Calkins: For Ryan Silverfield, it’s a Memphis dream come true
Ryan Silverfield wasn't the favorite but he went out and won his "dream job."
Jaren Jackson Jr.'s career-high 43 not enough to topple streaking Bucks
Despite Jaren Jackson Jr.'s career-high 43 points and hot 3-point shooting, the Grizzlies couldn't keep pack with the streaking Milwaukee Bucks and reigning league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Silverfield: Program to ‘continue to go in the right direction’
Ryan Silverfield fits what the Memphis Tigers were looking for in their search for a new head football coach.
Korean conglomerate to buy Mitsubishi plant, create 410 Memphis jobs
A Korean company will make an $87 million investment and establish its first presence in the U.S. in Memphis.
Korean transformer company, AutoZone seek tax breaks
The EDGE board will consider tax incentives for a company that will occupy the Memphis Mitsubishi plant and an additional $1.9 million for AutoZone.
Methodist acquisition of St. Francis could tighten insurance options
Former CEO of St. Francis in Memphis talks about insurance in the Memphis market and how it and other facets of health care will be impacted by Methodist buying Saint Francis hospitals.
Lakeland closes on high school funding, approves Lake District changes
Lakeland closed this week on funding for the new Lakeland Prep High School, moving the drive to add a high school to the city's school system a step closer to reality.
Silverfield named new Tigers football coach
U of M expected to name Ryan Silverfield as head coach on Friday, replacing Mike Norvell, who left for Florida State.
Tennessee preview: Tigers, Vols playing strong defense this season
Memphis will need to use its defense to generate offensive opportunities if it wants to beat Tennessee in Knoxville on Saturday.
Downtown incentive projects hit ‘all-time high’ in 2019
Downtown Memphis Commission-affiliated agencies provided incentives to 52 projects, from mega-projects to mom-and-pop retailers, during 2019. That was the most activity ever for the 42-year-old Downtown revitalization agency.
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.