Utah Jazz hand Grizzlies fifth straight loss to begin season
The Utah Jazz made 22 3-pointers and handed the Grizzlies their fifth straight loss to begin the season. Related story:
Ex-MPD officer pleads guilty to reckless endangerment
William Skelton, 38, made the plea Wednesday, Nov. 1, in Shelby County Criminal Court Division 3 Judge James Jones Jr.‘s courtroom.
Downtown Dining Week 2023 kicks off Monday
More than 50 Downtown restaurants are set to take part in this year’s Downtown Dining Week.
Political Roundup: Early voting turnout, Huseth vs. Gillespie, more ballot moves
More than 700 Memphians have cast early ballots in the runoffs for three city council seats through the first four days of the voting period.
Table Talk: Vegan cheese now, Korean chicken later
Memphis is checking some popular food-trend boxes while others, such as a Brazilian restaurant, still elude the area.
What to look for in Memphis’ exhibition game against LeMoyne-Owen
The Tigers will get one more tune-up in their second and final exhibition game before they open the 2023-24 season.
Memphis bet $100M on Liberty Park; now the city could be in the red
Memphis is betting big on Liberty Park, but public records show a big shortfall in covering that bet.
Officer charged in Tyre Nichols’ death to take deal in federal criminal case
Desmond Mills, who is represented by attorney Blake Ballin, plans to enter a change of plea during a hearing.
High 5 Entertainment hopes to be open at Liberty Park in 2025
Austin, Texas-based High 5 Entertainment hopes to be open at Liberty Park in mid-2025, its CEO told The Daily Memphian Wednesday morning, Nov. 1.
Opinion: Public safety is a key to Downtown’s future
“The key to maintaining and building on Downtown Memphis’ momentum is to get a handle on the reality and perception of public safety concerns and to do so with a healthy sense of urgency.”
Westminster pack working together to repeat at state cross country championships
Westminster Academy’s girls cross country team is back in Hendersonville to defend their 2022 championship.
Making a ‘cameo’ at Cameo: Acre chef designs debut tasting menu
The latest version of Cameo’s Fancy Dinner pop-up, which showcases new talent on Memphis’ culinary scene, will be lead by Acre’s Colleen Kohl.
DA’s office won’t oppose requests for court fee waivers
Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy announced the policy Tuesday, Oct. 31, during a press conference in the 10th-floor conference room of the DA’s office in the Shelby County Criminal Justice Center, 201 Poplar Ave.
Sheffield standout Jackson attracting major recruiting interest
The standout junior for playoff-bound Sheffield Knights has put up some impressive numbers in 2023 — and the big boys are noticing.
Tigers Football Insider: What does first College Football Playoff ranking mean for the AAC?
The American Athletic Conference appears to be in a race with the Mountain West for a New Year’s Six Bowl bid. A one-loss Tulane team was ranked a spot higher than undefeated Air Force.
State cross country preview: CBHS leads the local contingent in Hendersonville
CBHS had a near-perfect result at the region meet and will expect to challenge at Sanders Ferry Park. Westminster pack working together to repeat at state cross country championshipsRelated story:
Youth Villages begins annual Holiday Heroes drive
Holiday Heroes, the annual drive seeking money and donations for Youth Villages children at Christmas, kicks off this week.
Strickland to ‘Release the Tigers’ at Memphis football homecoming
“We could think of no better way to thank Mayor Strickland for his loyal support of the Tigers than by having him send the team onto the field before the homecoming game,” Laird Veatch said.
Audit: Memphis Health Center’s poor record-keeping led to $230K TennCare underpayment
Memphis Health Center was owed a bit more than $1 million for thousands of unreported appointments, but TennCare overpaid it by nearly $784,000 for other services during a five-year period. The center did not dispute the comptroller’s findings and accepted responsibility.
DeSoto movie fest spotlights family-friendly short films
The festival’s short films include the premiere of “Grand Larceny,” which was created by students in DeSoto Arts Institutes’ first-ever filmmaking program.
Pearson urges collaboration between Mississippi and Tennessee Dems, Black leadership
Tennessee state Rep. Justin J. Pearson traveled to North Mississippi on Wednesday to participate in a joint effort across the two states to enhance voter interest.
Metro
Numerous rule violations led to death of 6-year-old girl left on bus, state inspection shows
A state inspection shows that a series of failures by the staff at Kid University directly contributed to the death of 6-year-old Winter Jones, who was left on a bus for hours on a day when the temperature reached 99 degrees.
Spirit of Memphis Calkins: He was shot down over Italy. 83 years later, his remains finally found their way home.
Business SpaceXAI says its working on training center for Southaven first responders
Education City Council will talk data centers and medical debt
State Government Four Memphis attorneys nominated for two new Criminal Court judicial positions
Business
Apartments near Liberty Stadium could get new owners
The EDGE board will hear the application at its Aug. 19 meeting at Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South. Central Lofts owners have entered a purchase agreement for the 127-unit apartment property.
Premium Real Estate Baptist buys East Memphis hotel
Business SpaceXAI says its working on training center for Southaven first responders
Business Motion pictures are getting motion seating
Premium Real Estate Local real estate brokers embrace AI but warn: Trust and verify
Sports
How many votes did the Tigers receive in AP Top 25 poll?
The preseason Associated Press Top 25 for the 2026 football season has been released.
High School Sports High school volleyball 2026: Arlington, Briarcrest lead the way
High School Sports High school football 2026: Local week-by-week schedule
Memphis Tigers Football ‘They know when Christmas is’: Huff gives team date for naming starting quarterback
High School Sports TSWA high school prep football preseason poll
Food
Mollie Fontaine Lounge returns — but only for a few nights a year
Owner and local restaurateur Karen Carrier will open the Victorian lounge to the public once again Friday, Sept. 25 — something she’s done about once a quarter for the past couple of years.
Premium Dining Guides What to order: The Lobbyist’s white fish spread
Suburbs
SpaceXAI says its working on training center for Southaven first responders
The company said it is investing $40 million “to help strengthen the local emergency response systems.”
North Mississippi Reeves taps another North Mississippian for state Supreme Court seat
Arts & Culture
Mollie Fontaine Lounge returns — but only for a few nights a year
Owner and local restaurateur Karen Carrier will open the Victorian lounge to the public once again Friday, Sept. 25 — something she’s done about once a quarter for the past couple of years.
Business Motion pictures are getting motion seating
Opinion
Calkins: He was shot down over Italy. 83 years later, his remains finally found their way home.
Michael Cianciolo was shot down over Italy in 1943. More than 80 years later, his remains were buried in Memphis with full military honors.
Opinion Maxey: ‘I’m of Memphis. It’s who I am and what I am.’
Podcasts
Jerri Green sees path to victory in Tennessee governor’s race
She also talked on “Behind The Headlines” about why her call to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement doesn’t mean she wants to abandon enforcement of immigration laws and how she would handle the state appointed board to run Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
East Memphis The AM/DM podcast: After a gas station catches fire, rules to prevent blight could contribute to it
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Print media to patient care
Today’s puzzle features the Commercial Appeal building under demolition. The photo was taken by Brad Vest.