Veterans line up for Thanksgiving dinners
All the makings for 2,000 Thanksgiving dinners were handed out to military veterans on Thursday at the Fairgrounds.
Calkins: After NCAA pounding, Hardaway faces his first big test
Nobody said the Memphis coaching job is easy. After an extended honeymoon to start his career, Penny Hardaway is going to be tested by the loss of James Wiseman and possible sanctions from the NCAA.
Airport preps for busiest day since 2007 during Thanksgiving travel
Remember when it was possible to arrive at Memphis International Airport minutes before a flight? Those days are over, at least at peak times like Thanksgiving.
UTHSC negotiating details of West Tennessee Healthcare teaching partnership
Adding a rural system allows UTHSC to schedule residencies and rotations in the settings where many will be serving.
Strickland unveils Renasant as convention center naming partner
Mayor Jim Strickland officially unveiled plans Thursday for the naming rights of the Renasant Convention Center. The 10-year deal with renewals clauses should pay about half of the $2 million in the red that convention center operates at annually, according to Strickland.
Monitoring team updates court on progress in consent decree case
Ed Stanton, the court monitor, provided updates Thursday to the court on the progress the city is making to comply with sanctions imposed by U.S. District Judge Jon McCalla over its violation of the 1978 Kendrick consent decree.
Metro
Wanda Halbert seeks recount in primary loss
Halbert lost the Democratic primary for Criminal Court Clerk on the May 5 ballot by 126 votes to state Rep. Joe Towns Jr.
Public Safety DeSoto County legislator proposes ‘School Predator’ act
On the Record Former Memphis Grizzly Tony Allen pleads guilty to reduced charge in Arkansas drug case
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Business
Hernando’s Hide-A-Way in Whitehaven goes international
The honky-tonk was just featured in a new video series by Brand USA that is meant to encourage more international tourism to the U.S. and Tennessee.
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Sports
Former Memphis Grizzly Tony Allen pleads guilty to reduced charge in Arkansas drug case
Allen entered a guilty plea in Poinsett County Circuit Court on May 27.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers coach Penny Hardaway took a personality test, and learned something about himself
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Food
New Eats: Josephine Estelle and Rosie’s Tavern give Germantown a double dining boost
Josephine Estelle is not the place to be watching carbs. It has nine housemade pastas on the menu, ranging from spaghetti with meatballs to agnolotti stuffed with rabbit.
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Suburbs
DeSoto County legislator proposes ‘School Predator’ act
Following the arrest of a DeSoto County teacher last week, a Mississippi state senator has proposed legislation aimed at combating child predators.
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Arts & Culture
Hernando’s Hide-A-Way in Whitehaven goes international
The honky-tonk was just featured in a new video series by Brand USA that is meant to encourage more international tourism to the U.S. and Tennessee.
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Opinion
Opinion: Memphis music depends on people willing to build something larger than themselves
“The DOWD Award de-emphasizes industry achievement and places greater importance on commitment to our neighbors. These trailblazers show up for Memphis outside the spotlight.”
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Games
Daily Jigsaw: Harry’s Pizza
Today’s puzzle is the pizza from Harry’s Italian Restaurant in Millington and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.