Raleigh to get new farmers market and park
The site for a new Raleigh farmers market and community park is near the Raleigh Town Center development site.
Jerry Lawler files wrongful-death lawsuit in death of his son
Jerry Lawler files a wrongful-death lawsuit against Hardeman County in connection with the death of his son last year. Authorities say Brian Lawler died after he was found hanging in in his jail cell.
How should ‘Crosstown Mound’ be redeveloped?
Two options will be presented at a public meeting for developing a long-vacant, nine-acre mound created for a section of Interstate 40 that was never completed.
Former MLB closer Jason Motte new pitching coach at CBHS
Former MLB closer Jason Motte, most recently on the UofM baseball staff, will be sharing his knowledge of the game as pitching coach at Christian Brothers High School.
It’s official: The 2020 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational will be June 29-July 5
Already looking forward to the second WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational? It'll be over the July 4 weekend.
Calkins: Koepka a fitting Memphis champion
Brooks Koepka's victory in the inaugural WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational was another St. Jude moment.
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.
City of Memphis Gun-rights groups sue City of Memphis
Business
FedEx lays off hundreds across three cities, including Memphis
Cuts due to streamlining the company is doing to merge Express, Ground and FedEx Services, and loss of the U.S. Postal contract.
Premium Food News Swankys Taco Shop to close Germantown location
Sports
Hardaway ‘keeping the door open’ on midseason roster additions
Penny Hardaway came into the season without having filled all 13 of his total scholarships. With the departure of forward Tyreek Smith he’s down to just nine available scholarship players.
Spirit of Memphis Former ECS standout Brent Rooker wins Silver Slugger award
Food
Swankys Taco Shop to close Germantown location
Swankys Taco Shop will close its Carrefour location in two weeks. Redevelopment and the resulting construction contributed to its departure from Kirby Woods after two decades.
Suburbs
Former ECS standout Brent Rooker wins Silver Slugger award
Germantown’s Rooker just completed his second season with the Oakland A’s.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘A Real Pain’ and a Hannibal Lecter double-dip
The big activity in local theaters this week is the annual Indie Memphis Film Festival, but those screenings aren’t your only options.
Opinion
Opinion: Crime Commission to host public-safety forum
The forum will address juvenile crime, bail, truancy and other factors with speakers including representatives from the Memphis Police Department, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, General Sessions Court and the school system.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Chris Herrington on (surprise!) food, basketball, music
The Daily Memphian food, music and basketball reporter and columnist Chris Herrington joins Eric Barnes on Sound Bites to discuss his areas of expertise.
Games
Word Flower: Nov. 12
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game that people of all ages can enjoy.