FedEx to discontinue pension for new hires after Jan. 1
FedEx won't offer a pension plan for new hires starting Jan. 1, but will offer a stronger 401(k) retirement savings plan.
‘Bluff City Law’ Ep. 9 Recap: Strait & Associates takes church to court
In its penultimate season (series?) episode, "Bluff City Law" ventures into church, a high school gym and a cemetery, closing out one season-long storyline.
Sedley Alley DNA testing petition dismissed
Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Paula Skahan Monday dismissed a move by the estate of Sedley Alley to have DNA tested in an attempt to exonerate him posthumously, saying the estate does not have standing in the case.
Amazon to build facility, hire 500 in Olive Branch
A new Amazon fulfillment center will handle larger products with the help of 500 employees receiving starting pay at $15 an hour.
Cargill Cotton moving HQ Downtown next spring
Cargill Cotton said Monday it will move its headquarters and about 75 people from Cordova to One Commerce Square Downtown next spring.
FedEx chief challenges Times to debate, calls article ‘outrageous distortion’
FedEx chairman Frederick W. Smith labeled as an "outrageous distortion" a Sunday New York Times article on FedEx capital investments and tax savings following the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act.
Metro
Police car set on fire Downtown, MPD says
A police car was set ablaze in front of the Memphis Police Department’s North Main precinct Monday night, Nov. 25.
City of Memphis MLGW budget sails through Memphis City Council vote
Business
Inked: Bank fitted for former fitness hub; new tenant coming to Crescent Center
Plus, a Bartlett building was sold for $685,000, and the County Line Express gas station on Winchester Road is set to be demolished.
Ford Megasite Ford will build $7M childcare center at BlueOval City
Sports
Memphis overpowered by Auburn in Maui title game
Point guard PJ Haggerty led the Tigers with 27 points and nine rebounds.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Box score: Auburn 90, Memphis 76
Food
Uncle Lou’s new location will be smaller but, he says, better
Uncle Lou’s Fried Chicken is set to move to a freestanding building in early 2025, something Lou Martin has been wanting to do for a while.
Suburbs
Bartlett ‘Buy Local’ market sleighs holiday shopping list
As the holiday season dawns, Bartlett Chamber officials are taking advantage of Small Business Saturday by spotlighting local artists at the Bartlett Holiday Market.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Grammy winner to be honored with brass note on Beale
Robert Gordon is being honored with a brass note on Beale Street, a recognition of his work telling the rest of the world about Memphis and its culture.
Opinion
Greenstein: Even in the darkest of times, we have reason to give thanks
The history of Thanksgiving can help us appreciate the miracle of being alive in this time and place, and the timeless gift of gratitude can ground us through any storm.
Podcasts
Curb Side Casseroles owner has pro-tips for stress-free Thanksgiving
Bradford Williams’ business is built on making family meals easy.