Grizzlies blow late lead against Portland, drop to 0-6: ‘This is painful’
The Grizzlies let a 10-point lead slip away in the final minutes of the game and lost their sixth straight game to begin the season. Related story:
Friday football report: Region 8-6A sweeps Region 7 out of playoffs
Houston, Collierville, Germantown and Bartlett all advance. But not without some late drama. Memphis-area high school football regular season stat leadersRelated story:
DeAndre Williams denied additional year of eligibility by NCAA
After a five-plus-month battle with the NCAA, DeAndre Williams is denied the chance to return to Memphis.
CBHS takes third at state cross country championships
Joe Edwards leads the way for CBHS on the final day of competition in Hendersonville.
Evergreen Grill to open in former Cafe Society space
“The space has been such a landmark here,” said one of the restaurant’s new owners. “It’s exciting to be able to take the space and do something different.”
Moore Tech will train contractors to weatherize homes
TVA built a training house on the Midtown Memphis campus where contractors can learn to identify weatherization problems, and how to correct them. The new course will start in January.
Family of slain inmate wants DOJ involvement at 201 Poplar
Deion Byrd was stabbed Oct. 26 in a holding cell awaiting a court appearance at the Walter L. Bailey Jr. Criminal Justice Center, more commonly known as 201 Poplar.
Paul Young names city attorney, chief communications officer
“These first two early appointments show our commitment to excellence and my commitment to creating an administration staffed with problem-solvers who are ready to work on day one,” said Memphis mayor-elect Paul Young.
Plea agreement reveals new details about Tyre Nichols’ death
Details from the plea agreement reached in the federal criminal case against Desmond Mills Jr. shed more light on his role in Tyre Nichols’ death. Plea deals reached for officer charged in Tyre Nichols’ death Judge OKs release of additional materials in Tyre Nichols caseRelated stories:
Condos and club pickleball courts get endorsement in Collierville
Condominiums could be headed to downtown Collierville. Additionally, the Planning Commission endorsed pickleball courts at a local fitness center.
Marybeth Conley premieres gritty, heartfelt ‘Flip My Life’ to Paradiso
The 10-episode web series, which will launch online on Nov. 9, combines real-world renovation ideas with restorative justice work.
Conaway: Art isn’t our decoration; it’s our measure
“I see little of more importance to the future of our country and our civilization than full recognition of the place of the artist.”
New sandwich shop coming to North Memphis
1111 Lounge, located at the former site of Just Threading, will sell various sandwiches and salads, including vegan sandwiches, hamburgers, chicken sandwiches and cold-cut sandwiches.
Chamber’s new Academy of Innovation for Memphis continues ‘concierge-level services’
To celebrate the launch of AIM, the Chamber is offering free efficiency assessment to its members who are at the Board of Advisors and Board of Governors levels.
Tennessee’s first A-F letter grades for schools will stress proficiency
After months of asking Tennesseans how the state should judge its public schools when giving them their first A-F letter grades, Education Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds mostly ignored the feedback.
$10 Deal: Seafood is special at Mariscos Sinaloa
Mariscos Sinaloa is a nautical-themed restaurant on the corner of Summer Avenue and Bartlett Road, and our advice to its menu is this: Treat it like tapas.
The To-Do List: Talking Heads on-screen, Japan in the garden
This week, learn about the fungus among us at Meeman-Shelby, cheese the day at the Hi-Tone and get ready to spruce up your holiday tree at John Mark’s.
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.