Tigers impose will against Lane College in exhibition victory
Tigers rout Lane College in impressive exhibition showing. Love it, Like it or Hate it: Reviewing Memphis’ exhibition game win over Lane CollegeRelated story:
Candidate for Mississippi governor visits Southaven to ‘narrow the gap’
“There are a lot of voters who have been ignored in DeSoto County that no governor’s candidate has come to talk to over the years,” said Democratic candidate Brandon Presley.
This Week in Memphis: Halloween, Hotel Chisca sign’s comeback?
Downtown’s Design Review Board will consider bringing a familiar sign back to the skyline, a new report will look at Memphis poverty and you’ll gain an hour on Sunday.
Mississippi River plummeted to most extreme lows in recent decades
After the Mississippi River hit another new low, NASA released images of the river in 2021 and how it looked this past September, showing the change in the Mighty Mississippi.
Fifteen more cases of excessive force at 201 Poplar, records reveal
The new instances uncovered in public records bring to 46 the number of substantiated instances of excessive force involving officers at 201 Poplar.
Grizzlies plan to sign Bismack Biyombo, per report
The Grizzlies plan to sign Bismack Biyombo when Ja Morant goes to the suspended list following the fifth game of the regular season, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Memphians share the inspiration behind their Halloween houses
Residents of Bartlett, Cooper-Young, East Memphis and Germantown share the inspiration behind their Halloween house decor.
Turnovers hurt Grizzlies in loss to Wizards
The Memphis Grizzlies are 0-3 after losing at the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Turnovers proved to be costly.Related stories:
Martin: Memphis football wins again. That should be good enough
If Memphis was in the discussion for a College Football Playoff appearance, their method of victory would matter. But that’s not the world that program lives in, right now.
Memphis blows huge lead, rallies in final minute to defeat North Texas
The Tigers trailed by four with 47 seconds remaining and Memphis needed to drive 75 yards to prevent losing after leading 31-7 in the first half. Tigers’ Scates makes up for earlier drop, catches game winnerRelated stories:
Vegan cheese shop opens in Crosstown Concourse
Crosstown Concourse is homebase for SriMu’s online, subscription-based vegan cheese operation, but the storefront also offers grab-and-go options — and will soon include a small cafe.
A $21M federal grant could change Memphis’ economy
The University of Memphis, Greater Memphis Chamber, Moore Tech and others are partnering on what will be known as UpSkill MidSouth.
India Fest returns after three-year hiatus
“This festival plays a very pivotal role in fostering cross-cultural awareness and education,” said Manjit Kaur, India Association of Memphis board member.
Leadership Memphis hosting 16th annual Multicultural Breakfast
The event will spotlight five local agencies: Agape Child & Family Services, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis, Mid-South Food Bank, MIFA, and United Way of the Mid-South.
Echols: Asking honest questions and listening to each other’s honest answers
“We sometimes talk through the nuances of our mid-life femaleness with a candid honesty that I would call uncommon. ... We share stories about our aunts and mothers, our sisters and grandmothers.”
Northwest Mississippi Community Foundation reaches fundraising highs
Keith Fulcher’s fundraising efforts are helping the poor in Mississippi, particularly children.
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.
Movers & Shakers
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South, and Southern College of Optometry announce new additions.
Metro
Roommate charged with killing comedian with 12-gauge shotgun, officials say
Authorities have arrested a man in the shotgun-shooting death of comedian Reginald “Reggie” Carroll in Southaven last week
Public Safety Shelby County director indicted on a dozen felony charges
State Government Brian Kelsey’s law license reinstated
Education Collierville and Germantown schools restrict student cellphone use
Business
Plans for new Regional One campus move forward as price moves up
The plan to replace Regional One Health’s current outdated campus with a modern facility total cost of the project, now totaled at $1.9 million
Premium Transportation & Logistics FedEx lays off hundreds in Shelby County
Premium Business The former Firestone site is a brownfield. Does it matter?
Premium Transportation & Logistics If elected to FedEx board, count on Richard Smith for legacy, family vote
Sports
New season, new team: How good will the 2025-26 Memphis Tigers be?
BartTorvik.com, an advanced analytics website, predicts how Memphis will fare in the 2025-26 season and who the Tigers’ key contributors will be on a team that features no returnees from last season.
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Birds shoot past Comets again
High School Sports Prep volleyball 2025: Several talented Memphis-area squads poised for run at state tournament
Premium High School Sports Steady growth has Arlington volleyball in the hunted role
Food
Table Talk: Memphis group picks up the shopping for those who need it
This grassroots organization of mostly friends, neighbors and church members grocery-shop for families who are unable to shop for themselves.
Suburbs
Roommate charged with killing comedian with 12-gauge shotgun, officials say
Authorities have arrested a man in the shotgun-shooting death of comedian Reginald “Reggie” Carroll in Southaven last week
Arts & Culture
Memphis Symphony Chorus holds auditions for professional amateurs
The Memphis Symphony Chorus is about to hold auditions for its upcoming season, continuing a 60-year tradition of high-level choral arrangements with no financial incentive.
Opinion
Calkins: Memphians will be finishing Liza’s Run again. A few weeks ago, that was no sure thing.
A month ago, it seemed as if the event was ending. But a group of women emerged to make certain that Memphians will once again be finishing Liza Fletcher’s run.
Podcasts
The AM/DM: U of M makes news with DEI change, hotel and Ghanaian students
The University of Memphis started classes this week, but in the run-up to the fall semester, we learned that it was closing its Office of Multicultural Affairs, in accordance with state law.
Games
Daily WordRow: Quick and healthy
This puzzle follows some of the conventions of Wordle. You get six tries to guess each individual word.