Legs of Cincy’s Desmond Ridder present unique challenge for Memphis
The Tigers’ defense remembers from last season’s AAC title game just how dynamic the quarterback can be.
CA hospital, EMS surge facility prepared
People behind the COVID pressure-valve facilities in Shelby County are ready to go to work if the surge overwhelms hospital capacity.
Weirich fires longtime Shelby County assistant prosecutor Glenda Adams
Amy Weirich fires longtime assistant prosecutor Glenda Adams amid misconduct investigation.
Shelby County coronavirus case total grows by only 200 today
In Shelby County, 315,615 people have been tested for coronavirus; 12% have received a positive result.
How Ryan Silverfield and the Tigers are approaching Election Day
In total, 76 members of the Memphis football team are registered to vote, and many already have filed ballots.
School board to consider extending superintendent’s contract
The board voted unanimously Tuesday to give the public notice that it would discuss and vote on amending the annual $285,000 contract sometime in November.
Lake District adds two more eateries
Both of the new spots will open next spring or summer.
‘I might be small, but I am mighty': St. Benedict golfer’s drive comes from within
Claire Hollingsworth undaunted as she turns a disadvantage into her motivation.
Bartlett Post Office to accept absentee mail-in ballots
The U.S. Postal Service box in Bartlett will accept mail-in absentee ballots on election day up to 3 p.m. with a guarantee they will be in election commission hands by the time the polls close at 7 p.m. — the deadline to vote absentee.
Memphis sets up focus groups to ‘reimagine policing’
The “reimagine policing” group is to make recommendations by the start of the new year.
Tigers men’s basketball No. 2 in AAC preseason coaches poll
D.J. Jeffries and Landers Nolley II were named to the all-conference second team.
Is an earlier restart good for the Grizzlies?
Memphis won’t have to worry about roster turnover, but there are other elements at play.
Movie featuring ‘Sopranos’ star to film in Memphis
Lorraine Bracco, known for her role as Tony Soprano’s psychiatrist, will play one of the lead roles.
Tigers Football Insider: Why Brady White’s experience is key against Bearcats
“We’ve faced some very good opponents, but they’re arguably the best defensive line in the conference,” said Tigers coach Ryan Silverfield.
TSSAA high school football stat leaders: Lausanne’s Cunningham moves into top five in rushing yards, TDs
Lynx junior averaging 113.3 rushing yards per game and has scored 11 times.
$62M parking, walking proposal passes first test
The package of projects that includes a $42 million “Mobility Center” is designed to balance the needs of those hunting for a parking spot with those walking around Downtown and the riverfront.
Metro
Celebration planned for 100-year anniversary of Tom Lee’s heroism
This coming May will mark 100 years since the 1925 river rescue, when Tom Lee saved 32 people from the Mississippi River south of Memphis after their boat capsized.
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Business
American Airlines briefly grounded flights on Christmas Eve
American Airlines flights were cleared to fly by federal regulators about one hour after a national ground stop order was issued.
Premium Health Care ‘It’s bonkers’ — how Ozempic, Wegovy change lives of those who struggle to lose weight
Sports
Herrington: No Grizzlies for Christmas? The NBA’s loss.
For better or worse, the NBA has positioned Christmas Day as a kind public launchpad for a season already well-in-progress. The Memphis Grizzlies, however, have the holiday off.
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Food
Table Talk: Holiday traditions, with food and family at the table
The holidays are about gathering with friends and family, with good meals as a centerpiece.
Suburbs
Public documents on Harvest plane crash released, final report imminent
Hundreds of pages of investigative reports on the 2023 plane crash that killed four members of Harvest Church in Germantown are now public, including official interviews, expert accounts on the aircraft and wreckage and more.
Arts & Culture
Herrington: My 10 best films of 2024
This year’s list gives us strippers, tennis players, boys, daughters, jurors and hundreds of beavers. Plus, there are “Special Jury (of One)” prizes.
Opinion
Echols: It’s all about time
“Whether too much or not enough or just the right amount, time is the thread running through every last tidbit of our human existence. ... And time is what this season of Advent is all about.”
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Football season recap, basketball’s rough schedule
Memphis football writer Frank Bonner II, basketball writer Parth Upadhyaya and columnist John Martin discuss this year’s football season and the raised level of expectations for Memphis basketball as it prepares for its final two non-conference games.
Games
Jigsaw: At The Peabody, it takes a gingerbread village
This week’s jigsaw puzzle features an image of The Peabody Hotel’s holiday gingerbread display.