Calkins: The best dog in Memphis is gone. She wouldn’t want you to be sad.
Why is it so hard to say goodbye to our dogs? I asked Scott Morris, who is still saddened by the recent loss of Sidney, the best dog ever. He says the secret is love.
As draft deadline looms, Lester Quinones has a decision to make
Predictions had the guard returning to Memphis, but with the entry withdrawal date coming up, things might be changing.
Memphis basketball lands UT-Arlington transfer
Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu started 25 games last season and was one of the best shot blockers in the country.
A broader look into factors contributing to school shootings
An incident involving a student with a gun at White Station High School last week, following on the heels of the Uvalde, Texas, mass school shooting earlier in the week, was but the latest reminder of the increasing frequency of mass shootings. Leaders continue to struggle to find solutions.
Farragut rally victimizes Houston in AAAA title game
Houston finished off one of its best years in 23 seasons under coach Lane McCarter.
A $6.2 million STEM center in Whitehaven receives increased support
A $150,000 pledge has moved the funding of a STEM center at Whitehaven High School closer to its $6.2 million goal.
Germantown Police see increase in traffic citations
The number of traffic citations and warnings issued in the Memphis suburb is up. However, there is not a clear reason for the increase.
Weinberg family adding to ‘comfort area’ with second Midtown store
By moving Eclectic Eye to Cooper Street and opening Paradox at PeCo next door, the Weinberg family is showing their commitment to Midtown.
National brands Crocs, Skittles to feature local illustrator’s work
Local illustrator Mia Saine, a 2017 graduate of Memphis College of Art, specializes in commercial illustration, branding design, advertising design and environmental design.
Morris: What would Jesus do? Does that question matter anymore?
We won’t get anywhere if we respond to the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting by only, once again, calling for legal changes that will have little chance of being enacted. We need to sit down in our houses of worship and come up with concrete ways to draw close to the children Jesus loves.
Kerrick Jackson expected to be Tigers’ new baseball coach
Kerrick Jackson would be the first Black baseball coach in the Memphis program’s history.
Metro
Mulroy says post-Task Force discussions underway
Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy talked about the Task Force and investigations of fatal shootings by MSTF members on “Behind The Headlines.”
Elections Shelby County early vote tops 183,000
Business Federal judge disagrees with Mississippi regulator, lets lawsuit against SpaceX proceed
Education Feagins’ nudity contributed to ‘hostile’ environment, former MSCS employee claims in new suit
Public Safety DA says his office moving through felony cases faster despite heavier workload
Business
Practical Magic: The Broom Closet niche shop sweeps in a wide audience
The season of the witch is year-round at The Broom Closet, which serves many other religions and spiritualities — maybe even yours.
Business Federal judge disagrees with Mississippi regulator, lets lawsuit against SpaceX proceed
Premium Business Exclusive: Michelin-recommended restaurant welcomes new chef
Premium Real Estate Developers break ground on Union Station’s first phase
Premium Transportation & Logistics FedEx Freight’s first-ever earnings release includes mixed results
Sports
Houston caps perfect girls soccer season with state title win over Collierville
Scarlett Cowles’ goal late in the first half was the game-changer as Mustangs finish the season 22-0-0.
High School Sports Friday prep report: Lausanne wraps up No. 1 seed in D2-AA
High School Sports Munford dominates Central to win region title
Memphis Tigers Basketball Hardaway says he feels no pressure as Tigers open the 2026-27 season
High School Sports TSSAA first-round playoff pairings
Food
Recipe Exchange: ‘Somebody’s Watching Me’ baked cheese and Calabrian chile eyeballs
“This appetizer is as Halloween as it gets, but it’s so good you’ll want to make it for every party you ever have,” said cookbook author Andrea LeTard. “Maybe just leave the ‘eyeballs’ out for your non-Halloween gatherings.”
Premium Business Exclusive: Michelin-recommended restaurant welcomes new chef
Suburbs
Federal judge disagrees with Mississippi regulator, lets lawsuit against SpaceX proceed
A federal judge in Mississippi ruled Friday, Oct. 30, that SpaceX’s construction of a natural gas plant in Mississippi likely violated the state’s air regulations despite Mississippi regulators allowing its construction.
High School Sports Houston caps perfect girls soccer season with state title win over Collierville
Arts & Culture
Five must-see Memphis concerts for November
Little Feat’s “Last Farewell Tour” will stop in Memphis on Thursday, Nov. 19 when the band performs at Cannon Center. Memphis duo The Hot Tomato Horns will open the show.
Premium Business Practical Magic: The Broom Closet niche shop sweeps in a wide audience
Opinion
Opinion: Innovation isn’t yet a feature of the system in Memphis
“We have a profound, time-sensitive need for a bold group of public servants who can imagine and operationalize experiments — making creative, rigorous, coordinated policy innovation a permanent modus operandi in Memphis.”
Elections Sanford: Taylor’s sexting scandal renders him unfit for Congress. But the voters will ultimately decide.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: There’s a world of fun to celebrate this weekend
This weekend is one to learn about people, places and traditions from outside the U.S.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: All about the suburban mayoral and aldermen races
Games
Daily WordRow: Oct. 31
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.