Calkins: Ja Morant has a message for the low-down coward who didn’t vote for him as Rookie of the Year
One misguided voter kept Ja Morant from being a unanimous selection as Rookie of the Year. Morant has something he wants to say to that guy.
Whitehaven football player shot, killed
Whitehaven player killed Thursday would have been a senior on this year's team.
Idlewild Church loses ‘second pillar’ with death of ‘other senior pastor’
Faye Smith-Redditt ran the church kitchen like a refuge and a confessional, offering physical and spiritual nourishment to anyone who came in the front door or knocked on the back door.
FedEx hiring 70,000 to pull off biggest peak yet
FedEx plans to add about 70,000 to its 500,000-employee workforce, with the biggest hiring push coming in October, to cope with what’s certain to be a record peak season.
Grizzlies Insider: Announce Rookie of the Year already
We’re still waiting for the NBA to announce Ja Morant as the Rookie of the Year winner, but there are clues that the word will come very soon.
Memphis football transfer Cincir Evans ruled eligible for this season
Former White Station star had his transfer waived approved Thursday.
State COVID count changes to reflect current cases, adds ‘inactive’ case count
The state's changes are in line with changing guidance from federal health officials. And they have already been adopted by the independent county health departments in the state's major cities, including Memphis.
Faropoint sells newly renovated Willow Lake warehouse
The 217,000-square-foot, newly renovated warehouse at 4049 Willow Lake sold this week to EK Realty LLC.
Farmington Kimbrough Development Group identified as buyer of Germantown Country Club
Farmington Kimbrough Development Group has a contract on the property and plans a residential subdivision that will not require rezoning.
MUS isn’t easing into 2020, and they wouldn’t want it any other way
Thanks to some key returning veterans, confidence is high at MUS.
New hotel, self-storage facility under construction in Arlington
The suburb’s first hotel is a key piece for a development south of the Interstate 40 interchange at Airline Road.
UMRF Ventures gains full-time CEO, Pierre Landaiche
The venture started in 2017 with seed money from FedEx. Since then, it has employed 450 students and paid them more than $5.3 million.
Lucchesi’s Beer Garden expanding to current Raffe’s Deli
Basma and Tony Lucchesi will take over the space occupied by Raffe’s Deli, which was opened and owned by her parents for many years.
Molly’s La Casita didn’t make it 46 years to lose to COVID
Molly’s La Casita has been around for almost half a century, but COVID has hit it just as hard as newer restaurants. On the bright side, "it could be worse."
Shelby County Clerk’s office leaving Germantown space
When the county’s lease originally ended in January, the clerk’s office was not ready to leave, so the lease was extended four months. When the pandemic hit, more time was given.
Health Department: Directives will not change for at least 2 weeks
Shelby County Health Department Health Officer Dr. Bruce Randolph said the department will not make any changes to the Health Directive until about two weeks after Labor Day, due to the incubation period of coronavirus.
Coronavirus: New cases under 100 again, but testing jumps
Those 86 new cases came from 1,278 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 6.7%.
U of M pushes past MTSU to regain spot as state’s 2nd-largest public university
No. 2 has long been Middle Tennessee State with more than 22,000 students.
Daytime plaza designed for the homeless will soon open
The Hospitality Hub Plaza will offer the homeless three bathrooms, water, shade, lockers, USB receptacles, Downtown skyline views and an open, gentle invitation to receive support.
Metro
Election eve reveals bipartisan fears from different perspectives
Partisans on both sides were still rallying voters to turn out on the Tuesday, Nov. 5, presidential general election day with similar appeals but with very different motivations and beliefs.
North Mississippi Mississippi clears two officer-involved shootings
Business
Atlanta-based company to develop 13-acre center in Memphis
Starting this week, Pattillo Industrial Real Estate will begin working on the 200,000-square-foot facility for a California-based business.
Premium Transportation & Logistics FedEx, first to automate package sort, did it with hometown ingenuity
Sports
Historic Zach Edey breakout spoiled in loss to Brooklyn
Zach Edey became the first rookie to finish with at least 25 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks on 90% shooting since Hakeem Olajuwon in 1984. Related content:
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Food
Grab a drink and roll the dice at the gaming bar in Poplar Plaza
Local gaming parlor Board to Beers plans to move to the former McAlister’s Deli in Poplar Plaza, more than tripling the available space for gamers.
Suburbs
Mississippi clears two officer-involved shootings
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch said the use of force was justified in both a 2022 incident in Horn Lake, as well as a shooting in 2023 involving an officer with the Southaven Police Department.
Arts & Culture
Five must-see Memphis concerts for November (including Justin Timberlake)
This month, a classic rap group comes to Minglewood Hall, a rap star with a meteoric rise hits the FedExForum stage, a 70-decade musician comes to the Orpheum Theatre and a pop star returns home.
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.
Games
Jigsaw: Dia de los Muertos celebration
This week’s jigsaw puzzle features a photo from the Day of the Dead festivities at the Brooks Museum of Art.