This Week in Memphis: Grizz open season; Tony Allen in Hall of Fame
Also happening this week: The Memphis Tigers play a big-deal game against South Florida, and The Daily Memphian is hosting two panel discussions.
No. 6 Memphis women defeat East Carolina, win American Conference title
With the victory the Tigers (13-0-2, 7-0-1 American) earned the No. 1 seed in the American tournament which starts Nov. 3 in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.
Why did Memphis choose freshman AJ Hill to replace its injured starting quarterback?
When Memphis quarterback Brendon Lewis was sidelined with an injury during the Tigers’ 31-24 loss at UAB, head coach Ryan Silverfield called on his four-star true freshman AJ Hill.
DeAndre Williams signs with Philadelphia 76ers, other former Tigers on the move
DeAndre Williams’ deal headlines what was a week in which a handful of former Tigers were signed and waived by NBA teams.
Memphis’ pothole problem is jarring. But leaders have a plan to smooth the faults in asphalt.
Director of Development and Infrastructure John Zeanah and Public Works Director Scott Morgan hatch a schedule to patch teeth-rattling roadways and clean stormwater inlets.
Coach Cal Countdown: Nine memorable stories for nine memorable years of Calipari coaching the Tigers
As the city prepares to celebrate John Calipari and his former Tigers as part of the Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic preseason game, The Daily Memphian is rolling out nine stories on games that defined a wondrous era of Memphis basketball. Coach Cal Countdown: Memphis sends message by spoiling Carmelo Anthony’s Syracuse debutRelated content:
What to know about federal forces in Memphis
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Coach Cal Countdown: Memphis sends message by spoiling Carmelo Anthony’s Syracuse debut
This is the first installment in a nine-story series remembering games that defined the John Calipari coaching era of Memphis Tigers basketball. Today: Memphis takes the big stage at Madison Square Garden.
Thousands gather in Memphis for ‘No Kings’ protest
Saturday’s protest was a serious event for many of those involved, yet it also involved more than a bit of whimsy. The getups included characters such as Shrek, Kenny and Cartman from “South Park,” Gizmo from “Gremlins.”
Buckley: UAB put a world of hurt on the Tigers. The pain could prove costly.
The No. 22 Memphis Tigers lost a lot after falling to the Blazers in Birmingham, starting with their perfect record.
Three penalties cost Tigers against UAB. Big-time.
The Memphis Tigers entered Saturday as the No. 22 team in the country, but three costly penalties have tarnished what was an undefeated season.
TBI asked to review Tami Sawyer confrontation with deputies
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has been asked to review an Oct. 7 dispute between the general sessions clerk and Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies outside the county courthouse.
Daily Memphian seminar to focus on developing Downtown and Midtown
Speakers will discuss the latest developments in the Cleveland Street Corridor, Downtown and the Edge District at The Daily Memphian’s Developing Memphis Seminar on Thursday, Oct. 23, at Memphis Botanic Garden.
Sound Bites: Ritzie’s Barbecue trailer serves up honey-gold ribs, Texas-style brisket
Travis Ritzie worked at Leroy and Lewis Barbecue in Austin, Texas, a Michelin-starred barbecue restaurant, before returning to Memphis to start his own barbecue trailer.
Opinion: What the federal task force proves about the council’s traffic-stop policy
“Instead of treating a horrific tragedy as an isolated incident and holding those specific officers accountable, the council put the entire MPD culture — and legitimate policing — on trial.”
Opinion: Mayor Harris isn’t listening to Memphis families about MSCS
“Instead of waiting for the school board election, we demand an immediate, concrete commitment to fix our schools and restore public trust.”
Echols: What word does God use for you and me?
“What we name each other, both on legal documents and in earned fellowship, is enough to determine some amount of lifelong meaning. But the grace-filled name God gives to us, both in secret and in stone, will be who we are for the rest of eternity.”
Movers & Shakers
ALLMemphis, Pure Academy and Baron Von Opperbean announce additions.
Sudoku: Oct. 19
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?
Daily Jigsaw: Soul to Seoul
This jigsaw puzzle is a vintage photo of the Lansky Bros. Men’s Shop from the Hooks Brothers Photography Archive courtesy the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and the National Civil Rights Museum.
Daily WordRow: Oct. 19
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Metro
Tornado season isn’t just a spring phenomenon in the Mid-South
Fall — when seemingly never-ending summer heat is being overcome by more temperate conditions — is often referred to as “secondary severe weather season.”
Metro Urban League CEO says Black America is in ‘state of emergency’
City of Memphis Freedom Award honorees call for action at National Civil Rights Museum
Premium Public Safety 201 Poplar more crowded since Memphis Safe Task Force
Public Safety MPD sergeant arrested for domestic violence
Business
Manufacturer to close Memphis facilities, lay off 152 employees
Most of the 152 employees will be laid off by early December.
Real Estate Cordova apartments sold for $41.6 million
Real Estate Uptown brewery to add beer garden, dog park and playground
Real Estate Hotel developer plans to buy Downtown property
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Tonica Downtown, Little Petals East, Poppz opening
Sports
Friday football report: MUS grounds, pounds past Central
MUS’ Tommie Reed scored three touchdowns and Jackson Hood scored two more for homecoming at Stokes-Alston Stadium, a night that had a bit of everything.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Ballin’ on Beale allows new Tigers to ‘experience Memphis’
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Calkins: It was a surreal night on Beale Street — and everything Penny Hardaway dreamed
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: NBA season predictions! Will Memphis avoid play-in?
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: The Grizzlies have been bad in preseason. A reason to worry?
Food
From Broad Avenue to the national stage: Wiseacre wins gold (and silver)
Sky Dog Amber was awarded Gold in the International Amber Lager category, and Tiny Bomb picked up Silver in the German-style Pilsener category.
Premium Food From barbecue to baking: Memphis vegetarian competes on the national stage
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: From city streets to coffee cups, Memphis brews up a buzz
Suburbs
Community members demand resignation of school board member who defended Lindsey Whiteside
The combination of Whiteside’s sentence and school board member Michele Henley’s defense of her has galvanized a growing movement focused on accountability within DeSoto County’s leadership and education systems.
Premium Shelby County Millington could sue Halbert’s office
Premium Collierville West Collierville student representing Team USA at world roller skating competition
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘After the Hunt,’ ‘Silence of the Lambs’
“Challengers” and “Call Me By Your Name” director Luca Guadagnino takes a swing at “cancel culture” and Malco’s Throwback Thursday showing this week hits home — partly.
Premium Music Arts Beat: Lifetime, AMC network feature Memphians in new shows
Update The To-Do List Brew parties for coffee or beer lovers, plus art on the river
Opinion
Calkins: It was a surreal night on Beale Street — and everything Penny Hardaway dreamed
What do you get when you combine Penny Hardaway, Beale Street, Memphis Pom, the FBI and the National Guard? A night of Memphis basketball that seemed like a dream.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: The Grizzlies have been bad in preseason. A reason to worry?
Podcasts
The hard, block-by-block work to improve Klondike, Smokey City
Klondike Smokey City CDC is working to mow and maintain yards, build a pocket park and turn 150 vacant lots and empty homes into assets in the community.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: NBA season predictions! Will Memphis avoid play-in?
Games
Sudoku: Oct. 17
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Games Sudoku: Oct. 18
Neighborhoods
Uptown brewery to add beer garden, dog park and playground
“Soul and Spirits is positioned in the middle of this growth as a key neighborhood amenity that can provide a ‘third place’ for residents and visitors alike to gather.”