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
‘We needed to answer:’ From church kitchens to city streets, volunteers serve holiday meals to the hungry
Memphians across the city spend part of their Thanksgiving holiday helping to feed the hungry.
Premium Collierville 14-year-old charged with rape in St. George’s case, police say
Behind The Headlines Richmond wants to stay in charge at Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Premium Shelby County Judges order Clerk’s, Sheriff’s offices to fix delays
Public Safety 11 face federal charges after interactions with Task Force officers
Business
Inked: Whitehaven Starbucks sold, apartments dodge foreclosure
A 48-unit apartment complex sold for $2.6 million, while a Memphis industrial building sold for $3.6 million.
Real Estate Daily Memphian seminar to focus on city’s real estate, growing tax base
Premium Real Estate North Memphis Grocery Project on hold until more ‘heads and beds’
Spirit of Memphis WWII hero and pioneering scientist dies at 100
Real Estate Downtown restaurants and nail salon awarded $50K for renovations, Baron Von Opperbean to get more money soon
Sports
Buckley: Pressure? Penny Hardaway is feeling it. Which maybe isn’t all bad.
After snapping a four-game losing streak, Memphis Tigers basketball coach Penny Hardaway opens up about the stress he’s been feeling.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis picks up comfortable win over SIU, snaps 4-game skid
Memphis Grizzlies Clutch defense, Edey’s return mark Grizzlies overtime road win
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis vs. Navy: What to know for Tigers’ Thanksgiving showdown
High School Sports Previewing: Southwind, Covington set for TSSAA state semifinals
Food
$15 Deal: Bayou’s crawfish basket
The crawfish are plump and juicy, tucked onto a bed of crispy seasoned fries that soak up just enough of the drippings to keep every bite interesting.
Premium Bartlett Belly Acres belly-up at Bartlett’s Union Depot
Suburbs
DeSoto school board asks lawmakers to revive bill that could remove one of its own members
This move comes as board member Michele Henley faces sustained pressure for supporting convicted former youth pastor Lindsey Whiteside.
Premium North Mississippi ‘Just doing what I was supposed to do': Captain goes into water to reach trapped teens
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: New ‘Knives Out,’ a chance to see the ‘Wizard’
Also opening this week: “Zootopia 2” hits the big screen along with Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen and Miles Teller.
Spirit of Memphis This kids’ film festival is about digesting complex ideas — and having fun
Opinion
Opinion: Even now, there’s much to be thankful for
Gratitude is what steadies us when the ground shifts. It reminds us that even when hope feels hard to hold, love hasn’t left the room.
Opinion Opinion: Embracing the best moment of life
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Dating, apps and the Bluff City
If you’re single and not “on the apps,” you’re not really trying to find love.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: In an open carry state, here’s how a gun becomes illegal
Games
Sudoku: Nov. 26
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.