Downtown developments angle for $449 million in incentives, with more to come
A pair of $1 billion-plus Downtown development projects that would require heavy doses of public incentives are scheduled for an initial vote on Monday, Dec. 2.
Akbari: Legislature will have input on spending funds for needy
State Sen. Raumesh Akbari says legislators won’t be precluded from coming up with a plan to spend some $732 million in reserve funds even though the Department of Human Services unveiled its own proposal.
Soles4Souls provides shoes, foot care to the homeless
The service and distribution of donated shoes can help some people find employment.
Tigers try to shore up first-quarter woes ahead of Cincinnati
The Memphis Tigers defense looks to fix opening drive struggles ahead of Friday's game against Cincinnati. Meanwhile, the Tigers held their No. 18 ranking in the College Football Playoff rankings.
Lead isn’t just in Memphis schools: A look at other lead problems in the city
The city recently received a federal grant to remove lead paint from 120 homes where low-income families live with young children. City officials consider any home built before 1978 to be at risk for lead paint because paint could deteriorate over time.
‘Bluff City Law’ (Blah Blah Blah) Podcast: Ep. 10 (Final edition … or is it?)
Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington discuss the season - series? - finale of “Bluff City Law,” where Strait & Associates stand up for a free press, a regular character meets a bad end, and we gather around for an early Thanksgiving dinner.
Metro
2 Tennessee tax preparers charged with filing $65 million in false claims
A federal grand jury indicted two Olive Branch residents on more than 50 counts of wire fraud, money laundering, preparing false tax returns and obstruction of justice.
City of Memphis Weekend weather brings a taste of winter
Business
Ford will build $7M childcare center at BlueOval City
Less than a mile from its $5.6 billion mega campus, Ford’s childcare center will help out parents working at BlueOval City.
Real Estate A look inside the 100 N. Main project: What’s left and what’s to come
Sports
‘Put some respect on it': Smart reminds doubters what he can do
Marcus Smart heard some of the chatter about his move to the bench, and he responded by sparking the Grizzlies in a win over the Pistons on Wednesday night. Marcus Smart’s 25 points lead balanced Grizzlies over PistonsRelated content:
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 131, Pistons 111
Food
Box score: Auburn 90, Memphis 76
This is the box score for the NCAA Maui Invitational championship game between the Memphis Tigers and the Auburn Tigers on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at Lahaina Civic Center in Hawaii.
Suburbs
Collierville aldermen honored for service to town
Two aldermen were celebrated for their years dedicated to Collierville. Their final meeting as part of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen is scheduled for Dec. 9.
Arts & Culture
Learn more about the work to improve Memphis’ public spaces
The Reimagining the Civic Commons initiative has been funded in Memphis and nine other cities since 2016. It’s now embarking on a new round of work.
Opinion
Herrington: Ja Morant puts on show in return; may have the Grizzlies primed for a run
Ja Morant is back in flight and back in control, dominating the game with the Trail Blazers with 22 points and 11 assists in only 23 minutes.
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: On Ja Morant’s (brief) return and the week ahead
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Ja Morant’s dynamic return from injury, a busy Thanksgiving week schedule and how the Grizzlies may deploy what could be their deepest roster ever.