Tigers’ AAC championship hopes alive after ugly win over Navy
University of Memphis’ defense bails out the offense, which had another difficult day on all fronts. Related article: Right on time: Memphis defense turns a corner with shutdown of Navy
Calkins: For old times’ sake, Memphis wins with defense
The Memphis Tigers defeated Navy — and clinched a seventh straight winning season — with rip-snorting defense.
Right on time: Memphis defense turns a corner with shutdown of Navy
With just four touchdowns allowed in the past three games, the Tigers’ defense is ramping up. Related article: Championship hopes alive after ugly win over Navy
Saturday preps report: Early results are promising for MUS and Briarcrest
Owls and Saints both off to undefeated starts.
On Twitter: Memphis fans highly displeased in sludgy performance vs. Navy
Tweeters ranged from bored to irritated to perplexed at the Tigers’ lack of offense.
‘A Betor Way’ offers help to drug addicts in Memphis and Shelby County
A Betor Way, a nonprofit, helps drug addicts in Memphis and Shelby County with a needle exchange program and treatment options.
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise ahead of another potential surge
From Nov. 14 to Saturday, Nov. 28, the Shelby County Health Department reported an average of 391 cases and 4,113 test results a day yielding a 9.5% positivity rate.
Shelby County reports 519 more COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
The 519 coronavirus cases came from 5,714 test results, yielding a 9.1% positivity rate. Overall, the Health Department has reported 47,215 total coronavirus cases and 659 deaths, classifying 43,181 cases as inactive/recovered.
Vanderbilt’s Sarah Fuller becomes first woman to play in Power 5
Vanderbilt’s Sarah Fuller became the first woman to participate in a Power Five conference football game when she kicked off to start the second half against Missouri on Saturday.
Memphis falls flat in loss to VCU
The Tigers looked out of sorts in their second straight loss, leaving the Crossover Classic 1-2.
Calkins: Penny Hardaway faces his first real crisis as Memphis coach
After losing two straight games in South Dakota, he said the problem was “bad coaching.” It’s impossible to disagree.
Metro
The Early Word: Bondi talks crime decline, and Edey takes a hit to the head
Mom sues MSCS for handcuffing her kid, Sexton says Shelby County should pay for its own jail and the city’s library director is checking out.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: In an open carry state, here’s how a gun becomes illegal
Premium Shelby County ‘How about we cut you off as the chair?’ — Ford tirade aimed at County Commission chairwoman
Premium Education Tennessee voucher application will track public school attendance as part of new award guidelines
Premium Shelby County Is Shelby County’s cash crunch really about the Task Force?
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
Grizzlies’ late push falls short against Nuggets
The Grizzlies are playing without most of their primary point guards, including Ja Morant, who missed his fourth straight game with a right calf strain.
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Nuggets 125, Grizzlies 115
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies sign Kobe Bufkin
Premium High School Sports Friday football report: Southwind remains unbeaten, advances to semis
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies update status of guard Ty Jerome
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
Why the DeSoto County sheriff chose the Marines, when he feels most alive and more
Sheriff Thomas E. Tuggle II answers questions ranging from what his favorite music is to how he wants to be remembered.
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Arts & Culture
Shelby County’s natural splendor featured in new calendar
Some stunning images shot by local residents of wildlife and the natural splendor of Shelby County will be featured in next year’s Tennessee Wildlife Federation calendar.
Premium Music Ask the Memphian: Did Prince ever play Beale Street?
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?