FedEx halting ground deliveries in U.S. for Amazon
FedEx said Wednesday it will stop delivering Amazon packages via FedEx Ground in the U.S. The Memphis-based carrier previously stopped carrying Amazon packages in its U.S. air network June 30.
Wade: Penny and Tigers start season in Paradise, might end it there, too
County Commission ordinance omits SCS from $15-an-hour pay
Shelby County Schools is not included in a proposed county ordinance to pay workers $15 an hour.
State Rep. Lamar calls out Trump over mass shootings
With Democrats from across the nation calling for stricter gun laws in the wake of two mass shootings, state Rep. London Lamar said President Donald Trump planted the seeds for the deadly incidents by fomenting hatred.
Grizz open preseason schedule with trio of home games
The Grizzlies announced a five-game preseason schedule starting with a trio of home games.
UPS mum on Memphis expansion cited in zoning case
A street-closing application to the Office of Planning and Development cites plans for a UPS expansion at Memphis International Airport.
Metro
Two corrections deputies charged with smuggling drugs into jail
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office will hold a press conference Tuesday, Nov. 12, to discuss the arrests.
Shelby County Final brief filed in Wanda Halbert ouster case
Business
UTHSC discloses campus-improvement plans
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center advisory board also observed a moment of silence for slain medical student Ellie Young who was killed at Shelby Farms.
Real Estate Tulsa, Oklahoma-based publicly traded company one step closer to Memphis
Sports
Grizzlies podcast: Memphis’ surprising quartet
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the strong starts to the season by Jaylen Wells, Jay Huff, Scotty Pippen Jr. and Jake LaRavia.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies coach gives update on Ja Morant injury
Food
Table Talk: Reharvest Memphis party is waste not, want more
During the Project Green Fork fundraiser, local chefs will turn surplus ingredients into delicious dishes.
Suburbs
Lakeland board bids fond farewell to Wesley Wright
Wesley Wright finished his term as Lakeland commissioner Thursday night, but his departure from the board could be temporary if he follows through with a run for mayor some day.
Arts & Culture
2025 Grammy Award nominees include GloRilla, Justin Timberlake
Rapper GloRilla has two nominations. Also up for Grammy Awards are albums by Memphis area musicians Cedric Burnside and Steve Cropper.
Opinion
Echols: What to do about the election
“Seventy-two hours from now, everybody will be in the same boat: The votes will have been cast, and once the votes have been counted, we’ll all know who won. And ... we will all know who lost.”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Memphis’ surprising quartet
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the strong starts to the season by Jaylen Wells, Jay Huff, Scotty Pippen Jr. and Jake LaRavia.
Games
Word Search: November food events
Can you solve this week’s word search?