Community leaders seek solutions as child homicides increase
Homicides involving children are on the rise, and community leaders are looking for answers.
Memphis’ top performers vs. USF include a record setter, key defender
The comeback win against the Bulls couldn’t have happened without two receivers and a tight end back in form.
Can the Grizzlies ever land a star free agent? Mike Miller believes so
History suggests it’s highly unlikely, but the former Grizzlies player predicts Ja Morant could be the magnet Memphis needs to eventually attract a free agent star.
Shelby County reports 376 COVID-19 cases, more than 5,000 tests.
Shelby County reported 376 COVID-19 cases after more than 5,000 tests. The newly reported data comes one day after 17 cases were reported. Data entry has not caught up to an IT upgrade Tennessee Department of Health made last weekend.
BPACC to resume shows in January 2021
The wait is nearly over for BPACC after receiving approval from the Shelby County Health Department to return in 2021. Its abbreviated winter 2021 season, including 11 performances, is slated to begin Jan. 16, with the first show “Linda Ronstadt Experience.”
St. Vincent de Paul food mission seeks permit to shelter homeless, too
Volunteers and a small staff have been serving morning meals for eight years at the Ozanam Center, 1306 Monroe Ave. Now the Catholic lay organization plans to work with Room In The Inn to shelter homeless women and children each night.
Calkins: Brady White does so much winning
White became the winningest quarterback in school history by leading Memphis to a heart-stopping, face-saving victory over South Florida.
Two big names in technology invest in local workforce
Dana James Mwangi, founder of Cheers Creative, which provides brand design, logo development and website services, is the Grow with Google Digital coach for Memphis.
Local reaction falls along party lines
The response reflects Memphis’ Democratic majority that supported Biden, as well as statewide totals that gave Trump Tennessee.
Opinion: Opponents of Palazzolo administration fail to seize momentum
Metro
Memphis Grizzlies and FedEx unveil new Dream Court at Northeast Prep Academy
Northeast Prep Academy students celebrated the unveiling of a vibrant new Memphis Grizzlies and FedEx Dream Court featuring a hand-painted mural by local artist Siphne Sylve.
Breaking News Public Safety Lindsey Whiteside pleads guilty in federal case
Premium Metro Most computers have 1 GPU. Colossus II might exceed 1M by year’s end.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Locals sue SpaceXAI over noise; wings take over taco spot
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Fall festival season begins
Business
‘Colossus is the biggest thing that happened to Memphis since FedEx — and it may only get bigger’
“Because of the energy infrastructure that (Elon Musk is) getting, not just from Tennessee but also from Mississippi, you could see the greatest boom since FedEx in this town. You need to double down here.”
Business Two years after opening, Starbucks on Covington to close
Premium Business Texas company says SpaceXAI owes them almost $2M
Premium Real Estate New stores and development signify a growing Millington
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Sports
Memphis Grizzlies and FedEx unveil new Dream Court at Northeast Prep Academy
Northeast Prep Academy students celebrated the unveiling of a vibrant new Memphis Grizzlies and FedEx Dream Court featuring a hand-painted mural by local artist Siphne Sylve.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Most intriguing preseason figures
High School Sports There’s light at the end of the tunnel for Horton night races
Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Grizzlies waive D’Angelo Russell ahead of training camp
Sports Ole Miss and Florida head to Swamp clash following big wins
Food
Two years after opening, Starbucks on Covington to close
Starbucks is planning to close about 1% of its 18,000 North America locations.
Premium Food News Food Files: American comfort food takes over former Maciel’s space
Suburbs
Lindsey Whiteside pleads guilty in federal case
DeSoto County’s Lindsey Whiteside saga is almost officially over.
Premium Collierville Collierville owes Molly Mehner $235,000 as part of agreement
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: 10 must-see October concerts
October concerts in the Memphis area include Lakecia Benjamin, The Avett Brothers, Amy Grant, Brittney Spencer, Bryson Tiller, Hayley Williams, and Morris Day and the Time and The S.O.S. Band.
Music Gonerfest is here, and so are the unofficial afterparties
Opinion
Bailey: A pass through the suburbs from elections to Bodine to coverage of Collierville drama
A weekly tour through suburban coverage, this time featuring elections, an appeal of the Bodine School expansion and details of the Collierville drama.
Premium Otis Sanford Sanford: Political fighting in Memphis and across America is hurting local Democrats
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Most intriguing preseason figures
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington rank their 10 most intriguing Memphis Grizzlies figures ahead of team media day.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Memphis Farmers Market sampling of pork rinds, peas and pepper bacon
Games
Daily Jigsaw: St. Jude Rides
Today’s puzzle features one of the more than 300 motorcyclists who took part in the 20th annual St. Jude rides event. Mark Weber took the photo.