Tulane stuns Memphis in 31-17 upset
The Tigers turned the ball over six times in Friday’s loss to the Green Wave in New Orleans.Related content:
Martin: Tulane taps the brakes on Memphis football’s conference title hopes
Memphis lost to the Tulane Green Wave, 31-17, on a blustery Friday night, suggesting it may not yet have addressed all the gap-closing work new coach Charles Huff set as his goal for the program.
Recipe Exchange: Tsunami’s pork and lemongrass meatballs
At Tsunami, the pork and lemongrass meatballs appeared on the menu as an appetizer. They also found their way onto a “secret” menu, thanks to an unexpected request.
No end in sight for Memphis Safe Task Force
“We’re working on a permanent plan for Memphis,” the director of the U.S. Marshals Service said.
Midterm campaigns turn to numbers as early voting begins
The mix of early voting and campaigns watching the turnout while trying to mobilize their voters and partisans is the main topic of conversation on “Behind The Headlines.”
10 things we learned from Memphis Grizzlies preseason
The Memphis Grizzlies wrapped up their four-game preseason schedule with a win over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, finishing 3-1.Related content:
Friday prep report: MUS knocks Central from the unbeaten ranks
Jack Hill accounts for three touchdowns as Owls climb back to .500 for the season.
Three homeowners have sold to SpaceXAI, DeSoto records show
SpaceXAI continues to grow in Southaven as do its debts. Another lien has been filed against the AI giant.
Booker T. Washington High celebrates 100 years
Booker T. Washington High opened in 1873 as Clay Street School but moved to its current location in 1926.
State champ Mathile Walker adds to her family’s golfing history
ECS junior Mathile Walker has matured on an off the course. Her grandfather, in particular, would be very proud. Daily Memphian postseason golf awards: State champs from MUS, ECS honoredRelated content:
New league, new name: Memphis Hound Dogs are no more
Memphis’ indoor-football team plans to play in a new league with a new nickname in 2027.
VA cuts ribbon on new Millington clinic
The U.S. Veterans Affairs clinic has seen more than 3,500 veterans since it opened June 1, U.S. Veterans Affairs officials said.
Arts Beat: Two Tony Award-winning shows open
One is a musical based on the real jam session at Sun Records, while another play, pre-dating the COVID pandemic, explores vaccination debates at a school.
Bailey: Moratorium is becoming a popular word in connection with data centers
A number of local governments are looking to moratoriums to slow the consideration of data centers until proper studies and zonings are considered.
Opinion: Memphis could become a spring break destination for LGBTQ families
“What if we made a concerted effort to welcome LGBTQ families from across the country? It’s an opportunity worth pursuing, particularly as Memphis faces challenges to some of its traditional tourism draws.”
Opinion: Financial literacy isn’t optional. Getting it right shouldn’t be either.
Tennessee has the nation’s third-highest rate of personal bankruptcies. To address this crisis, Junior Achievement’s new ready-to-teach financial literacy course is available to every public high school in the state at no cost.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Justin Pearson and his bullhorn in the City Council meeting was infringing on MY right to be heard in the very same meeting.” — Shepard Fargotstein about Justin J. Pearson suing Memphis City Council
“Congrats on a great run; they will be missed.” — Ken Hall about Crosstown Brewing Co. to close after 8 years
“For too long, the bad guys have gotten away with dangerous speed and maneuvers.” — Mike Warr about Memphis Safe Task Force pursuit ends in fatal multi-vehicle crash
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Opinion: Beware of paid ads on search engines
The FBI issued an alert about cyber criminals using search engine ads to impersonate real companies that direct consumers to malicious sites that steal login credentials and/or credit card numbers.
Sudoku: Oct. 17
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Daily WordRow: Oct. 17
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Daily Jigsaw: The Battle for the Bones
Today’s puzzle features Memphis Tigers tight end Hunter Tipton (0) jumping for a touchdown against the UAB Blazers during the Battle for the Bones. Wes Hale took the photo.
Metro
Calkins: Her dad told her not to follow in his footsteps. Now, at 44, she’s Shelby County’s top new firefighter.
At 44, Katie Barrett is the Shelby County Fire Department’s top recruit. Her message to anyone, especially women: “It’s never too late.”
Public Safety Man died of heart issues during traffic stop, Task Force says
Premium City of Memphis Takeover consultant wants MSCS to have a ‘transformational superintendent’ hired by December
State Government Memphis Safe Task Force pursuit ends in fatal multi-vehicle crash
City of Memphis Justin J. Pearson suing Memphis City Council
Business
CodeCrew leads $4M push for tech careers in Memphis and Mississippi
Memphis-based CodeCrew is leading a federally funded initiative to establish tech training hubs in the Mississippi Delta.
Premium Real Estate New bites and old sites: How Bartlett’s restaurant scene is changing
Business IP reveals name of overseas spinoff
Premium Financial Services First Horizon reports third quarter earnings
Premium Real Estate Falls Building gets 20-year tax freeze
Sports
Banana Ball returning to Memphis
After selling out AutoZone Park earlier this year, Banana Ball’s Party Animals and Indianapolis Clowns will make a return trip to Memphis in 2027.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football On Tapp for the Tigers: What’s been happening to the Memphis edge rusher ‘has been borderline criminal’
Player of the Week St. Benedict special teams standout voted Player of the Week
Memphis Tigers Basketball More than 3K show up to Memphis Madness Zoo Hoops
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Notes and predictions on every NBA team
Food
Challenges — and solutions — facing local farming
Local farmers and agricultural experts talked about the intersection of tech, money and advancing the agricultural industry at the DelTech conference.
Premium North Mississippi Food Files: Egg-sandwich pop-up opens in permanent Southaven space
Suburbs
Former DeSoto County, Memphis developer arrested
“I can’t imagine the destruction he’s left behind. It’s repulsive,” a former employee said.
Premium Business Millington pauses new data center applications for 6 months
Arts & Culture
Holiday movie set in Memphis to premiere on OWN
Memphis will take center stage this holiday season in the Oprah Winfrey Network’s new dance-driven movie “Tapping into Christmas.”
Music Memphis Jazz Festival planned to return in 2027
Opinion
Opinion: ‘Memphis needs more pathways to opportunity. CBU is one of them.’
“CBU has faced real challenges in recent years. We should not minimize them, and we should not allow them to define us. Our responsibility is to make the choices necessary to ensure this university can continue serving students and Memphis for generations to come.”
Podcasts
Calkins: Mayor Paul Young on data centers, the Grizzlies, his favorite place in the city — and why he’s taking a fresh approach to media
Memphis Mayor Paul Young is the first guest on the Geoff Calkins Podcast. Why? “It is intentional for me,” he said. “I want people to understand I’m not ducking, dodging any question or any issue.”
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Little Women in the attic
Today’s puzzle features the cast of “Little Women: The Broadway Musical,” which continues its run this weekend at Germantown Community Theatre. GCT provided the photo.