East Parkway water guy back selling drinks to thirsty drivers
After an arrest that outraged many Memphians, Demarcus Dickerson was back selling cold drinks at the corner of Poplar Avenue and East Parkway.
Hurricane remnants expected to smack Memphis
Mempho Fest, the Memphis Jazz Festival, University of Memphis football and more are keeping a close eye on the weather Saturday.
MSCS asks another court to halt takeover in new suit
Attorneys for Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Shelby County government filed a new lawsuit in Shelby County Chancery Court
Jail East inmate died by suicide
The autopsy report said Beverly Turnage was found unresponsive in her cell Sept. 12.
Inmate accused of killing cellmate waives bond hearing
Jonathan Griffin, 19, is charged with first-degree murder of his cellmate, Erick Jones, 23.
Herrington: With a young trio on the wings, the Grizzlies hope a persistent problem’s been solved
The last few years the Grizzlies have constantly searched for physical, talented wing players. Chris Herrington looks at this year’s three options: Cedric Coward, Jaylen Wells and GG Jackson II.
Grizzlies podcast: Reacting to preseason games
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the players who stood out in the Memphis Grizzlies’ preseason games this week.
De La Soul will no longer play Mempho Music Festival
Classic hip-hop group De La Soul will no longer play the 2026 Mempho Music Festival, festival organizers announced.
Mid-South Monarchs play inaugural game Friday night
The Mid-South Monarchs and the Monroe Moccasins will play a two-game set on Friday and Saturday to open up the season. The home opener for the Monarchs will be Oct. 23 at the Landers Center.
$15 Deal: Garibaldi’s meatball sub is the best-kept secret on the menu
The family-recipe meatballs, made with beef and pork, are piled onto garlic-buttered, made-from-scratch bread for a sub that’s hard to beat at $11.
Mempho is back, Jazz Fest is new and we say bye (sort of) to Oktoberfest
This week, there’s a theater fest for kids, Opera Memphis celebrates 70 years and Modest Mouse “floats on” over to Satellite Music Hall.
When it comes to Joel Hobson, ‘you can’t find a better example of a family man and a man of faith’
Memphis real estate giant Joel Hobson III died on Oct. 6, at the age of 72, after a battle with liver cancer. Friends and colleagues remembered him as an advocate for the city and pillar of the community.
Calkins: They arrested the East Parkway water guy? Now that’s a real civic outrage.
The Memphis Police Department arrested Demarcus Dickerson, the guy who sells water at the corner of East Parkway and Poplar. Why? For doing what he does. And, yes it’s an outrage.
Memphis City Council will meet to resume session that ended in protest
The second council meeting of the week was called after Tuesday’s session ended with police clearing the council chamber, leaving several items awaiting discussion and a vote.
New restaurant headed for former Alchemy space
Alchemy Memphis closed in June 2025 after serving tapas and cocktails in Cooper-Young for almost 15 years.
MLGW proposes gas and water rate hikes for 2027 and beyond
Memphis Light, Gas and Water CEO Doug McGowen said none of the proposed utility increases “have anything to do with the increased costs of operation because of data centers.”
Zach Edey returned, and the Grizzlies lost. But Memphis isn’t discouraged by preseason effort vs. Orlando.
“What has it been like, nine months?” Edey said after the game. “I was ready to go.”Related content:
Houston topples Collierville in Top 5 girls soccer match
Third-ranked Collierville hosted fifth-ranked Houston in a Top 5 national matchup between the best two teams in the state of Tennessee.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Glad to see the big guy back!” — Bobby Ruch about Zach Edey returned, and the Grizzlies lost. But Memphis isn’t discouraged by preseason effort vs. Orlando.
“Thoughtful story for a fine individual. Prayers for the family. ” — Cliff Black about When it comes to Joel Hobson, ‘you can’t find a better example of a family man and a man of faith’
“Exhausting. Quit spending money, our money on lawsuits. Spend it on the schools that need it.” — Debra Townsend about MSCS asks another court to halt takeover in new suit
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Table Talk: Keeping tallies on Tally, Kroger’s new stocking robot
If you’ve been startled by Kroger’s newest — and autonomous — employee, you’re not alone.
Battle for the Bones: A Tigers fan’s 20-year barbecue rivalry with UAB
The rack-of-ribs trophy has two sides: one for the football winner and one for the barbecue winner’s city. Here’s how the cook-off works and why one Tigers fan never misses it.
Sudoku: Oct. 8
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Daily WordRow: Oct. 8
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Daily Jigsaw: The Leath
This jigasw puzzle features a photo of the facade of the former Porter-Leath building on Manassas Street that was taken by Andy Ashby.
Metro
Calkins: It was bedlam at City Hall — as Memphis is at the center of a national debate once again
Memphis City Council member Chase Carlisle warned his colleagues: “It’s going to get pretty hot down there,” he said. That was before the council voted to postpone the data center moratorium. And then chaos broke out.
Premium Health Care Breast cancer advocates won Kustoff’s support. Now, the bill could pass in 2026.
Premium Business Justin J. Pearson disputes Health Department claims surrounding SpaceXAI’s air pollution
Premium City of Memphis Deadly police chases, little transparency in Memphis Safe Task Force’s first year
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Business
Belle Mont’s developer seeks PILOT for second phase
The second phase of development for Belle Mont in Crosstown, which will include affordable duplex housing, has applied for a PILOT grant.
Premium Real Estate Stalled Falls Building apartment conversion seeks new tax break as costs climb
Premium Real Estate Inked: First Horizon Bank coming to Poplar and Mendenhall development
Premium Real Estate Bartlett commission favors next phase of Union Depot, frowns on new homes
Premium Transportation & Logistics A ‘case of cat and mouse’: Freight leaders turn to AI to combat theft
Sports
Rankings aren’t distracting Collierville soccer from ultimate goal
Ahead of Wednesday’s showdown with rival Houton, the Dragons are first in Tennessee and third in the nation. Not that they would know.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Monday recap: Tigers’ offense continues to flourish
Memphis Tigers Football Charles Huff not focusing on Battle for the Bones 2025 loss
High School Sports Dandy Dozen: 2 debut, but it’s status quo elsewhere
High School Sports ECS junior wins Division 2-A state golf title
Food
What to Order: Amelia Gene’s tasting menu — whatever is on it
Many times, a tasting menu is a collection of a restaurant’s specialties. But other times, these curated collections of dishes allow a chef to really show off their chops.
Premium Food News Home Place Pastures products now go from ‘farm to Kroger’
Premium Food News Food Files: Midtown’s No Comment to close
Suburbs
Cash still king at DeSoto County rubbish pit
Supervisors voted down a plan to go cashless and approved a 1.6-acre expansion at the site, which is close to full and now takes in twice as much waste per day as it did in 2023.
Premium North Mississippi Walls wants development but residents fear a data center
Premium Collierville 3 vie for Collierville alderman seat
Arts & Culture
2 Memphis college programs named to Billboard’s top music business schools
Billboard magazine has highlighted two college music programs in Memphis, each with its own unique approach to music industry education.
Premium Arts & Culture John Beifuss wanted to be a zookeeper. As Memphis’ last full-time film critic, he sort of got his wish.
Performing Arts Broadway hit ‘Oh, Mary!’ coming to Memphis
Opinion
Memphis Movies This Week: Oscar winners in ‘Other Mommy,’ ‘The Social Reckoning’
Pick your horror, so to speak, this weekend, both starring former Best Actress Oscar winners.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Is this as close to Willy Wonka as Memphis gets?
Every piece of the world’s Ice Breakers gum comes from a factory in Memphis.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Rec room for Bodine
This jigsaw puzzle features a rendering of the new rec room planned for the Bodine School that was provided by Archimania.