A ‘light’ touch: Where you can see impressive area holiday decorations
Where are some of the best holiday displays in Shelby County? We’ve got a map.
Calkins: A debacle in Nashville
The Memphis-Tennessee series ended in dismal fashion when Saturday’s game at Bridgestone Arena was canceled because of COVID-19. It’s an ending nobody wanted. But that won’t stop fans from both sides from arguing about it until the end of time.
Memphis vs. Tennessee canceled due to COVID-19
The University of Memphis Tigers’ basketball game vs. No. 18 Tennessee has been canceled due to COVID-19 protocols within the Memphis program.
Andrew Michael temporarily closed by COVID
Positive COVID tests among the staff at Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen have temporarily closed the popular East Memphis restaurant.
Watch: Harris talks law enforcement bonuses, gun laws and re-election
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris plans to offer bonuses to recruit corrections and homeland security officers in county government, he said on “Behind The Headlines.”
Airport’s new concourse has ‘wow’ factor, modern amenities
Memphis International Airport is nearing completion of its remodel of Terminal B, which will house all airline activity, retail shops and restaurants.
Grizzlies handle business against short-handed Kings
There were questions about whether the game would be played at all, but once it started, Dillon Brooks and De’Anthony Melton led the charge.Related story:
Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
Picture of winning Tigers are always among our favorites, but all of this week’s best reflect progress and positivity. Vote for the best one.
Germantown reappoints Gibson vice mayor
Germantown appointed Mary Anne Gibson its vice mayor Wednesday night in a special called meeting.
Daily Memphian postseason cross-country awards
Here are The Daily Memphian girls and boys cross-country runners of the year, along with coaches of the year and all-metro teams for the 2021 season.
Man pleads guilty to pointing laser at Memphis planes
A Michigan City, Mississippi, resident faces up to five years in prison after he pleaded guilty to aiming a laser pointer at aircraft, the U.S. attorney’s office said.
Guest column: Regulators shut down crooked charitable fundraisers
The fundraising companies kept as much as 90 cents of every dollar raised and, according to the FTC, very little of the money they actually delivered to the charities was used for the purposes they claimed.
Metro
Nearly half of federal charges against Memphis doctor dismissed
U.S. District Judge Sheryl Lipman dismissed 17 of 36 charges against a local gynecologist, court records show.
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Business
Local packaging facility to close, laying off 76 employees
Crescent Park Corp., an outsourcing packaging partner and fulfillment company, will close Dec. 31.
Premium Business Memphis has an affordable housing shortage, but a new program will help reduce it
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Sports
Coach Cal Countdown: Darius Washington Jr. had three shots to lift Memphis into the NCAA Tournament
This is the second installment in a nine-story series remembering games that defined the John Calipari coaching era of Memphis Tigers basketball. Today: A chance to beat Louisville and make the 2005 NCAA Tournament.
High School Sports State volleyball preview: Arlington, Briarcrest on the title hunt in Murfreesboro
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Food
Sound Bites: Ritzie’s Barbecue trailer serves up honey-gold ribs, Texas-style brisket
Travis Ritzie worked at Leroy and Lewis Barbecue in Austin, Texas, a Michelin-starred barbecue restaurant, before returning to Memphis to start his own barbecue trailer.
Suburbs
Noise complaint turns deadly in DeSoto County
DeSoto County deputies responding to a noise complaint, shot and killed a man at the scene, who, according to authorities, pointed a gun at the deputies.
Arts & Culture
No need for stage fright, this karaoke club lets you sing in private
“It’s your own little private party,” said Deidre Ellis, owner of The Studio Karaoke, which offers five soundproofed rooms and 80,000 songs to choose from.
Opinion
Coach Cal Countdown: Darius Washington Jr. had three shots to lift Memphis into the NCAA Tournament
This is the second installment in a nine-story series remembering games that defined the John Calipari coaching era of Memphis Tigers basketball. Today: A chance to beat Louisville and make the 2005 NCAA Tournament.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Ritzie’s Barbecue trailer serves up honey-gold ribs, Texas-style brisket
Travis Ritzie worked at Leroy and Lewis Barbecue in Austin, Texas, a Michelin-starred barbecue restaurant, before returning to Memphis to start his own barbecue trailer.
Games
Daily WordRow: Oct. 20
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.