From a ‘king’ to singers or athletes, who should serve as GameDay guest picker?
The guess picker for Saturday's broadcast of ESPN College Game has drawn a lot of speculation. So, we decided to let The Daily Memphian staff weigh in on the matter.
Tamboli’s Pasta & Pizza opens on Madison
Tamboli’s Pasta & Pizza will serve a variety of homemade pastas, pizzas and a few entrees, all made from local ingredients and served in a beautifully renovated space.
Legislative Democrats call for hearings into ECD ‘slush fund’
Democrats in the General Assembly, including Memphis lawmakers, want hearings into a $4 million “slush fund” for rural grants, some raising questions about whether it was designed to reward legislators who voted for the governor’s voucher bill.
Billy Ray Turner to return to court Dec. 4 for likely trial date in Lorenzen Wright slaying
Billy Ray Turner, the lone remaining defendant in the slaying of former NBA star Lorenzen Wright, returns to court Dec. 4 for a likely trial date.
Store clerk convicted of killing teen over $1 beer sentenced to 22 years
Anwar Ghazali, found guilty in the shooting death of 17-year-old Dorian Harris over a stolen beer, was sentenced Thursday to 22 years in prison without parole.
‘The bond is the legacy of Stax Records’
How Justin Timberlake came to visit Soulsville and tapped into the musical and cultural legacy of Stax Records. Plus what it takes to run a museum, a charter school and a music academy.
Metro
The Early Word: Lee Harris may sue task force; Bill Lee says it’s here forever
Hotel developer is buying a Downtown office building, Orgill opens a hardware-store owner’s dream and hipster workwear comes to Memphis.
Premium Education Students with income-limited vouchers outperform MSCS on reading, but not math
Public Safety Two off-duty Memphis cops arrested for drag racing, department says
Shelby County Lowery wants a ‘change in culture,’ Pearson gears up fundraising, and Republicans want Sawyer to resign
Business
Glasses that slow nearsightedness in children now FDA-approved
“For a long time, it’s been our desire to try to halt progression as nearsightedness develops, especially with it being on the rise,” said a local optometrist. It is estimated that more than 50% of the world population may become nearsighted by 2025.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Transportation & Logistics Long pause for laughter: FedEx commercials poke fun at office power moves
Premium Real Estate Architectural marvel in Frayser is up for sale
Sports
Hill: Memphis wants GameDay. But will GameDay want Memphis?
ESPN College GameDay may have interest in the Memphis Tigers, but much depends on what happens in other games this weekend.
High School Sports Arlington tops Houston for Region 8-AAA volleyball crown
High School Sports Dandy Dozen: MASE joins as Lausanne jumps into top five
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Three losses, Coward hits the court
Food
What to order: Sushi for breakfast at Kitchen Laurel
Hold the wasabi and ginger, because all the cake roll needs is warm syrup for dipping.
Suburbs
The AM/DM podcast: Germantown mayor’s job could get bigger
Germantown will soon ask its residents a big question: Should mayor become a full-time job?
Arts & Culture
Memphis music ‘all-stars’ unite for a bash
“You’re just not going to see all of these artists together in this way any other time.”
Opinion
Calkins: They’re not just cutting a ribbon in Whitehaven. They’re showing us the way.
You know the best way to solve the ills of a community? With hope. There will be plenty of that at Whitehaven High School Wednesday — where they’re cutting the ribbon on a new STEM center.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Germantown mayor’s job could get bigger
Germantown will soon ask its residents a big question: Should mayor become a full-time job?