Pam Bondi, Bill Lee tout crime decline 56 days into Memphis Safe Task Force
“The numbers tell the story themselves. They are undeniable,” said U.S. Attorney General Bondi, who traveled to Memphis on Monday, Nov. 24.
Memphis 7-year-old illegally handcuffed, pushed into school bookcase, lawsuit claims
“I heard my son scream,” a Memphis mother said in an interview with The Daily Memphian. School staff told her that they handcuffed her child for their own safety: “I was like, ‘Over a 7-year-old?’”
The Early Word: Bondi talks crime decline, and Edey takes a hit to the head
Mom sues MSCS for handcuffing her kid, Sexton says Shelby County should pay for its own jail and the city’s library director is checking out.
Sexton says funding for new jail ‘up on the locals to do that locally’
The Tennessee House speaker, who attended U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s news conference Monday, Nov. 24, was asked what the state’s appetite was for funding a replacement to 201 Poplar.
Jaren Jackson Jr. returns, Zach Edey gets injured in Grizzlies loss to Nuggets
Center Zach Edey played less than six minutes. Memphis coach Tuomas Iisalo said after the game that Edey got hit in the head and was unable to return.Related content:
‘Just doing what I was supposed to do': Captain goes into water to reach trapped teens
A DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office was not only at the right place at the right time but also had the right training to rescue two teenage girls who ended up in a ditch after a crash.
The city adds to its finance team, but the search is on for a new library director
Memphis found a new deputy chief financial officer. Now, the city must find a new leader for its library division as Keenon McCloy retires after 18 years.
No regrets: Memphis QB Brendon Lewis plays through pain for a reason
Brendon Lewis has been battling an injury for the second half of the Tigers’ season. He has still managed to start in every game this year.
Herrington: With stars out, Grizzlies supporting cast steadies the ship
Frontcourt fixes, backcourt fixes and writing about yapping. Chris Herrington addresses each of those topics in this week’s Grizzlies column.
The AM/DM podcast: In an open carry state, here’s how a gun becomes illegal
Sudoku: Nov. 25
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Daily WordRow: Nov. 25
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Daily Jigsaw: Poppin’ up kid films
Today’s photo is of popcorn boxes at the Pink Palace Museum’s Like You Children’s Film Festival taken by Patrick Lantrip.
Metro
‘How about we cut you off as the chair?’ — Ford tirade aimed at County Commission chairwoman
Also in the roundup: Amber Huett-Garcia opens Commission campaign, Marie Feagins’ bid for county mayor and Steve Cohen on a successor.
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Business
North Memphis Grocery Project on hold until more ‘heads and beds’
Initially, the grocery store was slated to open in October 2024, then moved to January 2025. Now, the developer is unsure when the project will happen.
Real Estate Daily Memphian seminar to focus on city’s real estate, growing tax base
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Real Estate Downtown restaurants and nail salon awarded $50K for renovations, Baron Von Opperbean to get more money soon
Spirit of Memphis WWII hero and pioneering scientist dies at 100
Sports
Grizzlies’ late push falls short against Nuggets
The Grizzlies are playing without most of their primary point guards, including Ja Morant, who missed his fourth straight game with a right calf strain.
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Nuggets 125, Grizzlies 115
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies sign Kobe Bufkin
Premium High School Sports Friday football report: Southwind remains unbeaten, advances to semis
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies update status of guard Ty Jerome
Food
Food Files: Barefruit Cafe plans grand opening, more
Barefruit Cafe, Cook Out, Insomnia Cookies and Dave’s Hot Chicken are all making news.
Food Will Memphian whip up a win on Gordon Ramsay baking competition?
Food TacoNGanas plans to open first brick-and-mortar location
Suburbs
Why the DeSoto County sheriff chose the Marines, when he feels most alive and more
Sheriff Thomas E. Tuggle II answers questions ranging from what his favorite music is to how he wants to be remembered.
Premium Lakeland Lakeland to expand Lake District’s special tax area
Arts & Culture
Ask the Memphian: Did Prince ever play Beale Street?
Yes, and it was legendary.
Premium Visual Arts Shelby County’s natural splendor featured in new calendar
Spirit of Memphis This kids’ film festival is about digesting complex ideas — and having fun
Opinion
Opinion: Protecting public safety from digital manipulation
“The internet isn’t just a separate world we visit; it is now an inseparable part of our streets, schools and homes. The ultimate safety app is awareness.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Tree lightings, Christmas concerts & Juliet
It’s not quite Thanksgiving yet, but the holiday season begins in earnest this weekend.