Coach Cal Countdown: Darius Washington Jr. had three shots to lift Memphis into the NCAA Tournament
How great was the John Calipari era at Memphis? Even the losses were unforgettable.
The surge gets more politically complex
Also in the political roundup, Harris endorses Green in the race for Governor as Blackburn calls out Green by name. And a close encounter at “No Kings” between Cohen and Pearson.
The Early Word: ‘No Kings’ in the city, but a Downtown bar may have ghosts
Memphis gets proactive about potholes, county may have a plan to pay Halbert’s rent and we look at Coach Cal’s most memorable games.
Is Earnestine & Hazel’s really haunted? That depends on who you ask, but the spooky stories are legion
This week, Ask the Memphian investigates reported sightings of ghosts at the South Main district bar. Oh, and we’ll also tell you about the abandoned cemetery right across the street.
Memphis has an affordable housing shortage, but a new program will help reduce it
How will 20 local developers work to close the gap on 30,000 affordable homes?
What to know about federal forces in Memphis
Click here to read our full coverage on the Memphis Safe Task Force and the National Guard.
No need for stage fright, this karaoke club lets you sing in private
“It’s your own little private party,” said Deidre Ellis, owner of The Studio Karaoke, which offers five soundproofed rooms and 80,000 songs to choose from.
This Week in Memphis: Grizz open season; Tony Allen in Hall of Fame
Also happening this week: The Memphis Tigers play a big-deal game against South Florida, and The Daily Memphian is hosting two panel discussions.
DeAndre Williams signs with Philadelphia 76ers, other former Tigers on the move
DeAndre Williams’ deal headlines what was a week in which a handful of former Tigers were signed and waived by NBA teams.
Why did Memphis choose freshman AJ Hill to replace its injured starting quarterback?
When Memphis quarterback Brendon Lewis was sidelined with an injury during the Tigers’ 31-24 loss at UAB, head coach Ryan Silverfield called on his four-star true freshman AJ Hill.
No. 6 Memphis women defeat East Carolina, win American Conference title
With the victory the Tigers (13-0-2, 7-0-1 American) earned the No. 1 seed in the American tournament which starts Nov. 3 in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.
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What Daily Memphians think*
“Great idea Geoff. His era was so happy that people got mad when it ended. But like a lot of things in life, time heals wounds.” — Jim Mulroy about Coach Cal Countdown: Nine memorable stories for nine memorable years of Calipari coaching the Tigers
“Most brittle team in the NBA. …” — Billy Conaley about Memphis Grizzlies provide medical update for Scotty Pippen Jr.
“What a passionate article! Written from the heart. We need to address education in our city! … Mayor Harris and others need to invest in their city and fight for true change in our schools. …” — Tricia Marshall about Opinion: Mayor Harris isn’t listening to Memphis families about MSCS
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Daily Jigsaw: Orgill’s Wrigley Field
Today’s photo features Orgill President and CEO Boyden Moore speaking during a ceremony presenting the company’s new Customer Solutions Center taken by The Daily Memphian photographer Mark Weber.
Metro
Thousands gather in Memphis for ‘No Kings’ protest
Saturday’s protest was a serious event for many of those involved, yet it also involved more than a bit of whimsy. The getups included characters such as Shrek, Kenny and Cartman from “South Park,” Gizmo from “Gremlins.”
Premium Shelby County Halbert hasn’t paid rent — but the County Commission might step in
Premium City of Memphis Memphis’ pothole problem is jarring. But leaders have a plan to smooth the faults in asphalt.
Shelby County TBI asked to review Tami Sawyer confrontation with deputies
Public Safety Judge Norris defends himself: ‘I do not harbor any bias toward MPD’
Business
Daily Memphian seminar to focus on developing Downtown and Midtown
Speakers will discuss the latest developments in the Cleveland Street Corridor, Downtown and the Edge District at The Daily Memphian’s Developing Memphis Seminar on Thursday, Oct. 23, at Memphis Botanic Garden.
Premium Real Estate Hardware-store supplier opens Collierville showroom larger than Wrigley Field
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Tonica Downtown, Little Petals East, Poppz opening
Transportation & Logistics Manufacturer to close Memphis facilities, lay off 152 employees
Real Estate Cordova apartments sold for $41.6 million
Sports
Buckley: UAB put a world of hurt on the Tigers. The pain could prove costly.
The No. 22 Memphis Tigers lost a lot after falling to the Blazers in Birmingham, starting with their perfect record.
Memphis Tigers Football UAB quarterback ruled out against Memphis
Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Grizzlies provide medical update for Scotty Pippen Jr.
High School Sports Friday football report: MUS grounds, pounds past Central
Premium Memphis Tigers Football From East Atlanta rain to Memphis shine: Everett Roussaw Jr.'s homecoming
Food
Sound Bites: Ritzie’s Barbecue trailer serves up honey-gold ribs, Texas-style brisket
Travis Ritzie worked at Leroy and Lewis Barbecue in Austin, Texas, a Michelin-starred barbecue restaurant, before returning to Memphis to start his own barbecue trailer.
Premium Food From Broad Avenue to the national stage: Wiseacre wins gold (and silver)
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: From city streets to coffee cups, Memphis brews up a buzz
Suburbs
Hardware-store supplier opens Collierville showroom larger than Wrigley Field
Orgill’s massive new building on Bailey Station Road in Collierville began hosting hundreds of dealers Tuesday, Oct. 14, a day after the company celebrated the facility’s opening.
Premium North Mississippi Community members demand resignation of school board member who defended Lindsey Whiteside
Premium Shelby County Millington could sue Halbert’s office
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Lifetime, AMC network feature Memphians in new shows
A new show, filmed in Memphis and Atlanta, stars Memphis rapper Slimeroni and features numerous other local connections. And, Eric Jerome Dickey’s novel comes to Lifetime.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more The hard, block-by-block work to improve Klondike, Smokey City
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: ‘After the Hunt,’ ‘Silence of the Lambs’
Opinion
Echols: What word does God use for you and me?
“What we name each other, both on legal documents and in earned fellowship, is enough to determine some amount of lifelong meaning. But the grace-filled name God gives to us, both in secret and in stone, will be who we are for the rest of eternity.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Environmental justice is not negotiable
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Sushi pop-up, tomato pie pizza, bakery treats galore
Holly Whitfield and Natalie Van Gundy offer up six Memphis food recommendations — including a Dubai chocolate crepe — and make a list of restaurants to try next.
Behind The Headlines Mayor Young says Sheraton hotel deal worth delays
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Soul to Seoul
This jigsaw puzzle is a vintage photo of the Lansky Bros. Men’s Shop from the Hooks Brothers Photography Archive courtesy the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and the National Civil Rights Museum.