Knit one, purl two, J three: Vest grabs attention of Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr.
It took Casi Spear 40-plus hours to knit her Grizzlies jersey, but she’s prepared to do it all over again for Jaren Jackson Jr.
This Week in Memphis: Election Day and the start of Tigers basketball
Also happening this week: Downtown Dining Week is back with a twist, and Good Fortune’s co-owner is on the Food Network.
Buckley: Tony Bennett walked away from college basketball. Penny Hardaway isn’t going anywhere.
“As far as Penny Hardaway, I can honestly say this: I couldn’t be prouder of his willingness to try to adapt and understand what he does well and where we can help him,” Ed Scott said.
What to watch in Memphis’ season-opener against Missouri
Neither Memphis nor Missouri is the same team as it was when the two met one season ago.
Memphis basketball forecast: Predictions for the Tigers’ 2024-25 season
Here’s how The Daily Memphian envisions the Tigers’ 2024-25 season playing out.
MPD deploying new ‘sideshow’ detection technology
The Memphis Police Department is deploying new AI-powered “sideshow” detection technology, which aims to stop illegal street takeovers in their tracks.
Calkins: Hundreds of students will be working the polls Tuesday. So be nice!
If you’re voting Tuesday, don’t be surprised if you’re checked in by a high school student. More than 250 have signed up to work the polls this week. So be on your best behavior, people.
Saturday night quake shakes Mid-South
An earthquake was recorded Saturday night three kilometers east of Steele, Missouri.
Presidential campaign headquarters offer yard signs and more
Neither former President Donald Trump nor Vice President Kamala Harris has campaigned in Shelby County, but both have local headquarters that offer a peek at the mindset of voters in a non-battleground state.
Martin: How Memphis football went from College GameDay to ‘shame’
Whatever hopes anybody was still clinging to of the Tigers reaching the American Athletic Conference title game have now been all but dashed. The most anticipated football season in program history is likely to end with an appearance in a mediocre bowl game.
Have the Tigers’ AAC title hopes slipped away?
The Memphis Tigers football team isn’t mathematically eliminated from conference championship contention, but a 44-36 loss to UTSA makes it highly unlikely.
UTSA hands Memphis its second loss of the season
Memphis, the American Athletic Conference preseason favorite, traveled to the Alamodome and fell to UTSA in San Antonio.Related content:
‘Huff stuff’ highlights Grizzlies’ victory over Sixers
One play in Philadelphia encapsulated everything the Grizzlies hope to do this season. Box score: Grizzlies 124; 76ers 107 Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 27 points in Grizzlies’ win over 76ersRelated content:
Bartlett aldermen candidates brace for Election Day
Two challengers are facing Position 6 Alderman Kevin Quinn in Bartlett’s only contested race on Tuesday’s ballot. Kenneth Hayes and Josh McNeil are looking to unseat the incumbent.
Brian Ueleke talks about past and future as Germantown alderman
The incumbent alderman should easily cruise to victory Tuesday night because no one decided to challenge him for his second term in Position 4. It will be his second term.
Thousands gather to celebrate life on Day of the Dead at Brooks Museum
The event included a parade from Overton Square to the museum, several musical performances, food vendors, informational booths and so, so many bright fanciful costumes and parade floats.
Late Orange County goal ends 901 FC’s season in frustrating fashion
Another postseason heartbreaker ends Memphis 901 FC’s 2024 campaign.
AAC soccer pairings, dates set for top-seeded Memphis men
The Tigers have clinched the outright American Athletic Conference regular-season championship and have the date for a semifinal tournament match they will host.
Dylan Sampson rushes for 141 yards and 2 TDs to lead Tennessee past Kentucky
Tight end Miles Kitselman caught six passes for 97 yards and a touchdown for the Volunteers as they kept their College Football playoff hopes alive. The Wildcats lost their fourth straight game.
Michael Van Buren Jr. accounts for 3 TDs as Mississippi St. beats UMass
Quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. scored three total touchdowns and led the Bulldogs back from an early deficit in a win over the Massachusetts Minutemen.
Dart’s 515 yards, six touchdowns lead Ole Miss in win against Arkansas
Jaxson Dart set Ole Miss records for yards passing and touchdown throws in a single game, leapfrogging Matt Corral and Eli Manning, in the 19th-ranked Rebels' dominating win against Arkansas on Saturday.
Morris: Our local needs outweigh our national desires
“It isn’t new for bitterness and meanness to enter into American politics. It existed even from people we consider to be the founders of the nation.”
Echols: What to do about the election
“Seventy-two hours from now, everybody will be in the same boat: The votes will have been cast, and once the votes have been counted, we’ll all know who won. And ... we will all know who lost.”
MLGW CEO: Removing lead pipes in Memphis
“Everyone deserves to live in a safe home regardless of its age or their income. ... Lead service lines can be a source of exposure to the harmful impacts of lead.”Related content:
Movers & Shakers
Tioga Environmental Consultants, The Daily Memphian, Marx-Bensdorf Realtors and Hemline Tailored Brand Strategies announce additions.
Sudoku: Nov. 3
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Metro
Political Roundup: Early voting turnout, Feds at the polls, referendum fine print
Early voting had its biggest turnout (excluding absentee ballots) on Halloween — the final day of the 14-day early-voting period. It is still behind the pre-election day turnout four years ago.
Behind The Headlines MLGW launching mailer campaign on lead water pipes
Education What makes a first-year superintendent successful? MSCS board, Feagins now agree.
City of Memphis Mayor says ‘on-demand’ ride services could make up for fewer bus routes
Health Care Type 1 diabetes screening initiative announced by city
Business
FedEx’s new automated hub boasts 11 miles of belts and whistles
The facility is large enough to sort 56,000 packages an hour.
Free with sign-up Business Tulsa company to potentially invest $238M in Memphis
Business IP closing South Carolina mill, hundreds losing jobs
Health Care Type 1 diabetes screening initiative announced by city
Education U of M business school gets largest gift ever
Sports
Box score: Grizzlies 124, 76ers 107
NBA box score for the Memphis Grizzlies basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Five questions that will define Tigers’ basketball season
Grizzlies Podcast What Grizzlies fans should be worried about
Tigers Podcast Tigers Podcast: Memphis football keeps winning, basketball learns lessons in preseason
High School Sports TSSAA first-round football playoff pairings
Food
Recipe Exchange: Pumpkin short rib chili with candy milkshake for dessert
This week, we’ve got two seasonal recipes, perfect for a main and dessert.
$10 Deals $10 Deal: Pancakes for dinner and a late-night bite at Desi Adda
Suburbs
Bartlett’s Quail Ridge Golf Course closing Saturday
A golf course that has served the Bartlett area and provided nice character for adjacent neighborhoods will close this Saturday after 30 years of operation.
Public Safety Memphis teens accused of shoot-out with Southaven PD in March get elevated charges
Arts & Culture
Batman tattoos, street art and a new lounge from David Yancy
The artist joins Eric Barnes to talk about plans for his new lounge on Broad Ave., how graffiti became street art and the value of a Batman tattoo.
Music College classmates in Brazil reunite in Memphis as Iris fellows
Opinion
Conaway: Tuesday is the measure of us
In his opinion piece, Dan Conaway says that if you vote for Donald Trump, whatever he does will be with your permission.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Creating cozy vibes and comfort food for fall
Cookbook author Andrea LeTard is all about autumn, and she offers a cornucopia of ideas for creating a warm atmosphere and celebrating through the winter holidays.
Neighborhoods
Church needs volunteers to bag 40K pounds of sweet potatoes
The whole project from bag to distribution will be done in one morning; more than 100 people are needed.