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
‘It’s almost every case': The impact of having a parent in prison
Parental incarceration can influence millions of children nationwide to engage in criminal activity themselves, and Memphis is no exception. But there is hope.
Spirit of Memphis Volunteers feed thousands in Pinch District on Thanksgiving Day
Business
Food Files: Ramen in Midtown, burgers in Hernando, and potentially chicken on Poplar
Crazy Coop looks at a new location, and the former Cooper-Young Korean barbecue spot gets a new purpose. Plus, something big is coming to Bog & Barley.
Premium Spirit of Memphis At Memphis International, this Delta employee brings an air of joy
Sports
Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant likely to play Friday against New Orleans
Ja Morant is likely to play on Friday against New Orleans. He has crushed the Pelicans in recent games, scoring 30-plus points in four of the last five meetings.
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers’ upset victory spoils Tulane’s Thanksgiving
Food
Food Files: Ramen in Midtown, burgers in Hernando, and potentially chicken on Poplar
Crazy Coop looks at a new location, and the former Cooper-Young Korean barbecue spot gets a new purpose. Plus, something big is coming to Bog & Barley.
Suburbs
Bailey: Thanking the folks that bring you suburban coverage
Suburbs editor Clay Bailey is thankful for the work of the other people at The Daily Memphian who work to bring readers suburban news.
Arts & Culture
Learn more about the work to improve Memphis’ public spaces
The Reimagining the Civic Commons initiative has been funded in Memphis and nine other cities since 2016. It’s now embarking on a new round of work.
Opinion
Opinion: How a land-value tax could transform Memphis
Ben Schulman writes that “a land-value tax (LVT), an old idea gaining new currency to unlock the potential for more equitable development outcomes, could be the catalyst for revitalizing underutilized areas across Memphis.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Memphis chefs share how they like their Thanksgiving leftovers
From tamales to pozole to a simple turkey sandwich, here’s how some Memphis chefs recraft their Thanksgiving leftovers.
Games
Word Flower: Nov. 28
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game that people of all ages can enjoy.