Sugarmon was part of political vanguard, legal challenge to segregation
Russell Sugarmon, civil rights icon, political strategist and retired judge who fought racial injustice in his hometown of Memphis, dies at 89.
City Council gives final OK to South Cordova de-annexation
The Memphis City Council gave final approval to the de-annexation of South Cordova Tuesday.
AAF struggling financially only two weeks into first season
The Alliance of American Football was saved from financial problems by a $250 million investment from Tom Dundon, according to a report.
Court grants another extension for plans to save Aretha Franklin birthplace
Efforts to preserve the birthplace of soul legend Aretha Franklin got another court extension Tuesday, with Environmental Court Judge Patrick Dandridge giving parties until April 23 to shore up plans.
10 apply for vacant seat on the Memphis school board, but six live outside of seat’s district
Ten people are seeking appointment to an interim seat on the Shelby County Schools board. The District 2 seat opened with the departure of Teresa Jones to take an appointment as municipal court judge.
Daily Briefs
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: Holidays and hot wings
This weekend brings the return of the Indie Memphis Film Festival and the start of the holiday market season.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Crosstown CEO’s new gig and Musk’s two new data centers
Elections Opinion: A funny thing happened on the way to the end of democracy in Memphis
Elections Sanford: In congressional races, voter apathy spelled missed opportunities for Democrats
Update Public Safety Walls police officer-involved crash leaves fatalities
Business
Musk confirms two additional sites near Macrohard data center
Elon Musk confirmed that two new sites at Colossus II are under development, as the company and its subsidiaries continue to buy more Southaven land.
Health Care St. Jude calls on volunteers for marathon weekend
Premium Real Estate Crosstown Concourse CEO stepping down, moving into a new role
Premium Real Estate Memphis investors buy Central Station hotel with plans to reinvigorate South Main landmark
Premium Health Care Memphis can help national shortage of medical devices for kids, experts say
Sports
Jayden Reid’s father had a plan. It landed a point guard in Memphis when the Tigers needed one most.
Jayden Reid didn’t score the Tigers to victory in their season opener by accident. He’s been working since the third grade to become the player Memphis needed.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Multiple schools. Online classes. One goal. Jayden Reid is a window to modern college basketball.
High School Sports Collierville girls, CBHS runner take second places at state cross country championships
High School Sports State cross country championship boys results
High School Sports State cross country championship girls results
Food
Food Files: Congregation Coffee opening new location
Also, dessert shop I Love Waffle Cream is opening Downtown, and Little Petals now has a stand in FedExForum.
Sound Bites 901 Hot Wing Fest brings bold flavors for all to taste — and for a good cause
Suburbs
Food Files: Congregation Coffee opening new location
Also, dessert shop I Love Waffle Cream is opening Downtown, and Little Petals now has a stand in FedExForum.
Update Public Safety Walls police officer-involved crash leaves fatalities
Arts & Culture
Could a Memphian join the villa? ‘Love Island USA’ casting for new season
Next summer, “Love Island USA” could have its first Memphian Islander.
The To-Do List Indie Memphis, hot wings and the start of holiday shopping
Opinion
Opinion: A funny thing happened on the way to the end of democracy in Memphis
John Covington writes: “A little political hardball, practiced by both sides historically in Tennessee and nationwide, had morphed into a diabolical moral indictment of state and national Republicans.”
Elections Sanford: In congressional races, voter apathy spelled missed opportunities for Democrats
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Holidays and hot wings
This weekend brings the return of the Indie Memphis Film Festival and the start of the holiday market season.
Sound Bites 901 Hot Wing Fest brings bold flavors for all to taste — and for a good cause
Games
Sudoku: Nov 6
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?