Good news: Grizzlies look better. Bad news: They lost anyway.
The Grizzlies made a run against the Denver Nuggets, but fell short in the final minutes. Related story:
Why Memphis has Derrick Rose’s son to thank for his return
Derrick Rose loves sharing his experience playing basketball with his son P.J. When he thought about retirement, he realized he would be taking something away from him that’s very special.
Herrington: Some-assembly-required Grizzlies show signs of finished product
Coach Taylor Jenkins watched his team play a much better game against a much better opponent this second time out, and seemed about as at peace as a coach can be after a loss.
Prep football report: Houston tops Collierville to secure second seed in 8-6A
Quick-strike offense produces six touchdowns and more than 500 yards. Related story:
Gershun Freeman’s family suing county for $100 million
The suit’s amended complaint also alleges that some of the officers allegedly involved and indicted for their role in Freeman’s death are still working there, even as an ongoing criminal case plays out against them.
ECS blanks St. George’s for first girls soccer title in seven years
Lia Sanvee’s late goal highlights a 2-0 win that gives the Eagles their 18th victory in a row.
Judge recuses himself from Young Dolph case
Coffee filed the order Sept. 28 after the Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee at Jackson filed an order reversing his denial of defendant Justin Johnson’s motion to recuse.
Corrections officers indicted in death of Gershun Freeman make first court appearance
The nine Shelby County corrections officers indicted for their alleged roles in the death of an inmate last year made their first court appearances Friday, Oct. 27.
Report: Trial date set for Mikey Williams as Puma backs away
Williams appeared in El Cajon (California) Superior Court on Friday for his rescheduled arraignment. Mikey Williams' camp says it has ‘full support' from U of M Memphis’ Jordan Brown named to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award watch listRelated stories:
Early voting opens for city council runoffs
Early voting in three city council districts runs Oct. 27-Nov. 11. Runoff Election Day is Nov. 16.Related story:
Man charged in fatal stabbing of jail inmate
A man has been charged in the fatal stabbing of inmate behind a courtroom at 201 Poplar Thursday morning.Related story:
Greater Memphis Chamber will host Small Biz Saturday in Whitehaven
More than 30 local business will participate in Small Biz Saturday at Whitehaven’s Georgette & Cato Johnson YMCA.
Tennessee grocery-tax holiday ends Oct. 31
Holiday bakers have just a few more days to stock up on tax-free flour, sugar, butter and other supplies. Most food and ingredients used to prepare food are exempt from sales tax.
Terrence Howard returns to Memphis to premiere new movie
“I was baptized for the most part figuratively in Memphis,” Terrence Howard said. “And I don’t mind dipping in the water again just to remember what was important.”
The To-Do List: Halloween hike, underwater bubbles and ‘Beetlejuice’
This week, 1990s R&B legends Tony! Toni! Tone! play the Orpheum, spooky double dutch comes to Tom Lee and you can sample your way around India at the Agricenter.
Elmwood unveils columbaria, engraving
Martha Kelly was commissioned to create the art sandblasted into the granite structure.
Mr. Reliable: Koby Drake prides himself on staying consistent
Koby Drake staying consistent in everything he does is a character trait for him. It’s worked out well for the former walk-on, which is why his teammates and coaches have referred to him as “Mr. Reliable.”Related story:
Conaway: Chicken Tossing Days and Dog Dipping Days, a prophetic tale
Cas Walker wasn’t in denial about his outrageous business practices and politics, he knew they were outrageous, and he was proud of every one of them.
Veterans community center planned in Lakeland
Plans are underway for a potential new community center geared to military veterans, part of the redevelopment at the Lakeland interchange of Interstate 40.
Robert ‘Bingo’ Smith, Memphian and longtime Cavalier, has died
Bobby “Bingo” Smith graduated from Melrose after averaging 32.7 points per game as senior. He played for Tulsa and most of an NBA career with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Ballot Basics: Early voting is Oct. 27-Nov. 11
Here are the voting basics for the three Memphis City Council runoff elections during the early voting period that begins Friday, Oct. 27.
Grizzlies Insider: John Konchar could soon be in rotation
“He has been working back through some things trying to ramp it up so I wanted to be smart with him,” Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said. “I anticipate he could be in the rotation pretty soon. He has some play groups that he has been playing in.”
Metro
Feagins case against MSCS returns to square one
Her lawsuit requests she be restored to the superintendent seat or paid severance as outlined in her contract.
State Government Governor wants constitutional ban on state property tax
Public Safety Plea deal reached with last Young Dolph gunman, but sentencing delayed again
Health Care Closing the care gaps: On the Hill, lawmakers advocate for mothers and babies
Education MSCS has a new superintendent. Will its vote toward ‘stability’ be short-lived?
Business
Food Files: Evelyn & Olive reopens as Jamaica Soul
The owner of Evelyn & Olive reopened the East Memphis location on Saturday, Feb. 7. Also, TacoNGanas is one step closer to its first brick-and-mortar restaurant and two former Wendy’s properties have been sold.
Premium Real Estate Joe’s Records coming to Wolfchase Galleria
Health Care Closing the care gaps: On the Hill, lawmakers advocate for mothers and babies
Transportation & Logistics Memphis airport adds new nonstop flight to Austin, Texas
Transportation & Logistics Ford Motor Co. incurred billions in charges after ending SK battery venture
Sports
Judge grants Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss a preliminary injunction for extra eligibility
A Mississippi judge granted Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss a preliminary injunction that gives him another year of eligibility after a fight with the NCAA.
Update Memphis Tigers Basketball Self-inflicted mistakes cost Memphis in road loss to North Texas
Memphis Tigers Basketball Box score: North Texas 76, Memphis 69
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Brace yourselves, Memphis fans. After loss to North Texas, the real storm is here.
Player of the Week Standouts from MUS, Lausanne voted players of the week
Food
Food Files: Evelyn & Olive reopens as Jamaica Soul
The owner of Evelyn & Olive reopened the East Memphis location on Saturday, Feb. 7. Also, TacoNGanas is one step closer to its first brick-and-mortar restaurant and two former Wendy’s properties have been sold.
$15 Deals $15 deal: Jerk chicken quesadilla at RP Tracks
Suburbs
Millington restricts solar farms
With solar farms sprouting up nearby and a moratorium against them already in place for more than two years, Millington is putting specific conditions on future projects.
Premium Arlington Big projects are on the horizon for Arlington, mayor says
Arts & Culture
The Giant Rats live on
The Giant Rats — and their devotion to Sherlock Holmes — live on, more than 50 years after the local fan club was founded.
Premium Real Estate Joe’s Records coming to Wolfchase Galleria
Opinion
Opinion: When school transportation fails, learning may not happen at all
“For about 26,000 Memphis students, access to school transportation is the difference between showing up ready to learn and not showing up at all.”
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Grizzlies’ half-season ‘tank’ is familiar territory for longtime fans
Podcasts
New leadership at Indie Memphis talks about the festival’s future
As Indie Memphis bounces back from a year without its signature film festival, the group’s new co-executive director, Alicia George, joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about the organization’s future.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Giant Rats and other mysteries
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Midtown Beet
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo from the new location of Wild Beet Salad Co. and was provided by the restaurant.