Poplar Plaza’s new ‘front door': $56M, 240 apartments, 282,000 square feet (and more to come)
The executive in charge of a retail landmark in Memphis opens up about adding a new "egg" to the basket: Apartments.
High Point Grocery to open under new ‘caretaker’
New owner Rick James said people kept asking if the High Point employees and butcher shop would be back, and if the Midtown Cash Saver beer selection would come to the grocery. He gave them the answers they wanted to hear.
Coronavirus: Area hospital bed usage drops
According to the state's Healthcare Resource Tracking System, area hospitals had 51 ICU and 236 acute care beds available, as of 5 p.m. Thursday.
Herrington: Here’s what needs to happen for the Grizzlies to have a chance against Blazers
Memphis took Portland to overtime in their bubble opener, but Jaren Jackson Jr. isn't available this time.
Schools can stay open until COVID positivity rate hits 25%, Health Department says
The threshold is dramatically higher than other cities across the nation. New York City’s mayor has said school buildings must shutter if the positivity rate exceeds 3%, and other school districts have vowed to limit in-person learning when the rate hits 5%.
Yeti cooler warehouse among 6 new projects totaling 587 jobs, $184M in investments
DHL proposes to build a 975,000-square-foot warehouse and fill it with Yeti coolers and other Yeti products. And a California company proposes to move its headquarters to Memphis.
Five-star guard, Memphis native Kennedy Chandler commits to Tennessee
The No. 11 overall prospect in the class of 2021 also was considering Memphis, Kentucky, Duke and North Carolina.
Grizzlies must avoid ‘Dame Time’ for chance in play-in
Damian Lillard is averaging more than 50 points in his last three games. The Grizzlies have a plan to slow him down.
Harris attacks DeBerry for stance in favor of protest bill
Democratic candidate Torrey Harris fired a shot at state Rep. John DeBerry in the state House District 90 race, criticizing his support of legislation designed to crack down on protesters statewide and around the Capitol.
After creating a ‘shiver’ in the corporate world, Lakeland approves Lake District signs
Lakeland’s Board of Commissioners approve a controversial sign package for The Lake District, allowing the $400 million mixed-use development to move forward.
Shark Week brings Trump appointee to FedEx hub
Remains of lions, tigers and bears and more exotic creatures are part of a U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service trove of items stopped from moving through the FedEx Express Memphis hub.
DeCarcerate Memphis group speaks out against Operation LeGend
DeCarcerate Memphis, a local task force made up of community leaders, activists and clergy, voiced its opposition to the federal Operation LeGend that is bringing 40 federal agents to the city.
Memphis officer brightens day for Whitehaven parkgoers during pandemic
Memphis police officer LaTica Bennett has been assigned to patrol David Carnes Park in Whitehaven during the pandemic. She took it upon herself to personally greet those in the park every day.
Memory of Steve Montgomery produces smile, even in the midst of tears
While thousands considered Steve a friend, it never felt like thousands when you visited with him. It was just you and Steve. He listened to you, you the homeless, you the wealthy, you the mover and shaker and you the one being moved and shaken.
Metro
Voters at One City Church in East Memphis opt for Kamala Harris
Voting traffic was steady Tuesday afternoon at One City Church in East Memphis. All of the voters who agreed to speak with The Daily Memphian said they cast ballots for Kamala Harris.
Elections Abortion access, civil rights on minds of voters at Glenview Community Center
Business
South Korean deal fuels growth for Memphis biotech biz
Hera Health is experiencing a growth spurt after striking a deal that allows a South Korean company to use technology developed in Memphis in Asia’s veterinary-drug market.
Health Care Type 1 diabetes screening initiative announced by city
Sports
Herrington: Grizzlies’ ‘third-stringers’ have been first-rate
Two weeks into this season, the Grizzlies’ daily injury reports have been longer than anyone wants to see. But a big part of this story is also that ostensible third-teamers have stepped up, in a major way.
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Food
10 November food and wine events you won’t want to miss
In November, you can enjoy cocktail-inspired chocolates, a green cook-off and a festival all about coffee.
Suburbs
DeSoto County tops Mississippi in absentee voting
DeSoto County residents successfully submitted more than 18,000 ballots during the early voting period.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Anora’ arrives, a ‘Snail’ tale moves ‘forwards’
A version of the “beauty and the billionaire” fairy tale, “Anora” won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival this summer and is now being touted as a top contender for a much more mainstream prize: The Oscar.
Opinion
Calkins: It’s a pivotal year for Penny Hardaway — and us
“This certainly isn’t the most anticipated season of the Penny Hardaway era. But it’s the most pivotal. What lies ahead for Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers? It all begins tonight.”
Podcasts
MLGW launching mailer campaign on lead water pipes
MLGW President and CEO Doug McGowen says on “Behind The Headlines” the utility has the money to replace its lines and is working on funding to replace it on the customer’s side of the connection.