Memphis’ Darrell Henderson picked by Rams in third round
The Los Angeles Rams selected Memphis running back Darrell Henderson with the No. 70 pick in the third round of the NFL Draft.
Senate diverts $2.5M from Memphis riverfront grant to Germantown amphitheater
The state Senate has pulled $2.5 million from Gov. Bill Lee’s planned $10 million Memphis riverfront redevelopment grant, with plans to redirect the money to a Germantown Performing Arts Center amphitheater.
Court blocks foreclosure of Clark Tower
A New York court has temporarily blocked the foreclosure of the 34-story Clark Tower, ruling the borrower is current on its payments and has a good chance to win a larger legal dispute with the lender.
Joris Ray wants to be Shelby County Schools superintendent; here’s what we know about him
Here's a look at what we know about interim Shelby County Schools Superintendent Joris Ray as board members prepare to consider dropping its search for a new superintendent and giving Ray the job outright.
Amazon Prime One-Day: Will it hurt or help FedEx?
Amazon says it will roll out one-day delivery as the standard for Amazon Prime customers over multiple quarters, and that it will need help from 'external transportation partners.'
Daily Briefs
Metro
Judge denies request to restrict Highway Patrol’s immigration enforcement
A federal judge will not temporarily restrict how the Tennessee Highway Patrol works with federal immigration authorities, ruling the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition had not shown enough evidence to justify immediate court intervention.
Public Safety Shooter wounded by Task Force agent sentenced to 18 years in prison
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Elections Independent contenders make waves in race for governor
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Business
After nearly 200 years, First Pres seeks to sell historic Downtown property
The second oldest church in Memphis, First Presbyterian Church has been at the corner of Poplar Avenue and B.B. King Boulevard since 1832. After 194 years, its flock is searching for a new home.
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Business AutoZone sees ‘more normalized’ inflation ahead after quarter of cost pressures
Sports
Grizzlies’ day of service becomes lesson in purpose
Olivier-Maxence Prosper said his parents taught him to give more than he receives. On Wednesday, he gave his time serving Memphis’ unhoused community.
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High School Sports ECS soccer hands Lausanne first defeat
High School Sports Fayette Academy junior’s rapid improvement brings region golf title
Food
Table Talk: Ronnie Grisanti’s rolls out an $11 bar menu
Ronnie Grisanti’s executive manager wants to bring people back into the restaurant instead of just watching the “food go out the door.”
Premium Food News When diners want a meal with a side of conversation
Suburbs
Arlington commission approves site plan for new church
The Arlington Planning Commission has approved a new church — Donelson Oaks Church of Christ. Until it is finished, the congregation meets at a visitors center along Interstate 40.
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Arts & Culture
Memphis Art Museum commissions works for the roof down to the garage
On its grand opening day, the new Memphis Art Museum will have four site-specific installations.
Chris Herrington Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Primetime,’ Dolly Parton’s ‘Nine to Five’
Opinion
Opinion: On economic development, Tennesseans should ask themselves, ‘Why not Japan?’
“Japan has long been a friend in adversity, investing in Memphis amid political and racial turmoil 50 years ago when it became our first Memphis in May guest.”
Chris Herrington Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Primetime,’ Dolly Parton’s ‘Nine to Five’
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Revisiting Mongo’s legacy
After Robert Hodges, aka Prince Mongo, died in August, many in Memphis celebrated the so-called alien from Zambodia. But others told stories of a dark side.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Restaurant roundup
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Raising Tigers
Today’s puzzle features 13-month-old Ava Calahan at the newly renovated Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Greg Campbell took the photo.