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The Dandy Dozen’s third-ranked Cougars (9-0) continued their undefeated season, beating No. 4 Germantown, 29-24, thanks to a balanced rushing attack at Munford’s Sid Witherington Stadium.

Tavarco Jackson scores three touchdowns as the Golden Wildcats keep things locked down in Region 8-3A.

The Brothers scored 35 unanswered points to post their biggest victory since 2003 in Tennessee’s oldest rivalry.

It was that kind of night at FedExForum, where the Grizzlies fell to the Miami Heat 146-114 in the season’s second game. 

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Box score: Heat 146, Grizzlies 114

The game was never close after Miami built a double-digit lead early with 17 straight points in the first quarter.

The box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Miami Heat at FedExForum on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.

Tuomas Iisalo said before the news broke yesterday, the Memphis Grizzlies had conversations with players about gambling and protecting the integrity of the game.

Faith leaders, local business owners and local college students gathered at First Baptist Church Lauderdale to express opposition to the Memphis Safe Task Force’s methods.

He replaces Deputy Chief Joe Oakley, who had been with the department for 36 years. Oakley oversaw the launch and use of the department’s Real-Time Crime Center and its data collection.

Bog Fest is a celebration of fall flavors, live music and community that’s happening in the Regalia Shopping Center parking lot outside Bog & Barley.

Tennessee took over control of Kirby Middle School and Hillcrest High School over academic performance concerns. But the state’s Achievement School district yielded few gains, and now the schools will return to local control.

A newly filed Tennessee bill would allow dissatisfied voters to recall certain elected officials, including school board members. 

Coach Ryan Silverfield’s Tigers will face their first Top 25 opponent of the season as they look to keep their American Conference title hopes alive. 

Also, opening this month: “The Notebook” at the Orpheum, a children’s musical at Circuit and a farce about how we view Thanksgiving.

Princeton Echols says his touring Soulful Murder Mystery Experience is like: “an escape room and dinner theater had a baby.” He’s also traveling to Italy next month for a screening of a film he directed.

In a bit of a surprise, Bartlett officials are taking steps to get into the golf course business with the potential purchase of Quail Ridge.

The arrest of Evolve Bank & Trust CEO Robert “Bob” Hartheimer is the latest challenge for the embattled Memphis-based bank.

Little Italy Midtown is coming back to its original space, Society Memphis has reopened under new ownership and Good Fortune Co.’s expansion will begin in the new year.

Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.

This photo features volleyball players from Houston and Arlington in the championship match of the Region 8-AAA tournament and was taken by The Daily Memphian photographer Mark Weber.

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Lindsey Whiteside, who recently pleaded guilty to sexual battery with a minor in DeSoto County, faces new federal charges in connection with the case.

In their third five-set match in as many days, Briarcrest won its 12th state championship with a victory over Nashville’s Christ Presbyterian Academy.

The sophomore scored three touchdowns in a 49-34 victory over Central.