<strong>At a prime location downtown, the Gibson Guitar Factory still draws tourists, but sources say FedEx Trade Networks is ending negotiations to move its HQ to the building from Crescent Center and other offices around Memphis.</strong> (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)

FedEx Trade Networks backs out of deal for Gibson Guitar space

A deal that would have placed FedEx Trade Networks' headquarters in a prominent Downtown location is dead, FedEx officials confirmed Thursday.

By Wayne Risher and Patrick Lantrip November 29, 2018

State Government

ACLU honors Turner for life of civil rights work

Former state Rep. Johnnie Turner didn’t participate in Memphis sit-ins during the 1960s in search of glory. Nor did she hear the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. or ride the Memphis city buses fearing death during the 1960s thinking she would be recognized someday at a Nashville gala.

By Sam Stockard November 30, 2018

Breaking News Memphis Tigers Basketball

Wiseman officially signs with Tigers

East High center James Wiseman, who announced last week he will attend the University of Memphis, has officially signed with the Tigers, Memphis coach Penny Hardaway said Thursday.

By Don Wade November 29, 2018

Health Care

Le Bonheur Children’s begins search for new president, CEO

After 12 years of leading Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, president and CEO Meri Armour plans to retire in 2019.

By Michelle Corbet November 29, 2018

Memphis Grizzlies

Grizzlies Mailbag: Revised expectations, Conley’s All-Star odds, trade speculation, and more

After taking Thanksgiving off, it’s time for a return of the Grizzlies Mailbag, where we’re updating predictions after 20 games and already gazing ahead to the All-Star game and the trade deadline.

By Chris Herrington November 29, 2018

Metro

Sherra Wright gets September trial date for Lorenzen Wright’s murder

Sherra Wright, accused of fatally shooting her ex-husband, NBA player Lorenzen Wright, and dumping his body in a field in southeast Memphis in 2010, will stand trial for his murder in September.

By Yolanda Jones November 29, 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 5 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 10 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.