Blazers spoil Grizzlies’ return in overtime
Carmelo Anthony turned back the clock and knocked down two clutch 3-point shots to send the Grizzlies and Trail Blazers to overtime. The more experienced team took it from there.
Calkins: Grizzlies lose a heartbreaker — and boy, did it feel good
The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies in the first of eight seeding games. It was agonizing, certainly. But somehow, the agony felt wonderful.
Brendon Todd takes command at WGC-FedEx St. Jude
A 50-foot birdie helped vault the 35-year-old into the lead after two rounds at TPC-Southwind.
Shelby County criminal trials suspended indefinitely because of COVID-19 concerns
Shelby County Criminal Court jury trials had been set to resume Aug. 31 have been suspended indefinitely. Judges will monitor the situation on a month-by-month basis to see when trials can resume.
After disappointing draw, building continues for 901 FC
Keanu Marsh-Brown and Rafael Mentzingen are the keys to an improving attack.
Saturday’s WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational tee times
Leader Brendon Todd is paired with Rickie Fowler and Byeong Hun An in the final group of the day.
Steve Montgomery, beloved Idlewild Church pastor, dies from injuries in bike accident
The Rev. Dr. Stephen R. Montgomery, whose prophetic hope and pastoral heart gently, but firmly challenged and encouraged his church and community to be more just and loving, died Friday morning at Regional One Health with his family by his side. He was 68.
New voting system to wait until after November presidential election
On "Behind The Headlines," Shelby County Elections Administrator Linda Phillips says some upgraded digital scanners that are part of the new system will be used in the August vote count and again in November. She expects the November presidential general election Shelby County to be a record-setter in terms of turnout.
Shelby County July coronavirus death toll exceeds 80
For the month of July, the Shelby County Health Department has reported 83 coronavirus-related deaths. That compares to 76 in June, 59 in May and 44 in April. Nineteen deaths have been reported since July 23.
FedEx names Jenny Robertson SVP of communications
FedEx has tapped Jenny Robertson as its new senior vice president of integrated marketing and communications.
Fast-food/takeout wave of new openings hits Arlington this summer
Carlisle Corp.’s investment to bring Wendy’s to Arlington totaled more than $2 million.
Memphis teacher tests positive for COVID 2 days into in-person training
About 80% of public school students are under Shelby County Schools and will start the academic year online. But some suburban schools, charter schools, and state-run schools plan to have a mix of online and in-person instruction.
Council to discuss resolution backing larger Memphis police force of 2,800
If approved, it would call on Mayor Jim Strickland to submit a plan by Oct. 6 for getting to 2,800 police officers by the end of 2023.
Rape Kits promo: Investigating ‘The Mess’
Beginning Monday, the Institute for Public Service Reporting at The University of Memphis, in partnership with The Daily Memphian, reveals the results of its exclusive investigation into how thousands of rape kits went untested and the impact that backlog has had on victims.
Metro
Cohen, Indivisible Memphis offer conflicting accounts over ‘No Kings’ controversy
Who got to speak at Saturday’s “No Kings” protest in East Memphis and who didn’t was still a lively topic two days after the event.
City of Memphis Memphis wasn’t asked to join National Guard lawsuit, Harris says
Public Safety Governor says he has the authority to deploy Guard to Memphis
Education Pro TIPS: State program chips in for college savings accounts
Business
Local home sales make ‘noteworthy’ jump in September
Home prices rose in September compared to the same time last year, with the median sales price increasing from $215,000 to $230,000.
Premium Transportation & Logistics International Paper sold its bag operations
Transportation & Logistics Local packaging facility to close, laying off 76 employees
Premium Business Memphis has an affordable housing shortage, but a new program will help reduce it
Sports
Herrington: Grizzlies will embark on a high-stakes season — on and off the floor
Perhaps like no season since their first together, this Memphis Grizzlies season will be about Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.
Update Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant cleared for season opener. Ty Jerome will be out weeks.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Tigers update starting quarterback’s injury status as attention turns to USF
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Coach Cal Countdown: Darius Washington Jr. had three shots to lift Memphis into the NCAA Tournament
Food
Sound Bites: Ritzie’s Barbecue trailer serves up honey-gold ribs, Texas-style brisket
Travis Ritzie worked at Leroy and Lewis Barbecue in Austin, Texas, a Michelin-starred barbecue restaurant, before returning to Memphis to start his own barbecue trailer.
Suburbs
Landers Center expansion cleared for next phase by board
Construction on the Landers Center expansion remains on target as the project moves into its next level of work.
Arts & Culture
No need for stage fright, this karaoke club lets you sing in private
“It’s your own little private party,” said Deidre Ellis, owner of The Studio Karaoke, which offers five soundproofed rooms and 80,000 songs to choose from.
Opinion
Herrington: Grizzlies will embark on a high-stakes season — on and off the floor
Perhaps like no season since their first together, this Memphis Grizzlies season will be about Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Ritzie’s Barbecue trailer serves up honey-gold ribs, Texas-style brisket
Travis Ritzie worked at Leroy and Lewis Barbecue in Austin, Texas, a Michelin-starred barbecue restaurant, before returning to Memphis to start his own barbecue trailer.
Games
Daily WordRow: Oct. 20
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.