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Memphis basketball scrimmage foreshadows a high volume of 3-point shooting

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 19:14:12 -0500

The Memphis Tigers held an open practice Saturday, giving fans a 40-minute peek into how the team is shaping up.

No. 1 Texas beats No. 14 Vols in first trip to Neyland

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:41:36 -0500

With President Donald Trump on hand to watch, the Longhorns gouged the Vols in Knoxville.

Press pool flap, TN governor's race are backdrop for Trump trip to Knoxville

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:52:04 -0500

President Trump came to support Tennessee Republicans, but his presence at Neyland Stadium did not help the Vols, who lost to the Texas Longhorns.

SpaceXAI offers to buy out some Southaven residents over lawsuit

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:13:46 -0500

SpaceXAI offers to buy real estate from some Southaven residents if they pledge not to join a class-action lawsuit filed in June over the company’s North Mississippi power plant.

Most everyone, maybe even the 9-year-old who said 'nope' to a kayak ride, enjoyed exploring the Wolf River Greenway

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:57:16 -0500

Dozens of volunteers took part in an “Adventure Day on the Greenway” in North Memphis Saturday to not only help clean up the area but also to discover what the trail was all about.

Daily WordRow: Sept. 26

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:00:06 -0500

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

Daily Jigsaw: Huff and tough

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:00:06 -0500

Today’s puzzle features University of Memphis football head coach Charles Huff with his players. Wes Hale took the photo.

Sudoku: Sept. 26

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:00:06 -0500

Ready for today’s sudokus?

New county mayor focused on money

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:00:06 -0500

Almost a month into his four-year term, Shelby County Mayor Mickell Lowery said his top priority is the county’s financial stability.

Sound Bites: 'Donut' overlook this Midtown bakery

hwhitfield@dailymemphian.com (Holly Whitfield) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:00:06 -0500

There’s at least one treat that people say they’ve driven hours for — and even shed a few tears over — at Jacques Louise Bakery.

Friday prep report: Houston rolls on Homecoming

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:21:04 -0500

Mustangs improve to 2-0 in Region 7-6A thanks to a big offensive night.

Whitehaven defeats Munford to win fifth straight

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:58:06 -0500

Whitehaven was led by an inspired performance from junior quarterback Jour’din Shelton, who had four total touchdowns on the night.

Briarcrest downs Southwind in battle of unbeatens

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:35:48 -0500

The Saints made the needed adjustments after a tied halftime and ended the Jaguars’ 21-game regular-season winning streak.

Memphis Grizzlies and FedEx unveil new Dream Court at Northeast Prep Academy

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:16:26 -0500

Northeast Prep Academy students celebrated the unveiling of a vibrant new Memphis Grizzlies and FedEx Dream Court featuring a hand-painted mural by local artist Siphne Sylve.

Lindsey Whiteside pleads guilty in federal case

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:16:43 -0500

DeSoto County’s Lindsey Whiteside saga is almost officially over.

Two years after opening, Starbucks on Covington to close

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:32:01 -0500

Starbucks is planning to close about 1% of its 18,000 North America locations.

Grizzlies podcast: Most intriguing preseason figures

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:40:58 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington rank their 10 most intriguing Memphis Grizzlies figures ahead of team media day.

There's light at the end of the tunnel for Horton night races

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:58:27 -0500

The classic’s team was scrambling to find appropriate lighting for the nighttime races. Now, SpaceXAI is offering a solution.

Memphis Grizzlies waive D'Angelo Russell ahead of training camp

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:15:14 -0500

The Grizzlies waived D’Angelo Russell on Friday in a move that begins to clean up a roster overload ahead of training camp next week.

Ole Miss and Florida head to Swamp clash following big wins

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:56:08 -0500

Coming off an emotional win against LSU that spoiled Lane Kiffin’s return to Mississippi, the fourth-ranked Rebels have another challenge ahead: facing No. 21 Florida in the Swamp at 2:30 p.m. CT (ABC) on Saturday.