The Early Word: Inside an immigration arrest; plus, sheriff demands apology

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Updated: November 13, 2025 6:35 AM CT | Published: November 13, 2025 6:35 AM CT Premium

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What’s up, Memphis? It’s Thursday, Nov. 13, and here’s what’s up at Overton Park: A new half-mile loop trail is opening today as the fence comes down on a part of the Old Forest that’s been closed to the public since the 1980s.

Inside an immigration arrest: A Daily Memphian reporter was on the scene of a Memphis Safe Task Force immigration arrest. 

Sheriff’s Office demands apology: The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office says a sexual assault lawsuit is just plain wrong

Next for new Regional One: The old Commercial Appeal building on Union Avenue will be demolished soon.

Power play: A South Korea-based power transformer maker is expanding its Memphis footprint in a big way. 

Lumpia and adobo? Filipino food may be coming to Downtown.

Want to work at Crosstown? If the thought of having your very own office inside Memphis’ “vertical urban village” sounds cool, here you go. 

Aye, mane, check this out: A chemist bottled the taste of Memphis and put it in a spice shaker

Not a penny more: Say goodbye to shiny new pennies.

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