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
Impasse procedure gets rewrite, delay at City Council meeting
The Council put off any vote on the streamlined impasse procedure for three weeks. Meanwhile, a Council discussion about how to regulate short-term rental properties took an AI turn.
State Government Jerri Green advocates for Republican gun bill
City of Memphis Council members question Liberty Park project after Daily Memphian reporting
Public Safety Memphis continues to see ‘huge’ drop in crime in 2026
Metro XAI files $659 million building permit
Business
Chemical manufacturer closing Memphis facility, laying off 172
The company will close its facility April 26.
Health Care ‘Opening the door’ to emotional, spiritual needs: New CEO talks leading Christ Community Health
Premium Spirit of Memphis A New Yorker who helps others share their stories rewrites her own tale in Memphis
Premium Transportation & Logistics Memphis trucking leaders back Trump’s crackdown on unqualified drivers, say no impact here
Premium Business MLGW recruiting from high schools, Southwest
Sports
Anthony Edwards leads Minnesota to comeback win over Grizzlies
Anthony Edwards scored 13 points, including three 3-pointers, in the fourth quarter as the Wolves pulled away.
High School Sports Defense carries Whitehaven, Bartlett in Region 8-AAAA semis
Memphis Grizzlies As Cedric Coward returns, is there work to do to remain in the All-Rookie race?
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Timberwolves 117, Grizzlies 110
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Which returning Memphis players logged the most snaps last season?
Food
City & State removing retail side to focus on coffee
Late last year, the owners decided to eliminate the retail portion of the Broad Avenue business.
Premium Recipes Recipe exchange: Jarrett’s horseradish encrusted grouper
Suburbs
Two buildings could fill out Germantown’s medical corridor
Two new office buildings along Wolf River Boulevard will fill the last vacant parcel within Germantown’s medical corridor.
Premium Lakeland Lake District rumblings include plans for townhomes, hotel
Arts & Culture
DeLorean time travels to Memphis Orpheum
Also, “Seussical” returns to Circuit Playhouse, dedicated to a beloved actor.
Visual Arts Memphis artists explore identity, memory and the metaphysical
Opinion
Opinion: The Grizzlies and Memphis can thrive together
“Memphis has never been defined by ease. We have always been defined by resilience, by staying when others leave, by believing when belief is irrational.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Why immigration enforcement is not the same struggle as the Civil Rights Movement
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: 13 commissioners, mayor and all the clerks
The county primary election is fast approaching. Here’s what you need to know so far.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Banana ball and Ford replacements
Games
Sudoku: March 2
Ready for today’s sudokus?