Hagerty resigning from Japan ambassadorship with U.S. Senate run expected
With a U.S. Senate run in the offing, Bill Hagerty is leaving his post as U.S. Ambassador to Japan after two years of service, the U.S. Embassy announced Tuesday.
Arlington Trails development starts with new hotel, self-storage
Developer Milton Grant's new, 18-acre Arlington Trails Planned Development will start with construction of a $14 million hotel.
Jordan Spieth heads latest list of WGC commitments
Jordan Spieth, who has won three majors in his young career, has committed to play the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational at TPC Southwind next week.
School turnaround model has not improved student achievement, research finds
The state-run district took over low-performing schools in Memphis and Nashville with a goal of vaulting them out of the state’s bottom 5% and into the top 25% academically. The schools – 28 in Memphis and two in Nashville – have performed no better or worse than comparable struggling schools outside of the district.
Highway shootings create public angst, police frustration
Memphis police are investigating 32 interstate shootings since January. One person was killed.
Memphis football picked to win AAC West Division
Memphis was picked to win its division and make a third straight appearance in the American Athletic Conference title game.
Metro
14-year-old charged with rape in St. George’s case, police say
Teenager charged with aggravated rape in one of two alleged assaults at St. George’s Independent School in recent weeks, becoming the second person arrested in the investigation.
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
State Government State now has until December to appeal National Guard ruling
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
Memphis picks up comfortable win over SIU, snaps 4-game skid
In a game in which 14 different Memphis players logged minutes, the Tigers had three players in double figures.Related content:
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Food
Belly Acres belly-up at Bartlett’s Union Depot
A Belly Acres restaurant planned for Union Depot in Bartlett is off the table as the business endures financial headaches and is closing locations.
Premium Dining Guides What to order: Hog & Hominy’s collards and hominy
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: Embracing the best moment of life
“May this Thanksgiving week awaken the power within each of us to give and receive thanks, to uncloud our minds from the unnecessary things and embrace the best moment of life.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Protecting public safety from digital manipulation
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.