Calkins: Lessons I learned from my dad’s 99-year life
My father died the other day. Age 99. He knew just how lucky he was. We kids were lucky, too.
Amazon investing $200 million in Memphis robotics facility
This will be Tennessee's first Amazon facility to utilize Robotics Technology.
Calkins: Suddenly, the Penny Hardaway era hangs in the balance
Second seasons can be telling at Memphis. Can Penny Hardaway regain momentum in his second season as Memphis head coach?
Germantown votes to eliminate future standalone single-use multifamily complexes
Germantown aldermen voted Monday evening to eliminate future standalone single-use multifamily complexes in Smart Code districts. The revised ordinance covers units for sale or rent, including apartments and condominiums.
Josh Jackson called up to Grizzlies as Grayson Allen put on shelf indefinitely
After spending half his season with the developmental Memphis Hustle, former lottery pick Josh Jackson has been called up to the Grizzlies and is likely to debut this week.
Shelby County Wheel tax will stay at $50 after commission debate
A resolution to cut the wheel tax by $5 was voted down by the Shelby County Commission Monday.
Residency referendum a no-go on first County Commission reading
Shelby County Commissioners voted down on first reading Monday an ordinance that would let voters decide if county workers must live in the county.
Bipartisan division, frustration simmer beneath county’s blue surface
The jury is still out on whether Memphis will see much of the presidential campaigns a week away from the Iowa caucuses. But the divide over impeachment and social issues in a divided America is still evident in a blue county within a red state.
Committee considers residency exemptions for public safety workers
An ad hoc committee of the County Commission on residency for Shelby County workers is considering limited exceptions for sheriff's deputies and fire department personnel.
Grizz Week: De’Anthony Melton’s utility, Ja Morant’s All-Star case
De'Anthony Melton has emerged as a super sub for the Grizzlies, and this past weekend showed the ways. Plus: Could Ja Morant's ahead-of-schedule rookie season lead him to the All-Star game?
Update: Amazon has ‘no immediate plan’ to serve Memphis International
Citing a previous miscommunication, Amazon said Tuesday it has no immediate plans to fly Amazon Air planes through Memphis International Airport, home base of FedEx Express' global cargo airline.
Running back designation only a ‘label’ for Antonio Gibson
Antonio Gibson is entering the 2020 NFL Draft as a running back, but he doesn't feel like the label will define him.
Metro
Mayor said ‘broad overhaul’ of land bank to follow dismissal of CEO
Mayor Paul Young also talked about the return of trolleys, work toward a new Memphis Grizzlies lease at FedExForum as well as the status of the convention center hotel the city bought and other topics.
Education MSCS takeover could resume when board is ‘ready,’ judge rules
City of Memphis City Council faces 6 proposals for regulating data centers
Elections Trump adds Tennessee stop to midterm campaign blitz
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Business
Familiar face returns to Memphis in May leadership
More than 20 years after previously working for Memphis in May International Festival, John Doyle returns to the organization.
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Premium Transportation & Logistics A ‘case of cat and mouse’: Freight leaders turn to AI to combat theft
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Health Care Alpha-gal syndrome is spreading. Arkansas may hold clues to why it’s spreading, how it functions — and what comes next.
Sports
Box score: Grizzlies 132, Hawks 123
This is the box score for the basketball game played between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Atlanta Hawks on Oct. 5, 2026.
Memphis Grizzlies Boozer shows ‘poise,’ Grizzlies impress in preseason opener at Atlanta
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Memphis Grizzlies Healthy, happy Grizzlies have reason to dance at annual open practice
High School Sports Tennessee Sports Writers Association Prep Poll after Week 7
Food
Empanada trailer brings Argentinian flavor to Midtown
Prior to launching at the Memphis Farmers Market, Argento Foods mostly did small catering orders, but the business recently secured its first food trailer.
Premium Dining Guides What to Order: Amelia Gene’s tasting menu — whatever is on it
Suburbs
Cash still king at DeSoto County rubbish pit
Supervisors voted down a plan to go cashless and approved a 1.6-acre expansion at the site, which is close to full and now takes in twice as much waste per day as it did in 2023.
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Arts & Culture
What is soul? A Stax alum answered with a winning song
Noah Israel, 21, won Beat Garden’s songwriting contest. Judges for the final round included James Fauntleroy and Felly the Voice.
Spirit of Memphis Freedom Award honorees urge action against civil rights rollbacks at 35th ceremony
Opinion
Opinion: Former Mayor Wharton on how violence intervention and law enforcement make a difference
“I am not exaggerating when I tell you gunshots used to awaken me almost every night, or that patching the bullet holes in our roof used to be an annual expense. I am also not exaggerating when I say it’s gotten a lot better.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: When can we stop being tough?
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Grizzlies preseason starts, a food conference comes to town
This week sees the beginning of the newest era of the Memphis Grizzlies, as the team prepares to take on the Atlanta Hawks.
Behind The Headlines Justin J. Pearson says no U.S. military aid to Israel or Ukraine
Games
Sudoku: Oct. 5
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?