Utah Jazz hand Grizzlies fifth straight loss to begin season
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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
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?”
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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
Seven deadly sins that could cost Grizzlies vs. OKC Thunder
You might remember regular-season games between Memphis and the Oklahoma City Thunder. They were mostly a disaster for the Grizzlies. Here’s what Memphis must do to avoid biting that apple in the NBA playoffs.
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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.