In a statement released Tuesday, Oct. 12, by Smiley’s campaign, Cohen touted Smiley’s connection to the state’s major cities.

The only explanation, God was the only way a turtle could be on top of that fence post.

John Currence’s signature breakfast restaurant finally got ahead of the supply chain and is open in East Memphis, and serving good food.

Ja Morant had 24 points, and Jaren Jackson Jr. had a promising game with 20 points and eight rebounds.

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The second-term Memphis City Council member declared his candidacy Monday, Oct. 11. In his interview with The Daily Memphian, Morgan talked about what to expect from his campaign.

Memphis won 80% of its one-possession games in the past two seasons, but is 2-3 in such games this year. 

Germantown will begin the process of transferring customers to its water system. Small pockets of the city are still served by MLGW.

Judgment Day is coming for Memphis basketball. And that judgment could be severe. 

Antonio Gibson heads the list of former Tigers who are making an impact for their pro teams.

With many public schools idle because of fall break, Division 2 action takes center stage this week.

Cast your ballot by 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14.

Two residential subdivisions, both with connections to former alderman and land developer Glen Bascom, are moving toward construction in Arlington.

Zales introduces a new men’s jewelry collection inspired by the King of Rock ’n’ Roll.

Details of the case were vague, however, and there was no word on when a ruling would be made in the James Wiseman case.

“Jim Coley will go down as a statesman … especially for his work combating human traffic and domestic violence,” said his successor. 

Attorneys for state Sen. Katrina Robinson have filed a motion asking for a new trial or acquittal after she was found guilty last month of four wire fraud charges. 

At its Oct. 12 meeting, the Center City Revenue Finance Corp. is set to approve a plan for reviewing its PILOT program, and it will hear a new PILOT request for a Medical District development. 

The global supply-chain shortage, which first took its toll on automobile manufactures in need of semiconductor chips, eventually affected the cost of lumber. Developers like the Henry Turley Co. were left trying to keep construction projects on time and on budget. 

Some parents remain unsure about their children receiving the shot. But one family’s experience of living in Europe and seeing unvaccinated classmates contract chickenpox was a game-changer.

Maverick doesn’t speak. Nor does he perform heroics worthy of his ancestor, the TV star of “Lassie.” But the crisis response dog can listen, as he did for Kroger employees after the recent mass shooting in Collierville.

With impromptu choreography and no pre-chosen music, talent from Louisiana and Memphis competed Sunday using styles of jookin’, krumping, locking, popping and more with the audience serving as judges. 

But the Memphis soccer team remains in fourth and final playoff spot despite losing for the first time in nearly a month.

Hardaway says the toughest guys who play the right way will be the players who make that rotation. Here are some options.

“I drove back home to Buffalo to celebrate my mother’s 97th birthday. Instead, I was there as she died. It was the end of a grand and generous life.”

Desmond Bane and De’Anthony Melton are off to tremendous starts this preseason, which will complicate Taylor Jenkins’ decision on a starter.