Calkins: As Nick Vergos fights his own cancer battle, he’s still making kids’ wishes come true
Nick Vergos of the Rendezvous was diagnosed with metastatic cancer last December. It has made him even more determined to raise money for Make-A-Wish.
Kyle hopes for fresh approach between State Museum and Foundation amid financial questions
Amid questions about the Tennessee State Museum Foundation and its fundraising, state Sen. Sara Kyle is hoping for a better relationship between the nonprofit entity and the Douglas Henry State Museum Commission.
Meet Penny Hardaway the golfer, not the basketball coach
Penny Hardaway headed to the links on Monday for a bit of relaxation and immediately showed college basketball coaching hasn't hurt his golf game.
Saving Tom Lee Park: $60 million transformation plan spurs civic battle royal
After input from 5,300 people and 65 meetings, a Tom Lee Park transformation plan has drawn opposition from 4,000 petitioners and 2,200 Facebook followers. Will mediation settle hard feelings?
Just the facts please: What to know about the hotly disputed Tom Lee Park plan
The Memphis River Parks Partnership's Tom Lee Park plan has prompted many questions about maintenance, funding, oversight and another road diet for Riverside Drive. Here are some answers.
Germantown approves $182.9 million budget
Germantown aldermen have approved a $182.9 million budget for the coming fiscal year. The final version was approved with several amendments.
Metro
Memphis-area workforce board boots director, appoints interim
Sondra Howell of the Greater Memphis Chamber will be the interim director of a regional workforce development board as the program seeks to smooth out a rocky year of transition.
Education Tennessee teachers scoff at proposed bonuses linked to Gov. Lee’s school voucher plan
Business
FedEx lays off hundreds across three cities, including Memphis
The cuts this week are likely the result of the company’s massive work to merge its Express, Ground and FedEx Services divisions.
Spirit of Memphis Priest, marine biologist address climate change from shared perspective
Sports
Defensive back Greg Rubin proud to be ‘a Tiger for life’
Memphis defensive back and former White Station High standout Greg Rubin said the plan was always to play his entire career with the Tigers. He’ll play in his final home game this weekend.
Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch in Memphis’ game against Ohio
Food
Table Talk: Do Sushi returns for one-night only pop-up
Karen Carrier closed her popular Do Sushi bar in 2013, but the pop-ups she’s hosted since then always prove to be popular.
Suburbs
Buc-ee’s breaks ground in Gallaway
The Gallaway location of Buc-cee’s got off to its official start on Wednesday, complete with the convenience store chain’s co-founder attending the ceremony.
Arts & Culture
Felix Cavaliere to receive AutoZone Liberty Bowl award
Felix Cavaliere and The Rascals earned rock-and-roll fame with No. 1 hits like “Good Lovin’,” “Mustang Sally,” “Groovin’” and “People Got to Be Free.”
Opinion
Calkins: 901 FC is gone. Could the Redbirds be next?
If Memphis doesn’t find the money to make needed repairs, Geoff Calkins says, there could be an empty ballpark at B.B. King Boulevard and Union Avenue before long.
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Football’s senior day, basketball’s second-half magic
How will this Memphis football season be remembered if the final two regular season games play out in the Tigers’ favor? Can the Tigers’ basketball team continue to pull of their second-half magic? Drew Hill, Frank Bonner II and Parth Upadhyaya discuss.
Games
Word Search: Thanksgiving to-go
Can you solve this week’s word search?