Memphis hammers Atlanta to move closer to postseason
Team erupts in the second half to pick up 12th victory of the season.
St. Ann Fall Fest fans relish return to in-person event
The weekend has been full of festivities including a kick-off party, vendor fair, food truck fair, cornhole tournament, concerts, chili cookoff, car show, raffle, online auction and more at the Bartlett church and school.
Grizzlies waive Kris Dunn, finalize roster
Waiving Dunn means two other players will be at FedExForum when the Grizzlies open Wednesday night.
Friday prep report: Hunter Barnes, MUS race past CBHS
Senior running back scores three touchdowns in impressive Owls’ victory.
Ja Morant is fine; he was just in the Halloween spirit
Ja Morant scared Grizzlies fans when he left the game in the third quarter, but he returned and finished with 17 points. Related story:
Redrawing of SCS districts grows more complex
Meanwhile, the Shelby County Election Commission has underlined with a resolution that it needs to have redistricting maps for the school board and the Shelby County Commission no later than Nov. 8 to be ready for the 2022 county elections.
Watch: Tax break incentives never far from controversy and questions
A reporters roundtable on the WKNO program “Behind The Headlines” looks at the most recent chapter in a long-running civic discussion about tax break incentives for economic growth.
Oh Snap: This week’s best photos
Our photogs captured lots of action this week, from sports to dance to dining. Tell us which one you think is best.
Opinion: County jail COVID-19 vaccination problem can be solved without litigation
Currently less than 25% of those at the jail have been vaccinated, a level far lower than the 70% achievement at the Shelby County Corrections Center.
Tennessee Hospital Association honors Memphis exec, medical team
Michael Ugwueke, president and CEO of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, received the CEO of Distinction Award from the Tennessee Hospital Association.
Metro
No Kings march aftermath: MPD defends response, activist groups demand investigation
After Saturday’s No Kings protest turned violent, MPD offered its perspective on why officers used pepper spray on demonstrators. So did a coalition of activist groups. Here is a chronology from those perspectives as well as what The Daily Memphian witnessed.
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Business
Crawfish season’s near its boiling point. Here’s where to buy them.
It’s mudbug season, and trucks such as Crawfish Cabin and Memphis Crawfish Co. are crawling in the season’s biggest, better crustaceans.
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Sports
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway hires Sean Mock, Trevor DeLoach as assistant coaches
Penny Hardaway announced that he has added Tony Madlock as associate head coach and Sean Mock and Trevor DeLoach as assistant coaches for the 2026-27 season, according to a news release Monday.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphian Tony Madlock returning to Tigers basketball staff
Player of the Week Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 3
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies’ Jaylen Wells to undergo a medical procedure
Food
Crawfish season’s near its boiling point. Here’s where to buy them.
It’s mudbug season, and trucks such as Crawfish Cabin and Memphis Crawfish Co. are crawling in the season’s biggest, better crustaceans.
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Suburbs
Arlington mayor claims misunderstanding in citation on shoplifting
The misdemeanor incident happened after Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman was shopping for clothes.
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Arts & Culture
How Marcus Winchester helped make Memphis into a city
How does the first mayor and keystone member of early Memphis grow to be a forgotten piece of history? A local author may have an answer or two.
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Opinion
Echols: Heaven is a long and delightful and forever hello
“I am keenly aware of the sting of goodbyes. Right now, even insignificant moments seem to carry weight; every parting hints at some grander departure that’s waiting just around the bend.”
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Fallen leaders, new elected officials
Plus, Tennessee highways are ready for a change.
Behind The Headlines Changes to county juvenile detention include uniforms and toothbrushes
Games
Daily Jigsaw: The Forum building
Today’s puzzle is of the Forum I building and was taken by Andy Ashby.