Grizzlies get run over in 25-point loss to the Suns
Adding to the insult, former Grizzlies wing Jae Crowder scored 17 points, including five 3-pointers.Related story:
Friday prep report: CBHS holds off Briarcrest to advance to D2-AAA semis
Dallan Hayden shines once again, rushing for 208 yards and three touchdowns. Brothers will visit Montgomery Bell Academy on Nov. 19. Plus, check out the playoff results, summaries and pairings.
Lee signs bans on most COVID mask, vaccine mandates to become law
Gov. Bill Lee Friday, Nov. 12, allowed widespread bans on COVID-related mandates to become law — some with his signature and some not.
Students must continue masking despite new laws, judge says
Schools throughout Shelby County will likely continue masking despite sweeping COVID-19 laws that went into effect late Friday afternoon.
Tissue manufacturer requests PILOT to expand its Memphis operations
KTG plans to keep 505 Memphis jobs while adding 36 new jobs with an average wage of $54,185.
CBU appoints interim president
Christian Brothers University appointed David Archer, an associate professor and director of the MBA program, as its interim president, following the Nov. 5 departure of Jack Shannon.
EDGE board to review two requests to modify incentive agreements
Both developments — Link Apartments Broad Avenue and Parkside at Shelby Farms — anticipate delays in completion time.
State drops ‘Memphis’ from Megasite name
Memphis Regional Megasite of West Tennessee: The Haywood County site no longer includes a reference to the city of Memphis. Now, it’s officially the Megasite of West Tennessee.
2 ArDOT bridge engineers retire following I-40 report
Leadership change comes as the Federal Highway Administration releases its assessment of Arkansas’ bridge inspection program, providing a list of 18 recommendations that hint at a variety of shortcomings.
Key stats and numbers to know against East Carolina
Here are the key stats and numbers to pay attention to heading into Saturday, where the Tigers are a 5-point favorite.
County surcharge on unvaccinated employees suspended
Shelby County had announced plans to assess a $25 per pay period surcharge against county employees who did not get vaccinated for COVID by a July deadline.
Next up: What to expect from North Carolina Central
For the Tigers, it’s an opponent adjusting to a lot of new faces on its own roster.
About Town: Meet neighborhoods reporter Julia Baker
The Daily Memphian’s new neighborhoods reporter is a native Memphian who has lived all over the city.
Social Club: Hardaway heads to Minnesota; who should play Al Green in a movie?
Plus, people revisit the Pyramid’s transformation into a retail experience.
Reny is back: Former Chez Philippe chef returns to Memphis to open Bog & Barley
Reny Alfonso, the chef at Chez Philippe from 2005 to 2010, has returned to Memphis and will open Bog & Barley at Regalia with DJ Naylor.
High school football stat leaders
Northpoint quarterback Jack Patterson ends his season with more than 3,000 yards.
Collierville theater teacher takes a final bow — as Noah
Keith Salter is retiring from more than 35 years of teaching theater and two decades at Collierville High School.
Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks out Friday, Steven Adams questionable
The Grizzlies are opting for caution on Brooks, who is recovering from his offseason hand injury.
Listen to TFA Memphis director talk about how teachers can change lives
The head of Teach for America in Memphis joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar.
Conaway: After I’m gone, I’ll be here, there and everywhere
Metro
This Week in Memphis: It’s Elvis Week and golf week
Also happening this week: Ikea Way could get a new name, and Hattiloo opens new spaces.
Shelby County Newly elected commissioners will watch as outgoing board tackles school budget, jail plans
Premium Spirit of Memphis Surgical oncologist Dr. Martin Fleming takes after his father. And his son takes after him.
Premium Elections August elections continue turbulent history for judicial appointments
Public Safety Trial begins for two jailers charged in 2022 inmate death
Business
Surgical oncologist Dr. Martin Fleming takes after his father. And his son takes after him.
As a surgical oncologist at UT Health Sciences, Dr. Martin Fleming has followed the path of his father and served as a role model for his son — in addition to training hundreds of doctors.
Business SpaceXAI sues contractor, alleges overbilling and fraud
Health Care UTHSC to break ground on new College of Medicine building in October
Business Frontdoor beats Q2 expectations with ‘record profitability’
Health Care Regional One unveils plans for new hospital at old Commercial Appeal building
Sports
Memphis golf tournament field set with almost 70 teeing off at TPC Southwind
The FedEx St. Jude Championship opens Thursday, and the field will include the world’s current top 10 players and eight former FedExCup champions.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Calkins: It’s nearly football season in Memphis again. Let’s hope that this one is a ‘show-stopper.’
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Fan fest gives Memphis Tigers faithful first glimpse into Huff era
Premium Sports Redbirds Recap: Memphis salvages series split with Sunday win over Nashville
Golf Rory McIlroy commits to play FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind
Food
At Bazaar in Collierville, a taste test is only the beginning
Two sisters with weighty day jobs needed something fun, so they bought a store to help people be less intimidated by cooking.
Premium Food News New Eats: Jacques Louise has ‘real’ doughnuts. And they’re gluten free.
Suburbs
At Bazaar in Collierville, a taste test is only the beginning
Two sisters with weighty day jobs needed something fun, so they bought a store to help people be less intimidated by cooking.
Premium Collierville Collierville First Baptist Church pastor sees retirement as shift in ministry
Arts & Culture
Metal Museum’s Rust Hall design blends old and new
When the Metal Museum’s Rust Hall reopens in September, it will blend a deep local history with plenty of new features and uses.
Visual Arts Wall-to-wall art: Murals flow along both sides of North Memphis flood barrier
Opinion
Calkins: It’s nearly football season in Memphis again. Let’s hope that this one is a ‘show-stopper.’
Memphis welcomed fans to take a look at its new-and-improved stadium Saturday. At the end of another tough week in Memphis sports, it is worth remembering what community can do.
Guest Columnists Echols: Seeing more stars than our eyes could take in
Podcasts
Outgoing mayor Lee Harris said state oversight will make Mickell Lowery’s job harder
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris talks about his eight years as mayor on “Behind The Headlines” and the challenges facing his successor, Mayor-elect Mickell Lowery.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more Pat Mitchell Worley on the legacy of Stax in Memphis
Games
Sudoku: Aug. 9
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.