Bondi claims more than 150 arrests made in first week of Task Force
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has been posting data daily on X about the Memphis Safe Task Force, which officially began Monday.
Memphis NAACP wants ‘investment ... not occupation’
The NAACP Memphis Chapter held an event Friday to discuss concerns about the deployment of federal law enforcement agents in Memphis.
Bulldog birthday heroics lift Fairley over MBA
Fairley’s Troyce Grimsley scores three touchdowns, including the game winner on the final play of the game, to help the Bulldogs celebrate their fourth win in a row and Grimsley’s 18th birthday.
Friday prep report: Briarcrest works overtime to down rival CBHS
It was starting to look like a repeat of the 2023 matchup, when CBHS won with a last-second field goal. But the Brothers missed. In OT, the Saints didn’t.
What to know about federal forces in Memphis
Click here to read our full coverage on the Memphis Safe Task Force and the National Guard.
Martin Market Report: A look at the sportsbooks for Week 6 of college football
Check out Martin’s thoughts on Tulsa at Memphis, Texas at Florida and Miami at Florida State in this week’s Market Report.
City, Police Association headed to mediation in one lawsuit
The negotiation could resolve a dispute about the legality of at least one of the City of Memphis’ employee associations.
Sheraton deal should close by early November, Mayor Young said
Memphis Mayor Paul Young said the deal had taken longer than expected, but he was unsure about the specifics.
Opinion: Memphis needs night court
“The current federal task force is expected to bring in more than 100 extra arrests every single day. Unless we prepare our local justice system to handle this sudden influx, the result could be chaos.”
UFL makes Showboats’ exit from Memphis official, explains reasoning
The Memphis Showboats’ second run in the city comes to a close, this one after three seasons.
Tuomas Iisalo brought a defensive strategy from Europe to the Grizzlies. How does it work?
An explanation of tagging up, an “intense” strategy Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo once implemented to create one of Europe’s best transition defenses.
Tulsa at Memphis: What to know ahead of Tigers’ first home conference game
The University of Memphis will play host to the Tulsa Golden Hurricane on Saturday. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. on ESPNU.
Arts Beat: October means NatureZen in Overton Park
The month aims to celebrate the park and the positive effects of nature on mental and physical health with events like yoga, birding, nature walks, journaling and workshops.
Bailey: Wanda won’t pay for using office space; deja vu all over again
Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert says there’s no lease agreement between her office and the City of Millington, so she owes the suburb nothing.
State golf preview: Hutchison sophomore, St. Mary’s eyeing title repeats
After making school history in 2024, Hutchison’s Catherine Bowie is set to defend her championship.
Calkins: Mike Ceide walked away from local TV — for the best of all reasons
Mike Ceide made a life decision when he saw his grandson, Knox, in the neonatal intensive care unit. As he put it, “I finally realized there is more to life than having the best job in the world.”
Opinion: Why I support the Memphis Safe Task Force
There are many who believe additional support to our local law enforcement is a good thing.
Google to invest $4B in West Memphis
A Google representative said they would hire “hundreds of people for full-time operational jobs here on the site and thousands of construction jobs.”
Food Files: First Watch poised to open second Memphis location
First Watch submits a permit to look at a Wolfchase space. Raven & Lily in Collierville is now closed. Sanderlin’s Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken is now open.
Hutchison, Briarcrest battle to a draw — but that’s good enough for the Sting
A terrific late save from Maddie Harriman is crucial as Hutchison wins the region for the first time in 23 years.
Collierville planners give green light to two parking changes
Collierville’s Planning Commission looked at two possible parking changes during its October meeting, and sent both to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
Bartlett Fall Festival will be ‘five festivals in one’
Bartlett’s annual Fall Festival this weekend will feature car shows, BBQ contests, art displays, music and other activities.
No. 9 Memphis blanks Tulsa to remain undefeated
Finley Lavin scored the only goal as the Memphis Tigers women’s soccer team beat the Golden Hurricane for its tenth win of the season.
Sudoku: Oct. 3
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?
Daily Jigsaw: Latin fest
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo from Latin Fest 901 and was taken by photographer Renier Otto Rios.
WordRow: Oct. 3
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Metro
In a first, state pulls Shelby County’s ability to issue bonds. That decision could mean consequences for new high schools, Regional One.
Losing access to bonds could jeopardize funding needed to improve schools, a trauma hospital and upgrade 201 Poplar.
Public Safety Bondi in Memphis: Trump wants ‘cops to be cops again’
Premium Education Elvis’ alma mater sold for performing arts school, Bayer campus for workforce development project
Premium Millington Halbert hits back on claims of unpaid rent in Millington
Premium City of Memphis Ask the Memphian: Why are my lights off but my neighbor’s are on?
Business
Downtown DoubleTree closing, impacting almost 90 workers
“They, evidently, have come to the decision that they’ll lose less money if they close than if they stay open,” said an area hotel consultant.
Real Estate Medical District ‘eyesore’ undergoes $3.8 million redevelopment
Transportation & Logistics $150M, 190 jobs: Brownsville factory canceled
Premium Business Ja in China: Before Ja 3 sneakers hit stores, they were born on a whiteboard
Premium Business ‘Girls belong here’: AngelStreet plans youth-first recording studio in North Memphis
Sports
Replacing Desmond Bane’s production is ‘tough,’ but Memphis has options
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ty Jerome don’t need to be Desmond Bane, but they need to give Memphis a fresh look.
High School Sports Fireworks could be in the air when Fairley hosts Memphis Business
High School Sports Dandy Dozen: Melrose, MUS both move up three spots
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers basketball moves season tipoff event to Beale Street for first time
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Jock Landale wanted a chance. He found it in Memphis next to Ja Morant.
Food
Taste every flavor from India at new Collierville restaurant
The restaurant’s owner said he wanted Social Desiii to represent as much of the subcontinent as possible.
Real Estate Gussied Up, Bar Limina get design approvals for Edge District
Suburbs
McDonald’s considers another Collierville location as former restaurant remains vacant
Another McDonald’s is proposed for Collierville. The company still owns the vacant location that closed in 2017.
Bartlett Bartlett Schools taps Mitchell as new chief financial officer
Arts & Culture
Brooks Museum hosts Black quilting exhibition, meet Metal Museum master metalsmith
Plus, GPAC hosts the work of late Memphis College of Art graduate Edward H. Perry, and Sheet Cake Gallery opens two exhibitions.
City of Memphis Botanic Garden begins entry courtyard renovations
Opinion
Herrington: In Year 7 together, a new Grizzlies beginning for ‘Ja & Jaren’
This is now a new iteration of the Ja & Jaren era. What will it bring? And how much longer will it last?
Podcasts
The AM/DM: Famous for its drive-thrus, McDonald’s asks Collierville for more parking
Collierville restaurants currently can have one parking space for every two eatery seats, at the most. But that may be changing — and it may be due to a McDonald’s.