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
Marshals Service releases new immigration arrest totals
Prior to the most recent data provided, the U.S. Marshals Service had last given out immigration numbers on Oct. 16. Man shot by Task Force officers charged with attempted murderRelated content:
Public Safety Memphis gynecologist reindicted on more charges
City of Memphis Chair, vice chair elections will mark halfway point for City Council’s term
City of Memphis Memphis politicians, state tussle in Nashville court
Business
Chef Jimmy Gentry takes no-nonsense path to Michelin stage
Memphis chef Jimmy Gentry, known for his no-nonsense style and refined Southern cooking at The Lobbyist, is helping put the city’s dining scene on the Michelin map.
Premium Business ‘Pinch me,’ says Felicia Suzanne’s chef/owner, on Michelin recognition
Premium Business Hog & Hominy, Andrew Michael give Hudman, Ticer two in Michelin guide
Premium Business Petals of a Peony’s all authentic menu gets Michelin nod
Sports
Henderson’s late goal moves Tigers women’s soccer into semifinals
The top-seeded Tigers topped the East Carolina Pirates 1-0, and will take on UTSA on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis women drop season opener to UAPB
High School Sports Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 11
High School Sports Memphis-area top cross country times
Food
Michelin’s Southern debut: Memphis restaurants recognized at historic ceremony
Michelin held its first-ever awards ceremony dedicated to the American South. When the stars were finally revealed, Memphis made its mark. 5 Memphis restaurants recognized in Michelin’s American South guideRelated content:
Suburbs
Heroes needed: Youth Villages preps for annual Holiday Heroes initiative
The Holiday Heroes program for Youth Villages is underway and the organization is looking for volunteers to make the holidays special for young people under its care.
Arts & Culture
From ‘Southside Doublewide’ to ‘Cuffing Season,’ 5 must-see November concerts
Homegrown Booker T. Jones, rock singer-songwriter Jeff Tweedy, two-time Grammy-winning jazz instrumentalist Marcus Miller and more musicians come to Memphis this month.
Opinion
Echols: How well do you know Memphis? Here’s a photo quiz to test your knowledge.
Can you name the neighborhood in which these places are found? The street? How many of these spots make you think of some other memory?
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Motorists take notice of task force
With traffic stops being a large part of the task force’s activities, anecdotal evidence suggests some area drivers are becoming more conscientious about expired license plates and revoked driver’s licenses.