Herenton vows to ‘Fight the Power’
Casts mayor’s race as duel with Strickland
Tami Sawyer charges patriarchy. The Jim Strickland campaign says Willie Herenton left a "mess" with tax hikes and service cuts during his 17-year tenure at City Hall.
Back-to-school rally chance for law enforcement to build bridges with community
After a rally held by community organization F.F.U.N. (Freedom From Unnecessary Negatives) in South Memphis on Saturday, 1,200 young people and their families are heading into a new school year with more than just new supplies but also information about health, wellness and violence prevention.
Tennessee Equine Hospital West to expand Arlington footprint
Local horse owners and guests in town for equestrian shows will soon have more 24/7 emergency care access and offerings for their animals as the Tennessee Equine Hospital West in Arlington plans an expansion over the next year.
Longest-serving faculty member of SCO has no plans to retire
Dr. Glen Steele, who was enshrined into the National Optometry Hall of Fame this summer, has no plans to slow down his work at Southern College of Optometry.
With use of same juiced ball, MLB power surge comes to Triple-A
In 2019 all Triple-A teams, including the Memphis Redbirds, began playing with the same juiced ball used in the major leagues. Which is why with more than 30 games left in the PCL season, teams have hit 500 more home runs have than in all of 2018.
City Year program gears up for third year helping students succeed in Memphis classrooms
While teachers, students, faculty members and parents across Memphis are gearing up for the school year, City Year, a nonprofit powered in partnership with AmeriCorps, is also getting into gear.
Metro
Defense pushes back on claim Lindsey Whiteside sentence was won by fraud
Defense attorneys for Lindsey Whiteside have offered a counterargument against the prosecution claims the former coach and youth pastor should be resentenced.
Metro Memphis company penalized for Clean Air Act violations
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Dating, apps and the Bluff City
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: New charges in St. George’s case, assaults on Task Force
City of Memphis Sexton says funding for new jail ‘up on the locals to do that locally’
Business
FedEx lays off more than 850
The Memphis-based logistics giant said the closure is unrelated to Network 2.0, its long-term cost-cutting initiative that has included closing facilities.
Premium Real Estate Houston’s to be demolished
Real Estate Daily Memphian seminar to focus on city’s real estate, growing tax base
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Real Estate North Memphis Grocery Project on hold until more ‘heads and beds’
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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High School Sports Previewing: Southwind, Covington set for TSSAA state semifinals
Memphis Tigers Basketball Box score: Memphis 74, Southern Illinois 58
Food
Table Talk: The holiday pause is the perfect moment to savor Memphis
Our local restaurants deserve the same kind of enthusiasm and exploration we’d give to the eateries in our holiday vacation destinations.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Mane Street OG cornbread dressing
Suburbs
Defense pushes back on claim Lindsey Whiteside sentence was won by fraud
Defense attorneys for Lindsey Whiteside have offered a counterargument against the prosecution claims the former coach and youth pastor should be resentenced.
Premium Bartlett Plans for a Bartlett corner would ‘destroy the character of the neighborhood,’ officials say
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.
The To-Do List Friendsgiving comedy, holiday shopping and all of the lights
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.
Behind The Headlines Richmond wants to stay in charge at Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Games
Sudoku: Nov. 25
Ready for today’s sudokus?