Airport grabs Memphis Tigers by the tail in extension of marketing partnership
Memphis International Airport officials on Thursday approved a two-year, nearly $200,000 marketing and sponsorship agreement tied to University of Memphis athletics.
Kelsey bill increases Senate candidate PAC contribution total to $490,000
State Senate candidates would be able to collect nearly a half-million dollars from political action committees under legislation sponsored by state Sen. Brian Kelsey and approved Thursday in the Senate.
Downtown officials confirm Insomnia Cookies is coming to Beale
Downtown officials have confirmed that Insomnia Cookies will become part of the mix in the Beale Street entertainment district.
AAC, SEC establish a partnership for future games between member schools
The American Athletic Conference and the Southeastern Conference have reached an agreement on a scheduling alliance in the coming years.
St. Jude research leads to cure for bubble boy disease
Researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have developed a novel treatment using HIV as a vector to deliver re-engineered blood cells that create an immune system for patients who are born without one.
Daily Briefs
Metro
Tennessee education department wants more money for summer learning, tutoring
The Tennessee Department of Education wants a $30 million increase in summer learning funding next year.
Shelby County County mayor wants more judges for Task Force cases
City of Memphis Memphis mayor says his admin trying to keep Task Force focused on violent crime — not immigration
Education This Tennessee school is stepping up to feed local families cut off from SNAP
Business
Report: Ford could scrap EV F-150, but company says ‘no change’ for BlueOval
The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, Nov. 6, Ford is considering pulling its EV Lightning truck off the market.
Transportation & Logistics Memphis International expected to see flights cut
Premium Real Estate 2 new signs coming to Downtown skyline
Premium Business 2 men electrocuted at xAI’s Southaven power plant
Sports
Calkins: How the clock struck midnight on the Memphis Tiger football season
The Memphis Tigers’ championship hopes came to a crushing end Friday night. So what to make of Ryan Silverfield? That’s entirely up to you.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football False starts haunt both Memphis losses
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers suffer a heartbreaker against Tulane
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies hug it out, end losing streak with win over the Mavericks
Food
Food Files: Tous Les Jours coming to Collierville
Several new restaurants are in the works, but Milk Dessert Bar is closing.
Suburbs
DeSoto County school board member confronted amid Whiteside indictment
After writing a letter of support for Lindsey Whiteside, a former assistant coach indicted after pleaded guilty for sexual battery of a minor, community members have demanded the resignation of Michele Henley.
Arts & Culture
Booker T. takes the stage, and Stax offers a look inside ‘Bettye’s Bin’
This week, Fire Pit Fridays makes a comeback, Ken Burns’ new film screens for free and Meddlesome hosts what may be the shortest race ever.
Opinion
Calkins: How the clock struck midnight on the Memphis Tiger football season
The Memphis Tigers’ championship hopes came to a crushing end Friday night. So what to make of Ryan Silverfield? That’s entirely up to you.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Hot cocoa, holiday shopping and a very short run
Outdoor events are all the rage this weekend, with a fun holiday market, a very short run (with a much longer afterparty) and a hot take on fire pits.