MemFeast and others feed those in need on Thanksgiving
The annual meal giveaway feeds 5,000 on Thanksgiving, while other groups in the city also host holiday meals for hundreds more.
Husband ‘thankful’ to donate a kidney for his wife
Chip Washington wanted to give his kidney to his ailing wife, but he wasn’t a match. “What else can I do?” he asked doctors.
Immigrant families receive free Thanksgiving dinner
Su Casa gave boxes of turkey, produce and canned goods to families who attend the ministry’s adult English classes and bilingual preschool programs in Berclair.
For Memphis seniors, it’s one last Tiger Walk, last chance to extend bowl streak
Calvin Austin III considers himself blessed, and defensive lineman John Tate IV anticipates he’ll shed a few tears on senior day.
Scouting report: Tigers take on vastly improved Iowa State team
It will be a clash of tough defensive units when No. 9 Memphis and the Cyclones play in the NIT Season Tip-Off final. Related story:
Dancers, artists, musicians and Ja: Masters of the performing arts
Local artists compared Ja Morant’s game to jazz soloists, ballet dancers and brush strokes within a mural. The Grizzlies point guard is building his masterpiece in his third season.
Despite off night from stars, Tigers defeat Virginia Tech
Alex Lomax and Malcolm Dandridge, coming off the bench, propelled the No. 9 Tigers in what could have been a much closer game.Related story:
Calkins: Why is Memphis 5-0? Because these Tigers are dogs
After beating Virginia Tech, Memphis is 5-0 for the first time in more than a decade. But it wasn’t the kids who carried them in this one. It was the dogs.
Grizzlies run out of gas against Raptors
The Grizzlies at one point had a 14-point lead, but former Memphis Tigers player Precious Achiuwa contributed to the Raptors’ rally and surge.Related story:
Tony Allen asks Grizzlies to postpone jersey retirement
“Although I can’t address the legal matters right now, I want everyone to know I’m doing the work to address my case,” the former Grizzlies player said.
New Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott opens in Arlington
Arlington’s first hotel is preparing to soon start receiving guests for sports tournaments, wedding receptions and the upcoming developments east of town.
For two coaches in Memphis-Tulane game, friendship stops at kickoff
Ryan Silverfield and Tulane offensive coordinator Chip Long have even served on the same staffs. On Saturday, each has specific streaks to continue or end.
Sanford: Agricenter cotton yields a reminder of real meaning of Thanksgiving
“The truth is, farm life historically for African Americans in the South was one of hardship and despair.”
Metro
City completes public-housing redevelopment after 10 years
City of Memphis leaders marked the opening of the sixth and final phase of South City, the 712-unit mixed income conversion of what was once the Foote Homes public-housing development.
Metro Senate Judiciary, City Council hear different versions of crime task force work
City of Memphis National Guard patrols to begin Friday, city says
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Business
Inked: Local industrial market leasing skyrockets, Intrator property sold in foreclosure auction
The former Downtown Royal Furniture Co. building, which was slated to become a Dream Hotel and mixed-use development, was sold in a foreclosure sale to the lender of the project.
Health Care City Council calls for meeting to rethink Regional One plan
Premium Transportation & Logistics Memphis-based logistics company acquired
Premium Real Estate The City hasn’t officially bought the Sheraton yet but it’s already repaid $4M on the bonds
Sports
Real ap-peel: Banana Ball is coming to Memphis
Inspired by the wildly popular Savannah Bananas, the new Banana Ball Championship League will bring two teams to Memphis for a pair of games.
Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant gives update on ankle injury
Sports Houston QB voted Memphis prep football player of the week
High School Sports Lausanne airs it out in victory over Collierville
Food
$15 Deal: Finding love with Abyssinia’s vegetarian combo
For writer Erica Horton, each bite comes with a flood of flavor and memories.
Suburbs
Germantown City Hall phone lines back to normal
Service at City Hall was disrupted Friday, Oct. 3, due to a problem with external AT&T equipment.
Arts & Culture
One Artoberfest, two Oktoberfests and Beale Street’s new hoodoo museum
This week, Monster Market opens, Slowdown Cinema screens a vampire classic and Brantley Ellzey takes over Crosstown Arts’ galleries.
Opinion
Herrington: A wide-angle preview of coming NBA season
Will the Oklahoma City Thunder repeat as champs? Who will come out of an injury-rattled Eastern Conference? How many games will the Memphis Grizzlies win? Chris Herrington gazes into his NBA crystal ball for league-wide preseason predictions.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Navigating and reporting on the National Guard
Today, members of The Daily Memphian’s metro team talk about what we know, what we don’t know, how we’re tracking data and what we’ve been able to ascertain about the Memphis Safe Task Force’s time in the Bluff City so far.