Collierville Schools names new superintendent
Collierville goes to the other side of the state for the suburb's new school superintendent and selects Gary Lilly, the director of Bristol Tennessee City Schools, to replace John Aitken.
Council set to vote on compromised 4% raise for firefighters, police
A proposed 4% public safety raise goes to the full City Council Tuesday for a final vote as part of an amended budget with no property tax hike for the fiscal year that begins July 1. There could be more budget changes at the council session.
FedEx Ground will offer seven-day-a-week deliveries coming out of peak season
FedEx said Thursday its FedEx Ground unit will deliver seven days a week full-time starting next January. The company is also making moves to better handle oversized shipments by Ground.
Shelby County Schools seeks $71.5 million in county funding
Shelby County Schools is asking for an additional $35 million in capital funding, and $7.5 million in additional operating costs to include support for a reading program and more English as a second language teachers.
FedEx Logistics seeks design approval for Downtown HQ
The design of FedEx Logistics' plans to transform the vacant Gibson Guitar Factory into its new Downtown Memphis headquarters is up for review.
Calls and texts from ex-wife’s phone can be used in Lorenzen Wright murder trial
Criminal Court Judge Lee Coffee told attorneys during a hearing Thursday that he would provide them with drafts of questionnaires that will be given to potential jurors in the Lorenzen Wright murder case.
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.