FAA says airplane departures can resume after nationwide ground stop
The Federal Aviation Administration has allowed departures to resume as of 7:30 p.m. after grounding flights nationwide Friday afternoon due to communications issues.
Travelers stranded at Memphis airport as FAA grounds all flights nationwide
Travelers at Frederick W. Smith International Airport said they were frustrated at being grounded on Friday, but that safety was paramount.
Recipe Exchange: Fratelli’s Cafe’s orzo pasta salad
Fratelli’s orzo pasta salad goes back to the restaurant’s roots and was created by the cafe’s original owner, Sabine Bachmann.
Former U of M foundation head sues school president, others for firing
Holly Ford, who was fired in 2025 as head of the University of Memphis Foundation, is suing because of her dismissal, alleging she was terminated after reporting allegations against school president Bill Hardgrave.
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The shift in UT’s emerging Memphis campus
University of Tennessee Health Sciences leaders talked on “Behind the Headlines” about new construction on campus and why the higher-education “cliff” of declining enrollment isn’t a factor.
Grizzlies bench scored 76 in dominant win over Pelicans
The Grizzlies bench scored 76 points and the Grizzlies won by 31 to keep their NBA Cup hopes alive on Friday in New Orleans. Related content:
New Sultana Museum takes in lives lost and lives lived after 1865 disaster on Mississippi River
The $12 million museum chronicles the 1865 riverboat explosion’s casualties, survivors, rescuers and Civil War history. It opens Saturday, Nov. 14, in Marion, Arkansas.
Jaylin Carter becomes latest Tiger to reach 1K rushing yards in a season
Memphis running back Jaylin Carter rushed for 109 yards and two scores in a 52-41 win against South Florida to reach the 1,000-yard milestone for the season.
TSSAA second-round playoff report: Lausanne squashes Lakeway Christian
Antonio Huntsman Jr. scores four touchdowns to complement a terrific performance from the defense as the Lynx advance to the Division 2-AA semifinals for the second straight season.
MASE’s defense dominates in second round win over Summertown
Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering blanks Summertown in a Class 2A second-round playoff game played Friday night at Crump Stadium.
Lakeland looks to limit apartments as rental-development interest grows
With new rental units being built now and more being planned, Lakeland officials recently discussed ways to limit future apartment development.
Bartlett preps for $41 million sewer expansion
Bartlett is planning to invest about $41 million in sewer system improvements to open up a significant area of land for development.
UT Health Sciences Advisory Board approves capital master plan
The University of Tennessee Health Sciences Advisory Board approved a capital master plan Friday, Nov. 13, for their campuses statewide, including more than $520 million for various projects over the next 10 years.
Collierville’s former town administrator finalist for job near St. Louis
Molly Mehner, Collierville’s former town administrator who left the position in September, is a finalist for a similar role in a St. Louis suburb.
Whitehaven school celebrates expansion ‘miracle’
St. Paul Catholic School unveils $18 million campus expansion — the first new campus construction in 60 years — increasing its enrollment capacity by 36%.
Buckley: With 4 Tiger starters playing a lot, managing minutes comes with concern for Penny Hardaway
Three games into their 2026-27 season, some roster rotation trends are starting to develop for coach Penny Hardaway’s Memphis Tigers.
Ben Johnson out as Memphis Redbirds manager
Ben Johnson, a Memphis native and Germantown High graduate, became the Redbirds’ manager prior to the 2019 Triple-A season.
Whitehaven football to forfeit 3 victories
The penalty won’t affect Whitehaven’s postseason standing.
Tigers women’s soccer to take on UAB in conference title match
Memphis is unbeaten in its last 13 matches dating back to its last defeat on Sept. 6 at No. 8 Ohio State.
Arts Beat: Evan Linder wrote ‘Byhalia, Mississippi’ to get the South right. Now, he’s directing it in Memphis.
“Byhalia, Mississippi,” is at Theatre Memphis, while “Frozen: The Broadway Musical” opens at Playhouse on the Square.
Grizzlies podcast: 2 games, 2 different stories
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap the Memphis Grizzlies’ win over the Toronto Raptors and the loss to Denver earlier in the week.
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Bailey: Undoubtedly, Scott Colom’s victory is about much more than a Democratic wave
With Scott Colom’s victory in the U.S. Senate race, Mississippi voters reject a state history of Dixiecrats and segregation in favor of the first Black senator from the state since Reconstruction.
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What Daily Memphians think*
“Great win Lady Tigers! Keep up the hard work!” — Jeremie Klingberg about Memphis women roll past Alabama, win 4th straight
“Coach should consider what happened to his predecessors after they left.” — Jim Mulroy about Martin: With win over USF, Charles Huff is one step closer to restoring order
“... as Jack Eaton would say, “Great Scott, that must be an SEC officiating crew!” — Steve Gaither about Tigers hang on with 52-41 win at South Florida
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Daily Jigsaw: Ren Faire
Today’s puzzle features Madison Davis during the Memphis Ren Faire at Overton Park. Sean Davis took the photo.
Metro
Mother pleads guilty to death of her 4-year-old
Brittney Jackson and co-defendant Jaylon Hobson pleaded guilty Nov. 3 to the 2023 death of her 4-year-old child Sequoia Samuels.
Health Care Regional One Hospital ‘not the current focus,’ UT Health Sciences chancellor says
Metro Freeze about to grip Mid-South
Public Safety Former security guard pleads guilty for fatal Main Event shooting
Education MSCS oversight board readies to hire director
Business
Eddie Saig leaves a legacy of business success, mentorship and a life well lived
Edward “Eddie” Saig died Nov. 9 at 87. He was a legend in commercial real estate, but his real legacy was how he helped so many young brokers throughout his career.
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Sports
Tigers hang on with a 52-41 win at South Florida
South Florida looked overmatched early, as the Tigers jumped out to a three-touchdown lead, but USF stormed back to turn it into a battle that came down to the wire. The Tigers still managed to survive with a 52-41 victory. Related content:
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Player of the Week Lausanne senior voted Player of the Week
Food
Food Files: Wing Guru plans ‘comeback’ for Park Avenue
The Wing Guru hasn’t opened a new location in several years. Also in this column: an Afro-Caribbean restaurant opens Downtown.
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Suburbs
Collierville runoff schedule finalized by Election Commission
Collierville voters can begin casting ballots — again — as early as next week.
Premium Elections ‘It’s called Missi-Flippy now’: Scott Colom supporters celebrate historic win
Arts & Culture
Project Pat and Church’s collaborate on new ‘Chickahhhn’ ad
Church’s Texas Chicken is paying homage to the circa 2000 rap hit “Chickenhead” with a new commercial starring Project Pat himself.
Premium Arts & Culture ‘Excitement that I never dreamed of’: Film and TV Commissioner Linn Sitler to retire
Opinion
Calkins: Charles Huff told some blunt truths about Memphis recruiting. But couldn’t he have fibbed?
“Charles Huff wasn’t lying when he said that he could take Memphis players with him if he gets a better job. But he would have been better off to fib.”
Podcasts
Calkins: Why Ed Scott is so fired up about Memphis athletics — and why he’s done talking about Penny Hardaway until the end of the year
Memphis athletic director Ed Scott on why he is so optimistic about the basketball program, the job rumors already swirling around Charles Huff, chances Memphis will get into a power conference — and the reason Scott has already turned down another job to stick around.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Practical magic
Today’s puzzle features the tarot decks available at The Broom Closet. Noah McLane took the photo.