Tigers impose will against Lane College in exhibition victory
Tigers rout Lane College in impressive exhibition showing. Love it, Like it or Hate it: Reviewing Memphis’ exhibition game win over Lane CollegeRelated story:
Candidate for Mississippi governor visits Southaven to ‘narrow the gap’
“There are a lot of voters who have been ignored in DeSoto County that no governor’s candidate has come to talk to over the years,” said Democratic candidate Brandon Presley.
This Week in Memphis: Halloween, Hotel Chisca sign’s comeback?
Downtown’s Design Review Board will consider bringing a familiar sign back to the skyline, a new report will look at Memphis poverty and you’ll gain an hour on Sunday.
Mississippi River plummeted to most extreme lows in recent decades
After the Mississippi River hit another new low, NASA released images of the river in 2021 and how it looked this past September, showing the change in the Mighty Mississippi.
Fifteen more cases of excessive force at 201 Poplar, records reveal
The new instances uncovered in public records bring to 46 the number of substantiated instances of excessive force involving officers at 201 Poplar.
Grizzlies plan to sign Bismack Biyombo, per report
The Grizzlies plan to sign Bismack Biyombo when Ja Morant goes to the suspended list following the fifth game of the regular season, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Memphians share the inspiration behind their Halloween houses
Residents of Bartlett, Cooper-Young, East Memphis and Germantown share the inspiration behind their Halloween house decor.
Turnovers hurt Grizzlies in loss to Wizards
The Memphis Grizzlies are 0-3 after losing at the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Turnovers proved to be costly.Related stories:
Martin: Memphis football wins again. That should be good enough
If Memphis was in the discussion for a College Football Playoff appearance, their method of victory would matter. But that’s not the world that program lives in, right now.
Memphis blows huge lead, rallies in final minute to defeat North Texas
The Tigers trailed by four with 47 seconds remaining and Memphis needed to drive 75 yards to prevent losing after leading 31-7 in the first half. Tigers’ Scates makes up for earlier drop, catches game winnerRelated stories:
Vegan cheese shop opens in Crosstown Concourse
Crosstown Concourse is homebase for SriMu’s online, subscription-based vegan cheese operation, but the storefront also offers grab-and-go options — and will soon include a small cafe.
A $21M federal grant could change Memphis’ economy
The University of Memphis, Greater Memphis Chamber, Moore Tech and others are partnering on what will be known as UpSkill MidSouth.
India Fest returns after three-year hiatus
“This festival plays a very pivotal role in fostering cross-cultural awareness and education,” said Manjit Kaur, India Association of Memphis board member.
Leadership Memphis hosting 16th annual Multicultural Breakfast
The event will spotlight five local agencies: Agape Child & Family Services, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis, Mid-South Food Bank, MIFA, and United Way of the Mid-South.
Echols: Asking honest questions and listening to each other’s honest answers
“We sometimes talk through the nuances of our mid-life femaleness with a candid honesty that I would call uncommon. ... We share stories about our aunts and mothers, our sisters and grandmothers.”
Northwest Mississippi Community Foundation reaches fundraising highs
Keith Fulcher’s fundraising efforts are helping the poor in Mississippi, particularly children.
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.
Movers & Shakers
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South, and Southern College of Optometry announce new additions.
Metro
Artwalk, street fair and festivals brighten an overcast Saturday
Memphians had quite a few fall festivals to visit Saturday, including the newcomer Evergreen Street Fair.
Update State Government Tennessee’s prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike
Behind The Headlines Justin J. Pearson says no U.S. military aid to Israel or Ukraine
Public Safety More than half of Tennessee death row inmates are from Shelby County
City of Memphis Broadband internet access expands in Orange Mound
Business
Menards, Scheels, Publix — what Memphians think should go into the former IKEA space
Though there is no official word yet on what will move into the space, we asked Daily Memphian readers what they think the unnamed retailer might be.
Premium Business Thompson Machinery pushing forward in Collierville
Financial Services Huntington National Bank investing $300K in Memphis for affordable housing, career training
Premium Real Estate Inked: Alo Yoga stretches to Southaven; Music, film nonprofit taking Front stage
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: ARTSmemphis adds to leadership
Sports
Martin: This Memphis football team looks like a title contender
This is a vastly more serious operation at Memphis under Charles Huff. The Tigers did exactly what good teams do; they imposed their will on both sides of the ball for a full 60 minutes.
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis receiving room hits stride at start of conference schedule
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers score a season high in win at Charlotte
Sports Bishop rushes for 220 yards, 3 TDs to lead No. 17 Tennessee over Auburn 24-14
Memphis Tigers Football Box score: Memphis 59, Charlotte 8
Food
Recipe Exchange: Mrs. Hippie Eats’ wild rice-stuffed acorn squash
“I love this dish because it reminds me of fall,” said the owner of Mrs. Hippie Eats in Hernando. “We’re trying to manifest cooler weather with dishes that feel more like Thanksgiving. It’s my favorite holiday.”
Premium Food News Food Files: Midtown’s No Comment to close
Suburbs
Artwalk, street fair and festivals brighten an overcast Saturday
Memphians had quite a few fall festivals to visit Saturday, including the newcomer Evergreen Street Fair.
North Mississippi Hernando police officer arrested
Arts & Culture
Hattiloo Theatre raises the curtain on city’s cultural identity for 20 years
This year’s Spirit of Memphis award recipient Ekundayo Bandele discusses how a self-described introvert went from rap battles in Brooklyn to running one the nation’s four freestanding Black theaters.
Spirit of Memphis Freedom Award honorees urge action against civil rights rollbacks at 35th ceremony
Opinion
Herrington: Ty Jerome is in line to be the Grizzlies’ point guard. But the team has options — lots of them.
With training camp wrapping up, Chris Herrington sorts through the Grizzlies' five options at point guard. Grizzlies reduce training camp roster ahead of preseason openerRelated content:
Guest Columnists Opinion: 1 year ago, they told Memphis to be afraid
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: A year of the Memphis Safe Task Force
As of Sept. 29, the Memphis Safe Task Force has been on the ground in the city for a year.
Behind The Headlines Justin J. Pearson says no U.S. military aid to Israel or Ukraine
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Little Lupita
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of the Little Lupita pizza at Ronnie Grisanti’s Italian Restaurant that was taken by Sophia Surrett.