FedEx invests in Indigo Ag
Indigo Ag announces that FedEx has invested in the startup's latest round of capital fundraising.
MPD detective retires after admitting sexual contact with murder defendant
A Memphis Police Department homicide detective who was sleeping with a murder defendant retired last fall amid an internal investigation into his conduct, effectively allowing him to escape disciplinary action.
All 30 schools in Tennessee turnaround district would exit by 2022 under plan
According to a copy of the proposal obtained by Chalkbeat, the transition is part of a massive reset for the embattled turnaround model known as the Achievement School District, which has fallen woefully short of its goal to improve student performance since launching in 2012.
St. Mary’s opens athletic and wellness center
The 60,000-square-foot, $21.5 million facility completes the final phase of a 17-year master plan to improve the campus.
Phillip May returns; named Pinnacle’s Memphis market president
Former Metropolitan Bank CEO Phillip May comes out of consulting to take post as Memphis president of Pinnacle Financial Partners.
Penny Hardaway tired of ‘disrespect’ for Memphis basketball
Penny Hardaway said the polls have been disrespecting the Tigers all year.
Dunn objects to renaming Cordell Hull Office Building for him
Former governor Winfield Dunn put a dent in a proposal to rename the Cordell Hull Office Building for him, saying he has “reservations” about the plan. He said he asked state Rep. Ron Gant not to push the idea.
Grizz Week: Taylor Jenkins’ ‘Milwaukee model’ is taking hold
First-year head coach Taylor Jenkins talked about bringing a "pace and space" offense to the once ground-bound Grizzlies this season. In recent weeks, it's taken flight.
State leader backs Southwest Early College High closure
At stake is the education of 133 students who could need to find a new high school after May.
Metro
Heidi Kuhn injured in car crash, expected to recover
Kuhn, the former Shelby County Criminal Court clerk who is running for Congress, and her husband were injured in a car crash in Memphis.
Arts & Culture Shelby Farms Park unveiling new and improved Starry Nights light show
Elections Watch the Tennessee Press Association’s governor-candidate forum live Oct. 27
Elections Here’s what congressional candidates Charlie Hatcher and Chaz Molder told reporters after joint appearance
Elections Opinion: Amendment 1 will build safer communities for Tennessee families
Business
Broad Avenue celebrates its continued reinvention with the annual Art Walk
As some businesses have come and gone, Broad Avenue continues to reinvent itself, with Saturday’s Art Walk as a chance to celebrate the street’s past while helping ensure its future.
Premium Business Store fire in Collierville kills parrot mascot Popeye
Premium Transportation & Logistics Millington to roll out rideshare program by Thanksgiving
Business SpaceX facing $6.1M in penalties for potential environmental violations
Premium Health Care Demolition permit filed for former East Memphis Hampton Inn
Sports
LaNorris Sellers has three TDs and South Carolina rallies to beat Tennessee
Sellers and the Gamecocks rallied to beat No. 11 Tennessee 27-24 after a three-game losing streak.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Kicking off her first season at the helm, Coach Hana Haden unleashes her Tigers
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: It’s finally about basketball for Memphis. And it looks good.
Memphis Grizzlies Boozer comes up big as Grizzlies spoil Warriors’ home opener
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers prove their point in exhibition win at Mississippi State
Food
Sound Bites: Smashburgers, ‘filet o’ Phish,’ gummy bears get Gussied Up for bar’s opening
Gussied Up bar has an official opening date. The bar’s menu includes smashburgers, a “filet o’ Phish” sandwich, frozen cocktails and gummy bears.
Recipes Recipe Exchange: Jones Orchard pumpkin pie
Suburbs
Senatobia police officer who shot and killed 1-year-old boy has resigned, mayor says
Sgt. Hunter Foster had been cleared of criminal wrongdoing by the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office after its monthslong probe concluded his use of force had been justified.
Premium Business Store fire in Collierville kills parrot mascot Popeye
Arts & Culture
Broad Avenue celebrates its continued reinvention with the annual Art Walk
As some businesses have come and gone, Broad Avenue continues to reinvent itself, with Saturday’s Art Walk as a chance to celebrate the street’s past while helping ensure its future.
Arts & Culture Shelby Farms Park unveiling new and improved Starry Nights light show
Opinion
Opinion: Amendment 1 will build safer communities for Tennessee families
“When dangerous offenders are released on bond and commit more crimes, innocent Tennesseans pay the price. If Amendment 1 passes in November, judges in our community and statewide will have the authority they need to keep violent offenders in custody.” Opinion: Amendment 1 would surrender Tennessee’s 230-year right to bailRelated content:
Elections Opinion: Amendment 1 would surrender Tennessee’s 230-year right to bail
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Smashburgers, ‘filet o’ Phish,’ gummy bears get Gussied Up for bar’s opening
Gussied Up bar has an official opening date. The bar’s menu includes smashburgers, a “filet o’ Phish” sandwich, frozen cocktails and gummy bears.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Meet the new Muddy’s Bake Shop owners
Games
Sudoku: Oct. 24
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.