Pfizer announces 90% effective COVID vaccine; FedEx set to deliver
By the third week in November, Pfizer expects it will have the final data required to apply to the FDA for emergency-use authorization.
Calkins: No reason (yet!) to have Memphis in the Top 25
You can’t blame Associated Press voters for leaving the Tigers out of the preseason poll. The program has a recent history of underachieving. This is the year to flip that around.
Commission seeks to stem flow of county budget ‘surprises’
The latest hiccup is a higher-than-expected contract for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center to run the county’s forensic center for the region, with the county dipping into its reserves for the difference.
Germantown approves statewide masking resolution, 90 homes
The Germantown Board of Mayor and Alderman approved a resolution urging Gov. Bill Lee to implement a statewide mask mandate. It also approved outline plans for two subdivisions that total 90 homes.
Memphis self-storage firm taken private by NexPoint
Extra Space Storage bought $300 million of Jernigan Capital preferred shares, gaining control of 37 properties as Jernigan was bought by private equity firm NexPoint Advisors.
Hampline Brewing Co. coming to Binghampton
The brewery already has installed “state of the art” brewing systems and plans to open this winter behind the Rec Room at 584 Tillman St. this winter.
Unity walk a start to end gun violence, community leaders say
Leaders urge citizens to take part in Unity Walk Against Gun Violence Saturday, Nov. 14.
Few teachers opt to return to classrooms, unions say
There could be a shortage of teachers and monitors in January if survey results reflect what association leaders are hearing.
More than 500 cases added to Shelby County coronavirus total
In Shelby County, 331,167 people have been tested for coronavirus; 12% of them have received a positive result.
Memphis-Stephen F. Austin kickoff time set
The Nov. 21 game at the Liberty Bowl will be on ESPN+, which is a paid subscriber service.
Memphis basketball unranked in preseason AP Top 25
The Tigers are tied for 27th. What does that mean for this season’s squad?
Brady White named AAC Offensive Player of the Week
The Memphis quarterback was joined by tight end Sean Dykes in receiving recognition for their play against South Florida.
How we fare with peer cities on COVID-19
As the numbers tick up, Memphis and four other municipalities see similar trajectories.
Contractors busy, but scrambling to stay that way
A sampling of businesses in the Memphis construction sector shows revenues down because of COVID-19 and businesses concerned about lining up projects for next year and beyond.
Metro
The Early Word: Memphis is left out of Guard lawsuit; PD’s office struggles
No Kings protest organizer addresses Cohen controversy, Frayser students can name their own high school and Ja Morant is back just in time.
Premium Downtown Is Earnestine & Hazel’s really haunted? That depends on who you ask, but the spooky stories are legion
Premium Elections The surge gets more politically complex
Metro Thousands gather in Memphis for ‘No Kings’ protest
Business
Memphis has an affordable housing shortage, but a new program will help reduce it
How will 20 local developers work to close the gap on 30,000 affordable homes?
Premium Business No need for stage fright, this karaoke club lets you sing in private
Premium Real Estate Daily Memphian seminar to focus on developing Downtown and Midtown
Transportation & Logistics Manufacturer to close Memphis facilities, lay off 152 employees
Sports
The AM/DM podcast: In our Calipari era
Sixteen years ago, University of Memphis basketball coach John Calipari left Memphis for the University of Kentucky, leaving a lot of memories in his wake.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball After nearly two decades, the 2007-08 Memphis Tigers will finally get their ‘just due’
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Grizzlies will embark on a high-stakes season — on and off the floor
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Coach Cal Countdown: The Tigers had an answer for Adam Morrison and Gonzaga. It took a village.
Food
From Broad Avenue to the national stage: Wiseacre wins gold (and silver)
Sky Dog Amber was awarded Gold in the International Amber Lager category, and Tiny Bomb picked up Silver in the German-style Pilsener category.
Suburbs
Halbert hasn’t paid rent — but the County Commission might step in
With Clerk Wanda Halbert still declining to pay Millington for use of a city building in the North Shelby County suburb, Commissioner Mick Wright is drafting legislation where the county could cover the back rent.
Arts & Culture
Historic-photo exhibit exports Memphis soul to Seoul
The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and Arts Council Korea are also planning a three-year partnership that would bring emerging Korean curators to the American Southeast.
Opinion
Opinion: What the federal task force proves about the council’s traffic-stop policy
“Instead of treating a horrific tragedy as an isolated incident and holding those specific officers accountable, the council put the entire MPD culture — and legitimate policing — on trial.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: In our Calipari era
Sixteen years ago, University of Memphis basketball coach John Calipari left Memphis for the University of Kentucky, leaving a lot of memories in his wake.