Two Mississippi teens become BSA Chickasaw Council’s first female Eagle Scouts
The Boy Scouts of America began accepting girls in 2019 and this achievement is historic.
Jermaine Johnson coming home to Memphis as Tigers’ assistant coach
Former Melrose High coach and close friend of Penny Hardaway joins the Tigers on a one-year contract.
Former longtime Daily News publisher John Paul Jones dies at age 100
Known to friends as “Jack,” Jones served as publisher of The Daily News for 34 years, the same publication his family has owned and operated for 134 years. He was also known for starting a basketball camp and for his philanthropic efforts.
Five standouts from the Tigers’ blowout win over Stephen F. Austin
JoJo Dorceus and Rodney Owens were among the stars on defense.
Falling under the spell of autumn
Soak up the beauty of a crisp autumn day through photos of Mid-South scenes including Overton Park in Midtown, Links at Galloway and Shelby Farms Park in East Memphis, and Martin Luther King Jr. Riverside Park in South Memphis.
Coronavirus: 509 new cases in Shelby County, but no new deaths
On Monday, new directives from the Shelby County Health Department go into effect and put new restrictions on businesses.
Grizzlies sign Jontay Porter to three-year contract
The move means the Grizzlies will need to waive or trade a player to make room on the roster. Memphis signed De’Anthony Melton and John Konchar to four-year deals on Saturday.
Annual Thanksgiving dinner for homeless goes mobile
MemFeast, the annual Thanksgiving dinner for the homeless and those in need, had to change the way it distributes meals because of the pandemic. Six churches will serve meals from food trucks in their parking lots.
Luciann’s future may allude to, not X out, building’s colorful past
The new owner is filling the place with antiques to open a shop. And instead of running from the building’s X-rated past, he may “lean into it.” But don’t worry, the idea involves whimsical branding, not adult entertainment.
Memphis-Navy kickoff time set
The Tigers’ final three games of the season were reshuffled to get the Midshipmen back on the schedule. The Tigers (5-2, 3-2 AAC) and Midshipmen (3-4, 3-2) were originally scheduled to play Nov. 14, but the game was postponed because of COVID-19 cases at Navy.
Calkins: A day — and a lesson — worth celebrating at the Liberty Bowl
It wasn’t the biggest win of the season for Memphis football. But it was a joyous day just the same.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: Data-center talks resume, and Grizz season opens
Also happening this week: The Memphis Tigers basketball team plays their first exhibition game.
Guest Columnists Opinion: Covington on protests and ‘the politics of spectacle’
Premium Elections Bartlett alderman candidates face off at public forum
Premium Spirit of Memphis Move to Memphis achieves two lifetime goals: A dream job and citizenship
Business Three homeowners have sold to SpaceXAI, DeSoto records show
Business
Move to Memphis achieves two lifetime goals: A dream job and citizenship
Rene Lassauzet has been ALSAC’s senior vice president of brand creative for about a year-and-a-half. During that time, he’s immersed himself in the world of St. Jude, fulfilled his longtime dream of becoming an American citizen and settled into a community he has no plans to leave.
Business Three homeowners have sold to SpaceXAI, DeSoto records show
Business Opinion: Memphis could become a spring break destination for LGBTQ families
Premium Health Care VA cuts ribbon on new Millington clinic
Premium Real Estate New bites and old sites: How Bartlett’s restaurant scene is changing
Sports
Tiger Tylik Weeks lost 80 pounds in a year after picking basketball over football
A young Tylik Weeks appeared to be embarking on a promising football career before following his heart to basketball.
Premium High School Sports Quarterback Thomas Heffner was told he couldn’t play. He’s helping Lausanne big-time anyway.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Tigers struggle at Tulane: ‘Where we’re trying to go, we can’t have games like this’
Sports Trinidad Chambliss accounts for 4 touchdowns as Ole Miss beats Missouri
Sports Tennessee hands Alabama second straight loss, 26-10
Food
Move over pumpkin spice, local coffee shops are getting creative with fall flavors
The Daily Memphian’s Sophia Surrett and Erica Horton present the 10 most interesting fall drinks they’d recommend from local coffee shops.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Tsunami’s pork and lemongrass meatballs
Suburbs
Meet the mind behind ‘Mindfield,’ a sky-high work of art in rural Tennessee
In Brownsville, a towering metal conglomeration that looks vaguely like a power station can be seen to the west, where it looms over the local grocery store and roadside motel.
Premium Elections Bartlett alderman candidates face off at public forum
Arts & Culture
Meet the mind behind ‘Mindfield,’ a sky-high work of art in rural Tennessee
In Brownsville, a towering metal conglomeration that looks vaguely like a power station can be seen to the west, where it looms over the local grocery store and roadside motel.
Performing Arts UFO dresses, flying-monkey wings and a killer’s jacket? Playhouse costume sale has it all.
Opinion
Opinion: Grandchildren are truly one of God’s best ideas.
“Most of us eventually discover that our personal fulfillment is not the result of material wealth or presents. Personal fulfillment is an accumulation of priceless blessings like family and friends, good health, patience, perseverance, courage, faith in oneself, and service to others.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Covington on protests and ‘the politics of spectacle’
Podcasts
Midterm campaigns turn to numbers as early voting begins
The mix of early voting and campaigns watching the turnout while trying to mobilize their voters and partisans is the main topic of conversation on “Behind The Headlines.”
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: NBA season predictions
Games
Sudoku: Oct. 18
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?