Tigers’ AAC championship hopes alive after ugly win over Navy
University of Memphis’ defense bails out the offense, which had another difficult day on all fronts. Related article: Right on time: Memphis defense turns a corner with shutdown of Navy
Calkins: For old times’ sake, Memphis wins with defense
The Memphis Tigers defeated Navy — and clinched a seventh straight winning season — with rip-snorting defense.
Right on time: Memphis defense turns a corner with shutdown of Navy
With just four touchdowns allowed in the past three games, the Tigers’ defense is ramping up. Related article: Championship hopes alive after ugly win over Navy
Saturday preps report: Early results are promising for MUS and Briarcrest
Owls and Saints both off to undefeated starts.
On Twitter: Memphis fans highly displeased in sludgy performance vs. Navy
Tweeters ranged from bored to irritated to perplexed at the Tigers’ lack of offense.
‘A Betor Way’ offers help to drug addicts in Memphis and Shelby County
A Betor Way, a nonprofit, helps drug addicts in Memphis and Shelby County with a needle exchange program and treatment options.
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise ahead of another potential surge
From Nov. 14 to Saturday, Nov. 28, the Shelby County Health Department reported an average of 391 cases and 4,113 test results a day yielding a 9.5% positivity rate.
Shelby County reports 519 more COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
The 519 coronavirus cases came from 5,714 test results, yielding a 9.1% positivity rate. Overall, the Health Department has reported 47,215 total coronavirus cases and 659 deaths, classifying 43,181 cases as inactive/recovered.
Vanderbilt’s Sarah Fuller becomes first woman to play in Power 5
Vanderbilt’s Sarah Fuller became the first woman to participate in a Power Five conference football game when she kicked off to start the second half against Missouri on Saturday.
Memphis falls flat in loss to VCU
The Tigers looked out of sorts in their second straight loss, leaving the Crossover Classic 1-2.
Calkins: Penny Hardaway faces his first real crisis as Memphis coach
After losing two straight games in South Dakota, he said the problem was “bad coaching.” It’s impossible to disagree.
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?