Grizzlies bench delivers in victory over Nuggets
Tyus Jones was too brilliant to take off the floor, so coach Taylor Jenkins played with two point guards down the stretch against Denver. Related story:
Calkins: Dancing with cancer. How two Memphis Pom teammates won’t let their diagnosis ruin their dreams
Josie Fellers and Chloe Wells are teammates on Memphis Pom who share a hometown, a birthday — and a fierce determination to not let cancer ruin their dreams.
County Commission approves redistricting plan, but must vote again
Democrats voted for it and Republicans voted against it. But the party line was not enough to make it the final vote on the redistricting plan that creates a new commission district built around Cordova, where most of the growth was in the 2020 Census.
U.S. government refutes Methodist ‘rhetoric,’ justifies intervention in lawsuit
Hospital system was given recordings, other evidence before U.S. filed motion to intervene, filing says.
Kelsey pleads not guilty to campaign finance violations
State Sen. Brian Kelsey (R-Germantown) surrendered his passport and pleaded not guilty to five counts of campaign violations and fraud in federal District Court in Nashville.
Saint Francis-Memphis names new CEO
Chris Cosby, who has more than 20 years of experience in health care administration, replaces Sally Deitch who left suddenly in July.
How the chemistry of the Memphis coaching staff is coming together
The Tigers may have a unique staff in the country due to the star power and the personalities of the four.
County considers insurance charge on unvaccinated employees, reacts to special session
Shelby County Commissioners also reacted Monday to the pandemic legislation that came out of a special session of the Tennessee General Assembly.
Second finalist for U of M presidency named
The third candidate’s information will be distributed Tuesday, Nov. 2, for the Nov. 4 open sessions.
Vote for the high school player of the week from Week 11
Standouts from CBHS, Collierville, Covington, Olive Branch and Sheffield up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4.
Groundbreaking paves way for Kennedy Park improvements
The 330-acre park will add soccer fields, security lights and additional parking, and it will connect nearby neighborhoods to the Wolf River Greenway as part of a revamped plan.
Grizzlies Insider: Tigers star Emoni Bates sees Ja Morant as ‘big brother’
“He is my favorite player,” said Emoni Bates of Grizzlies star Ja Morant.
Grizzlies unveil new ‘Moments Mixtape’ jerseys
For more than 25 seasons, the Grizzlies have worn threads widely beloved by NBA fans all over. Now they will have another style in the rotation.
St. Jude’s 20th marathon returns with ‘best in the world’
In 2002, an AutoZone employee new to Memphis began running for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital — and he’s never stopped.
At 56, Memphian turns heads (and chairs) on ‘The Voice’
Now the question is how this former Overton High student will go on the popular singing competition.
Evolve Bank & Trust expanding its East Memphis operations
The financial services company will renew its lease on Poplar Avenue and move its headquarters to a 42,000-square-foot space nearby.
Henigan is still not a full participant in practice
Coach Ryan Silverfield said the freshman QB might be another game-time decision.
Calkins: Why Emoni Bates and Landers Nolley could be ‘crazy’ fun
Emoni Bates and Landers Nolley II looked sensational as they made their season debuts. This ‘crazy duo’ could be the key to the year for Memphis basketball.
Tigers announce kickoff time against ECU
The University of Memphis will be at home for three of the remaining four games of the season as it tries for an eighth consecutive bowl game appearance.
Herrington: JJJ’s game is in a bad place, but we’ve been here before
Jaren Jackson Jr. wasn’t at his best during the Grizzlies’ first six games this season, but we’ve been here before with Pau Gasol, Mike Conley and Rudy Gay.
Metro
The Early Word: Bill proposes newer New Bridge; Lucchesi’s pasta is back
The ethics complaint against Memphis’ fire chief is dismissed, a police reform task force is named and Arlington parents get calls from AI Dolly Parton.
City of Memphis Memphis names task force in wake of DOJ report on police
State Government Memphis lawmakers propose bill to study need for third bridge to Arkansas
City of Memphis This Week in Memphis: Rittenhouse returns; Judge Anderson is replaced
Business
Memphis hotel industry struggles to get back to pre-pandemic numbers
Memphis hospitality industry professionals said they hope for a more positive 2025.
Premium Real Estate Inside Cleveland Street’s 30-year $338M blight fight
Premium Food News Lucchesi’s heads back to grocery stores
Premium Health Care Displaced federal workers grieve lost lives, struggle with uncertainty
Sports
Buckley: Dain Dainja wanted to be a small forward. Memphis had other ideas.
Dain Dainja went to Baylor wanting to be a small forward. Penny Hardaway and the Tigers had a different idea, and it’s paying big.
Memphis Grizzlies Cavaliers rebounding ‘doomed’ Grizzlies in road loss
Update Memphis Tigers Basketball Dainja leads Tigers’ second-half surge in blowout win over FAU
Premium Sports Tigers baseball fails to sweep series against Valparaiso, but takes two of three
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
Collectors pay pretty penny for rare coins
From Buffalo nickels that cost a dollar to a penny that costs nearly $60,000, the Memphis Coin Club’s annual show had it all.
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.”