A letter from Mike Norvell: ‘Thank you, Memphis’
Former Memphis coach Mike Norvell sends a letter to the city in appreciation for his time in the Bluff City and as leader of the Tigers.
Calkins: You’ve read Mike Norvell’s letter — now read this one
Mike Norvell wrote a warm, gracious letter to Memphians Tuesday. In that spirit, here's a letter from a Memphis fan named Jay Adkins — right back to Norvell.
Tom Lee Park plan designs begin redraft next month
The Studio Gang design firm talked by video conference Tuesday with the board of the Memphis River Parks Partnership about meeting the specific terms of a mediated agreement announced last week. Among the results is more space for the 2006 Tom Lee Memorial in the park.
Blues Foundation announces 2020 Hall of Fame class
Several artists who will join the 41st class of the Blues Hall of Fame have connections to Memphis.
Building permits filed for Lake District construction
After years of planning and clearing various hurdles, the $400 million Lake District development is about to start coming out of the ground in Lakeland.
Center City board approves tax breaks to repurpose old buildings
A Downtown board on Tuesday, Dec. 10, approved tax breaks for mixed-use projects involving existing buildings: American Snuff Factory, One Beale's boutique hotel and Madison Professional Building.
Shelby County Groundwater Control Board tables Carrier wastewater request
Shelby County's Groundwater Board tabled action on Carrier Corp.'s request to release treated wastewater into the Memphis aquifer via injection wells.
AutoZone beats estimates in first quarter of fiscal year
AutoZone beats on revenue, earnings estimates in first quarter, plans to 70 to 90 hub or megahub stores over the next several years, CEO says.
UTHSC, Le Bonheur add public pediatric dental clinic
Le Bonheur, UTHSC clinic will treat hospital patients, but the eight-chair office also will be open to families across the city and will take TennCare plus Mississippi and Arkansas Medicaid.
Penny Hardaway: Tennessee matchup not about him vs Rick Barnes
Penny Hardaway said the young Tigers will learn immediately that Memphis and Tennessee do not like each other.
Metro
The Early Word: Pink Palace not called MoSH; Ja and LeBron don’t mesh
Smiley will push for gun changes, Shelby County saw its lowest voter turnout in years and the Tigers consider a post-Tyreek future.
Elections D.C. Roundup voting totals: Kustoff, Cohen declare victory
Business
Atlanta-based company to develop 13-acre center in Memphis
Starting this week, Pattillo Industrial Real Estate will begin working on the 200,000-square-foot facility for a California-based business.
Premium Transportation & Logistics FedEx fully automates package sort with hometown ingenuity
Sports
Grizzlies, Ja Morant get revenge in win over Lakers
Star point guard Ja Morant shared his disdain for the Los Angeles Lakers after a dominant win on Wednesday. High-scoring Grizzlies soar over L.A., but Morant leaves with injuryRelated content:
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Former Tiger Jacob Likes isn’t surprised by Malachi Breland’s success
Food
10 November food and wine events you won’t want to miss
In November, you can enjoy cocktail-inspired chocolates, a green cook-off and a festival all about coffee.
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
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Anora’ arrives, a ‘Snail’ tale moves ‘forwards’
A version of the “beauty and the billionaire” fairy tale, “Anora” won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival this summer and is now being touted as a top contender for a much more mainstream prize: The Oscar.
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.