Athletic departments celebrate looser restrictions for game attendance
The county Health Department loosened some of the restrictions regarding COVID-19 precautions, moves that will benefit sporting events and restaurants.
Tuesday prep report: Houston girls secure an important victory
Nation’s top-ranked team improves to 10-0 thanks to late free kick from Taylor Theophiledes.
Germantown Planning Commission endorses 90 homes, 2 subdivisions
Germantown Planning Commissioners endorsed two subdivisions that could add 90 homes to Germantown. The project must still be reviewed by the mayor and aldermen.
Nick Scott talks about his COVID closure and his new restaurant
Nick Scott talks with Jennifer Biggs on our new Sound Bites podcast/radio show about what it was like to have Alchemy closed for 11 weeks and about his plans for Salt | Soy, opening soon on Broad.
Center Sam Ayomide, a Memphis priority recruit, sets decision date
The three-star center also is being pursued heavily by Kansas.
City Council rejects MLGW consultant contract
Memphis City Council members have rejected a Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division contract with a power industry consultant to explore what it would take for the utility to leave the Tennessee Valley Authority. The vote stops the two-year old process, at least for now. The MLGW board could have a response Wednesday morning at its regular meeting.
Bar owners welcome a midnight curfew
Bars and restaurants can begin to stay open until midnight under the new Shelby County Health Department directive that goes in effect on Oct. 7; enforcement will be beefed up, Alisa Haushalter says.
Summer Avenue rezoning process for church preservation gets started
The resolution approved Tuesday by the Memphis City Council for two areas along Summer is designed to make it more difficult to demolish a set of four churches for other kinds of development. It’s similar to a recent rezoning of part of Lamar Avenue but with a slightly different motivation.
Coronavirus: New Shelby County cases back up over 250
The number of new cases jumped today, with more than 250 reported.
‘Enough is enough’: Pride on the line when Memphis faces UCF
The Tigers have a 13-game losing streak against the Knights.
Health Dept. provides coronavirus updates
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announced a “901 Student Passport” program, which allows free admission to museums for students who cannot partake in their normal field trips because of the pandemic.
Governor backs Trump statements on COVID-19
Gov. Bill Lee is taking President Donald Trump’s view of the pandemic, saying people should not fear COVID-19 but “respect” the virus and take steps to avoid it, even though the president has downplayed the importance of wearing masks.
Bradshaw, Hagerty duel over canceled debate
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Marquita Bradshaw is calling for a debate with Republican Bill Hagerty after their only scheduled event was canceled, saying she wants to face off, while his campaign accuses her of pulling a “political stunt.”
Horrell gets top marks from Lakeland school board
Lakeland schools Superintendent Ted Horrell received stellar remarks in his review by the system’s school board, setting the stage for a new contract.
Residential projects progress at Arlington BMA; ACS amends budget
Arlington officials approve a new residential development near Donelson Elementary and rezone a property on the south end of town.
Amazon plans to build delivery station along I-40 in Cordova
A developer has filed for a 31-acre planned development just west of Appling Road along I-40, where a 141,000-square-foot Amazon delivery station would be built.
Herrington: Marc Gasol’s future, the NBA Finals’ Memphis moment, and more
We also address developments in jersey designs.
Opinion: How can you help? Pay attention, listen, vote
“As a white woman in the remaining months of her thirties, I may not be the demographic that typically fits the bill to talk about allyship but ...Black and Brown Americans are tired, and frankly it’s not their responsibility to make white people better humans.”
Metro
14-year-old charged with rape in St. George’s case, police say
Teenager charged with aggravated rape in one of two alleged assaults at St. George’s Independent School in recent weeks, becoming the second person arrested in the investigation.
Premium Shelby County Judges order Clerk’s, Sheriff’s offices to fix delays
Public Safety 11 face federal charges after interactions with Task Force officers
State Government State now has until December to appeal National Guard ruling
Premium Education DeSoto school board asks lawmakers to revive bill that could remove one of its own members
Business
Daily Memphian seminar to focus on city’s real estate, growing tax base
Real estate experts will discuss Memphis’ growing markets at The Daily Memphian’s Commercial Real Estate: Review and Forecast Seminar on Thursday, Dec. 4, at Memphis Botanic Garden.
Premium Real Estate North Memphis Grocery Project on hold until more ‘heads and beds’
Real Estate Tires, tech and the Egg King: 3 small businesses plan their new looks
Spirit of Memphis WWII hero and pioneering scientist dies at 100
Real Estate Downtown restaurants and nail salon awarded $50K for renovations, Baron Von Opperbean to get more money soon
Sports
What to watch as Memphis faces SIU seeking to snap four-game skid
The Tigers must take care of business against Southern Illinois to avoid the program’s first five-game losing streak under coach Penny Hardaway.
High School Sports 5 Memphis-area players named Mr. Football finalists
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies’ Zach Edey ‘questionable’ against New Orleans
Memphis Grizzlies Jaren Jackson Jr. returns, Zach Edey gets injured in Grizzlies loss to Nuggets
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: With stars out, Grizzlies supporting cast steadies the ship
Food
Food Files: Barefruit Cafe plans grand opening, more
Barefruit Cafe, Cook Out, Insomnia Cookies and Dave’s Hot Chicken are all making news.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Alcenia’s candied yams
Suburbs
14-year-old charged with rape in St. George’s case, police say
Teenager charged with aggravated rape in one of two alleged assaults at St. George’s Independent School in recent weeks, becoming the second person arrested in the investigation.
Premium Education DeSoto school board asks lawmakers to revive bill that could remove one of its own members
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.
Premium Visual Arts Shelby County’s natural splendor featured in new calendar
Opinion
Opinion: Protecting public safety from digital manipulation
“The internet isn’t just a separate world we visit; it is now an inseparable part of our streets, schools and homes. The ultimate safety app is awareness.”
Opinion Opinion: Embracing the best moment of life
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: In an open carry state, here’s how a gun becomes illegal
The Memphis Safe Task Force has seized more than 400 guns during its time in Memphis, in what could be a major milestone in reducing violent crime.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Tree lightings, Christmas concerts & Juliet
Games
Sudoku: Nov. 22
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?