Stacey Abrams tells Memphis it has ‘power to change’ during Freedom Award speech
“I’m here to tell you, Memphis, that you have the power to imagine, the power to dream and the power to change,” Abrams said while accepting her award.
Business leaders discuss emerging projects at Developing Memphis seminar
Bill Ganus, Andre Jones and Chuck Pinkowski discussed development projects with an attentive audience at Memphis Botanic Gardens on Thursday, Oct. 19.
Freshmen lead in Tigers’ shutout win over UAB to clinch division
Memphis freshman Anna Hauer scored her seventh goal of the season less than five minutes into Thursday night’s game against UAB. The Tigers never looked back.
Judge rules ‘Red Dog’ claims admissible in Nichols’ civil suit
Attorneys for the City of Memphis previously filed a motion to strike any mention of the former Atlanta “Red Dog” police unit in the $550 million lawsuit, arguing the information would be immaterial and scandalous.
‘No traffic stop’s routine:’ THP looking to fill vacancies in Shelby County
When he began working for the Tennessee Highway Patrol in 2020, Trooper DeVonte Quinn said there were five fellow troopers assigned to Shelby County. Now there are 15, and THP is looking to expand that team even more.
Herrington: It’s a game of wait-and-see with the Memphis Grizzlies
Waiting is a theme for the Memphis Grizzlies these days.Related story:
Thursday state volleyball: Briarcrest takes D2-AA title, while St. George’s ends as runner-up in D2-A
Briarcrest wins 11th title in school history in an all-Memphis final. MUS standout wins fan vote for high school player of the weekRelated stories:
Poll results: If not Ja Morant, who is Memphis’ biggest star?
The Daily Memphian polled readers on its site and on social media about who should be considered our biggest star.
Jerry Lee Lewis Ranch for sale
Great balls of fire. Jerry Lee Lewis’ ranch in Nesbit is up for sale.
Mother and boyfriend face first-degree murder, more charges in death of Sequoia Samuels
Brittney Jackson and Jaylon Hobson are each indicted on charges of first-degree murder in perpetration of aggravated child abuse, first-degree murder in perpetration of aggravated child neglect, aggravated child abuse, aggravated child neglect, abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence and false reports.
85% of DeSoto County third graders pass 2022-23 reading assessment
DeSoto County School District students show strong results in third-grade level reading competency.
As state leaders take aim at prosecutors, Mulroy isn’t worried
“There are things that my office is doing that I think the Cameron Sextons of the world would be pleased to hear,” Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy told The Daily Memphian in a recent interview.
Tigers Talk: What’s the damage from the Tulane loss?
The Tigers lost their first conference game to Tulane last week. Beat writer Frank Bonner and John Martin discuss what that loss means for Memphis and if the Tigers can win out the rest of the way.
$10 Deal: Momma’s Trooper is a solid breakfast sandwich
Momma’s, located on Kentucky Street, bills itself as “the first and last bar in Memphis” — it’s open from 6:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. on weekdays and later on Saturday nights into Sunday.
The To-Do List: Repair Days, River Arts and ‘Black Artists in America’
This week, art is on fire at the Dixon, the Memphis Roller Derby debuts home teams in a spooky double header and there are beer fests in Cooper-Young and at Wiseacre on Broad Avenue.
Guest Column: The importance of staying safe on the school bus
Bus safety tips to help students, parents and educators during School Bus Safety Week and all year long.
Taylor Jenkins responds to ESPN article on Ja Morant’s behavior
Following Memphis Grizzlies practice on Wednesday, Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins addressed recently released ESPN article titled “‘Then the alligators got him': Inside Ja Morant’s 18-month downfall.”
Q&A: First Horizon CEO Bryan Jordan on strong earnings release
Shares of First Horizon’s stock were rising Wednesday afternoon following an earnings update indicating the financial institution is weathering the larger banking crisis that plunged the industry into uncertainty earlier this year.
Ahead of Year 6, Penny Hardaway reflects on lessons learned
Penny Hardaway is using lessons from his first five years as the Tigers’ coach to seize the opportunity in front of him in Year 6 at the helm.
Metro
Protesters angry about everything from Social Security to Gulf of America
Hundreds protested for or against numerous causes at Poplar Avenue and Highland Street on Saturday afternoon, carrying signs denouncing xAI, the Trump administration and one that said simply, “Where do I start?”
Premium Public Safety Inmate deaths at Shelby County Jail outnumber other Tennessee counties
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Business
Sting operation: Health department ramps up mosquito control
Shelby County Health Department’s mosquito control activities are in full swing, which includes truck-mounted spraying of insecticides in some ZIP codes to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and other human pathogens.
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Sports
Thunder hand Grizzlies epic beatdown
The Grizzlies suffered the fifth-largest margin of defeat ever in an NBA Playoff game during Game 1 in Oklahoma City.
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Thunder 131, Grizzlies 80
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Food
Sow Project using food to change futures
In a commercial kitchen in Frayser, something more than food is being made. Confidence, community and second chances are coming together one meal at a time.
Suburbs
‘We’ve had quite a bit of a shakeup’: Landers Center board president talks venue’s future
Amelia Lovorn is tasked with overseeing a change in the direction of the Landers Center after a recent rift led to the firing of two key employees.
Arts & Culture
Renasant Convention Center showcases artists in rotating exhibits
The Renasant Convention Center is putting the work of local artists on display to its 450,000 annual visitors.
Opinion
Narcisse: ‘God in the mundane moments of life’
“Following Christ means looking at the decisions Jesus made, how he made his way in the world and wrestling with what that looks like for me.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Crawfish, barbecue and more at Memphis spring festivals
Natalie Van Gundy and Holly Whitfield discuss spring food festivals in Memphis and share pro tips and top picks.
Games
Crossword: The Sultana
A recent interview with the director of the Sultana Disaster Museum inspired this week’s crossword puzzle.