat. But is there a story behind the hauntings?
Opinion
Calkins: What happened when Calipari returned to Memphis? The only thing that could have happened, of course.
When John Calipari and Penny Hardaway walked to center court at a little after 8 p.m. Monday night, the Memphis fans rose and unleashed an ovation for them both.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Hoops, our favorite holidays and a veto vote?
Today, on The AM/DM podcast, newsletter editor Bianca Phillips and editorial director Mary Cashiola help prepare you for the next seven days.
Games
Daily WordRow: Oct. 27
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.