More than 300 homicide victims remembered at annual memorial service
The DA’s annual Season of Remembrance memorial service for homicide victims honored more than 300 people lost to violence this year.
Memphis Tigers headed to the Hawaii Bowl
The Tigers will be playing in their eighth straight bowl game, this one in a warm and far-flung locale, and all attendees must be fully vaccinated.
Calkins: For the Memphis Tigers faithful, it’s a time of hope and angst
It’s a strange time for fans of Memphis football and basketball. For both programs, there are excellent reasons to believe — and excellent reasons to doubt.
Hit & ruin: Vandalism destroys art honoring dead pedestrians, cyclists
The 69 symbolic figures represented the record number of walkers and bikers who were killed on Memphis streets last year.
The Lake District lights iconic sign in Lakeland
“It’s just an excellent beacon for this community. We’re hoping that planting this sign will cause other things to grow right here where we’re standing.”
Pipkin vaccination site will remain open through Dec. 15
The Shelby County Health Department also issued a new health directive on Monday, Nov. 29.
Tigers fall to 18th in latest AP poll
The Tigers slid nine spots after NIT Season Tip-Off.
How former Tigers did in the NFL: Week 12
Tony Pollard gave fans a Thanksgiving treat with a 100-yard kickoff return.
Olive Branch focuses on controlling blight
Concerns about absentee landlords have led Olive Branch and other DeSoto County cities to look at ordinances to control blight.
Grizzlies Insider: Unlucky Grizzlies not worried about good fortune
It’s been that sort of season for Memphis. Each thrilling victory has been accompanied by a disappointing defeat.
Memphis Tigers offensive lineman enters transfer portal
Redshirt junior missed the last three games of the season.
Bluff City Biz: Broker talks Ford’s effect on Shelby County, holiday supply chain
The Shopping Center Group’s Shawn Massey: “The leases we’re signing in Arlington and Lakeland right now are a direct result of Ford coming to town.”
Lee Elder, 1st Black golfer to play Masters, dies at age 87
He played in all four major championships, tying for 11th at both the 1974 PGA Championship and the 1979 U.S. Open.
Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week for Week 1
Standouts from Arlington, Fayette Academy, Memphis Business Academy, Melrose and St. Mary’s up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2.
Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week
Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, MAHS, Millington and Whitehaven up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2.
Analysis: How the Tigers can improve on the offensive end
More ball movement and more touches for big men should be an emphasis for Memphis.
Metro
Lawsuit alleges City Council chair engaged in illegal activity
The suit says Jana Swearengen-Washington fired Hyman after she refused to use taxpayer money for the chairwoman’s personal requests.
Public Safety DA releases video of fatal shooting by National Guard
Metro MICAH hosts Dia de los Muertos to honor lost families separated
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Business
Pickering Firm expands into East Tennessee
The acquisition gives the 80-year-old firm a presence in East Tennessee and adds to its engineering and design capabilities.
Health Care Blood donations needed as holidays approach, major nonprofit says
Premium Spirit of Memphis Breakaway pulls back, but Memphis running community keeps growing
Premium Real Estate Developers break ground on Union Station’s first phase
Real Estate Frayser Bauhaus goes to auction
Sports
NCAA ruling on Nemanja Popovic appeal announced
The news about the Memphis Tigers’ appeal of the Nemanja Popovic eligibility ruling was announced two hours before the season opener against Iowa State.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Monday recap: Tigers in solid position in conference after beating Army
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Premium Memphis Tigers Football Buckley: His choice of ribs is curious. But, baby, Memphis Tiger Jermane Hayes sure can rack up receptions.
Food
What to Order: Gussied Up’s smashburgers — and other unexpected surprises, too
The smashburger is what brought Harrison Downing, Cole Jeanes and Schuyler O’Brien together as business partners and helped establish them as familiar names on Memphis’ culinary scene.
Premium Business Exclusive: Michelin-recommended restaurant welcomes new chef
Suburbs
Mike Palazzolo reflects on 3 decades of service to Germantown
Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo reflects on his time in office, days ahead of voters choosing his successor.
Premium North Mississippi DeSoto County Justice Court judge retiring
Arts & Culture
The Indie Memphis Film Festival is back. Here’s a viewer’s guide.
After a one-year hiatus and with reconstituted leadership, the Indie Memphis Film Festival returns this week.
Spirit of Memphis Indie Memphis: ‘The Lorraine,’ ‘Junebug’ are different but essential Southern stories
Opinion
Herrington: Picking apart the Grizzlies’ hot start, Boozer’s triple-double
Breaking down the Grizzlies' six wins to start the season, with a look ahead to this week’s three games against the Pelicans, Pacers and Thunder. Can they make it a 9-0 start?
Guest Columnists Echols: The DeLorean and the delight of God
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Courts, signs and polls
When it comes to news happening this week, the big things are voters at the polls and athletes on the courts.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Italian wine and cheese with Bari’s Rebecca Severs
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Get your Grizz groove on
Today’s puzzle features the Memphis Grizzlies Grannies and Grandpas preforming at the season opener. Brandon Dill took the photo.