FedEx ramps up hub modernization project to $1.55 billion
FedEx is increasing its financial commitment to modernization and expansion of the FedEx Express Memphis world hub, which will total $1.55 billion over six years.
Strong to challenge Cohen in 2020 Democratic Congressional primary
Former Shelby County Democratic Party chairman Corey Strong will challenge U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen in the August 2020 Democratic Congressional primary.
Germantown panel sets rules for two neighborhood parks
Germantown Parks Commission is looking at rules for two neighborhood parks adjacent to schools. The commission says the intent is to ensure safety for all park visitors.
Years after tragedy, ‘survivor’ Pop Williams doing whatever it takes for Memphis
After hurricanes and his brother's death, playmaker John 'Pop' Williams is set for a big year with Memphis.
Calkins: Brady White is at home and at ease
As he prepares for his second season in Memphis, Brady White is more comfortable than ever.
New Eats: Ong Cau Café
Ong Cau Cafe delivers on the authentic Vietnamese in a Cordova strip mall.
Metro
The Early Word: Grizz go west without Ja, Des; Good Fortune is back on TV
The United Way gets a new CEO, Collierville may get more apartments and the Tigers give an update on Overton’s injury.
State Government Bill Hagerty talks Ukraine aid cutoff in CBS interview
Business
Memphis workforce development center set for relocation to Crosstown Concourse
The American Job Center on Angelus Street, which provides free services to the Greater Memphis area, is expected to relocate to the sixth floor of Crosstown Concourse.
Premium Business Memphis workforce development leader refuses resignation requests
Sports
All-Region 8-6A football team announced
Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Cordova, Germantown, Houston, White Station and Whitehaven honored by the league’s coaches.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Four Downs with Finebaum: Ole Miss huge win, Tigers fans and UT vs. Dawgs
Food
Talking turkey: Thanksgiving recipes and Christmas lighting kickoffs
Our Thanksgiving guide offers recipes to ease your menu-planning worries. And we’ve got a guide to turkey trots and holiday lighting events in case you need something to do besides eat and nap.
Suburbs
Lawsuit: Removing student’s service dog from Germantown school unlawful
The Dietz family is requesting a judge allow their son, who has multiple disabilities, to return to school with the dog.
Arts & Culture
Indie Memphis returns — a viewer’s guide
The 27th annual Indie Memphis Film Festival starts Thursday with potential sleeper hits, films of local interest and movies you may not see anywhere else.
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.