Plains All American cancels Byhalia Connection Pipeline
The announcement comes ahead of the end of a two-month truce on the controversial project as well as efforts by local leaders to slow it down and stop it.
Recruiting notebook: Memphis makes final five for No. 1 in the Class of ‘22
Is Memphis among the favorites for Jalen Duren? Plus another name to watch for Tigers fans.
Nonprofit sector has its own poverty wages and bias, local pay study shows
Intensity of the pandemic has opened floodgates on staff departures. Fundraising also remains in flux.
‘Torrid’ pace smashing records for industrial real estate deals
So far this year, a total of 10.1 million square feet of new or renewed leases of industrial space have been signed. That’s just 600,000 square feet short of the record-setting 2019, and it’s only July.
Coronavirus: Shelby County averaging 26 new cases per day
The Shelby County Health Department reports more than 400 active coronavirus cases in Shelby County.
Opinion: I was born lucky, but don’t tell anybody. That’s illegal.
Dan Conaway: ‘This is not about guilt. This is about awareness. If you were born white, you did absolutely nothing to deserve the privileges you’ve enjoyed because of it.’
SCS fills dozens of leadership positions
Shelby County Schools Superintendent Joris Ray announced 38 leadership positions in the district are being filled, including 24 new principals.
Initial plans for $50 million entertainment complex launched
Thursday marked the launch of initial plans for the $50 million project near Winchester and Riverdale roads.
About Town: In Binghampton, a treehouse is transformed
Through many community partners and volunteers, the BCLT believes it’s found a formula to maintain affordable housing and keep more residents in Binghampton.
AutoZone conference will be first at newly renovated Renasant
The annual national sales meeting is part of AutoZone lore; it is scheduled for Sept. 27-30.
Cross-country environmental awareness trek stops in Memphis
Chauncey Foster and Noah Mertz are traveling the country to feed those in need, pick up litter and connect with people. They stopped in Memphis Thursday.
Memphis supply firm merges with St. Louis company
Memphis-based company, IAC Supply Solutions, is merging with a similar company in St. Louis, where the new headquarters will be.
Former Memphis softball player makes Australia’s Olympic team
Ellen Roberts pitched for the Tigers from 2011 to 2014.
Food hub proposed for Orange Mound
The Original Project Team is expanding upon the Healthy Frayser sustainable food project it began two years ago. That initiative came together in collaboration with the American Heart Association (AHA).
Germantown First Responders Scholarship pursuing mission
Germantown First Responders Scholarship Fund will continue to help those who serve the suburb, holding an extra concert this month to raise awareness of the effort.
Metro
Man accused of citywide shooting spree will go to trial next summer
Ezekiel Kelly faces dozens of charges for allegedly killing three people and injuring three others on Sept. 7, 2022 while Memphis was on lockdown.
Public Safety State trial date set for former cops charged in Nichols’ death
Business
FedEx lays off hundreds across three cities, including Memphis
The cuts this week are likely the result of the company’s massive work to merge its Express, Ground and FedEx Services divisions.
Spirit of Memphis Priest, marine biologist address climate change from shared perspective
Sports
What to watch in Memphis’ game against Ohio
The Tigers will look to keep their early-season momentum going when the struggling Bobcats visit FedExForum at 7 p.m. Friday (ESPN+). Hardaway ‘keeping the door open’ on midseason roster additionsRelated content:
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis vs. UAB: What to know for the Tigers final home game
Food
Table Talk: Do Sushi returns for one-night only pop-up
Karen Carrier closed her popular Do Sushi bar in 2013, but the pop-ups she’s hosted since then always prove to be popular.
Suburbs
Bailey: A tour around the suburbs
Honors and ground breaking for Buc-cee’s highlight a week of touring around the suburbs for news.
Arts & Culture
Felix Cavaliere to receive AutoZone Liberty Bowl award
Felix Cavaliere and The Rascals earned rock-and-roll fame with No. 1 hits like “Good Lovin’,” “Mustang Sally,” “Groovin’” and “People Got to Be Free.”
Opinion
Calkins: 901 FC is gone. Could the Redbirds be next?
If Memphis doesn’t find the money to make needed repairs, Geoff Calkins says, there could be an empty ballpark at B.B. King Boulevard and Union Avenue before long.
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Football’s senior day, basketball’s second-half magic
How will this Memphis football season be remembered if the final two regular season games play out in the Tigers’ favor? Can the Tigers’ basketball team continue to pull of their second-half magic? Drew Hill, Frank Bonner II and Parth Upadhyaya discuss.
Games
Word Search: Thanksgiving to-go
Can you solve this week’s word search?