Kelsey: Federal charges ‘political witch hunt’
The Republican state Senator responded hours after he was indicted on federal campaign finance charges in a brief online press conference.
Calkins: He came back from a coma. Why can’t he play one last season of hoops?
Collierville senior Rico Schwartz was in a coma for six days after he was hit by a drunk driver last year. Now the TSSAA won’t allow him to finish his final season. The family has filed suit.
Tigers hope for quarterback’s return, get much-needed week off
Seth Henigan will be limited in practice this week, with Peter Parrish preparing to be the No. 1 if Henigan remains sidelined.
Tigers home game against SMU set for 11 a.m.
It will be the second 11 a.m. game for the Tigers this season and will be aired on ESPNU.
Germantown city administrator to retire
Patrick Lawton has announced he will retire after 32 years of overseeing the suburb’s day-to-day operations.
Germantown approves homes, rejects water tower bid
Germantown approved 50 homes near Forest Hill Elementary School. The proposed water tower in the area has hit a snag related to price.
Grizzlies Insider: Welcome to the Ja Morant experience
A week into the season, Ja Morant has already captured the attention of the basketball world and beyond.
Herrington: Ja Morant’s major Leap, Steven Adams’ passing, and other early Grizzlies observations
It has been an awfully encouraging first three games for the Memphis Grizzlies.
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?)
SCS honors students awarded TSU scholarships
In the latest of several ceremonies across the county, Tennessee State University and Shelby County Schools recognized hundreds of students Monday who are being awarded scholarships by the university.
Collierville hires former Tigers player as boys basketball coach
The former University of Memphis star who spent five years in the NBA will replace Scott Robinson, who resigned Oct. 6.
Vote for the high school player of the week from Week 10
Standouts from CBHS, Kirby, Munford, Trezevant and Raleigh-Egypt are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 28.
Short-handed Tigers romp past LeMoyne-Owen in exhibition game
Memphis cruised to a 48-point win behind Lester Quinones and Malcolm Dandridge.
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.
Hog & Hominy rising from the ashes to reopen
Despite supply chain delays, a staffing shortage and a new pandemic world, Hog & Hominy reopens Nov. 5, 22 months after a fire destroyed the East Memphis restaurant.
How former Tigers did in the NFL: Week 7
Kenneth Gainwell earned his third touchdown of the season for the Eagles.
Opinion: Can we just leave Halloween on Halloween?
‘Every so often, we have to deal with the question of what night to celebrate Halloween so it doesn’t conflict with religious celebrations. This is such a year.’
Vote for the top high school football game in Week 11
Region championships, playoff seedings on the line in the final week of the TSSAA regular season. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Oct. 28.
Metro
Activists protest harsh conditions in detention facility while ICE denies claims
A group of around 20 protesters gathered outside the West Tennessee Detention Facility to protest what they called “deplorable conditions” inside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement center.
Premium City of Memphis Some on City Council oppose renaming street after former Mayor Lee Harris
Premium Elections DeSoto supervisor’s federal lawsuit dismissed
City of Memphis Tigers could struggle to keep finances up under Protect College Sports Act
Transportation & Logistics MATA unveils new buses
Business
A2H grows Collierville presence with SpiritArchitecture acquisition
The combined firms have completed more than 100 justice-related projects valued at more than $1.5 billion.
Premium Real Estate Germantown’s TraVure development will soon add new office and retail building
Premium Business Sneak a peek at Satellite Music Hall’s food, lounge and stage
Transportation & Logistics MATA unveils new buses
Premium Business Memphis plant invests $35M to create 20 jobs
Sports
Redbirds Recap: Memphis allows 16 unanswered runs, drops game two to Durham
Defensive miscue derails fifth inning in Redbirds’ Wednesday loss to Bulls.
City of Memphis Tigers could struggle to keep finances up under Protect College Sports Act
Memphis Tigers Basketball Ahead of stadium debut, Tigers trail last year’s ticket revenue
Memphis Tigers Football Now, everybody can party at Liberty Stadium plaza
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis coach Charles Huff says Tigers deserve to be ‘media darling’
Food
Table Talk: Family meal at Hog & Hominy
“To celebrate my most recent turn around the sun, my family and I had what I would call a true family-style dinner.”
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Suburbs
DeSoto supervisor’s federal lawsuit dismissed
DeSoto County Supervisor Robert Foster’s lawsuit against the State of Mississippi has been dismissed, but it may not be gone forever.
Premium Real Estate Germantown’s TraVure development will soon add new office and retail building
Arts & Culture
Sneak a peek at Satellite Music Hall’s food, lounge and stage
Officials from Live Nation and Crosstown offered an early look at what Memphis’ newest concert venue has to offer ahead of its debut.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more WYXR on the bands who’ll perform at this year’s Raised by Sound Fest
Opinion
Echols: In an era of artificiality, we want the real
“I have never been more aware of my desire for those things that counter the putrid assault of soulless artificiality that daily pursues the lives we inhabit.”
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Happy 901 Day! There are plenty of things to celebrate — including the end of a miserable year.
Podcasts
Meals on Wheels turns 50 as MIFA’s ‘flagship’ program
The new president and CEO of the Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association spoke on Behind The Headlines about MIFA’s work addressing poverty and food insecurity in Memphis and beyond.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Meddlesome’s approach to Memphis water concerns and a changing brewery scene
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Storm cleanup
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Memphis Light, Gas and Water crews repairing power lines on Quince Road, and it was taken by Holly Whitfield.