State opens vaccination to all adults
State officials will reveal details of the new plan Monday, and the city waits to hear the state plan.
Grizzlies’ defense unable to end Warriors’ 3-point onslaught in loss
Andrew Wiggins scored 40 points as Golden State forced the Grizzlies into 20 turnovers. Box score: Warriors 116, Grizzlies 103 Related story:
Collierville fades in second half in semifinal loss to Cane Ridge
The most successful season in 48 years ends with a frustrating defeat.Related story:
Houston blows past Oak Ridge to advance to first AAA title game
Zander Yates’ astounding run in the third quarter helps Mustangs to Saturday’s championship vs. Cane Ridge.Related story:
Memphis vs. Dayton: TV info, projected lineups and betting odds
Everything you need to know ahead of the Tigers’ first-round NIT game against Dayton on Saturday.
The latest on the Memphis women’s basketball coaching search
The Tigers’ search for Melissa McFerrin’s replacement could wrap up soon, and potential candidates range from high-major assistants to mid-major head coaches.
Judge allows citizens group to join pipeline lawsuits
A judge has decided she wants to hear from attorneys representing a community group that opposes a controversial oil pipeline project proposed for South Memphis.
After a year on life support, restaurants start to ‘see some light’
It’s been a year since Memphis restaurants were told to close their dining rooms. As a second year of the ‘hustle and pivot’ begins, the vaccines and Health Directive 19 offer relief. Still, as one restaurateur says, ‘I go to bed every night stressed.’ Chef Kelly English recalls a dark year: ‘My industry will never be the same'Related story:
Calkins: Jarvis Greer is cancer-free — and has something he’d like to tell you
Jarvis Greer, the legendary WMC-TV sports anchor, has a message for Memphians about his recent cancer surgery. But it includes words that might make you squirm.
MAHS surges into Class A boys championship game
Dylan Woods has team-high 24 points and seven rebounds in win against Pickett County. TSSAA Class A boys basketball semifinal box score: MAHS 77, Pickett County 57Related story:
Coronavirus: Fewer than 50 new coronavirus cases reported
The Shelby County Health Department reported fewer than 50 new coronavirus cases Friday, but reported five new related deaths.
CDC changes school guidance, allowing desks to be closer
The CDC said 6 feet should still be maintained in common areas, such as school lobbies, and when masks can’t be worn, such as when eating.
Metro
The Early Word: Locals sue SpaceXAI over noise; wings take over taco spot
A Hickory Hill club has been shut down, Lee Harris gets a street sign and Millington needs ideas for an old building.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Fall festival season begins
Public Safety Task Force’s 1-year mark comes with questions
Premium Shelby County At street renaming, Lee Harris said he doesn’t know how much Regional One has cost
Premium Transportation & Logistics Memphis residents sue SpaceXAI over ‘roaring’ turbines at Southaven plant
Business
New stores and development signify a growing Millington
A new Academy Sports in Millington is part of a stream of businesses coming to the North Shelby County suburb.
Premium Transportation & Logistics Memphis residents sue SpaceXAI over ‘roaring’ turbines at Southaven plant
Premium Real Estate After nearly 200 years, First Pres seeks to sell historic Downtown property
Premium Business Shelby County tourist spending dipped in 2025
Business AutoZone sees ‘more normalized’ inflation ahead after quarter of cost pressures
Sports
SpaceXAI construction causing crisis for Frank Horton Classic races
The classic’s team is scrambling to find appropriate lighting for the nighttime races. This year, the problem has been compounded by the ongoing construction of Colossus, the SpaceXAI supercomputing facility in South Memphis.
Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Grizzlies waive D’Angelo Russell ahead of training camp
Sports Ole Miss and Florida head to Swamp clash following big wins
Memphis Tigers Football American Conference not looking to expand, despite reported interest from schools
Sports UT vs. UT Saturday in Knoxville
Food
Food Files: American comfort food takes over former Maciel’s space
“Initially, it could be a turnkey business; however, we decided that we wanted to do a bigger restaurant idea,” the restaurant’s owner said.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: French Truck’s salmon toast — or bagel, as the case may be
Suburbs
Bailey: A pass through the suburbs from elections to Bodine to coverage of Collierville drama
A weekly tour through suburban coverage, this time featuring elections, an appeal of the Bodine School expansion and details of the Collierville drama.
Arlington Collierville volleyball secures district title
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: 10 must-see October concerts
October concerts in the Memphis area include Lakecia Benjamin, The Avett Brothers, Amy Grant, Brittney Spencer, Bryson Tiller, Hayley Williams, and Morris Day and the Time and The S.O.S. Band.
Music Gonerfest is here, and so are the unofficial afterparties
Opinion
Bailey: A pass through the suburbs from elections to Bodine to coverage of Collierville drama
A weekly tour through suburban coverage, this time featuring elections, an appeal of the Bodine School expansion and details of the Collierville drama.
Premium Otis Sanford Sanford: Political fighting in Memphis and across America is hurting local Democrats
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Memphis Farmers Market sampling of pork rinds, peas and pepper bacon
The Memphis Farmers Market board president joined Holly Whitfield on “Sound Bites” to talk 20 years of the market, Farm Fest on Sept. 27 and a tour of favorite market finds.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Fall festival season begins
Games
Daily Jigsaw: St. Jude Rides
Today’s puzzle features one of the more than 300 motorcyclists who took part in the 20th annual St. Jude rides event. Mark Weber took the photo.