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
Fight about data center pause builds at City Hall
As the Memphis City Council prepared to take the second of three necessary votes on the moratorium ordinance, efforts emerged to find middle ground. The council’s longtime attorney also openly questioned whether the proposed moratorium was legal.
Business Data centers looking to expand in Memphis but are months away
Public Safety Memphis immigration raid resulted in 121 arrests, feds say
Business MLGW to keep chipping in on FedExForum costs
City of Memphis Storm cleanup could cost $18M, MLGW says
Business
OUTMemphis expands hours
To meet soaring demand, OUTMemphis expanded hours for its services beginning Sept. 1.
Premium Business Memphis-based First Horizon will be main jersey patch sponsor for Vols
Business Data centers looking to expand in Memphis but are months away
Business MLGW to keep chipping in on FedExForum costs
Premium Real Estate Grinder, Taber & Grinder expanding East Memphis HQ
Sports
Memphis coach Charles Huff says Tigers deserve to be ‘media darling’
The 2026 Tigers went from being unknown to stealing the college-football spotlight in just one game.
Memphis Tigers Football What to expect at renovated Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium for Tigers’ home opener
Premium Business Memphis-based First Horizon will be main jersey patch sponsor for Vols
Memphis Tigers Football Now, everybody can party at Liberty Stadium plaza
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers announce new food and beverage partner for Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
Food
Sound Bites: Meddlesome’s approach to Memphis water concerns and a changing brewery scene
Ben Pugh of Meddlesome Brewing joined Holly Whitfield to t
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Elizabeth Heiskell’s tomato pie
Suburbs
Mississippi redistricting town hall centers on one question: What’s fair?
Mississippians packed Northwest Community College in Southaven Thursday night, arguing for and against the state’s anticipated redistricting efforts.
Premium Lakeland Bailey: Leadership Lakeland returns as a new step to encourage citizen participation
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: A Dolly Parton tribute, an early Oscar doc contender
In the wake of her recent death, Malco Theatres will host a “Tribute to Dolly” double-feature Saturday night at its Ridgeway, Collierville and Desoto theaters featuring “Steel Magnolias” and “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.”
Visual Arts Brooks Museum will offer free admission for final month in Overton Park
Opinion
Echols: In an era of artificiality, we want the real
“I have never been more aware of my desire for those things that counter the putrid assault of soulless artificiality that daily pursues the lives we inhabit.”
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Happy 901 Day! There are plenty of things to celebrate — including the end of a miserable year.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Meddlesome’s approach to Memphis water concerns and a changing brewery scene
Ben Pugh of Meddlesome Brewing joined Holly Whitfield to t
Behind The Headlines Meals on Wheels turns 50 as MIFA’s ‘flagship’ program
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Raise the 901 flag
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Mickey Roker, resident teaching artist at the Orpheum Theatre Group, twirling a Choose 901 flag on Beale Street, and it was taken by Brad Vest.