Baron Von Opperbean sets opening date
The immersive experience being built inside the former river museum on Mud Island will open for business this spring.
Inked: Stern Cardiovascular building sold
Also, a new jewelry store is headed to East Memphis and an HVAC company is consolidating operations.
The Early Word: Lee to appeal guard ruling; leaders may go after feds next
Alleged mall shooter claims self-defense, there’s a new minimum wage for city workers and Baron Von Opperbean has an opening date.
MSCS board, employees asked to grade Richmond as superintendent
Richmond is just over halfway through his 18-month interim superintendent contract, which ends July 31. Absent from the school board’s discussions about his evaluation, however, were comments about future permanent leadership of the district.
South Point Grocery arrives in Southaven
The company that operates stores like Cash Saver and High Point Grocery will open South Point Grocery in DeSoto County.
Suspect claims self-defense in fatal Wolfchase shooting
The incident happened on the mall’s second floor in front of a store called Village Mart, according to an affidavit in the case.
Grizzlies collapse late in San Antonio, lose fifth straight
The Grizzlies had a 101-100 lead over the San Antonio Spurs with just over three minutes to play, but surrendered a game-ending 11-0 run.Related content:
State to appeal National Guard injunction
A Davidson County chancellor blocked the guard’s deployment in a Monday ruling.
Memphis officials vow challenge after guard deployment halted by judge
State and local leaders who sued the state over the guard deployment gathered to celebrate what they called a historic victory and discuss next steps.
‘A good kind of different’ as Brad Luckett takes over at CBHS
After playing for his father Bubba and working side-by-side for 14 years as an assistant, new CBHS basketball coach Brad Luckett aims to maintain the program’s high standards.
What to watch in Memphis’ game against No. 1 Purdue in the Bahamas
Coach Penny Hardaway’s Tigers will attempt to shock the college basketball world against the top-ranked Boilermakers in their first game of the Baha Mar Hoops Championship. A look at Baha Mar Hoops Championship field as Memphis heads to BahamasRelated content:
MSCS board votes to move toward lawsuit about 2026 elections
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board is formally mulling a lawsuit about the “threat to the lawful function and democratic integrity” caused by new state and county actions that cut short terms for five members.
Memphis raises minimum salary for city employees
The Memphis City Council voted to change the minimum salary for City of Memphis workers.
Memphis delays firefighter pay raise
The Memphis City Council delayed voting on the 2% raise during an occasionally fractious committee hearing.
Memphis crime down 23% year to date
Memphis Police Chief C.J. Davis presented the latest crime numbers for the first full month of the Memphis Safe Task Force. She also talked about the MPD’s relationship with the task force including on immigration arrests.
Sheriff’s Office reports another inmate death
Tiffany Dukes is one of 11 inmates this year to die while in custody of the Sheriff’s Office.
Arlington commission green-lights new commercial, residential projects
The Arlington Planning Commission endorsed a trio of projects this week as developers grab up available land on the north side of Interstate 40.
The AM/DM podcast: With Tigers and Grizz struggling, what’s a fan to do?
Grizzlies 25: For 10 momentous playoff minutes, Darrell Arthur found basketball perfection
Some players pile up great moments throughout their career and some are remembered for rising up and just having one.
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Wicked: For Good,’ ‘Pulp Fiction,’ Tav Falco
Chris Herrington says “Pulp Fiction” carries the thrill of a young director coming into his own, taking chances and pulling them off, discovering just how good he can be.
What Daily Memphians think*
“After what I witnessed against UNLV, this team will be lucky to get an NIT invite.” — Patrick Duffy about Hardaway still unable to find the ‘fight’ as his Tigers head into critical stretch
“What a cluster.” — Diane Brown about Ford gets heated in County Commission debate about deputy’s benefits
“A lot of Memphians are getting tired of the drama from various subpar politicians. The taxpaying public deserves better.” — Shepard Fargotstein about 5 MSCS board members could be voted out early. The board may sue.
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
School board races to fire up next month
Memphis-area school board elections will be partisan next year.
All-Region 7-6A football team announced
Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Cordova and Houston honored by the league’s coaches.
Sudoku: Nov. 19
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
WordRow: Nov. 19
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Daily Jigsaw: A sour welcome back
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of former Memphis Tigers coach Josh Pastner and was taken by Wes Hale.
Metro
Questions linger for Marsha Blackburn on phone records pay out
Also in the political roundup, one county mayoral contender calls out current Mayor Lee Harris’ administration for its funding shortfall and another calls for change in the government’s relationship to the school system.
Premium Shelby County Ford gets heated in County Commission debate about deputy’s benefits
Premium City of Memphis Memphis Safe Task Force has seized more than 400 illegal guns. But, what is an illegal gun in Tennessee?
Shelby County County fixes cash-flow crunch with $43 million loan
Premium Public Safety Police arrest 8 in gang sweep, echoing 2024 raid
Business
New Chick-fil-A proposed for Southeast Memphis
At least three documents have been filed with local government entities to allow Chick-fil-A to replace a seafood restaurant on Winchester Road.
Real Estate Data center coming to former Fred’s wants 15-year PILOT
Real Estate Chicago retailer Akira plans first Tennessee store
Real Estate Target bought Millington land for more than $2M
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
A look at Baha Mar Hoops Championship field as Memphis heads to Bahamas
Memphis will open play in the Baha Mar Hoops Championship against No. 1 Purdue on Thursday before facing No. 15 Texas Tech or Wake Forest on Friday.
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Spurs 111, Grizzlies 101
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Zach Edey transformed the Grizzlies defense, but without a healthy point guard will it matter?
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Hardaway still unable to find the ‘fight’ as his Tigers head into critical stretch
Premium Sports 100 straight wins — and counting — for Elmore Park hoops
Food
What to order: Felicia Suzanne’s West Indies crab salad
Felicia Suzanne’s, one of four Michelin Guide-recommended restaurants in Memphis, has a menu that feels like a love letter to Southern cuisine through the application of classic French technique.
Premium Business It’s hard to find Indian food in Bartlett. But that’s about to change.
Suburbs
Collierville looks to extend Winchester Road through Thompson site
The extension timeline is unclear since it depends on right-of-way acquisitions and funding.
Premium Bartlett Bartlett course manager thinks Quail Ridge ‘can do well’
Arts & Culture
Download, delete, repeat: For some Memphians, dating apps are a relentless cycle. For others, they’re a labor of love.
Those seeking romance may hear, ‘There are plenty of fish in the sea.’ But one Memphis man laments: “My sea is a creek.” For such singles, dating apps offer an option.
Arts & Culture A guide to Memphis-made holiday gifts and experiences
Opinion
Opinion: TVA should finish the Bellefonte Nuclear Plant
“Our low energy costs, abundant land, strong distribution network, and leadership in advanced manufacturing give Memphis a competitive edge. But we’ll only keep that edge if we expand generation capacity now.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: South City represents the end of an era for Memphis housing
Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola and veteran reporter Bill Dries talk about the city’s former public housing projects and what has risen in their place.