‘Party with a cause’
Members of the LGBTQ community in the Mid-South gathered for Pride Fest in Robert Church Park. Along with a parade down Beale Street, the festival paired entertainment with information pertinent to participants.
Early-voting turnout highest since 2007 Memphis elections but not by much
The 6,258 early voters Saturday followed a Friday surge of 7,196 that pushed the total turnout for the 14-day period to 361 more than in city elections four years ago.
Record-setting goal barrage sends 901 FC past Bethlehem Steel
Brandon Allen leads the goal parade with two as Memphis 901 FC rolls.
MPD promotes Neighborhood Watch in Old Allen Precinct
MPD launched the Thankful Thursday initiative earlier this month as it seeks to create more neighborhood watch groups in Raleigh and Frayser.
State Attorney General goes it alone on execution dates
Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery, in seeking execution dates for nine men including two from Memphis, apparently made a unilateral move in what one federal public defender is calling “mass execution.” Gov. Bill Lee is steering clear of the matter - at least until he is asked to grant clemency.
Metro
The Early Word: The Station’s on the rocks; Skelly brings bones to the yard
Tigers football team is still undefeated, and the Showboats and Chris Brown both cancel over Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Metro This Week in Memphis: Grizz games begins; Henri Brooks talks PILOTs
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Business
The fight over new East Memphis liquor store explodes into fireball
Ethan Edwards wants to open a new high-end liquor store in East Memphis, and he thinks he has the right to do so. Buster’s Liquors co-owner Josh Hammond disagrees, and the fight is getting nasty.
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Sports
Vote for The Daily Memphian high school football player of the week, Week 7
Standouts from Collierville, Harding, Houston, KIPP, Lausanne and Tipton-Rosemark are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football The 6-0 Tigers are rolling as they approach back half of the schedule
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Buckley: Memphis’ secret is out. The respect must continue to be earned.
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Food
What to Order: Rise’s Sweet Country Blues biscuit sandwich
The North Carolina based chain has opened a second Memphis-area location.
Suburbs
Just 1 Shelby County suburb has a full-time mayor. Germantown could soon make that 2.
But all suburbs have a city administrator or manager who oversees day-to-day operations — and makes more money than their mayoral counterparts.
Arts & Culture
Photo Gallery: Closing Day of 2025 Mempho Music Festival
Other acts included Father John Misty, Galactic and Leftover Salmon on Friday, and The Flaming Lips, Mavis Staples, The Pharcyde and Puddles Pity Party on Saturday.
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.