Grizzlies handle business in win over Houston
The Grizzlies pulled away in the second half behind huge games from Jonas Valanciunas, Desmond Bane and De’Anthony Melton. Related story:
Monday prep report: CBHS pitching tames MUS
Kelso confident his team will “get there” after weather-plagued start to 2021.
Calkins: Now comes the hard part for Penny Hardaway — persuading his players to stick around
The Memphis Tigers could be a dangerous team next season if their most important players return. But will they? In the age of the transfer portal, all bets are off.
Highly contagious, resistant P.1 variant presents new challenges
The P.1 variant, a mutation of the Brazilian strain, can infect people who have already had COVID-19; the vaccine is thought to be less effective against it.
Tennessee lawmakers sending Gov. Lee permitless carry gun bill
The bill, which had already passed the Senate, passed the House 64-29 Monday. Some Republicans defected to vote against the measure, whose opponents include influential law enforcement entities.
Katrina Merriweather hired as Memphis women’s basketball coach
Merriweather had a winning record in each of her five seasons at Wright State and will be tasked with turning around a Memphis program that won just four games in 2020-21.
Four indicted for July protest at Weirich home
They are accused of protesting outside Shelby County District Attorney Amy Weirich’s East Memphis home. About 40 demonstrators gathered July 4 and called for Weirich to be fired and for the release of jail detainees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Grizzlies Insider: Designer may lace up a deal for Ja Morant signature shoe
Ja Morant has already debuted several new Nike adapt shoes, exclusive player’s edition sneakers, and labeled himself the “cozy king” of tech suits. Could a signature shoe deal be on the way?
Daily Memphian postseason boys basketball awards: Kameron Jones of ECS is the player of the year
Marquette signee led the Eagles to the Division 2-A state tournament while winning Mr. Basketball.
Tigers triumphant after demolishing Mississippi State in NIT championship
The Tigers clinch the National Invitation Tournament title with their patented defense and transition scoring. Related stories:
NIT championship box score: Memphis 77, Mississippi St. 64
Alex Lomax relishes NIT championship with eye on next season
Calkins: It was a perfect ending for the Tigers
‘We did it man’ — Players rejoice and see what’s possible
The best of the Tigers on Twitter: Shoutouts, dancing and the trophy
Coronavirus: New cases under 100 again
After five days of more than 100 new cases daily, the Shelby County Health Department reported fewer than 100 new cases on Monday.
Slim Chickens opening in Collierville
Slim Chickens opens Monday in Collierville. This is the second franchise in the Memphis area, and Davis, Hull & Rowden have plans for more.
Calkins: It was a perfect ending for the Tigers
Memphis won the NIT title Sunday, overwhelming Mississippi State. If it wasn’t the tournament the Tigers had hoped for, it was the triumphant ending they deserved.
‘We did it, man': Players rejoice — and see what’s possible
Penny Hardaway hopes the Tigers will be able to build on what they achieved in tumultuous time.
New funeral service finds sanctuary, savings in churches
Former Memphis City Council member Brent Taylor for years has acquired and operated funeral homes in small towns near Memphis. But he recently innovated a relatively affordable funeral service in the heart of the bustling Poplar Corridor in East Memphis.
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.
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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
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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
Memphis Grizzlies waive D’Angelo Russell ahead of training camp
The Grizzlies waived D’Angelo Russell on Friday in a move that begins to clean up a roster overload ahead of training camp next week.
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
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Why Tigers assistant Tony Madlock left his head coaching job to come home
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.