Calkins: Who will win the Wiseman settlement? Everyone
James Wiseman has withdrawn his lawsuit against his NCAA. That clears the way for a settlement that everyone can live with.
Wiseman withdraws lawsuit against NCAA
Wiseman withdraws lawsuit against NCAA as word of a setttlement continues to mount.
Logan, Easter-Thomas claim city council seats in low turnout runoffs
Michalyn Easter-Thomas upset incumbent District 7 council member Berlin Boyd by a wide margin in runoff elections Thursday. And In District 1, challenger Rhonda Logan upset incumbent Sherman Greer.
Questions remain about commercial areas of Fairgrounds after approval
The plan for redeveloping the Fairgrounds for a big youth sports complex, retail, offices, residences and other uses was approved Nov. 14 by the Land Use Control Board.
LeMoyne-Owen students protest dismissal of administrator Strayhorn
Student government association leads protest at LeMoyne-Owen College after learning vice president of academic & student affairs Dr. Terrell Strayhorn and other college administrators were fired by president Carol Johnson-Dean.
McCalla rules no changes to 1978 consent decree on police political surveillance
A federal judge has denied the city’s motion to modify the 41-year old consent decree barring political surveillance by the Memphis Police Department.
Metro
Downtown fair rallies connections for those who need them
More than 60 local organizations — providers of addiction treatment, violence intervention, workforce training and more — gathered Downtown Wednesday to showcase how they can help those involved with the local justice system.
Spirit of Memphis Friends remember slain musician with the sly grin
Business
West Canada port strikes create worries for Memphis
The United States is Canada’s largest trade partner. Ships loaded with containers for now are waiting offshore.
Real Estate Tulsa, Oklahoma-based publicly traded company one step closer to Memphis
Sports
‘The portal never sleeps': Bluff City Collective and Memphis NIL deals
A Q&A with BCC Director Hunter Story sheds light on how the Memphis basketball program’s official NIL partner does business with Memphis Tigers players.
High School Sports MUS standout wins fan vote for Week 11 player of the week
Food
Another Tops Bar-B-Q location catches fire
For the second time in three weeks, a Tops location catches fire. The location will remain closed until repairs are made.
Suburbs
Collierville mayor: Fraser to succeed Joyner, runoff required for Alderman Pos. 3
Collierville elected Maureen Fraser as its next mayor Tuesday. Mayor Stan Joyner is retiring later this year.
Arts & Culture
Friends remember slain musician with the sly grin
Friends remember Blake Rhea for his “loud” smile and an easygoing nature that made him a favorite to all who knew him.Related content:
Opinion
Morris: Our local needs outweigh our national desires
“It isn’t new for bitterness and meanness to enter into American politics. It existed even from people we consider to be the founders of the nation.”
Podcasts
MLGW launching mailer campaign on lead water pipes
MLGW President and CEO Doug McGowen says on “Behind The Headlines” the utility has the money to replace its lines and is working on funding to replace it on the customer’s side of the connection.