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Opinion: Protecting affordable housing for people with disabilities

opinion@dailymemphian.com (Earle Schwarz) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:00:13 -0500

“People with disabilities are entitled to lead fulfilled, enriched lives. But an affordable house alone cannot sustain community living when a person also needs daily support.”

Using a concrete canvas, fifth grade class says, 'I belong here'

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:34:55 -0500

Dual-language teacher Brandon James Scott and his group of students celebrated diversity and inclusion by transforming a pathway in Memphis.

Daily Jigsaw: Historic Memphis

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:00:13 -0500

This jigsaw puzzle features a 1978 photo of Downtown Memphis.

Sudoku: Oct. 28

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:00:13 -0500

Ready for these sudokus?

Movers & Shakers: Private schools add to faculty

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:00:13 -0500

Also, a law firm adds attorneys and a fiber network developer names a president.

Daily WordRow: Oct. 28

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:00:13 -0500

Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.

3 of 4 candidates for governor clash in Murfreesboro

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:31:14 -0500

The Memphis Safe Task Force, book bans and the two-party system were among the issues Jerri Green, Lauren Pinkston and David Hatley discussed in the forum by the Tennessee Press Association and Middle Tennessee State University.

Collierville blanks Knoxville West to advance to Class AAA semis

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:56:13 -0500

Caroline Sheals’ first-half hat trick took out much of the suspense against battling Knoxville West.

Dandy Dozen: No changes heading into final week of regular season

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:41:58 -0500

Briarcrest maintains its hold of the top spot following an impressive victory over Lipscomb Academy. Southwind, Whitehaven, Munford and Central round out the top five.

MSCS takeover to remain paused at least 2 more weeks, judge says

Ltestino@dailymemphian.com (Laura Testino) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:27:49 -0500

“They can meet. They can talk. They cannot act,” Shelby County Chancellor JoeDae Jenkins said of the state-appointed oversight board on Tuesday, Oct. 27.

Memphis Movies This Week: Cannes winner ‘Fjord,’ ‘Wild at Heart’ restored

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:45:03 -0500

Two winners of Cannes Film Festival’s prestigious Palme d’Or (first prize) are on Memphis screens this week.

Is Tigers coach Charles Huff getting a job elsewhere?

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:26:12 -0500

The college football coaching carousel speculation is in full throttle, and Memphis coach Charles Huff’s name has been thrown around as a potential candidate at different spots.

Houston steamrolls Murfreesboro Oakland in Class AAA quarters

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:23:17 -0500

The tournament’s top seed shows off its depth with a convincing victory. Houston improves to 20-0.

Brent Taylor acknowledges sending nude photos

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:17:52 -0500

Brent Taylor and Justin J. Pearson each responded to the Nashville Scene’s Tuesday, Oct. 27, story.

County Clerk's Office tweaks hours

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:11:37 -0500

Meanwhile, the Clerk’s Office continues to close in-person vehicle registrations and renewals one day a month to deal with a backlog and for staff training.

Grizz games now available on DirecTV

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:51:47 -0500

DirecTV and DAZN announced a multiyear distribution agreement that gives certain DirecTV and U-verse customers access to Memphis Grizzlies games at no extra cost.

Hardaway expects appeal process for Nemanja Popovic ruling to be expedited

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:42:08 -0500

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway spoke about the Nemanja Popovic ruling on the Mornings with Greg & Eli radio show.

Calkins Podcast: Hot start by Grizzlies, a sex therapist on breast cancer and SpaceXAI has jobs for you

gcalkins@dailymemphian.com (Geoff Calkins) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:00:09 -0500

The Grizzlies and Tigers both had surprising, big weeks. Geoff Calkins talks about it with John Martin. Calkins then talks with local sex therapist Jennifer Valli about her own breast cancer diagnosis. And author Charles Fishman shares his thoughts about SpaceXAI.

Daily Jigsaw: Knights on Broadway

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:00:09 -0500

This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of the cast of “Spamalot” opening Oct. 27 at the Orpheum Theatre.

Daily WordRow: Oct. 27

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:00:09 -0500

Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.