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
Main Street will soon get new banners
Four designs will be displayed on the Main Street Mall and will highlight and celebrate the city’s identity.
Shelby County Lakeland’s Wesley Wright won’t run for Shelby County Commission
City of Memphis Cohen questions FBI leader about National Guard in Memphis
Spirit of Memphis Businessman, entrepreneur Walker Uhlhorn dies at 88
Business
XAI subsidiary subleases 550+ acres for solar panel project
The solar panel project is expected to include up to 100 megawatts, possibly more.
Business Main Street will soon get new banners
Real Estate The latest on Google’s West Memphis data center? It could add water recycling.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
Two Tigers lean on old bond to lead Memphis offense
When receiver Cortez Braham Jr. was deciding on which school to transfer to, Brendon Lewis’ pitch was simple: Choose the team with the quarterback you already know.
High School Sports Jeremiah Jordan brings grit and grind to Memphis football
Premium High School Sports Week 5 high school football preview: Germantown-Lausanne will be star-studded and physical
High School Sports In a ‘defining game,’ Houston puts seven goals past Briarcrest
Food
Table Talk: Remembering Jennifer Biggs with the mahjong ladies
MahJ Squad 901 started meeting for weekly games years ago,making every fourth meeting a luncheon that started by checking out one of Biggs’ recommendations.
Suburbs
Collierville Schools to improve cell service at high school, hears site purchase updates
Collierville Schools is hoping cell service is soon improved in the high school area. District leaders also heard an update on two sites they are purchasing.
Arts & Culture
The Daily Memphian pops up at Cooper-Young Fest
The Daily Memphian hosted a booth at the event, talking to community members and giving out swag. Did you see us?
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.