Judge says he never meant to pause MSCS takeover
It is unclear what the judge’s clarification from the bench on Friday, Oct. 2, may mean for control of Tennessee’s largest school system.
Broadband internet access expands in Orange Mound
The Orange Mound location is the first of 116 planned anchor sites across the city that will provide free, public, high-speed Wi-Fi.
Recipe Exchange: Mrs. Hippie Eats’ wild rice-stuffed acorn squash
“I love this dish because it reminds me of fall,” said the owner of Mrs. Hippie Eats in Hernando. “We’re trying to manifest cooler weather with dishes that feel more like Thanksgiving. It’s my favorite holiday.”
Babalu restaurants have a new owner
Spell Restaurant Group has sold both Babalu locations to longtime employee Jesse Robertson.
Justin J. Pearson says no U.S. military aid to Israel or Ukraine
Democratic congressional nominee Justin J. Pearson talked about ongoing U.S. aid to Ukraine and “America First” on “Behind The Headlines.”
More than half of Tennessee death row inmates are from Shelby County
The failed attempt to execute Christa Pike has put Tennessee under scrutiny. Christa Pike on ventilator and unconscious after failed Tennessee execution, attorneys sayRelated content:
Herrington: Ty Jerome is in line to be the Grizzlies’ point guard. But the team has options — lots of them.
With training camp wrapping up, Chris Herrington sorts through the Grizzlies' five options at point guard. Grizzlies reduce training camp roster ahead of preseason openerRelated content:
Zach Edey ‘looks really good’ at camp as Grizzlies weigh preseason decision
After a positive week in training camp, will Zach Edey be on the court before the regular season starts on Oct. 21?
Briarcrest stays unbeaten — but just barely
Cayden Dixon’s pass to J.D. Donaldson and subsequent two-pointer to Kash Parker helps the Saints survive a Nate Brick master class.
St. George’s wins defensive battle against Northpoint
The Gryphons battled rain, wet field conditions and sometimes themselves on their way to a 14-7 victory against Northpoint.
Friday prep report: Munford gets back on track with region blowout
Collierville celebrates Homecoming with a victory; Lakeland Prep’s Brett Godwin throws five touchdowns.
Sound Bites: How Jennifer Chandler hunts recipes and decides ‘what to order’
Hunting down recipes from Memphis restaurants, choosing delicious dishes to recommend and writing about food are all part of what Jennifer Chandler calls “the best job in the world.”
Memphis at Charlotte: What to know before Tigers’ first conference game
The Tigers are coming off a bye week, and will play their first conference game of the season at Charlotte.
A closer look at the Tigers’ 2026-27 schedule
The Field of 68 on Thursday ranked Memphis’ 2026-27 nonconference schedule as the country’s third-toughest, trailing only those of UConn and Duke.
Menards, Scheels, Publix — what Memphians think should go into the former IKEA space
Though there is no official word yet on what will move into the space, we asked Daily Memphian readers what they think the unnamed retailer might be.
Let there be light! Frank Horton will go on as scheduled
SpaceXAI supplies the light towers needed to ensure the night-time races can go on as planned at the Frank Horton Classic at Shelby Farms.
Grizzlies, local TV station reveal plans to broadcast multiple games for free
Grizzlies plan to offer “the largest slate of over-the-air local broadcasts since the team arrived in Memphis in 2001.”
Bailey: Brunswick Rail Yard brings new life to a 1940s building
A new restaurant in the heart of Brunswick could provide not only a good place to eat, but a comfortable community gathering spot between Lakeland and Bartlett.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Why on earth did the 911 dispatcher not send the Crisis Intervention Team?” — Sally Greene about He was killed by the Memphis Safe Task Force after a suicide call. Four months later, family and friends are still wrestling with his death.
“Who is on First?” — Jim Mulroy about Judge says he never meant to pause MSCS takeover
“Geoff, thank you for writing this. Not a fun read but important to say.” — James Murphy about Calkins: This is the state that thinks it can run Memphis? The state that just tried and failed to kill someone?
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Arts Beat: Creator behind ‘A Different World’ sequel to give talk in Memphis
Felicia Pride’s talk is a little more than a week after her “A Different World” sequel series debuted on Netflix. It’s currently the platform’s most-watched TV show.
Sudoku: Oct. 3
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Daily WordRow: Oct. 3
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Daily Jigsaw: Little Lupita
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of the Little Lupita pizza at Ronnie Grisanti’s Italian Restaurant that was taken by Sophia Surrett.
Metro
He was killed by the Memphis Safe Task Force after a suicide call. Four months later, family and friends are still wrestling with his death.
Jonah Neal was shot and killed by a member of the Memphis Safe Task Force, who arrived after Neal’s mother called 911 saying her son was threatening to commit suicide with a handgun. For those who were close to Neal, none of it makes sense.
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Business
Thompson Machinery pushing forward in Collierville
The Collierville Planning Commission endorsed permits and rules Thursday for Thompson Machinery to relocate its headquarters to the town.
Premium Real Estate Inked: Alo Yoga stretches to Southaven; Music, film nonprofit taking Front stage
Premium Real Estate IKEA building sold
Premium Real Estate Southaven homeowners by SpaceXAI power plant haven’t received offer for their land despite reports
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Sports
Breaking down what Memphis has shown in its first four games
The Memphis Tigers have put together a four-game sample size of production during the nonconference portion of the schedule.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: With Zach Edey on the mend and help on the way, Grizzlies embrace being big
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: The new-look Grizzlies begin the season sound of body and mind. That’s a start.
Memphis Tigers Basketball This year, Memphis Madness goes wild
Player of the Week Fayette Academy kicker wins Player of the Week
Food
Food Files: Midtown’s No Comment to close
A permit also suggests Flying Biscuit Cafe could open in the former Belly Acres spot in the Regalia Shopping Center.
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: Local chefs to use surplus foods and produce rejects in food competition
Premium Dining Guides What to Order: Big Bad Breakfast’s Creole omelet
Suburbs
Germantown grandkids can attend suburb’s schools free if capacity allows
If capacity exists, Germantown Municipal School District will allow grandchildren of residents and children of alumni from the suburb’s schools to enroll.
Premium Collierville Collierville considering e-bike education over regulations
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Arts & Culture
Hattiloo Theatre raises the curtain on city’s cultural identity for 20 years
This year’s Spirit of Memphis award recipient Ekundayo Bandele discusses how a self-described introvert went from rap battles in Brooklyn to running one the nation’s four freestanding Black theaters.
Spirit of Memphis Freedom Award honorees urge action against civil rights rollbacks at 35th ceremony
Arts & Culture Ira Sachs’ ‘The Man I Love’ to close Indie Memphis Film Festival
Opinion
Opinion: 1 year ago, they told Memphis to be afraid
A year after warnings of occupation, authoritarianism and terror, Memphis is safer — and the hyperbolic rhetoric deserves a reckoning.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: A year of the Memphis Safe Task Force
As of Sept. 29, the Memphis Safe Task Force has been on the ground in the city for a year.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Stained glass beauty
Today’s puzzle features stained glass in First Presbyterian Church. Craig Thompson provided the photo.