Something old, something new: Mississippi wedding venue reopens
After years of problems affecting its luster, new Bonne Terre owners have restored the Nesbit, Mississippi event venue and will host a wedding expo in hopes of resurrecting its status.
Calkins: The Tigers have to get over a heartbreaker. And quick!
The Tigers lost to Seton Hall when a 6-10 player who hadn’t made a 3-pointer all season before Thursday banked one in at the buzzer. So how does the team get ready to play another game Friday? Former Memphis guard Trey Draper tried to help.
Memphis Tigers lose on 3-point bank shot at the buzzer to Seton Hall
Seton Hall forward Tyrese Samuel banked a buzzer-beating 3-pointer off the glass to seal a 70-69 victory for his team.Related story:
Westy’s feeds Thanksgiving dinner to 1,450 Memphians in need
“This time of the year, I feel so good inside knowing I’ll get some clothes and something to eat, and I’ll leave full.”
Whitehaven residents try to replace ‘Charlie Brown tree’ at Southland
“That tree is a part of the experience. It’s one of those good old fashioned family experiences that you can have.”
Buckley: What’s this NIL deal really all about?
Why all the upROAR in Memphis about athletic director Laird Veatch’s plea to boosters to raise money for student-athletes? Some questions and answers that hopefully will help.
Calkins: Win one for Will Drennan! Why a flag football game meant so much
Will Drennan died a hero the first day of flag football practice. His team of five and six year olds played on. Ten days ago, they tried to win the championship “for Daddy.” Why a kid’s game meant so much.
Dresden Tornado: Survivor grateful for ‘God’s Pit Crew,’ new home
Gallimore was worried that night about her her 21-year-old granddaughter, who was at Gallimore’s house in Dresden, a small town about 120 miles northeast of Memphis near the Kentucky state line. Dresden Tornado: A year later, devastated town strives, struggling to recoverRelated story:
Tigers face toughest QB-WR combo at SMU
Memphis’ defensive coordinator said his unit tries to take away what teams do well. Against the Mustangs, that means limiting the No. 1 receiver in the country and a top-10 quarterback.
40 years of ‘Cranberry Bowl’ a playbook for lasting memories, lingering injuries
For decades, a group of alums from Memphis’ Bishop Byrne High School gathered for an annual Thanksgiving Day tradition that earned the name The Cranberry Bowl.
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.
Table Talk: World Cup watching, a pop-up Miracle and the Grateful List
Plus, it’s time to sign up for next year’s Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.
MASE, McKenzie meet in battle of unbeaten teams
Last year’s state runner-up, McKenzie High, travels to Orange Mound for a Class 1A semifinal match-up of undefeated teams. Bartlett High plays host to Class 6A semifinal game.
TVA employees get $161M in ‘winning performance’ pay
As the utility met or surpassed key fiscal 2022 goals, its workers have each been rewarded with a median check of $6,610.
Metro
The Early Word: Feagins wants to stay, but Showboats show themselves out
Tekila is bringing the fuego to East Memphis, Baby Jack’s hits the road and we recount Ozzy Osbourne’s Memphis moment.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: How Memphis’ elevation and soil protect it from flash floods
Premium Education Feagins made her case to be MSCS’ leader again. Here’s what she said.
City of Memphis City Council approves Old Daisy lease, gets look at Oak Court Mall plans
Business
New East Memphis restaurant to open on Poplar Avenue
Fuego Vivo is expected to open by the end of the year in the space formerly occupied by Carrabba’s Italian Grill at 5110 Poplar Avenue.
Real Estate Bartlett project with mystery grocery store secures permit approval
Premium Real Estate Inked: Man Cave comes to East Memphis — with a speakeasy in the back
City of Memphis City Council approves Old Daisy lease, gets look at Oak Court Mall plans
Sports
Prep football 2025: Challenging schedule will test Lausanne early and often
The goal is to have the Lynx ready to compete with Division 2-AA’s best in the postseason. And they have the players to do just that.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis women’s basketball’s 2025-26 American Conference pairings announced
Sports Showboats stuck at port, per league
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies bring back familiar face as assistant coach, per sources
Food
New East Memphis restaurant to open on Poplar Avenue
Fuego Vivo is expected to open by the end of the year in the space formerly occupied by Carrabba’s Italian Grill at 5110 Poplar Avenue.
Suburbs
Bartlett project with mystery grocery store secures permit approval
After hitting roadblocks with a nearby day care and some unhappy residents, revised plans for the Union Depot addition development — and a grocery store under contract — get an approval.
Arts & Culture
City Council approves Old Daisy lease, gets look at Oak Court Mall plans
Plus, the Memphis City Council also sent the first installment of capital funding to start the redevelopment of the old Southwest Twin drive-in.
Opinion
Buckley: The Memphis Tigers have a plan at quarterback. Really, they do.
Whether Brendon Lewis is a bridge to AJ Hill or Arrington Maiden, and whether that gap is closed sooner or later, Ryan Silverfield and the Tigers have a plan at quarterback.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: How Memphis’ elevation and soil protect it from flash floods
On today’s episode: Why geography, soil and water systems mean a tragedy like what happened in Texas is unlikely to happen in Memphis, even though flooding is an issue.