Grizzlies pay tribute to Isaac Hayes, Stax Records with ‘Soul City’ uniforms
The additional design gives the team five uniforms to feature this season.
Lee continues to call mask mandate a local responsibility
Gov. Bill Lee continued to leave mask mandates in the hands of local officials Tuesday, while Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey estimated a late spring to early summer time frame for widespread vaccination availability.
Certified vote count changes no outcomes, reflects 65% Shelby County turnout
The two closest races on the Nov. 3 ballot got a bit closer but with nearly 80% of the votes cast during early voting, Election Day was a mere 14% of the countywide turnout.
How Memphis is trying to plan for Navy’s triple option offense
The Tigers’ defensive staff has been working on strategies for months to deal with an offense used by few schools.
Daily Memphian postseason volleyball awards: Houston standout, Briarcrest coach claim honors
Lexi Pendleton was named district most valuable player, and her efforts led Houston to a 26-8 record and a third-place finish in the Class AAA state tournament.
Officials give holiday warnings, health directive explanations
Shelby County Health Department modeling shows more than 500 COVID-19 patients will be hospitalized by Christmas Day.
Chancellor Walter Evans to retire after 22 years as a Chancery Court judge
Judge Evans, a fixture in Shelby County Chancery Court, is retiring from the bench at the end of November.
Room in the Inn prepares its first home, and to grow
Room in the Inn uses the buildings and volunteers of 55 faith organizations to provide emergency shelter to the homeless. Now the organization is about to add a headquarters building and three more emergency-shelter programs.
Shelby County reports more than 350 new COVID-19 cases, 410 hospitalizations
Memphis-area hospitalizations hit their highest reported number since the pandemic began.
Homeless agencies scrambling to keep staff safe, guests sheltered from COVID-19
As coronavirus surges, rising toll of infections, deaths push agencies to provide more testing.
Collierville goes virtual to celebrate the lights of the season
Collierville goes virtual in lighting up the Town Square for the holidays.
Spot check shows some diners abiding by new mask rules
Adherence to new mask rules is spotty on its first day, though some diners in East Memphis restaurants seem to know they should stay masked until they start eating.
Gym folks take on heavy lift of being declared essential
Grassroots group says good that comes of exercising ought to protect gyms as part of solution in fight against COVID.
Tigers’ Rand to miss opener vs. Saint Mary’s
Here’s what to expect for the Tigers' season opener Wednesday at the Crossover Classic.
Metro
Marshals Service releases new immigration arrest totals
Prior to the most recent data provided, the U.S. Marshals Service had last given out immigration numbers on Oct. 16. Man shot by Task Force officers charged with attempted murderRelated content:
Public Safety Memphis gynecologist reindicted on more charges
City of Memphis Chair, vice chair elections will mark halfway point for City Council’s term
City of Memphis Memphis politicians, state tussle in Nashville court
Business
Chef Jimmy Gentry takes no-nonsense path to Michelin stage
Memphis chef Jimmy Gentry, known for his no-nonsense style and refined Southern cooking at The Lobbyist, is helping put the city’s dining scene on the Michelin map.
Premium Business ‘Pinch me,’ says Felicia Suzanne’s chef/owner, on Michelin recognition
Premium Business Hog & Hominy, Andrew Michael give Hudman, Ticer two in Michelin guide
Premium Business Petals of a Peony’s all authentic menu gets Michelin nod
Sports
Henderson’s late goal moves Tigers women’s soccer into semifinals
The top-seeded Tigers topped the East Carolina Pirates 1-0, and will take on UTSA on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis women drop season opener to UAPB
High School Sports Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 11
High School Sports Memphis-area top cross country times
Food
Michelin’s Southern debut: Memphis restaurants recognized at historic ceremony
Michelin held its first-ever awards ceremony dedicated to the American South. When the stars were finally revealed, Memphis made its mark. 5 Memphis restaurants recognized in Michelin’s American South guideRelated content:
Suburbs
Heroes needed: Youth Villages preps for annual Holiday Heroes initiative
The Holiday Heroes program for Youth Villages is underway and the organization is looking for volunteers to make the holidays special for young people under its care.
Arts & Culture
From ‘Southside Doublewide’ to ‘Cuffing Season,’ 5 must-see November concerts
Homegrown Booker T. Jones, rock singer-songwriter Jeff Tweedy, two-time Grammy-winning jazz instrumentalist Marcus Miller and more musicians come to Memphis this month.
Opinion
Echols: How well do you know Memphis? Here’s a photo quiz to test your knowledge.
Can you name the neighborhood in which these places are found? The street? How many of these spots make you think of some other memory?
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Motorists take notice of task force
With traffic stops being a large part of the task force’s activities, anecdotal evidence suggests some area drivers are becoming more conscientious about expired license plates and revoked driver’s licenses.