Memphis hammers Atlanta to move closer to postseason
Team erupts in the second half to pick up 12th victory of the season.
St. Ann Fall Fest fans relish return to in-person event
The weekend has been full of festivities including a kick-off party, vendor fair, food truck fair, cornhole tournament, concerts, chili cookoff, car show, raffle, online auction and more at the Bartlett church and school.
Grizzlies waive Kris Dunn, finalize roster
Waiving Dunn means two other players will be at FedExForum when the Grizzlies open Wednesday night.
Friday prep report: Hunter Barnes, MUS race past CBHS
Senior running back scores three touchdowns in impressive Owls’ victory.
Ja Morant is fine; he was just in the Halloween spirit
Ja Morant scared Grizzlies fans when he left the game in the third quarter, but he returned and finished with 17 points. Related story:
Redrawing of SCS districts grows more complex
Meanwhile, the Shelby County Election Commission has underlined with a resolution that it needs to have redistricting maps for the school board and the Shelby County Commission no later than Nov. 8 to be ready for the 2022 county elections.
Watch: Tax break incentives never far from controversy and questions
A reporters roundtable on the WKNO program “Behind The Headlines” looks at the most recent chapter in a long-running civic discussion about tax break incentives for economic growth.
Oh Snap: This week’s best photos
Our photogs captured lots of action this week, from sports to dance to dining. Tell us which one you think is best.
Opinion: County jail COVID-19 vaccination problem can be solved without litigation
Currently less than 25% of those at the jail have been vaccinated, a level far lower than the 70% achievement at the Shelby County Corrections Center.
Tennessee Hospital Association honors Memphis exec, medical team
Michael Ugwueke, president and CEO of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, received the CEO of Distinction Award from the Tennessee Hospital Association.
Metro
Commission to consider agent for city, county collab
Shelby County Commissioners also vote on $300,000 in funding to a workforce development program that fired its director last week and discuss changes to the 6% pay raise for county employees approved in the previous budget season.
Metro Memphis college offering panel discussion on Latin American migration
Business
Workforce initiatives at U of M expand their reach
Leaders of the three separate initiatives joined Eric Barnes to talk about their programs this week on the WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines.”
Health Care Sleepless Mid-Southerners find relief at Memphis medical center
Sports
Buckley: Discount what Seth Henigan has done for Memphis? Not fair at all.
“Seth Henigan may be the most underappreciated among Memphis’ recent run of stellar quarterbacks, and that’s not right.” Tigers win the Battle for the Bones with a blowout victory on Senior NightRelated content:
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Food
Etowah dinner series cofounder launches cocktail bar
Josh Conley said Bar Limina will feature a revolving lineup of mixologists and bartenders from across the globe.
Suburbs
Bailey: A tour around the suburbs
Honors and ground breaking for Buc-cee’s highlight a week of touring around the suburbs for news.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Police Department to launch TV show on ABC24
The Memphis Police Department is hosting a new local TV show to showcase its efforts in curbing crime in the city.
Opinion
Hutchinson: Beware of these lending scams
A Florida woman claimed to have more than 10 years of experience in grant writing. In reality, her last known employment was at a Krystal, and she was on probation for stealing cash deposits from it.
Podcasts
Workforce initiatives at U of M expand their reach
Leaders of the three separate initiatives joined Eric Barnes to talk about their programs this week on the WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines.”
Games
Crossword: Thanksgiving dinner
If you like Thanksgiving food — either cooking, eating or just thinking about it — this puzzle is for you.