Searching for funding, MPD still not recording interrogations of murder suspects
As the Memphis Police Department struggles to catch up with a nationwide movement to reform interrogations, its failure to record lets an accused murderer go free.
$14M building permit filed for former Benchmark Hotel site
Wei Chen’s adventurous spirit, love of flying recalled
Memphis businessman Wei Chen was remembered Friday as an ardent booster of his adopted hometown, which was on full display in his 2011 flight around the world.
Amazon to build Marshall County facility, first in Mississippi
Tennessee State vs. Memphis means Penny vs. Penny
Tennessee State coach Brian "Penny" Collins grew up an Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway fan. In fact, that's how he got the nickname. Now, they face off Saturday at FedExForum.
Confederate monument anniversary reveals a work in progress
One year to the day that Confederate monuments were removed from two city parks, the anniversary revealed the controversy still has some unexpected life left in it among those pursuing the removal of the monuments by different methods.
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: Holidays and hot wings
This weekend brings the return of the Indie Memphis Film Festival and the start of the holiday market season.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Crosstown CEO’s new gig and Musk’s two new data centers
Elections Opinion: A funny thing happened on the way to the end of democracy in Memphis
Elections Sanford: In congressional races, voter apathy spelled missed opportunities for Democrats
Update Public Safety Walls police officer-involved crash leaves fatalities
Business
Musk confirms two additional sites near Macrohard data center
Elon Musk confirmed that two new sites at Colossus II are under development, as the company and its subsidiaries continue to buy more Southaven land.
Health Care St. Jude calls on volunteers for marathon weekend
Premium Real Estate Crosstown Concourse CEO stepping down, moving into a new role
Premium Real Estate Memphis investors buy Central Station hotel with plans to reinvigorate South Main landmark
Premium Health Care Memphis can help national shortage of medical devices for kids, experts say
Sports
Jayden Reid’s father had a plan. It landed a point guard in Memphis when the Tigers needed one most.
Jayden Reid didn’t score the Tigers to victory in their season opener by accident. He’s been working since the third grade to become the player Memphis needed.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Multiple schools. Online classes. One goal. Jayden Reid is a window to modern college basketball.
High School Sports Collierville girls, CBHS runner take second places at state cross country championships
High School Sports State cross country championship boys results
High School Sports State cross country championship girls results
Food
Food Files: Congregation Coffee opening new location
Also, dessert shop I Love Waffle Cream is opening Downtown, and Little Petals now has a stand in FedExForum.
Sound Bites 901 Hot Wing Fest brings bold flavors for all to taste — and for a good cause
Suburbs
Food Files: Congregation Coffee opening new location
Also, dessert shop I Love Waffle Cream is opening Downtown, and Little Petals now has a stand in FedExForum.
Update Public Safety Walls police officer-involved crash leaves fatalities
Arts & Culture
Could a Memphian join the villa? ‘Love Island USA’ casting for new season
Next summer, “Love Island USA” could have its first Memphian Islander.
The To-Do List Indie Memphis, hot wings and the start of holiday shopping
Opinion
Opinion: A funny thing happened on the way to the end of democracy in Memphis
John Covington writes: “A little political hardball, practiced by both sides historically in Tennessee and nationwide, had morphed into a diabolical moral indictment of state and national Republicans.”
Elections Sanford: In congressional races, voter apathy spelled missed opportunities for Democrats
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Holidays and hot wings
This weekend brings the return of the Indie Memphis Film Festival and the start of the holiday market season.
Sound Bites 901 Hot Wing Fest brings bold flavors for all to taste — and for a good cause
Games
Sudoku: Nov 6
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?