Some suburban leaders change course amid rising COVID-19 numbers
Mayors are concerned about rising cases, with at least one, Bartlett Mayor Keith McDonald, joining the call of local health officials for a statewide mask mandate.
Ex-Tigers star Antonio Anderson to host new Memphis basketball podcast
The weekly show is called “Beale Street Bullies” and will feature Anderson interviewing current and former Memphis players and coaches.
Collierville Schools board hears concerns about reopening plan
Concerns still loom after Collierville Schools announced high school students will return to campus four days per week in January.
Kustoff addresses COVID-19, election at Collierville luncheon
The congressman from Germantown addressed the environment in Washington, D.C., ahead of the election.
Shelby election officials get new ballot scanners for absentee vote count
It’s the second consecutive election the Tennessee Secretary of State’s office has come up with federal funding to buy the updated scanners for Shelby County.
FedEx announces hub worker shuttle schedule
The shuttles will serve both current employees and job applicants for some of the hub’s 2,000 openings.
Health Dept.: Coronavirus numbers ‘foreshadow challenging fall’
“The only community that is not in the red is Tate County, Mississippi,” said Shelby County Health Dept. Deputy Director David Sweat. “If you live anywhere in the Mid-South, you live in a county we determine to be at high risk of transmission.”
Memphis DC Mike MacIntyre spurns Austin Peay offer
The Tigers’ defensive coordinator had been approached about the Governors’ head coaching job.
Memphis-Tulane game moved to Nov. 28
The AAC matchup had been scheduled for the day before.
Grizzlies launch program to spur youth and police dialogue
Memphis Grizzlies Foundation also partnering with LeMoyne-Owen, University of Memphis on mentoring program.
Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Hayden saluted for record performance
CBHS junior sets school rushing record in loss.
SCS looks at options to improve air quality in aging buildings
National public health officials have encouraged businesses and schools to improve their air systems to reduce the chances of infection through the air.
COVID-19 task force briefings go back to twice-weekly
Beginning this week the COVID-19 task force briefings are back to twice a week after coronavirus case numbers increased.
A $62M plan in 10 images: For easier parking, walking
A plan to improve and enhance – maybe even solve – Downtown’s parking and walking challenges has many parts to it. Here’s a guide to help make it easier to digest.
Kroger sells vacant land in Washington Bottoms
Kroger did build a fuel center on the north end of the site, but just sold the other, still-undeveloped 17.3 acres for $2.6 million.
Metro
‘The very foundation on which this city was built’ finally renovated
Memphis’ historic cobblestone landing formally opened Friday after at least 19 years of bureaucracy, red tape and the rise and fall of the Mississippi River.
Shelby County Sheriff’s office staying in ICE training program, MICAH says
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Break-ups for Ford, Feagins and Memphis Tigers football
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Wheel of Fortune, ‘Friday’ party and Phillips on a float
Education CBU exits probation after two years, school announces
Business
Lake District townhomes moving ahead
“I’ve been involved with The Lake District since 2012 and shepherded a lot of things through this,” a representative for the developer said, adding he could “see this development in my sleep or my nightmares.”
Premium Business Charlie’s Meat Market’s temporary closure could turn permanent
Business Kamala Harris to speak at Orpheum Jan. 15
Real Estate Houston company plans to turn two blocks of Downtown into a tech hub
Premium Real Estate Inked: Facials are getting ‘uncomplicated’ in Memphis
Sports
‘Sage the whole arena': Morant frustrated by loss to Jazz, team injuries
The Grizzlies’ loss to the Jazz wasn’t the triumphant return of Ja Morant the fans hoped to see.
Memphis Grizzlies Jazz take game away from Grizz in final seconds
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Jazz 130, Grizzlies 126
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Roles change, but Vince Williams Jr. does not. Memphis’ agitator keeps fans guessing.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch as Memphis renews its rivalry with Louisville
Food
$15 deal: By the Brewery’s avocado toasted ‘Egg in the Hole’
This $12 sandwich is one of By the Brewery’s most popular items whether it’s breakfast or lunch.
Premium Business Charlie’s Meat Market’s temporary closure could turn permanent
Suburbs
Lake District townhomes moving ahead
“I’ve been involved with The Lake District since 2012 and shepherded a lot of things through this,” a representative for the developer said, adding he could “see this development in my sleep or my nightmares.”
Premium North Mississippi Bailey: Barton sends warning to evil-doers traveling from the north
Arts & Culture
Alabama Shakes will be first concert at new Grind City Amp
Grind City Brewing Co.’s new outdoor venue is set to open in the spring of 2026.
Premium Arts & Culture Metal Museum plans to open Overton Park space in 2026
Opinion
Martin: Memphis and Louisville are no longer rivals. That has to change.
The goal for Memphis has to be to elevate the status of its athletic programs so that it can credibly say that it’s a peer of Louisville’s once again.
Premium Guest Columnists Opinion: Rising health care costs will be breaking point for many Memphians
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Wheel of Fortune, ‘Friday’ party and Phillips on a float
This weekend is awash in holiday parades — and you can even see Daily Memphian newsletter editor Bianca Phillips in person, during a Downtown parade.
Public Safety The AM/DM podcast: Tales from inside 201
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 11
Ready for today’s sudokus?