Two of the new-look basketball players discuss Coach Penny Hardaway’s offseason coaching staff changes, the team’s identity and their excitement for the season.

A person familiar with the matter said the land would be used for future development for xAI and allow the company to build on its ongoing momentum in Memphis.

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After winning five games in 2023, the Mustangs have already matched that total heading into an important Week 7 region showdown against Bolton.

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Extension or not, Santi Aldama and Brandon Clarke both could be crucial for the Grizzlies, especially early this season. 

The much-talked-about Southwest Memphis greywater facility, which could save billions of gallons of freshwater a year, is a few steps closer to reality. 

Now seems like a good time to underscore the importance of basketball for Memphis in the future of any realignment discussions — and to emphasize that the current situation for Tigers basketball is unsustainable.

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County Circuit Court Judge Celeste Wilson admonished Andrew Willcutt on Monday, Sept. 30, for his handling of a 2023 case and defying verbal and written orders to appear in open court.

The Daily Memphian will have a permanent office, and Red Door Wealth Management gets a space, too. Plus, a fully leased Collierville building is up for sale.

Three people, including a teenager in Nashville, were arrested for the threats that prompted MSCS-wide lockdowns last month. 

Ready for today’s sudokus?

Jody Stephens, the only surviving member of legendary Memphis band Big Star, was joined on stage by Mike Mills of R.E.M., Pat Sansone of Wilco, Jon Auer of The Posies and Chris Stamey of The dBs to audibly re-create Big Star’s second album, “Radio City,” at Crosstown Theater Tuesday night. Reporter Jody Callahan was there, notepad and phone camera in hand.

Importers in Memphis are trying to locate loads dropped off ships before the strike started and notify customers.

The Memphis City Council’s other-action items Tuesday, Oct. 1, included more money for affordable housing and more cameras.

The financing is a switch from another type of bond the city wanted to use but couldn’t to bridge a $10 million gap in the renovation and reuse of the city’s tallest building.

Several Memphis restaurants were recognized in the recent 2024 Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association’s annual awards.

The City Council toured the aging hotel to see dilapidated rooms that the current owners wouldn’t pay to fix.

“We are not sure of the timeline,” coach Taylor Jenkins said about Jaren Jackson Jr.’s injury. He also spoke about the integration of a new offensive scheme. 

“I hope to show students that creating music is this gift and a tool that they can use not only to enrich their lives but the lives of others,” said Jenny Davis, executive director of the program.

At the same time that “The Penguin” is the most promoted series on HBO, the biggest new movie on the big screens is “Joker: Folie à Deux.” But if you looking for an Oscar contender, check out “The Outrun.” 

A new fund aims to help area artists through “catastrophic” emergencies that hinder their ability to perform and/or earn income. 

Are you ready for today’s puzzles? 

Enjoy the Nightmare on Union Avenue (a new-ish fall festival with an alpaca selfie station), Alchemy’s wine dinner, lots of beer at Cooper-Young — and save room for more.

“The league has had six different champions throughout the last six seasons. Who are these guys? Are they lucky No. 7? Are they the contender the city of Memphis is hoping for?”

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A 17-time All-Star, Rose was the National League MVP in 1973 and World Series MVP two years later. He holds the major league record for games played (3,562), plate appearances (15,890) and for the most hits (4,256).

To save you the trouble of sifting through your social media feed or YouTube, here are some of the best quotes from Zach Kleiman, Taylor Jenkins and the Grizzlies projected starting five from Monday’s Media Day.

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