Kelsey pleads guilty to two counts in campaign fraud case
State Sen. Brian Kelsey requested a hearing to change his plea eight days after an associate pleaded guilty.
Grizzlies rally falls short in final seconds against Kings
The Grizzlies rallied in the fourth quarter, but a comeback bid fell short in the final seconds against the Kings. Box score: Kings 113, Grizzlies 109 Why is Kenneth Lofton Jr. in the G League? Grizzlies have ‘a reason’Related stories:
Memphian among Colorado Springs shooting victims
OUTMemphis held a candlelight vigil Monday evening at 892 S. Cooper St.
Carbon monoxide leak causes Midtown apartments to be evacuated, kills pets
The Memphis Fire Department initially came to the scene at The Venue apartment complex to attend to a first-responder call.
Six local players named as Mr. Football finalists
Finalists will be on hand when the winners are announced on Dec. 7 in Nashville. Rosters for AutoZone Liberty Bowl high school all-star game announcedRelated story:
The art of business: How Arrow Creative bolsters local artists
Memphis Fashion Week founders established Arrow Creative as an incubator and studio space for local artists to “really push that creative entrepreneur spirit.”
U of M women’s soccer reaches new postseason heights
The Tigers reached the Sweet 16 for the first time in school history after having a rough start to the season.
District 15-AAAA basketball notebook: Bartlett High has the teams to beat
Expectations are high for the talented Panthers' boys and girls basketball teams.
Tigers Basketball Insider: Love it or hate it, there’s no controversy with Memphis’ new court
Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya is a fan of Memphis’ new court but wants to know your thoughts.
Tiger freshman’s ‘unique skillset’ promises bright future
The coaching staff spoke highly of freshman Sutton Smith during fall camp, and he’s already shown flashes of why the Tigers love him so much.
Memphis Zoo, Overton Park finalize parking agreement
Memphis Zoo CEO Matt Thompson met with representatives from the Overton Park Conservancy and City of Memphis Monday, Nov. 21,.
Fourth suspect in Young Dolph killing appears in court
During the Tuesday arraignment, Jermarcus Johnson, 25, was informed that his charge carries a potential sentence of 15 to 60 years should he be convicted.
New Eats: Restaurant Iris’ bar offers a little new, a little old
Iris’ bar is open daily, from 11 a.m. to at least 10 p.m., and the star of the show during a recent visit was executive chef Russell Casey’s shrimp toast.
What Daily Memphians think:
“Bravo McKrell! What you and your team has accomplished is tremendous. The students that get to experience this program lives will be changed forever ...” — June West, about “Giddy up! Whitehaven-area students ride equestrian opportunity”
“This is why personnel issues should be kept confidential. Allegations of misconduct are easily made. The stress the publicity brought to these individuals ... had to be significant ...” — Jim Mulroy, about Two top officials leaving Memphis-Shelby County Schools
“With the reduction of on-site workforce the city needs to renegotiate PILOTs that were already in place. If these PILOTs were dependent on an on-site labor force, taxpayers are taking a hit ...” — Danny Livingston, on Number of Downtown office workers may have decreased by 40%
TBI charges teen shot by officer
A 15-year-old juvenile has been charged with criminal attempt to commit second-degree murder, aggravated assault against a first responder and felony evading arrest.
Despite market softness, FedEx prepares for holiday peak season
The deadline to ensure packages arrive in time for Christmas using FedEx Ground is Dec. 14. The last day to ship for FedEx Express Saver is Dec. 20.
Memphis 901 FC names new coach
Former Atlanta United and Aberdeen FC manager Stephen Glass is the new head coach for Memphis 901 FC.
NFL Week 11: Notable performances from former Tigers
Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard has scored six of his eight touchdowns in the last three games and it’s the second time this season that he’s had multiple scores in a single game.
Tigers bowl projections: Top location and opponent predictions
Memphis is bowl-eligible and prognosticators are all over the board on where and which opponent the Tigers might play.
Louise Patterson, wife of former COGIC presiding bishop, set the standard
“She had a very unique way of connecting with women of all ages, concerning real-life issues. She would often share her personal testimony and human experiences about life.” — Bishop Brandon Porter
Mississippi River basin’s record-breaking drought beginning to ease
This fall’s drought could be a harbinger of challenges ahead for the Mississippi River shipping industry.
Metro
Homicides down but auto thefts on the rise, MPD says
Year to date, there have been 273 homicides. There have been 1,607 Hyundai vehicles, 1,568 Kia automobiles and 1,031 Infiniti cars stolen so far this year.
Subscribers only Metro Cordova residents push back after killing of Canada geese
Business
Oak Court in foreclosure, auction scheduled
On Tuesday, Dec. 6, a foreclosure notice announced the pending sale of the 850,000-square-foot mall.
Subscribers only Neighborhoods In the Pinch: Developer maps out long-awaited plans
Sports
Buckley: Memphis shows fight they’ll need against Auburn, Alabama
After a physical win over Little Rock, it’s on to games against two nationally ranked opponents.
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 123, Thunder 102
Food
$10 Deal: Now reopened for dining in, Panda Garden offers a lot for a 10-spot
Panda Garden on Summer has a large menu of $10 Deals, whether you order from the lunch special or elsewhere from the large menu.
Suburbs
New plan for Carrefour redevelopment passes Planning Commission
The new plan reduces the amount of office and retail space and the number of hotel rooms. However, it adds condominiums.
Neighborhoods
Klondike TIF delayed to last city council meeting of year
The delay to the Dec. 20 council session mirrors a delay by the Shelby County Commission. The council also delayed a vote on a settlement to the damage deposit dispute between Memphis River Parks Partnership and the Memphis in May International Festival.
Arts & Culture
Stax founder Jim Stewart dies, an unlikely giant of Southern soul
Stewart perhaps cut an unlikely figure for the founder of a label that became synonymous with Southern soul music, creating stars such as Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes amid releasing roughly 800 singles and 300 albums in an initial span of fewer than 20 years.
Opinion
Morris: ‘Merry Christmas’ should not be political
“My saying ‘Merry Christmas’ makes some people see me as a conservative, Republican, older, evangelical Southerner. Most of those judgments don’t actually describe who I am.”
Podcasts
The Sidebar interviews Lil Buck on ‘Memphis Jookin,’ the 20th anniversary of Nut Remix
Daily Memphian CEO Eric Barnes interviews Lil Buck and Katie Smythe, the CEO and Artistic Director of New Ballet Ensemble and School, on The Sidebar.