Federal public defender’s office struggling amid Memphis Safe Task Force
Amid a surge in arrests from the Memphis Task Force, the federal public defender’s office is “straining.”
Governor says he has the authority to deploy Guard to Memphis
The administration is “confident” it will win in court.
Cohen, Indivisible Memphis offer conflicting accounts over ‘No Kings’ controversy
Who got to speak at Saturday’s “No Kings” protest in East Memphis and who didn’t was still a lively topic two days after the event.
Memphis wasn’t asked to join National Guard lawsuit, Harris says
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and leaders of other groups seeking to stop the National Guard deployment in Memphis say the city was never offered an option to join their lawsuit.
After nearly two decades, the 2007-08 Memphis Tigers will finally get their ‘just due’
During the 2007-08 season, a handful of Tigers put “blood, sweat and tears” into their team. Seventeen years later, they’re coming back to Memphis for their flowers.
Herrington: Grizzlies will embark on a high-stakes season — on and off the floor
Perhaps like no season since their first together, this Memphis Grizzlies season will be about Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. Ja Morant cleared for season opener. Ty Jerome will be out weeks.Related content:
Coach Cal Countdown: The Tigers had an answer for Adam Morrison and Gonzaga. It took a village.
This is the third installment in a nine-story series remembering games that defined the John Calipari coaching era of Memphis Tigers basketball. Today: The Zags came to town with a big-time scorer.
What to order: Ecco’s ‘little ears’ with sausage, broccoli and cream
Never skip the pasta when it’s made in-house.
The Frayser Phoenix? Bay High School? Voters can choose name, mascot of new high school today
Voters will have a say in naming the new high school, which will open in 2027. A mix of old and new names are on the ballot.
Landers Center expansion cleared for next phase by board
Construction on the Landers Center expansion remains on target as the project moves into its next level of work.
Tigers update starting quarterback’s injury status as attention turns to USF
Two days after starter Brendon Lewis left a loss to UAB early, and with South Florida coming to town, Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield addresses quarterback options.
Nearly half of federal charges against Memphis doctor dismissed
U.S. District Judge Sheryl Lipman dismissed 17 of 36 charges against a local gynecologist, court records show.
Sewer cutoff policy from Strickland remains in place but ordinance codifying it is withdrawn
For a year, Memphis City Council has delayed a final vote on an ordinance that would formalize a significant change to city sewer policy made by former Mayor Jim Strickland in 2017.
Local home sales make ‘noteworthy’ jump in September
Home prices rose in September compared to the same time last year, with the median sales price increasing from $215,000 to $230,000.
Local packaging facility to close, laying off 76 employees
Crescent Park Corp., an outsourcing packaging partner and fulfillment company, will close Dec. 31.
Pro TIPS: State program chips in for college savings accounts
Through TIPS, eligible Tennessee families can get up to $1,500 to help pay for college.
Former Lakeland Mayor Jim Bomprezzi dies
Jim Bomprezzi, who worked as a Memphis police lieutenant before becoming Lakeland’s mayor for four years, died this past weekend.
The AM/DM podcast: In our Calipari era
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International Paper sold its bag operations
International Paper’s bag operations are in California, Oregon and Texas, specializing in kraft paper-bag manufacturing.
Noise complaint turns deadly in DeSoto County
DeSoto County deputies responding to a noise complaint, shot and killed a man at the scene, who, according to authorities, pointed a gun at the deputies.
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“I’m so happy for DeAndre and Tyrese!” — Verlinda Henning about DeAndre Williams signs with Philadelphia 76ers, other former Tigers on the move
“We lost to UAB. Certainly not the fault of AJ Hill. Who I fault are the coaches who failed to realize that our line hasn’t heard enough of Hill’s cadence to be comfortable with his snap count. … 100% coaching. Having players trained to react under fatigue and pressure is totally in the coach job description. AJ Hill performed admirably. The clipboard guys failed him.” — Dennis Paden about Why did Memphis choose freshman AJ Hill to replace its injured starting quarterback?
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State volleyball preview: Arlington, Briarcrest on the title hunt in Murfreesboro
On Tuesday, the Tigers begin play in the Class AAA tournament and the Saints get going in Division 2-AA.
Vote for The Daily Memphian high school football player of the week, Week 9
Standouts from Covington, East, MUS, Northpoint and Southaven up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23.
Sudoku: Oct. 21
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Daily Jigsaw: Going bananas
Today’s photo is a bucket of official Banana Balls taken by the Associated Press’ Lindsey Wasson.
Daily WordRow: Oct. 21
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Metro
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.
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Metro Thousands gather in Memphis for ‘No Kings’ protest
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
Business
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?
Premium Business No need for stage fright, this karaoke club lets you sing in private
Premium Real Estate Daily Memphian seminar to focus on developing Downtown and Midtown
Transportation & Logistics Manufacturer to close Memphis facilities, lay off 152 employees
Real Estate Uptown brewery to add beer garden, dog park and playground
Sports
Ja Morant cleared for season opener. Ty Jerome will be out weeks.
The Grizzlies cleared Ja Morant to play in the season opener against New Orleans on Wednesday night, but Ty Jerome will be out at least four weeks.
Sports No. 6 Memphis women defeat East Carolina, win American Conference title
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Coach Cal Countdown: Darius Washington Jr. had three shots to lift Memphis into the NCAA Tournament
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Why did Memphis choose freshman AJ Hill to replace its injured starting quarterback?
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Buckley: UAB put a world of hurt on the Tigers. The pain could prove costly.
Food
From Broad Avenue to the national stage: Wiseacre wins gold (and silver)
Sky Dog Amber was awarded Gold in the International Amber Lager category, and Tiny Bomb picked up Silver in the German-style Pilsener category.
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: From city streets to coffee cups, Memphis brews up a buzz
Suburbs
Halbert hasn’t paid rent — but the County Commission might step in
With Clerk Wanda Halbert still declining to pay Millington for use of a city building in the North Shelby County suburb, Commissioner Mick Wright is drafting legislation where the county could cover the back rent.
Premium North Mississippi Community members demand resignation of school board member who defended Lindsey Whiteside
Arts & Culture
Historic-photo exhibit exports Memphis soul to Seoul
The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and Arts Council Korea are also planning a three-year partnership that would bring emerging Korean curators to the American Southeast.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: ‘After the Hunt,’ ‘Silence of the Lambs’
Opinion
Opinion: What the federal task force proves about the council’s traffic-stop policy
“Instead of treating a horrific tragedy as an isolated incident and holding those specific officers accountable, the council put the entire MPD culture — and legitimate policing — on trial.”
Podcasts
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.