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
Fired VA worker back on job
Kendra Lawler was one of the federal workers recently laid off as part of a large-scale reduction in force. Many of those affected were classified as probationary.
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Memphis hotel industry struggles to get back to pre-pandemic numbers
Memphis hospitality industry professionals said they hope for a more positive 2025.
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Grizzlies Insider: Can Memphis capitalize on home-heavy schedule?
The Grizzlies are finally returning to FedExForum for a five-game homestand. Can they distance from Denver as the Nuggets’ schedule increases in difficulty?
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Food
Lucchesi’s heads back to grocery stores
Though Lucchesi’s used to sell its products in grocery stores, a USDA rule change several years ago forced the company to pull its casseroles from stores. But now they are back with a full line, new partners and plans for growth.
Suburbs
MICE Act outlines a ‘Big Cat’ immigration bill for Mississippi
DeSoto County officials have adjusted the wording of legislation in hopes of Mississippi law enforcement assisting with detaining illegal immigrants.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Stephen King is back
One might think that all of Stephen King’s work has already been adapted into a movie or miniseries, but here comes “The Monkey,” adapted from “Skeleton Crew,” one of King’s short story collections.
Opinion
Echols: Nine fresh ideas already happening in Memphis
“These people have no idea I’m writing about them. But they are using what they have in time, money, energy and ideas to bless the rest of us.”
Podcasts
Local Democratic, Republican leaders talk pros, cons of deportation
“... They are not committing any other crime,” Worth Morgan said. “But they are being exploited and they are taking a job away from somebody here in Memphis that would want that job.”