Fourth-quarter comeback falls short as Grizzlies lose to Hawks
The Memphis Grizzlies continued to balance rest and research as they took a 103-102 road loss to the Atlanta Hawks in their third preseason game. Related story:
Box score: Hawks 103, Grizzlies 102
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023.
Beale Street Music Festival ‘paused,’ barbecue contest moves to Liberty Park
Memphis in May confirmed in a Thursday, Oct. 12, press release that, at least for next year, the music festival would be “paused” and the barbecue fest would move to Liberty Park.
Racquet Club site development gets board approval
The $500 million to $700 million Mid-City Memphis development will include a 260,000-square-foot hotel as well as office space, multifamily housing, age-restricted housing, townhouses, retail space and a 500,000-square-foot parking garage.
U of M athletic director: Delay on stadium could cost millions
Veatch says a delay could cost the University of Memphis years of revenue.
Doc’s liquor store closing in Germantown
The general manager of Doc’s Wine, Spirits & More in Germantown says nearby construction has impacted the store’s business.
Memphis native advances on ‘The Voice’
A Memphis native has advanced to the next round of the music competition TV show “The Voice” by wowing all four celebrity judges.
Voters choose Germantown senior as Player of the Week
B.J. Blake, a senior at Germantown, rushed for 268 yards on 16 carries against Bartlett on Oct. 6.
Herrington: Guessing the Grizzlies’ small forward pecking order
Here’s a guess at where that pecking order at small forward currently stands, and what’s key to each candidate’s hopes.
$10 Deal: Choose your own adventure at Dim Sum King
This week’s $10 Deal is more of a guide than directions down a specific path. With 49 different dishes, the combinations are plentiful — and delicious.
Memphis Tigers Podcast: How big is the Tulane game for coach Ryan Silverfield?
Memphis Tigers football beat writer Frank Bonner and senior writer Tim Buckley join host Greg Gaston on this week’s edition of The Daily Memphian Tigers Podcast with Greg Gaston to discuss how important this week’s game against Tulane is in coach Ryan Silverfield’s tenure.
Victim identified in deadly I-55 crash after police chase
A commercial vehicle driver on Interstate 55 in DeSoto County was killed when a suspect’s vehicle crossed the median killing the commercial driver.
New mayor wants pandemic-level response to crime
Memphis mayor-elect Paul Young answers questions from The Daily Memphian about his campaign, staffing plans, stadium funding and other issues.
Martin: Billy Richmond III’s recruitment is getting spicy, just like the old days
Will Billy Richmond’s Facebook posts regarding Penny Hardaway impact where his son Billy Richmond III decides to play college basketball?
Pinkowski, Jones, Ganus to talk Memphis development trends
An expert panel will talk about the area’s development projects during the Developing Memphis Seminar next week.
Trial date set for rape case against Cleotha Henderson
Shelby County Criminal Court Division VII Judge Lee Coffee set the trial date during a Thursday, Oct. 12, report date.
Methodist, U.S. government near settlement for lawsuit
Differences remain between Methodist and the government, including questions about attorney fees and a corporate integrity agreement the government wants to force on Methodist, but that the hospital says it will not accept.
Margolin Hebrew Academy shooting suspect waives preliminary hearing
Joel Bowman’s defense team plans a more thorough mental evaluation.
Pop Local contest produces six new tenants at Carriage Crossing
Edwards Realty had more than 200 applications, the most the company has ever seen in its “Pop Local” contest. The company ended up with six new businesses for Carriage Crossing.
The To-Do List: Swift on screen, Monster Market and fall fests galore
This week, artists collaborate onstage at the Tambourine Bash, Loaf and Cxffeeblack come together for brunch and Willie Nelson is on the road again (and coming to Southaven).
Hundreds gather in solidarity in wake of attacks in Israel
Hundreds of Memphians — including Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland and Mayor-elect Paul Young — gathered Wednesday at the Jewish Community Center in the wake of Saturday’s invasion of Israel by Hamas militants from the Gaza Strip.
Bartlett High achieves Apple Distinguished School distinction
Bartlett High received recognition recently as an Apple Distinguished School for teachings in technology and innovations in learning.
Metro
Gov. Lee: National Guard should be ‘force multiplier’ for MPD
Gov. Bill Lee described the Memphis Safe Task Force as a “long-time” mission that could last six months or longer. Mayor Young’s strategy for working with the National Guard What Mayor Young said is reducing crime in Memphis C.J. Davis to remain Memphis’ top cop amid National Guard deployment ‘The world will get an opportunity to watch us succeed,’ Mayor Young saysIn our coverage:
City of Memphis Substation fire left thousands without power in Memphis
City of Memphis City of Memphis questions legality of its employee unions
Business Sunday Tops Bar-B-Q fire suspected as arson
Business
Inked: Overton Park apartments prepare for residents
Also, mother and son lease space at Regalia Shopping Center, and six multifamily complexes were sold in a foreclosure auction.
Business Networking event adding pitch competition, creatives night
Real Estate The latest on Google’s West Memphis data center? It could add water recycling.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
Dandy Dozen: Briarcrest makes a big jump; Germantown remains on top
Briarcrest moves up four spots following a big win over Nashville Father Ryan. Arlington, meanwhile, debuts ahead of Friday’s region opener against No. 6 Collierville.
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Big sixth inning carries Birds over Saints
High School Sports At Bolton High, a revived girls soccer program is playing for pride and joy
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Breaking down the Tigers’ unblemished home record against power conference schools since 2015
Food
Eat more chicken again on Union Avenue
The Chick-fil-A, which opened in 2009, closed on May 29 for renovations of the 4,400-square-foot building at 1980 Union Ave.
Suburbs
Horn Lake mayor defends tax cut amid criticism
A former Horn Lake alderman says the current administration could have done more to lower the millage rate to help property owners. Mayor Jimmy Stokes said they did what was necessary.
Arts & Culture
New concert series launches at Harrell Theatre in Collierville
While the 2025-26 season is a pilot there is opportunity for it to grow as the suburb has added emphasis to expanding its arts offerings.
Opinion
Calkins: Memphis has a rich history of playing the SEC. Is it coming to an end?
For almost exactly 60 years, SEC teams have been traveling to the Liberty Bowl to play Memphis in football. Saturday might be the beginning of the end.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: How a new MPD position rankled the department
In the wake of Tyré Nichols’ death, the Memphis Police Department decided it had an absence of supervision in the field, and set out to fix that problem by creating a new position — the second lieutenant. But that solution caused a string of other problems.