Division 2-AA final Thursday is an all-Memphis affair, while the Gryphons face Providence Christian Academy in D2-A.

In tribute to Memphis dining habits, Chris Herrington offers not “hot takes” on our latest food stories, but instead “hot (wing) takes,” dividing the heat level of his opinions into “Honey Gold,” “Regular Hot” and “Suicide.”

Shares of First Horizon’s stock were rising Wednesday afternoon following an earnings update indicating the financial institution is weathering the larger banking crisis that plunged the industry into uncertainty earlier this year. 

Collierville’s Industrial Development Board approved Campbell Clinic’s retention tax incentive. The suburb’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen must approve payment in lieu of taxes.

The most important part of ESPN’s story on Ja Morant isn’t anything in the story. It’s the impact it could have on Morant. A column about alligators, rocks and umbrellas — and what they all may mean.

After almost 20 years in operation, Cordova’s GameDay Baseball will soon close.

The Southaven Chamber of Commerce recognized a number of local businesses and leaders during its annual awards ceremony Wednesday.

Who is the biggest star Memphis has had since Elvis? Weigh in.

Following Memphis Grizzlies practice on Wednesday, Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins addressed recently released ESPN article titled “‘Then the alligators got him': Inside Ja Morant’s 18-month downfall.”

Mike Fisher will be Germantown’s next police chief. Fisher has spent more than 30 years in law enforcement, including the last 18 in Germantown.

Among the plan’s recommendations is creation of a DMC Youth Advisory Council that would “receive feedback on appropriate youth-focused activities for Downtown and youth perceptions of public safety.”

The 28 people named Wednesday, Oct. 18, will lead a team of more than 85 in making recommendations between now and Jan. 1, 2024, when Paul Young takes office as the mayor of Memphis.

UAB hasn’t won a lot of games, but that hasn’t stopped Jacob Zeno from completing the fourth-most passes in the country while his 74.4% completion percentage ranks fifth.

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After a long discussion and some adjustments, Hernando officials have approved the first food truck locations in the city.

Penny Hardaway is using lessons from his first five years as the Tigers’ coach to seize the opportunity in front of him in Year 6 at the helm.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington take a guess at the Western Conference standings in the annual preseason predictions podcast. 

The MLGW Board of Commissioners moved the City of Memphis owned utility one step closer to leaving Downtown and buying a new headquarters in Cordova.

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The winner will take a giant step toward securing a top seed in the playoffs.

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Memphis-based International Paper plans to permanently close its containerboard mill in Orange, Texas, and cease operations at two of its pulp machines.

On this week’s edition of the “The Daily Memphian Tigers Podcast with Greg Gaston,” Memphis football beat writer Frank Bonner II and host Greg Gaston break down the ramifications of last week’s loss to Tulane.

The Battle for the Bones trophy, finished with a giant slab of ribs at the top, has been with the Memphis football program since 2012. That was the last time the Tigers faced UAB in the Battle for the Bones rivalry that dates back to 1997.

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Germantown’s assistant fire chief was once the top long driver in the world. This week, he will try to return to that form, competing in the world championship.

“It’s not some high-pressure cooking competition where people are investing a ton of money and expecting a lot of return,” said the reigning grand champ. “We put forth whatever time or money or effort we can, and ... everybody has a blast.”

Despite the uncertainty around Philadelphia’s trade-me-now star James Harden and the scheduled delay of the Grizzlies’ own Ja Morant, this season arrives with less chaos and uncertainty than a year ago.

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100 N. Main Development Partners plans to use the 15th through 22nd floors for hotel space, according to an application filed with the Land Use Control Board.