Good news: Grizzlies look better. Bad news: They lost anyway.
The Grizzlies made a run against the Denver Nuggets, but fell short in the final minutes. Related story:
Why Memphis has Derrick Rose’s son to thank for his return
Derrick Rose loves sharing his experience playing basketball with his son P.J. When he thought about retirement, he realized he would be taking something away from him that’s very special.
Herrington: Some-assembly-required Grizzlies show signs of finished product
Coach Taylor Jenkins watched his team play a much better game against a much better opponent this second time out, and seemed about as at peace as a coach can be after a loss.
Prep football report: Houston tops Collierville to secure second seed in 8-6A
Quick-strike offense produces six touchdowns and more than 500 yards. Related story:
Gershun Freeman’s family suing county for $100 million
The suit’s amended complaint also alleges that some of the officers allegedly involved and indicted for their role in Freeman’s death are still working there, even as an ongoing criminal case plays out against them.
ECS blanks St. George’s for first girls soccer title in seven years
Lia Sanvee’s late goal highlights a 2-0 win that gives the Eagles their 18th victory in a row.
Judge recuses himself from Young Dolph case
Coffee filed the order Sept. 28 after the Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee at Jackson filed an order reversing his denial of defendant Justin Johnson’s motion to recuse.
Corrections officers indicted in death of Gershun Freeman make first court appearance
The nine Shelby County corrections officers indicted for their alleged roles in the death of an inmate last year made their first court appearances Friday, Oct. 27.
Report: Trial date set for Mikey Williams as Puma backs away
Williams appeared in El Cajon (California) Superior Court on Friday for his rescheduled arraignment. Mikey Williams' camp says it has ‘full support' from U of M Memphis’ Jordan Brown named to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award watch listRelated stories:
Early voting opens for city council runoffs
Early voting in three city council districts runs Oct. 27-Nov. 11. Runoff Election Day is Nov. 16.Related story:
Man charged in fatal stabbing of jail inmate
A man has been charged in the fatal stabbing of inmate behind a courtroom at 201 Poplar Thursday morning.Related story:
Greater Memphis Chamber will host Small Biz Saturday in Whitehaven
More than 30 local business will participate in Small Biz Saturday at Whitehaven’s Georgette & Cato Johnson YMCA.
Tennessee grocery-tax holiday ends Oct. 31
Holiday bakers have just a few more days to stock up on tax-free flour, sugar, butter and other supplies. Most food and ingredients used to prepare food are exempt from sales tax.
Terrence Howard returns to Memphis to premiere new movie
“I was baptized for the most part figuratively in Memphis,” Terrence Howard said. “And I don’t mind dipping in the water again just to remember what was important.”
The To-Do List: Halloween hike, underwater bubbles and ‘Beetlejuice’
This week, 1990s R&B legends Tony! Toni! Tone! play the Orpheum, spooky double dutch comes to Tom Lee and you can sample your way around India at the Agricenter.
Elmwood unveils columbaria, engraving
Martha Kelly was commissioned to create the art sandblasted into the granite structure.
Mr. Reliable: Koby Drake prides himself on staying consistent
Koby Drake staying consistent in everything he does is a character trait for him. It’s worked out well for the former walk-on, which is why his teammates and coaches have referred to him as “Mr. Reliable.”Related story:
Conaway: Chicken Tossing Days and Dog Dipping Days, a prophetic tale
Cas Walker wasn’t in denial about his outrageous business practices and politics, he knew they were outrageous, and he was proud of every one of them.
Veterans community center planned in Lakeland
Plans are underway for a potential new community center geared to military veterans, part of the redevelopment at the Lakeland interchange of Interstate 40.
Robert ‘Bingo’ Smith, Memphian and longtime Cavalier, has died
Bobby “Bingo” Smith graduated from Melrose after averaging 32.7 points per game as senior. He played for Tulsa and most of an NBA career with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Ballot Basics: Early voting is Oct. 27-Nov. 11
Here are the voting basics for the three Memphis City Council runoff elections during the early voting period that begins Friday, Oct. 27.
Grizzlies Insider: John Konchar could soon be in rotation
“He has been working back through some things trying to ramp it up so I wanted to be smart with him,” Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said. “I anticipate he could be in the rotation pretty soon. He has some play groups that he has been playing in.”
Metro
The Early Word: Hello to new state laws and goodbye to Coletta’s on Appling
Court is back in session, gluten-free donuts are coming soon and we reflect on Ja Morant’s greatest hits.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: All about the new Memphis Art Museum
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Shelby County County Commission passes budget with new property tax rate
Arts & Culture Fourth of July events to light up across Memphis area
Business
Want to own an apartment complex with a view of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium?
After a long and complicated history, Central Lofts, a vacant 127-unit property on South Hollywood Street, is up for sale.
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Hill: Morant experience far from perfect, but truly unique
“It’s amazing the places that Ja Morant took Memphis. In fact, no player may be more responsible for providing such a sense of place.”
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Sorting through the aftermath of the Ja Morant trade
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Food
Mix and Matcha: Ouri expands to two carts with more plans in the works
Cameron Park is a native Memphian, but her matcha journey — and her business — began in Seoul, South Korea, where she was an exchange student for four years on and off.
Premium Food Just in time for the World Cup, a British pub opens
Suburbs
A new law could create a list of immigrants illegally living in Mississippi
The law set to take effect Wednesday is sparking alarm among immigrant advocates, who fear it could become a new tactic to target immigrants.
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Arts & Culture
Ardent’s legal fight is a broken record
Those involved in the legal drama surrounding Ardent Studios have been involved in past lawsuits that echo some of the current claims, documents show.
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Opinion
Herrington: In Morant trade, a chance for player, team to finally move on
Both the Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant needed a fresh start. Now they both have it.Related content:
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The AM/DM podcast: Who’s on the Grizz’s new menu
Three of the Memphis Grizzlies’ newest players have nicknames that refer to food, which could provide an easy opportunity for a Grizzlies meal deal at FedExForum. But what will it mean for the team’s standings?
Metro The AM/DM Podcast: New laws take effect, and fireworks fill the sky
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Sudoku: June 30
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?