Ja Morant scores 41, dedicates win over Spurs to grandmother
Ja Morant scored 41 points, then thanked ESPN for removing the game from national television. Related story:
Board votes against ALSAC parking garage in Uptown
The proposed seven-story parking garage on the north side of A.W. Willis between North Third and Fourth streets would have been designated for ALSAC-St. Jude employees.
Scouting report: Tigers seek to avenge painful loss to ECU
After blowing a 10-point lead in the final two minutes, the Tigers are eagerly seeking redemption against the Pirates.
Solar farm planned for DeSoto County
A $90 million solar electric generating facility is planned for DeSoto County. A public hearing on the project is scheduled for Thursday night in Hernando.
Strickland touts police pay raise proposal in State of the City address
In addition to the pay raises, Strickland again called for changes in state laws, particularly around gun crimes, and doubled down on his earlier declaration that the local criminal justice system is a “revolving door.”
Reported new COVID cases drop below 900
The Health Department reported 852 new cases in a month that has seen reported daily increases of more than 3,000.
Jalen Duren questionable against ECU; three others out
Doctors are encouraging Duren to do more, but his return is up in the air in the rematch against the Pirates.
Grizzlies notebook: Ja Raffe gets a bobblehead, Rising Stars and bird-watching
The Memphis Grizzlies and Memphis Zoo have come together to create a Ja Raffe bobblehead event.
Man shot and killed by Shelby County SWAT officer
A 20-year-old Memphis man was shot and killed by a SCSO SWAT officer during a standoff and chase in Cordova, Wednesday, Jan. 26. John Hunt died on the scene.
Alderwoman Mary Anne Gibson to seek reelection in Germantown
Alderwoman Mary Anne Gibson will seek a third term in Germantown.
Former Tigers assistant Jermaine Johnson back as director of player personnel
The former Melrose coach turned down head coaching opportunities for a chance to return to Memphis.
Inked: New trolley stop for the Downtown Mobility Center; Fogelman buys another Memphis property
“The new trolley stop will complete the mission of the Downtown Mobility Center by bringing key transportation means together at one site in Downtown Memphis.”
Table Talk: Southern food talk brings back sweet memories
Southern food talk brings back memories, the Liars’ Lunch group finds its chicken tenders, Sunrise is coming to East Memphis, Gus’s is in Germantown and Whataburger is nixed for Collierville.
Tigers Football Insider: QB1 should be Henigan’s job to lose
Grant Gunnell and Seth Henigan are expected to battle for the starting job, but Henigan having started 11 games last year should give him an edge going into the offseason.
Butler Row project secures maximum density increase
In its report, Board of Adjustment staff referred to the project as “exemplar of urban design.”
Metro
The Early Word: Bauhaus in Frayser is for sale, but beware of Pig Man
The National Guard’s been here before, the library removes banned books displays and we tell you where to find sushi for breakfast.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Calkins: They’re not just cutting a ribbon in Whitehaven. They’re showing us the way.
Shelby County Lowery wants a ‘change in culture,’ Pearson gears up fundraising, and Republicans want Sawyer to resign
Premium Millington Ask the Memphian: What’s the story of the Shelby Forest Pig Man?
Business
Long pause for laughter: FedEx commercials poke fun at office power moves
Prolonged eye contact, flashy watches, late arrivals and long pauses: The shipping giant returns to humor in new brand campaign.
Premium Real Estate The City hasn’t officially bought the Sheraton yet but it’s already repaid $4M on the bonds
Premium Real Estate International Paper building sold
Premium Health Care Glasses that slow nearsightedness in children now FDA-approved
Sports
Kickoff time set for South Florida at Memphis
The Memphis Tigers and South Florida Bulls now know when their much-hyped Oct. 25 game will begin.
High School Sports Vote for the Daily Memphian high school football player of the week, Week 8
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Jaylen Wells, Cedric Coward lead deep cast of Grizzlies perimeter prospects
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Analyzing how Memphis’ stingy defense compares to previous years
Food
What to order: Sushi for breakfast at Kitchen Laurel
Hold the wasabi and ginger, because all the cake roll needs is warm syrup for dipping.
Suburbs
From ‘recreation desert’ to its golden era, Lakeland Parks is booming
A dog park, an accessible playground and beyond, Lakeland Mayor Josh Roman says the city’s latest project “will be the cherry on top.”
Arts & Culture
Monster bash: Halloween parties for grown-ups, trick-or-treating for kids
Sip boos — er, booze — at brewery parties, haunt the South Main Arts District for a spooky Trolley Night or take your kids trick-or-treating ahead of the big day.
Opinion
Calkins: They’re not just cutting a ribbon in Whitehaven. They’re showing us the way.
You know the best way to solve the ills of a community? With hope. There will be plenty of that at Whitehaven High School Wednesday — where they’re cutting the ribbon on a new STEM center.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: What’s happening this week
On this episode of The AM/DM, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips talk about the National Civil Rights Museum’s Freedom Awards and the unofficial beginning of the Tigers basketball season.