<p class="p1"><strong>A $163.5 million project to bring the Memphis Cook Convention Center up to modern standards includes plans for improved meeting rooms, amenities, public spaces and a sleek, updated exterior look.</strong> (Daily Memphian file)

Convention center project clears final hurdle

A long-planned modernization and expansion of the 44-year-old Memphis Cook Convention Center is in the clear after approval of a $163.5 million construction contract Wednesday, Nov. 28.

By Wayne Risher November 28, 2018

City of Memphis

St. Jude Memphis Marathon expects 70,000 runners, spectators

Memphians will see the first totems of the St. Jude Memphis Marathon around 10 p.m. Friday, when road closures begin Downtown in preparation for Saturday's races. Organizers expect approximately 70,000 people – from runners to well wishers – to attend the annual fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

By Bill Dries November 28, 2018

Memphis Tigers Basketball

Wade: In era of ‘hot takes,’ Penny’s first team doesn’t lend itself to one

There were at least moments of reason. Somewhere along the Penny Hardaway timeline – from rumor of his hiring to today when his first team stands 3-3 – there were small moments when people seemed to understand.

By Don Wade November 28, 2018

Business

Bicentennial Memphis makes Frommer’s list of 19 places to visit in 2019

Memphis is one of Frommer’s travel guide’s “Best Places to Go in 2019” on the strength of the city’s 200th anniversary celebration next year, Memphis Tourism announced Wednesday.

By Wayne Risher November 28, 2018

State Government

Akbari likely next Senate Democratic Caucus chair

State Sen.-elect Raumesh Akbari is running for the Senate Democratic Caucus chairmanship, saying she wants to “tackle the role” of electing Democratic candidates across the red state of Tennessee.

By Sam Stockard November 28, 2018

Memphis Grizzlies

Grizzlies Podcast: Assessing the Grizz after 20 games, with Chris Vernon

Lead Grizzlies writer Chris Herrington is joined by Grind City Media and The Ringer’s Chris Vernon to talk about the Grizzlies’ recent three-game losing streak amid a better-than-expected start, the early returns on rookie Jaren Jackson Jr., the crowded Western Conference playoff race, and more.

By The Daily Memphian Staff November 28, 2018

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Metro

Rhodes offering panel discussion on Latin American migration

Moderator Michael LaRosa’s latest book, cowritten with a Memphis attorney, will be released the same day.

By Jane Roberts 6 hours ago

Education U of M opens doors to batch of its most-promising prospects

Workforce initiatives at U of M expand their reach

Leaders of the three separate initiatives joined Eric Barnes to talk about their programs this week on the WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines.”

By The Daily Memphian Staff 11 hours ago

Health Care Sleepless Mid-Southerners find relief at Baptist center

Tigers win the Battle for the Bones with a blowout victory on Senior Night

The seniors led the way as Memphis smoked UAB in the Battle for the Bones in front of an announced crowd of 24,225 fans at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.