Isaac Bruce humble, but has message to one doubter: ‘How ya like me now?’
Bruce, the first Tigers player to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, also made sure to mention Memphis prominently during his speech.
Calkins: It’s a magical moment in Memphis sports
Penny Hardaway has the No. 1 recruit in the country, the golf tournament has never been better, the Tigers football team has been to seven straight bowl games and Ja Morant calls FedExForum home. Has there ever been a more promising moment for Memphis sports?
Shorthanded 901 FC falls at OKC
Laurent Kissiedou is sent off early after a hard tackle, and Memphis 901 FC’s five-match unbeaten streak ends.
‘I teared up when I saw someone share this on Facebook’
A drive-thru backpack giveaway at Raleigh Springs Civic Center helps Shelby County Schools students prepare for the start of classes Monday.
Vaccine first doses up 90% in Tennessee over past two weeks
Pediatric hospitalizations reflect COVID, rising number of respiratory infections. Related story:
Three local bars, restaurants to require proof of vaccination
Three local bar/restaurants have laid down the law: If you want to drink or eat with them, you have to show proof of vaccination or that you’re COVID-free.
Analysis: Jalen Duren already ahead of other Tigers big men
His addition makes the Tigers must-watch basketball, something Memphis is capitalizing on with its timely email reminder to renew season tickets.
Calkins: Why Jalen Duren’s decision to attend Memphis could change everything
Yes, Penny Hardaway has landed big recruits before. But getting Jalen Duren is different. It could be the start of a glorious new era of Tigers basketball.
Masks will be required in all K-12 schools in Shelby County
The Shelby County Health Department amended Directive No. 24 to require face coverings for students and teachers in all K-12 schools, officials announced Friday.
Sexton’s visit to Memphis about violent crime turns to masks
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton was in Memphis to discuss violent crime, before the topic turned to COVID.
Judge in Pervis Payne case tells state to finish evaluation or hire new expert
“If you don’t have time to do it, I’m sorry. I need someone else who can do it,” Judge Paula Skahan tells psychologist.
Former assistant D.A. among nine indicted after year-long probe
The TBI began an investigation into the improper use of confidential information by someone in the district attorney’s office.
Lakeland considers new development strategy in look to the future
Some of the key players in Lakeland’s economic development met this week to start establishing a plan for the suburb’s future, particularly along prominent roads.
wgc-FedEx St. Jude invitational
Live blog: Day 3
FedEx St. Jude final-round pairings and tee times
Harris English and Bryson DeChambeau are paired in final group of WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational at TPC Southwind.
Tournament Central: Weekend crowds put a charge into TPC Southwind
For the first two rounds, the crowds were polite and nice, like a fancy cocktail party at a high-end restaurant. Saturday, the crowds were larger, more vocal and more festive.
Round 3 recap: Fans brought the energy, players responded
The good scoring continued Saturday afternoon, but by the end, the leaders had separated themselves.
Spieth sizzles early as big names start strong
Jordan Spieth moved up nearly 40 places on the leaderboard after shooting a 63 Saturday morning at TPC Southwind.
Your guide to the Fed Ex St. Jude field, from Ancer to Zalatoris
Which competitor drives a purple Lamborghini? Who has a barber named Lee Trevino? Find out here.
Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
The WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational has been big news this week, with lots of opportunities for pictures. But The Daily Memphian photogs also got some other great images. Tell us which is your favorite.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: Freedom Awards and Tigers basketball on Beale
Also happening this week: The first-ever LGBTQ Business Week offers discounts across the city, and students are out on fall break.
Public Safety Trial date set for civil suit over 201 inmate’s death
Premium City of Memphis Immigration advocates say fear surges as Task Force ramps up
Premium Education Memphis libraries change ‘Banned Books Week’ to ‘Freedom to Read Week’
Business
A man on a mission: He wants to walk past every house in Germantown
Real estate agent Ben Boscaccy’s social media fans find his posts to be anything but pedestrian as he treks through the Memphis suburb.
Premium Real Estate The City hasn’t officially bought the Sheraton yet but it’s already repaid $4M on the bonds
Transportation & Logistics Fall break traffic at Memphis airport expected to be up by 6%
Premium Real Estate International Paper building sold
Sports
Tigers move up in both major polls
The Memphis Tigers remain nationally ranked in both the AP Top 25 and the coaches poll.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies’ ‘best’ preseason loss features grit and growth
Sports Tennessee pushes past Arkansas
Sports Ole Miss snags a close win over Washington State
Food
Soybeans and coffee: How tariffs are impacting some in the Mid-South
“What it costs to produce a crop is at record numbers, and the price that (Tennessee farmers) get for that corn, soybeans, wheat and cotton … are almost at near-record lows,” said a Farm Bureau Federation staffer.
Suburbs
A man on a mission: He wants to walk past every house in Germantown
Real estate agent Ben Boscaccy’s social media fans find his posts to be anything but pedestrian as he treks through the Memphis suburb.
Arts & Culture
For those spellbound by hoodoo, a Downtown museum goes down to its roots
Hoodoo is alive and well, one practitioner said Saturday at the grand opening of the Beale Street Hoodoo History and Folklife Museum on the third floor of A. Schwab’s on Beale Street.
Opinion
Echols: ‘Walking in Memphis’ isn’t what it once was
Candace Echols says she walks the line between “a willingness to satisfy my human craving for a good run” and “a consent to be on high alert.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM: Restaurant catastrophes
Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola and food writer Ellen Chamberlain are talking about local restaurants that had to close after some sort of calamity and how they can come back from it all.
Games
Daily WordRow: Oct. 12
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.