Potential investigation contributed to Bowen resignation, U of M official says
University of Memphis officials confirmed Thursday that Tom Bowen resigned from his position of athletic director “in lieu of an investigation.”
Weinshanker says city, Grizzlies holding up council OK on Graceland expansion
In a "Behind The Headlines" interview, the managing partner of Graceland says the Memphis Grizzlies front office is blocking the deal over 80,000 square feet of new soundstages that it contends could be used as a new arena competing with FedExForum.
Former Memphis Zoo CEO Roger Knox dies at 81
Roger T. Knox, who led the Memphis Zoo into prominence as its chief executive officer, has died.
Graceland Exhibition Center opens Saturday with exhibits on Ali, Earth and motorcycles
Remember the Wonders series? Graceland hopes to open new horizons to Elvis Presley fans and Memphians with the new Graceland Exhibition Center, which opens Saturday.
AutoZone Liberty Bowl slated for New Year’s Eve day game
AutoZone Liberty Bowl keeps it annual date of New Year's Eve afternoon for the 2019 edition of the postseason game.
Key House leaders pushed ‘kill list’ on legislative targets
An East Tennessee lawmaker seeking the House Speaker’s post pushed legislative “kill lists” on committee chairmen – emanating from the Speaker’s Office – in an attempt to control which bills passed and failed in the 2019 session.
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.
City of Memphis Memphis politicians, state tussle in Nashville court
Public Safety Second inmate in a week dies at 201 Poplar
City of Memphis Chair, vice chair elections will mark halfway point for City Council’s term
Business
5 Memphis restaurants recognized in Michelin’s American South guide
One of the restaurants received a Bib Gourmand Award as recognition for “good quality, good value cooking.”
Premium Business Chef Jimmy Gentry takes no-nonsense path to Michelin stage
Premium Business ‘Pinch me,’ says Felicia Suzanne’s chef/owner, on Michelin recognition
Premium Business Petals of a Peony’s all authentic menu gets Michelin nod
Sports
Grizzlies coach says discussions with Morant to remain ‘internal’
Tuomas Iisalo said he “won’t be discussing any details,” when asked specifically what happened on Friday that preceded Ja Morant’s suspension.
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis quarterback Brendon Lewis had a ‘great practice’ Monday
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis women drop season opener to UAPB
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant serves suspension. What is next?
Food
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.
Suburbs
‘A rising tide lifts all boats': Local vet has a vision for Collierville Square
“If I’m going to contribute to the health of Collierville, it starts at the square,” Hank Wright said. “It’s town central.”
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
Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant serves suspension. What is next?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap and review the situation that led to star point guard Ja Morant’s one-game suspension.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Camino de Santiago
Today’s photo is courtesy of Billy Bryan as he celebrates his Camino completion at the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.