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
First Horizon Foundation donates $5M for new UTHSC project
The University of Tennessee Health Sciences is getting a jump-start on its new College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building.
Metro Daily Memphian awarded first place in photography, data visualization
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Business
First Horizon Foundation donates $5M for new UTHSC project
The University of Tennessee Health Sciences is getting a jump-start on its new College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: New Ballet Ensemble names artistic director
Premium Real Estate Inked: Millwork, Fusion Hospitality and Rush Gaming
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Sports
Your guide to the FESJC field
From Aberg (Ludvig) to Young (Cameron), we’ve got you covered.
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Golf FESJC tee times, pairings for Thursday, Friday
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Food
Table Talk: A meal fit for a ‘King’ with BBQ beans
Food writer Sophia Surrett recently celebrated the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll with catfish, hush puppies and baked beans.
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Suburbs
Meeting set to decide Collierville fire chief’s fate
Town leaders will discuss the employment of the suburb’s fire chief, who was placed on administrative leave and banned from town facilities until further notice. Related content:
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Arts & Culture
Elvis Week has fans — old and young — all shook up
Tribute artists, singers and panelists electrified fans of all ages with live performances and memories of Elvis, proving that nearly 50 years after his death, Presleymania shows no sign of slowing down.
Arts & Culture Memphis Movies This Week: Locally made ‘Elijah Peel,’ Anne Hathaway’s ‘End of Oak Street’
Opinion
Calkins: Why is the PGA Tour’s decision so heartbreaking? Ask any volunteer: It’s because of the kids.
The PGA Tour is not including Memphis or St. Jude in its Championship Series after 2027. That’s a blow to the thousands of tournament volunteers who “do it for the kids.”
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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
Daily Jigsaw: Rust Hall
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of the front entrance to Rust Hall and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.