Even Grizzlies can’t bear the Heat in second-game blowout
It was that kind of night at FedExForum, where the Grizzlies fell to the Miami Heat 146-114 in the season’s second game. Related content:
CBHS blows past MUS in lopsided win
The Brothers scored 35 unanswered points to post their biggest victory since 2003 in Tennessee’s oldest rivalry.
No. 3 Munford’s ground game helps Cougars beat No. 4 Germantown
The Dandy Dozen’s third-ranked Cougars (9-0) continued their undefeated season, beating No. 4 Germantown, 29-24, thanks to a balanced rushing attack at Munford’s Sid Witherington Stadium.
Heat torch the Grizz by 32 points
The game was never close after Miami built a double-digit lead early with 17 straight points in the first quarter.
Box score: Heat 146, Grizzlies 114
The box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Miami Heat at FedExForum on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.
Friday football report: Melrose extends winning, shutout streaks
Tavarco Jackson scores three touchdowns as the Golden Wildcats keep things locked down in Region 8-3A.
Federal indictments alleging illegal sports betting and organized poker schemes rock NBA
Tuomas Iisalo said before the news broke yesterday, the Memphis Grizzlies had conversations with players about gambling and protecting the integrity of the game.
Speakers at Free the 901 event call for mayor to ‘do more’
Faith leaders, local business owners and local college students gathered at First Baptist Church Lauderdale to express opposition to the Memphis Safe Task Force’s methods.
Evolve Bank & Trust CEO arrested for child pornography
The arrest of Evolve Bank & Trust CEO Robert “Bob” Hartheimer is the latest challenge for the embattled Memphis-based bank.
We’re off to see the Wizard in November
Also, opening this month: “The Notebook” at the Orpheum, a children’s musical at Circuit and a farce about how we view Thanksgiving.
Sláinte! Raise your beer steins at this Irish take on Oktoberfest
Bog Fest is a celebration of fall flavors, live music and community that’s happening in the Regalia Shopping Center parking lot outside Bog & Barley.
MPD announces new data chief
He replaces Deputy Chief Joe Oakley, who had been with the department for 36 years. Oakley oversaw the launch and use of the department’s Real-Time Crime Center and its data collection.
Memphis vs. South Florida: What to know about pivotal matchup for Tigers
Coach Ryan Silverfield’s Tigers will face their first Top 25 opponent of the season as they look to keep their American Conference title hopes alive.
Arts Beat: How Princeton James ‘operates in (his) gift’
Princeton Echols says his touring Soulful Murder Mystery Experience is like: “an escape room and dinner theater had a baby.” He’s also traveling to Italy next month for a screening of a film he directed.
Bailey: Bartlett suddenly shows interest in buying Quail Ridge
In a bit of a surprise, Bartlett officials are taking steps to get into the golf course business with the potential purchase of Quail Ridge.
Tennessee school boards could face voter recalls under new bill
A newly filed Tennessee bill would allow dissatisfied voters to recall certain elected officials, including school board members.
Tennessee commission denies charter appeals from last Memphis ASD schools
Tennessee took over control of Kirby Middle School and Hillcrest High School over academic performance concerns. But the state’s Achievement School district yielded few gains, and now the schools will return to local control.
Controversial East Memphis liquor store license denied
State alcohol board denies liquor license for The Station, a proposed East Memphis liquor store in the center of a contentious legal battle.
Whiteside arrested on federal charge of transporting minor across state line
Lindsey Whiteside, who recently pleaded guilty to sexual battery with a minor in DeSoto County, faces new federal charges in connection with the case.
Food Files: Society Memphis is back — and soon Little Italy Midtown will be, too.
Little Italy Midtown is coming back to its original space, Society Memphis has reopened under new ownership and Good Fortune Co.’s expansion will begin in the new year.
Sudoku: Oct. 24
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Daily Jigsaw: Arlington ace
This photo features volleyball players from Houston and Arlington in the championship match of the Region 8-AAA tournament and was taken by The Daily Memphian photographer Mark Weber.
Daily WordRow: Oct. 24
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Metro
Tennessee Highway Patrol driving increase in arrests
As the Memphis Safe Task Force ramps up its presence, local elected leaders are focusing on a lawsuit challenging the state about sending National Guard troops to the city.
Premium Public Safety Federal public defender’s office struggling amid Memphis Safe Task Force
Premium Downtown Is Earnestine & Hazel’s really haunted? That depends on who you ask, but the spooky stories are legion
Spirit of Memphis Meet 3 young Memphians who are advocating for social justice
Premium Public Safety Judge who presided over Lindsey Whiteside case recuses himself, blasts DA
Business
Despite ‘doom loop,’ Downtown Memphis makes progress
Downtown Memphis is progressing with more projects, population and initiatives despite the “doom loop,” said Brookings Institution fellow Tracy Hadden Loh.
Premium Real Estate In-N-Out plans to buy East Memphis land for $5 million
Premium Real Estate Inked: Freed-Hardeman University building sold
Premium Real Estate Local home sales make ‘noteworthy’ jump in September
Premium Transportation & Logistics International Paper sold its bag operations
Sports
Coach Cal Countdown: The No. 1-ranked Tigers were in trouble against UAB. Real trouble followed.
This is the fifth installment in a nine-story series remembering games that defined the John Calipari coaching era of Memphis Tigers basketball. Today: A magical 2007-08 run included signature moments against name-brand programs, but UAB pushed Memphis’ beautiful season to the brink.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Can Memphis bounce back against USF and run the table in final stretch?
Memphis Grizzlies It’s not the full Grizzlies roster. But it’s still Ja and Jaren.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Cedric Coward’s ‘perfect’ night, and other Grizzlies first impressions
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: One retired from coaching. The other keeps coming back. But these two hall of famers share a lot.
Food
What to order: Ecco’s ‘little ears’ with sausage, broccoli and cream
Never skip the pasta when it’s made in-house.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Comeback looks forward with buzzy coffee soda business
Suburbs
Germantown schools see fewer students who live in district
The number Germantown residents enrolled this year is 170 fewer than last year. But 784 students who don’t live in the district are also enrolled, some the children of school employees.
Collierville Shelby Drive to remain closed when new fire station reopens
Arts & Culture
The host of ‘Nurses Unboxed’ on the critical role of nurses
Dr. Lisa Beasley of the UTHSC College of Nursing joins this week’s Sidebar podcast.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Springsteen’ on screen, Halloween favorite films
Opinion
Opinion: We must address forensic crime lab needs
“Failure to act will increase backlogs, slow investigations, and create questions regarding the reliability of forensic evidence in the courtroom. That is why a taskforce should be developed including key stakeholders and experts in forensics to build local capacity.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM: A new approach to potholes
On today’s episode, The Daily Memphian’s Samuel Hardiman joins editorial director Mary Cashiola to discuss a new program for maintaining city streets.