Mayor Harris vetoes vote to put all MSCS board members on ballot
“Absent an emergency or in the case of criminal misconduct, I do not believe the terms of elected officials should be shortened. As such, I hereby veto,” Harris wrote.
Could ESPN’s College GameDay return to Memphis?
With the Tigers riding a 10-game win streak and a potential College Football Playoff spot on the line, could ESPN’s College GameDay visit Memphis again?
More than 700 task force members in city, police chief says
The first significant deployment of Tennessee National Guard troops to Memphis is expected by Friday, Oct. 10.
Arrest info suggests task force focused on outstanding warrants, traffic stops
Recent arrest affidavits suggest the Memphis Safe Task Force is reliant on traffic stops and instances of stop-and-frisk policing.
What to know about task force agencies in Memphis
Click here to read our full coverage on Trump’s Memphis Safe Task Force. This special report will be regularly updated.
The feds are in Memphis. But how are they tracking arrests?
The Memphis Safe Task Force has allegedly made hundreds of arrests since its launch last week. But how law enforcement is tracking those arrests is unclear.
Dandy Dozen: Southwind climbs into top spot
Two other schools also move up as Germantown drops following a loss to DeSoto Central.
Grizzlies continue ‘patient approach’ despite preseason loss
The Grizzlies watched an early lead slip away but still left Monday’s preseason opener with a positive outlook. Box score: Pistons 128, Grizzlies 112 Ja Morant out of Grizzlies’ preseason opener with new injuryRelated content:
Harvest Church secures acres for church growth
The church has purchased 8 acres near its current property to adapt to growth as necessary.
Silverfield: ‘We’re going to see what we’re all about, right?’
The Memphis Tigers are off this week, and are spending the extra time finding ways to improve before playing traveling to UAB on Oct. 18.
St. Mary’s freshman in control after the first round of state golf
Jada Lin leads by three strokes in Division 2-AA girls. Patrick Gatti of CBHS is the co-leader in D2-AA boys, and Jackson Whaley of Collierville is in good shape in Class AA boys.
The AM/DM: Restaurant catastrophes
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County Commission approves fix for cash-flow crunch
Commissioners also began to talk Monday, Oct. 6, about the county’s other financial problem that prompted the Tennessee comptroller to bar approval of any new bonds for the next year.
Daily Jigsaw: Big River Steel
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of a new statue outside of the FedExForum taken by The Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip.
What Daily Memphians think*
“… This is terrible for the environment, terrible for workers, promotes laziness and raises your utility bill. Nothing to celebrate.” — Beau Peyton about Google to invest $4B in West Memphis
“#23 Tigers host #24 USF Oct. 25 at The Sim. Game Day???? Be There!” — Jarvis Greer about Memphis Tigers ranked in AP and coaches polls
“The failure of Shelby County to submit a complete budget in compliance with State requirements could have a negative impact on the County’s credit rating. Such incidents as this will produce a ‘material events’ notation on the existing debt which can be a red flag to potential investors. The County Finance Department needs to get its act together now. Financial incompetence is a bad look.” — Al Montgomery about State’s bond ban won’t disrupt Shelby County schools, hospital projects this year
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Sudoku: Oct. 7
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WordRow: Oct. 7
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Metro
The fight over new East Memphis liquor store explodes into fireball
Ethan Edwards wants to open a new high-end liquor store in East Memphis, and he thinks he has the right to do so. Buster’s Liquors co-owner Josh Hammond disagrees, and the fight is getting nasty.
Premium Health Care Regional One focuses on hospital while campus rebuild faces headwinds
Metro Michael Dunavant’s nomination for US attorney goes to Senate vote
City of Memphis Memphis NAACP wants ‘investment ... not occupation’
Premium Spirit of Memphis Ask the Memphian: Why do Memphians spend so much money and effort on Halloween?
Business
Looking for farm-fresh duck? International spices? Thai bananas? Bartlett’s new market has you covered.
The owner describes his international market as encompassing Mediterranean, Hispanic and Indian groceries with some European and American products as well.
Premium Real Estate Downtown DoubleTree closing, impacting almost 90 workers
Premium Business Free retail space for new businesses? Yes, please.
Premium Business The fight over new East Memphis liquor store explodes into fireball
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Sports
The 6-0 Tigers are rolling as they approach back half of the schedule
The Memphis Tigers reached the halfway mark of the season unscathed. Three tough home games are waiting for them in the second half of the schedule. Related content:
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Chris Herrington Morant assists, Jackson Jr. teases at Grizzlies open practice
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Food
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.
Premium Dining Guides What to Order: Rise’s Sweet Country Blues biscuit sandwich
Suburbs
Free retail space for new businesses? Yes, please.
The Pop Local contest, which is put on by Edwards Realty, gives entrepreneurs a chance to win six months of free retail space at Carriage Crossing in Collierville.
Premium Millington Bailey: Wanda won’t pay for using office space; deja vu all over again
Arts & Culture
Chris Brown concert canceled
It was expected to be the first concert at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium since the band U2 performed in May 1997.
Music Photo Gallery: Closing Day of 2025 Mempho Music Festival
Opinion
Conaway: Simple values for the most complicated of times, and the times’ call to each and every one of us
He told our country’s top brass that their attention would soon be turned inward. That they would be commanding military operations in our cities against the “enemy within.” Further, he said that they should hold military training exercises in our cities.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: PILOTs and Grizzlies’ preseason
This week marks the beginning of the Memphis Grizzlies’ pre-season, with three games at home.