FedEx brings panda-monium to Atlanta
FedEx flew 6-year-old Ping Ping and 5-year-old female Fu Shuang nearly 8,000 miles to their new home at Zoo Atlanta.
Grizzlies adding 29-year-old Julius Thomas as assistant coach
Thomas previously coached under Iisalo in Europe. He became the second-youngest coach in EuroLeague history last season.
Minnesota artist claims fourth victory at national duck stamp competition
The winning artwork will appear on the 2027-28 Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp. Sadly, no readers met Geoff Calkins' challenge to predict the winner.
Tigers announce kickoff and broadcast updates for home game against UAB
The matchup with UAB will be the first home conference game of the season for the Memphis Tigers.
Christian Brothers University gets approval to join NAIA
This marks an important step as the university prepares to join the NAIA’s Mid-South Conference for the 2027-28 athletic season.
TSWA high school football poll after Week 6
MASE, Fairley, Covington, Munford, Central, Southwind, Whitehaven and Briarcrest are ranked in this week’s Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s high school football rankings.
Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 6
Standouts from Brighton, Center Hill, Collierville, Fayette Academy and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week. Voting ends up at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1.
Pumpkin to talk about: Your guide to gourds, haunted houses and more
This Holidays in Memphis guide covers where to pick pumpkins and all you need to know about corn mazes, haunted attractions, spooky movies and more Halloween fun.
Memphis Land Bank fires CEO after questionable credit card spending
The City of Memphis-funded nonprofit fired its head after he allegedly used the corporation’s credit card for personal expenses.
Historic Brunswick building gets new life as Brunswick Rail Yard restaurant
The building, owned by the same family since 1918, will have three boxcar-style kitchens, a bar, a stage and a planned video game room.
What to Order: Big Bad Breakfast’s Creole omelet
The second Memphis location of Big Bad Breakfast is set to open Tuesday, Sept. 29 at the former Mulan restaurant space at 2149 Young Ave. in Cooper-Young.
Native soil: Dixon manager grows his side business with indigenous plants
For Adam Queen, growing plants is both a hobby and a career.
‘Bowling saved my life’: Memphis woman gives young bowlers free gear
Latasha Peeples, raised in a motel by a grandmother who gave what she could, started a donation drive in 2022 that now gives equipment to up to 100 kids a year. This year’s drive is Oct. 3.
The baker behind Moore Truffles pivots to cookies — and a bright purple shed
Kendra Moore Crawford has found the sweet spot for her bakery business — both figuratively and literally.
Runoff possible in Collierville alderman race
Tim Goddard, Charles Hall and Jason Lederfine are seeking Collierville Alderman Position 1. If no candidate earns more 50% of the votes cast in the race, the top two will move on to a December runoff.
Sudoku: Sept. 28
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What Daily Memphians think*
“Looks awesome! I’d make the trip all the way from Germantown for this.” — Monika Natarajan about Historic Brunswick building gets new life as Brunswick Rail Yard restaurant
“To every man reading this, go get tested. I was diagnosed in 2022, no symptoms, no family history. If caught early, it’s treatable!” — Jay Hines about Tim Duncan’s family history pushed him to get tested. Now he wants other Memphis men to do the same.
“Corrupt people are the worst look that Memphis can have. ... Let’s continue to crack down on them and hold them accountable for all money involved.” — Tina Phelan about Memphis Land Bank fires CEO after questionable credit card spending
*Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Daily WordRow: Sept. 28
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Daily Jigsaw: Demolition without a plan
Today’s photo shows the ongoing demolition of the former Commercial Appeal building. Mark Weber took the photo.
Metro
The women behind the return of Leon Place: ‘We break ground on a belief in Memphis’
Two women are teaming up on an affordable-housing development in North Memphis, another move in the momentum to bring more new homes to the city.
Business SpaceXAI offers to buy out some Southaven residents over lawsuit
Premium Shelby County At street renaming, Lee Harris said he doesn’t know how much Regional One has cost
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: It’s the Super Bowl, the World Cup and ‘American Idol’ all wrapped up in one. Plus, lots of ducks!
Premium Shelby County Looking for Monarchs, Red Admirals and Carolina Satyrs
Business
‘Colossus is the biggest thing that happened to Memphis since FedEx — and it may only get bigger’
“Because of the energy infrastructure that (Elon Musk is) getting, not just from Tennessee but also from Mississippi, you could see the greatest boom since FedEx in this town. You need to double down here.”
Premium Business Texas company says SpaceXAI owes them almost $2M
Premium Real Estate After nearly 200 years, First Pres seeks to sell historic Downtown property
Premium Real Estate The women behind the return of Leon Place: ‘We break ground on a belief in Memphis’
Business Highland Strip’s getting a ‘high-end honky-tonk’
Sports
Hill: He quit fixing cars to help kids. Then the Grizzlies and FedEx gave them a place to play
Joseph Wells filled out the application, but he kept it a secret. Now, thanks to the unlikely P.E. teacher, the students at his school have an outdoor exercise area.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Buckley: Bubba Luckett should soon get two new lungs. The support he’s received is a breath of fresh air.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Why Tigers assistant Tony Madlock left his head coaching job to come home
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Nine storylines for Grizzlies training camp and preseason
Education Memphis Grizzlies and FedEx unveil new Dream Court at Northeast Prep Academy
Food
Food Files: American comfort food takes over former Maciel’s space
“Initially, it could be a turnkey business; however, we decided that we wanted to do a bigger restaurant idea,” the restaurant’s owner said.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: The Farmer’s mushroom sloppy Joe
Suburbs
What is Love? If you live in DeSoto County, it might mean home.
Residents of the little community south of Hernando don’t have a whole lotta love for all the changes coming their way, but they like the town of Love anyway.
Premium Real Estate New stores and development signify a growing Millington
Arts & Culture
Hattiloo Theatre raises the curtain on city’s cultural identity for 20 years
This year’s Spirit of Memphis award recipient Ekundayo Bandele discusses how a self-described introvert went from rap battles in Brooklyn to running one the nation’s four freestanding Black theaters.
Premium Music Arts Beat: 10 must-see October concerts
Opinion
Echols: ‘Caring for stuff isn’t how most of us wish to spend our days’
“Is there anything more depressing than a life speckled with unrealized dreams revealed through a stack of unopened gear? My basement is a graveyard of hobbies that never were.”
Public Safety Maxey: ‘Whatever the reasons for addiction, the voices of those impacted need to be heard’
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Most intriguing preseason figures
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington rank their 10 most intriguing Memphis Grizzlies figures ahead of team media day.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: ‘Donut’ overlook this Midtown bakery
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Memphis Fire remembers 9/11
Today’s puzzle features the Memphis Fire Department’s participation in a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Mark Weber took the photo.