Ja Morant’s 40-point night ends with heartbreak
With 40 points and 10 assists, Ja Morant nearly carried the Grizzlies to overtime against the Lakers.
Box score: Lakers 121, Grizzlies 118
Oct. 24, 2021: Lakers defeat the Grizzlies, 121-118, at Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Short-handed Tigers romp past LeMoyne-Owen in exhibition game
Memphis cruised to a 48-point win behind Lester Quinones and Malcolm Dandridge.
Calkins: Tigers are awesome! (But what’s up with the missing stars?)
The Memphis Tigers basketball team looked fabulous Sunday. (But what gives with four important players sitting out?)
Healthier than ever, Dandridge turns in a big game against LeMoyne-Owen
The University of Memphis junior turned in one of the finest performances of his career against the Magicians.
Box score: Memphis Tigers 105, LeMoyne-Owen 57
Oct. 24, 2021: University of Memphis Tigers defeat LeMoyne-Owen College Magicians, 105-57, in an exhibition game at FedExForum.
Memphis’ Barron finishes 2nd to Langer in PGA Tour Champions event playoff
Doug Barron, who won his second PGA Tour Champions event in August, shot rounds of 66, 68, 68 and 68.
Pedal power: Cyclists join Ride for Education
Bornblum Jewish Community School hosts event to encourage students to get outdoors as well as raising funds for learning.
Tigers star freshman Emoni Bates out vs. LeMoyne-Owen
The University of Memphis Tigers will be a little short-handed in Sunday’s exhibition against LeMoyne-Owen.
Campuses warily watch fight looming over federal contracts, vaccination
The federal government is the primary source of research support for universities; the onus to vaccinate could threaten $750 million UT received in 2021 alone.
Hyneman’s vision for Lakeland Park mixed-use project unveiled
The developer worked a long time on a 100-acre project near Canada Road and Davies Plantation. Now, his father, John, is taking on the project in his son’s honor.
Judge rules for TN school district’s mask mandate
The ruling mirrors those by federal judges in Memphis and Knoxville, where Lee’s order is also blocked. As a result, school districts in Shelby, Williamson and Knox counties can continue enforcing mask policies.
Metro
The women behind the return of Leon Place: ‘We break ground on a belief in Memphis’
Two women are teaming up on an affordable-housing development in North Memphis, another move in the momentum to bring more new homes to the city.
Behind The Headlines New county mayor focused on money
Education Memphis Grizzlies and FedEx unveil new Dream Court at Northeast Prep Academy
Breaking News Public Safety Lindsey Whiteside pleads guilty in federal case
Premium Shelby County At street renaming, Lee Harris said he doesn’t know how much Regional One has cost
Business
The women behind the return of Leon Place: ‘We break ground on a belief in Memphis’
Two women are teaming up on an affordable-housing development in North Memphis, another move in the momentum to bring more new homes to the city.
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
Premium Real Estate New stores and development signify a growing Millington
Sports
Briarcrest downs Southwind in battle of unbeatens
The Saints made the needed adjustments after a tied halftime and ended the Jaguars’ 21-game regular-season winning streak.
High School Sports Whitehaven defeats Munford to win fifth straight
High School Sports Friday prep report: Houston rolls on Homecoming
High School Sports There’s light at the end of the tunnel for Horton night races
Education Memphis Grizzlies and FedEx unveil new Dream Court at Northeast Prep Academy
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
Lindsey Whiteside pleads guilty in federal case
DeSoto County’s Lindsey Whiteside saga is almost officially over.
Premium Collierville Collierville owes Molly Mehner $184,769 as part of agreement
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.