Former MSCS leader lands at national teacher-training org
By joining TNTP, Toni Williams strengthens the teacher training organization’s ties to Memphis.
DeSoto County escapee not facing contempt of court charge
Joshua Zimmerman will not face additional charges related to his failure to appear in court last June, but he remains held without bail following a judge’s ruling this week.
$34M in added Frayser school funding clears test vote
The County Commission votes Monday on shifting the funding for the construction of a new Frayser high school. In committees, County Mayor Lee Harris and some Frayser students pushed to get construction started.
Table Talk: Missing Houston’s and searching for meaning
As Houston’s closes after 40 years, chef and restaurateur Patrick Reilly suggests locals focus on restaurants that give back to their communities.
Memphis Movies This Week: Daniel Craig in ‘Queer,’ ‘White Christmas’ at 70
There are still a bunch of film award contenders on-deck, waiting to make their Memphis debuts, but only one is showing up in local theaters this week.
Downtown policies changed back to spark new development
Since the original policy change in July 2023, only five projects have been approved and none of those are under construction.
Robbins wins Collierville runoff, will succeed Worley
Nick Robbins won Collierville’s runoff Tuesday. He takes his oath of office next week.
Inked: AAON buys building; two industrial buildings sold
AAON buys a Memphis property through Cushman & Wakefield Commercial Advisors.
St. Jude recruits Boston cancer center exec for key role
Maria Megdal comes to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital from Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and will oversee a number of departments vital to the hospital’s operations.
Epicenter’s Demo Day will showcase med tech startups
After three months of intensive work in Epicenter’s ZeroTo510 Accelerator, the founders of four med tech startups are gearing up to showcase their innovations at a Downtown event on Thursday, Dec. 12.
Martin: How Memphis can get back on track after loss to Arkansas State
Here are a few takeaways about the Arkansas State game and the bigger picture at Memphis after Sunday’s home loss to the Red Wolves.
Mayor explores adding $34M for Frayser school
Shelby County commissioners discuss a $34 million shift in capital funding Wednesday, Dec. 11, from a new Cordova high school to the new Frayser high school.
MPD: Treadwell Middle student stabbed in fight over basketball game
Five children have been charged in connection to the incident.
Grizzlies podcast: Memphis is red hot!
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington talk about the Memphis Grizzlies’ winning stretch and a new season-long outlook for the team.
Bartlett taps Von Bokel-Amin to lead revamped HR department
Bartlett hires Lori Von Bokel-Amin to replace Ted Archdeacon as the personnel department becomes the human resources department.
Tigers Basketball Insider: How Arkansas State loss affects Memphis’ NCAA resume
Though its national perception certainly took a hit, Memphis hasn’t quite undone all the work it did through the first month of the season.
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Covington standout Skylan Smith wins Class 3A Mr. Football
Skylan Smith is the first Mr. Football in Covington history, and the first winner from Tipton County.
AutoZone reports Q1 growth but falls short of estimates
AutoZone President and CEO Phil Daniele said the Memphis-based company is positioned for growth heading into the remainder of FY 2025.
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Metro
New MSCS plan could close schools with most severe maintenance needs
Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Marie Feagins said she may seek community input as decisions are made following a $2 million assessment of each of the district’s 200 buildings
Premium Public Safety $50 million price tag for Memphis crime lab, study says
Premium State Government Memphis doctor is part of transgender-rights case before Supreme Court
Premium Elections Political Roundup: Knox County turnout tops Shelby, and more
Spirit of Memphis Runners have robust showing at St. Jude Marathon
Business
Richard Shadyac, CEO of ALSAC, stepping down
He is its sixth leader since ALSAC’s founding in 1957 and credited with nearly quadrupling gifts to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Real Estate Hu. Hotel to become a luxury Hilton brand hotel
Premium City of Memphis Elon Musk’s xAI poised to invest billions of dollars in Memphis supercomputer
Real Estate St. Jude leader and real estate brokers ‘optimistic’ for Memphis
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Sports
Brandon Clarke finally found the relief he’d been waiting for
Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke made his return to the court last season, but it wasn’t until late November that he finally stopped thinking about his badly damaged left leg.
High School Sports Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 1
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Four Downs with Finebaum: CFP chatter, bowl talk, Heisman hopefuls
High School Sports Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 1
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Mailbag: This season’s ceiling, historical comps and early trade thoughts
Food
What to Order: Hampline Brewing Co. adds wood-fired pizzas
Hampline Brewing Co. has added a state-of-the-art Forno Piombo oven to the taproom. The wood-fired pizzas pair perfectly with the craft brewery’s beers.
Recipes Eat, drink and be merry: Recipes for the holiday table
Suburbs
‘Not a one-person job': Stan Joyner chairs final meeting as Collierville mayor
Mayor Stan Joyner chaired his final Collierville meeting Monday evening. The agenda was fairly routine, but the town took the opportunity to honor his dedication to the suburb.
Premium North Mississippi Another man escapes custody from Hernando courthouse
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Arts & Culture
Mary J. Blige tour set to hit Memphis
The 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee’s concert will also include singers Ne-Yo and Mario.
Music Season the day: Your guide to Memphis holiday parades, markets, lights and more
Opinion
Echols: ‘Month after month, we gathered at Houston’s’
“It seems ridiculous to feel sad over a chain restaurant leaving town. But for me, it’s as much about the memories as it is the chicken tenders. Because when it comes to meals regularly eaten in community, it’s hard to tell where food ends and friendship begins.”
Podcasts
Next steps unclear after Justice Department drops report on MPD
The Justice Department report on the Memphis Police Department is the major topic on a reporters roundtable edition of “Behind The Headlines.”
Games
Word Flower: Dec. 10
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game that people of all ages can enjoy.