Mike Norvell set to take part in 901 FC’s slammin’ new tradition
When Memphis 901 FC returns home on April 10, Tigers football coach Mike Norvell will be front and center.
Police report: Shooter of Mississippi Boulevard executive pastor yelled ‘You broke my heart’
A Collierville Police report released Monday gave the first details of the fatal Thursday shooting of Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church Executive Pastor Brodes Perry. Latoshia Daniels is charged with first-degree murder.
Commission to vote on giving EDGE $450,000 for new employees
Shelby County Commissioners are expected to vote Monday on committing $450,000 to the Economic Development Growth Engine over the next three years, which officials say would go toward funding two employees to strengthen local economic development.
Phillip Ashley Chocolates opens ‘chocolate cafe’ Saturday
Phillip Ashley Chocolates hosts grand opening on Saturday and a slew of other events are also going on around town that day; register for April lunch.
Redbirds’ infielder Tommy Edman on Cardinals’ radar
Memphis Redbirds manager Ben Johnson really likes Tommy Edman's game, he just wishes he'd share more of what he knows and be a little more vocal.
Daily Briefs
Metro
Amid nation’s longest government shutdown, church’s food pantry sees hundreds needing help
“We have to eat,” one person in line at the mobile food pantry said. “We feel horrible because we have a government that’s not supplying our needs. And that’s what they were elected for.”
Education Tennessee education department wants more money for summer learning, tutoring
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
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.