Phish frontman, jam bands strike a chord with Mempho fans
Warm weather and hot music: Guitar-heavy, long sets are just what the Mempho Music Festival goers wanted Saturday at Memphis Botanic Garden.
901 FC and Oakland battle to a draw
Two crucial non-calls leave players frustrated despite extending their unbeaten run at AutoZone Park to 12 matches.
Arkansas overcomes deficit to defeat Tennessee
With 1:17 remaining, Arkansas’ Malachi Singleton scored to lift the Razorbacks from a deficit to defeat the Vols. It was their first home win over a top-five opponent since beating the Volunteers in 1999.
Memphis Reads introduces kids to authors from around the world
The program hasn’t been without controversy, though. In 2023, Memphis Reads officials chose the book “His Name Is George Floyd” by Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa.
325-pound JJ Pegues runs for 2 TDs as Ole Miss defeats South Carolina
JJ Pegues, a 325-pound nose tackle, ran for two short touchdowns as Ole Miss defeated South Carolina to give coach Lane Kiffin his 100th career victory.
Buckley: Nicholas Jourdain exudes joy. Familiarity fuels this Tiger’s smile.
Nicholas Jourdain is the Tigers’ only returning scholarship player. The pep in his step at the Blue and Gray Showcase is a tip that staying in Memphis means more than most may know.
Want to do business with the U of M? This session will give you the scoop.
The session from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 9, is geared particularly to small businesses.
Kellie’s Deli to fill quick-food niche for Downtown
The deli will provide hot sandwiches, salads, soups and grab-and-go items on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the former Big River Market space at 516 Tennessee St.
Sheraton’s impact worth risk despite hotel’s volatile past, mayor says
The 39-year-old Sheraton hotel has a history of bond defaults, the first one a year after it opened.
XAI approved to lease 552 acres in Southwest Memphis for expansion
XAI is set to lease a site via CTC Property LLC, a California LLC affiliated with the Elon Musk company.
Friday prep report: Defense, special teams spark Houston
D.J. Miller scores twice as the Mustangs down Bartlett for a key Region 8-6A victory.
Southwind ends region rival’s five-game streak with win over Central
Better weather this week allows the Jaguars to crank up their passing game, and Gary Greer was the biggest beneficiary.
New-look Tigers introduce themselves in Blue and Gray Showcase
The men’s and women’s Memphis Tigers teams played scrimmages at the Showcase, which were the highlights of the Tigers’ 2024-25 season tipoff event.
Sarah Leach is The Daily Memphian’s first development director
Her first day on the job coincided with The Daily Memphian’s sixth anniversary.
Southwest starts nonstops to Las Vegas, Phoenix
The airline’s new service will operate Thursday through Monday, joining several Memphis nonstops added in the last six weeks, including Austin, Texas, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Recipe Exchange: JoJo’s Pumpkin Spice Latte
Need more pumpkin spice in your life? JoJo’s Espresso shares how to make your own pumpkin spice coffee syrup.
Sudoku: Oct. 5
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?
Metro
New law prioritizes public safety in setting bail, officials say
Shelby County General Sessions Criminal Court Division 8 Judge Lee Wilson and Lead Judicial Commissioner John Marshall discussed bail setting during a Memphis Shelby Crime Commission virtual discussion Thursday, Oct. 3.
Premium Metro Stores wiped clean of toilet paper, but experts say not to panic
Business
Movers & Shakers: West Cancer Foundation expands executive team
Also, Junior Achievement of Memphis and Sullivan, a Memphis marketing agency, announce their new hires, and Maria Montessori School has two new teachers.
Free with sign-up Transportation & Logistics In the nation’s No. 2 city for cargo theft, experts seek answers
Sports
Grizzlies camp recap: Scenes from Nashville and most impressive performers
The Grizzlies’ training camp detour to Nashville provided a different vibe, but many players thought being on the road resulted in a more focused environment.
Tigers Podcast Tigers Podcast: Analyzing the football offense, talking preseason basketball
Food
Food Files: Zinnie’s reopened, DWJ Midtown closed
Zinnie’s is back open with a new look and menu, Newk’s is targeting the Memphis area for three additional stores and Second Street Taco & Tequila and DWJ Midtown have closed.
Suburbs
Baptist plans $10 million Collierville hospital expansion
The hospital plans to double the capacity of the hospital’s ICU and add more than 4,700 feet to its ER.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Youth Symphony Program helps budding musicians dream big
“I hope to show students that creating music is this gift and a tool that they can use not only to enrich their lives but the lives of others,” said Jenny Davis, executive director of the program.
Opinion
Opinion: Memphis Police Department culture is on trial in Tyre Nichols case
“We may make our choices alone, but we share the consequences with others. The actions of these officers have impacted multiple families, a police department, a city and a profession.”
Podcasts
Musician Greg Cartwright on Reigning Sound, The Black Keys and music
Cartwright joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about his life and even his house, which was owned by some of the musicians who played with Johnny Cash.
Games
5 by 5 crossword: Oct. 4
This week’s 5 by 5 crossword features the state’s top restaurateur.