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
Overton High student shot in park near school
The Memphis teenager was shot and injured during the school day in a park adjacent to Overton High School in East Memphis, according to police and the school system.
Public Safety Prosecutors charge 15 in alleged marijuana trafficking conspiracy
State Government Tennessee doctors plead for pause in executions
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Business
Local law firm files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing allows one of the city’s oldest firms to restructure its organization to pay back creditors while continuing to operate.
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Sports
What to watch when Memphis plays Baylor
An upset win over the Bears would be crucial for the Tigers to keep hope alive of building a resume worth of an at-large NCAA Tournament bid.
Memphis Tigers Football Offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey leaving Memphis
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Food
Table Talk: 25 years of Mr. Rusty’s is over, but his taste of Chicago isn’t gone for good
After more than 25 years of serving authentic Chicago-style fare, Mr. Rusty’s Real Taste of Chicago closed its doors at 1859 Winchester Road the day before Thanksgiving.
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Suburbs
Lakeland board considers rezoning land along US 70
Lakeland Board of Commissioners look at controlling commercial and industrial development along the U.S 70 corridor, with an eye toward preserving the character of the area.
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Arts & Culture
Former TV journalist revealing deeper truths
Lauren Ready joined Eric Barnes on this episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about her first book.
Premium Music Arts Beat: Where is the Memphis music? New newsletter points the way.
Opinion
Opinion: ‘The moral obligation to extend hospitality to the migrant and the stranger’
“Regardless of political affiliation or denomination, Christian people must speak clearly and with one voice that such treatment of the immigrant or cultural outsider in our midst is immoral and in direct opposition to the way of Jesus.”
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Podcasts
Former TV journalist revealing deeper truths
Lauren Ready joined Eric Barnes on this episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about her first book.
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Games
Sudoku: Dec. 4
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.