Calkins: USA! USA! Joy in Memphis as the good guys win.
There’s no better place to watch the U.S. in the World Cup than an Irish Pub. So I went to two of them. The joy (and the Guinness) overflowed.
Memphis transportation leaders look to D.C. to avoid rail strike
Forty percent of all freight in the United States moves by rail. Cutting off the supply, experts say, would cripple the economy and decimate the still-rebounding supply chain. Local leaders ask Buttigieg for more airport funding Getting ice off the wings: The specs for the airport’s new consolidated de-icing facilityRelated stories:
What to look for in Memphis’ game against North Alabama
Though this one looks like a sure win for Memphis, the Tigers’ matchup with North Alabama is exactly the type of contest that can be a trap game. Martin: The Tigers are winning ugly. Will it be enough? Tigers Basketball Insider: Time in Orlando, future MTEs will be vital for MemphisRelated stories:
MPD announces road closures for St. Jude Marathon
The marathon, the single largest fundraising event for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, is set for Saturday, Dec. 3. Memphians should be prepared for road closures throughout the Downtown and Midtown areas.
Threat of severe weather, tornadoes closes schools
Rainfall is expected to continue through midnight, possibly into early Wednesday morning, and the National Weather Service said severe storms could produce tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail.
Betsy Landers finishes term on Germantown school board
Betsy Landers concluded her time on the Germantown Board of Education with her final meeting Tuesday night.
The Daily Memphian hosts commercial real estate seminar
Four industry executives will be featured at the Commercial Real Estate: Review and Forecast Seminar at the Memphis Botanic Garden on Thursday, Dec. 1.
Bogie’s Deli Downtown reopens after two months
Bogie’s was forced to close after a water main burst flooding the basement of its building. In a way that’s been worse for business than even the pandemic was, and they are celebrating their re-opening with 2000-era prices.
TraVure, Thornwood move towards final stages in Germantown
Two of Germantown’s first projects to utilize Smart Growth zoning are nearing completion.
Germantown retail center to preserve church’s history as ‘The Congregation’
Members of “The Congregation” will include a local coffee shop and two other tenants at Forest Hill Baptist Church’s former location.
Collierville-Arlington Road bridge closure could last two years
A road closure for bridge repairs in northeast Shelby County is causing confusion for residents, businesses and delivery drivers.
Meet AutoZone’s proposed board of directors
If shareholders approve the nominees, the AutoZone board will include three women, or 30%, and three people of color, also 30%.
Get in line: Desmond Bane’s profile is on ‘skyrocket trajectory’
The Memphis Grizzlies guard is growing rapidly in popularity.
Memphis kicker David Kemp enters transfer portal
Redshirt freshman looking at opportunities elsewhere after missing most of the Tigers’ 2021 season with an injury and losing the job this year to Florida transfer Chris Howard.
Final Memphis vs. Atlanta event will honor legendary Hamilton coach
Several of the area’s top teams and best individuals will compete Saturday at Lausanne in an event honoring the late Hall of Famer coach, Ted Anderson.
NFL Week 12: Notable performances from former Tigers
Eagles kicker Jake Elliott has now successfully kicked the most field goals of at least 50 yards in franchise history.
Leadership roundup: What’s left of MSCS top brass after recent departures
Before he resigned, former superintendent Joris Ray presided over a large, 14-member cabinet. Although a few have already followed him in leaving the district, much of his team remain in their roles.
Collierville volleyball sweeps top honors
Daily Memphian presents postseason volleyball awards. Standout junior Campbell McKinnon and coach Lindsey Vicknair led the Dragons to a Class AAA runner-up finish in 2022.
Division 2-A all-region football team announced
Standouts from FACS, Fayette Academy, Harding and Tipton-Rosemark honored by league’s coaches alongside Jackson-area’s best.
Metro
April 4,1968 through the eyes of a then-19-year-old who was at the Lorraine Motel
Clara Jean Ester, who was 19 in 1968, describes the moments after Rev. King was shot. And the daughter of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu discusses the mission her father and Rev. King shared.
Education Tennessee elementary schools might limit classroom digital device use under pending law
Spirit of Memphis Memphis’ forgotten figures: Jimmie Lunceford
Premium Business Baby ducks are cute! And Metzer Farms hatches hundreds of thousands every year
Premium Metro As Shelby County preps for May and August votes, a TMZ video grabs attention
Business
Baby ducks are cute! And Metzer Farms hatches hundreds of thousands every year
Many of those downy little ducklings get to fly before they even sprout feathers — traveling on FedEx jets from the Cordova hatchery to buyers around the country.
Premium Business Wang’s Mandarin House founders retire, sell longtime restaurant
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
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Sports
Herrington: Evaluating Zach Kleiman’s Grizzlies free agency/contract negotiation record
In Part 3 of Chris Herrington looking at the Grizzlies’ basketball-management track record in the seven seasons under Zach Kleiman’s direction, he considers free agency and contract negotiations.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: Thanks, Raptors, for showing how you spend a random Thursday in Memphis
Memphis Tigers Football Who are the top Tiger running backs in spring practice?
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Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Mayor Paul Young responds to LeBron James comments
Food
Wang’s Mandarin House founders retire, sell longtime restaurant
The brother-sister duo behind Wang’s are saying goodbye.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Jennifer Chandler’s pimento cheese biscuits
Suburbs
When disaster strikes, these hard-working people who get paid nothing answer the call in DeSoto County
In DeSoto County, joining the local Search and Rescue unit means logging thousands of training hours, swimming miles in open water and responding to traumatic scenes at a moment’s notice.
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Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Complicated romance in ‘The Drama,’ ‘Fantasy Life’
Also, Chris Herrington gives his Top 5 Baseball Movies List.
Spirit of Memphis Memphis’ forgotten figures: Jimmie Lunceford
Opinion
Opinion: The call is around us all the time. The trick is to recognize and respond.
“The trick is to recognize and respond. That’s easy when the call is a call to appreciate life’s blessings. It’s a bit trickier when it’s a call to endure hardships. With those, it’s easier to forget.”
Premium Guest Columnists Opinion: Resurrection, remembrance and the work ahead
Podcasts
Reaction to No Kings police response centers on city permit process
Memphis Mayor Paul Young talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the March 28 No Kings march that ended with Memphis Police pepper-spraying demonstrators.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more The YMCA’s impact on thousands of children in Memphis and the Mid-South
Games
Sudoku: April 5
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?