Residency rules go away for sheriff’s deputies, firefighters, corrections officers
Amending the county's residency requirements for public safety workers is intended to help with hiring and retention.
Grizzlies lose another game, and another player, in Los Angeles
With the loss, the Grizzlies fall under .500 for the first time since January 31st and have lost three games in a row for the first time since Dec. 7.
County Commission says no to Quinn Ridge plan
John Porter's Quinn Ridge development near Collierville was rejected by the Shelby County Commission Monday.
Strickland calls for juvenile assessment center to ‘get it done’
Strickland's comments about the county government alternative to juvenile detention come after District Attorney Amy Weirich called attention to the problems during a taping last week of "Behind The Headlines."
Famous ‘Friend’ Courteney Cox to host Memphis event
Cox appeared in Memphian Tom Shadyac’s directing debut, “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,” and is well-known for portraying Monica Geller on NBC’s “Friends.”
Germantown approves revised land swap in narrow vote
Germantown aldermen approved a revised land swap proposal to accommodate a water tower.
Slowing SMU key for Tigers in pivotal AAC matchup
Memphis heads to Texas to play SMU on Tuesday, the next trial in the Tigers efforts to build a winning streak. The key will be closing out the game.
Mast: Tigers close but not quite in NCAA Tourney Talk
The win over Houston gave Memphis a much-needed win in the Tigers pursuit for their first trip to the NCAA Tournament since 2014.
New independent pharmacy headed to Arlington
Arlington Apothecary hopes to bring a friendly, small-town feel when it opens for business this spring.
Destination: Delicious Podcast: Mardi Gras in Memphis
Jennifer Biggs talks with Kelly English and Penny Henderson about Mardi Gras, here, and in their hometowns.
Metro
Press pool flap, TN governor’s race are backdrop for Trump trip to Knoxville
President Trump came to support Tennessee Republicans, but his presence at Neyland Stadium did not help the Vols, who lost to the Texas Longhorns.
Business SpaceXAI offers to buy out some Southaven residents over lawsuit
North Memphis Most everyone, maybe even the 9-year-old who said ‘nope’ to a kayak ride, enjoyed exploring the Wolf River Greenway
Premium Spirit of Memphis Hill: He quit fixing cars to help kids. Then the Grizzlies and FedEx gave them a place to play
Premium Real Estate The women behind the return of Leon Place: ‘We break ground on a belief in Memphis’
Business
SpaceXAI offers to buy out some Southaven residents over lawsuit
SpaceXAI offers to buy real estate from some Southaven residents if they pledge not to join a class-action lawsuit filed in June over the company’s North Mississippi power plant.
Premium Real Estate The women behind the return of Leon Place: ‘We break ground on a belief in Memphis’
Premium Real Estate ‘Colossus is the biggest thing that happened to Memphis since FedEx — and it may only get bigger’
Business Two years after opening, Starbucks on Covington to close
Premium Business Texas company says SpaceXAI owes them almost $2M
Sports
Memphis basketball scrimmage foreshadows a high volume of 3-point shooting
The Memphis Tigers held an open practice Saturday, giving fans a 40-minute peek into how the team is shaping up.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Hill: He quit fixing cars to help kids. Then the Grizzlies and FedEx gave them a place to play
Sports No. 1 Texas beats No. 14 Vols in first trip to Neyland
High School Sports Briarcrest downs Southwind in battle of unbeatens
Sports Jadan Baugh and No. 21 Florida run roughshod over 4th-ranked Ole Miss, 52-28
Food
Recipe Exchange: The Farmer’s mushroom sloppy Joe
The Farmer’s sloppy Joe helped bring national attention to the Memphis restaurant.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: ‘Donut’ overlook this Midtown bakery
Suburbs
SpaceXAI offers to buy out some Southaven residents over lawsuit
SpaceXAI offers to buy real estate from some Southaven residents if they pledge not to join a class-action lawsuit filed in June over the company’s North Mississippi power plant.
Public Safety Lindsey Whiteside pleads guilty in federal case
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Primetime,’ Dolly Parton’s ‘Nine to Five’
Also screening this week, “Psycho” and “Breathless” provide a film education that budding Memphis cinephiles should really take advantage of.
Premium Music Arts Beat: 10 must-see October concerts
Opinion
Sanford: Political fighting in Memphis and across America is hurting local Democrats
“With Republicans refusing to address high gas prices, heavy-handed immigration policies and blatant corruption by President Trump, Democrats have been handed all the ammunition they need to put their GOP opponents on the defensive. But instead, some are fighting each other.”
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: It’s the Super Bowl, the World Cup and ‘American Idol’ all wrapped up in one. Plus, lots of ducks!
Podcasts
How Hotel Pontotoc went from bordello to boutique hotel
Joey Lewis is on “The Sidebar” to talk about his love for the hotel and everything it has become.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: ‘Donut’ overlook this Midtown bakery
Games
Daily WordRow: Sept. 26
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.