Memphis uses monster second half to grab win at Mizzou
The visiting Tigers trailed by as many as 14 in the first half before flipping a switch. Quinerly feels closer to his ‘old self,’ leads Memphis to win at MizzouRelated stories:
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins unleashes rant on officiating following loss
Taylor Jenkins called the officiating on Friday night atrocious and bashed the referees for ejecting Jaren Jackson Jr.
Martin: For these Tigers, anything is possible
Memphis fans saw their Tigers make a statement that, finally, this year is going to be different.
Friday football report: Germantown wins one rematch to set up another
B.J. Blake and Cordero Walker each score twice for the Red Devils, who will host Houston in a Class 6A quarterfinal next week.Related story:
Jazz encore: Utah makes 18 3s, beats Memphis
The Grizzlies dropped another game Friday night after rallying to make it close in the fourth quarter. Related stories:
Chief jailer seeks to dismiss himself from Gershun Freeman civil suit
One of the defendants in the civil wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of an inmate who died last year at the Shelby County Jail has filed to dismiss himself from the suit.
Playoff pairings, scores for Memphis-area teams
Memphis-area scores from Friday, Nov. 10 TSSAA and MHSAA football games and next week’s pairings.
Early voting in the Memphis City Council runoffs ends Saturday
Early voting in the three runoffs for Memphis City Council Districts 2, 3 and 7 is open through 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. Election day is Nov. 16.
Collierville explores rezoning for elementary schools
Collierville Schools released a proposed map for rezoning at the elementary levels to better address capacity issues at existing schools. Rezoning is expected ahead of the 2024-25 academic year.
Team behind Rise in Germantown purchases Rock N’ Roll Sushi
The two rock ‘n’ roll themed sushi restaurants, one near Wolfchase Galleria and the other in Germantown, are getting upgrades for “improved customer service, a new layout and a new look.”
Actor Taye Diggs talks literacy-health connection at Methodist luncheon
Diggs joined an esteemed alumni roster that includes Leslie Odom, Jr., Octavia Spencer, Rob Lowe and Diane Keaton.
October home sales were up in the Memphis area
East Memphis had the highest total home sales, and Southwind had the lowest.
Urgent Care clinics partnering with Baptist
A total of 10 Urgent Care clinics in three states will be renamed Baptist Urgent Care, and the merger will eventually add more walk-in clinics across the Mid-South.
Shelby County judge suspended after admitting to illegal drug use
That information was revealed in documents officially referring Shelby County Criminal Court Division 9 Judge Melissa Boyd to the Tennessee General Assembly for “further action,” including potential removal.
Wanda Halbert denies being evicted from Poplar Plaza office
Wanda Halbert addressed the sudden closing of the County Clerk’s Poplar Plaza office at a press conference Thursday, Nov. 9. She maintains the exit was not an “eviction” but acknowledged her office missed paying two months’ rent and called it “trivial.”
Chickasaw Gardens gate proposal rejected
Both those for and against the proposal for two gated entrances to the Midtown neighborhood gathered at City Hall for the vote Thursday, Nov. 9.
Church needs volunteers to bag 40,000 pounds of sweet potatoes
Those who wish to help with the Nov. 18 giveaway for area agencies that provide food for the hungry must register in advance.
Chick-fil-A could be headed Downtown
The restaurant would be on a 1.37-acre lot in Uptown near St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. There are plans for a dual-lane drive-thru, outdoor seating and parking.
Bailey: The title is Shelby County clerk. Not exclusively Memphis clerk.
“Of all six outlying cities in Shelby County, only one — Millington on the far north reaches of the county— has a satellite location for Halbert’s office.”
The To-Do List: Perk up, plant seeds and prep for the holidays
This week, single folks share their stories, Friends of George’s kicks off the holiday season and we learn to move past the trauma of those sad children’s movies from the 1990s. (“All Dogs Go to Heaven,” we’re looking at you.)
An update on The Daily Memphian’s commenting policies
With a variety of recent changes to comments — and the overall evolution of the comment section — we should take a moment to walk through those policies and how they have changed over time.
Memphis Food Files: French Truck opens third Memphis location
This will be French Truck’s third location in Memphis and its 12th location nationwide.
Metro
Former officer asks for delayed sentencing in Nichols case
Desmond Mills Jr., who pleaded guilty last November for his role in Tyre Nichols’ death, is asking the federal court to delay his sentencing to allow “the defense additional time to prepare.”
Public Safety Sheriff’s deputy on life support after Highway 64 crashes
Business
St. Jude at forefront of life-changing gene therapy for sickle cell patients
Donte Johnson, 23, of Memphis, no longer lives with chronic pain caused by sickle cell disease, thanks to the gene therapy he received as clinical trial participant at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Health Care New UT program to try to fill nursing gaps in rural, underserved hospitals
Sports
Calkins: Derek Clenin was ‘one of a kind.’ A story about rivalry, friendship, life and death.
Twenty-two years ago, Derek Clenin blocked an extra point to lift MUS over CBHS. Clenin died Oct. 8. Now, the quarterback of that CBHS team, Carter Giovannetti, plans to run the St. Jude Marathon in his friend and rival’s name.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Zach Edey’s rapid preseason growth has the Grizzlies’ draft decision looking good
Food
Wiseacre wins gold at Great American Beer Festival
“The Great American Beer Festival is the biggest and most important one in the country. It’s easier to get into Harvard than it is to win a medal at GABF,” Wiseacre cofounder Kellan Bartosch said.
Suburbs
Top county Republican and alderman face off for Millington mayor
Alderman Larry Dagen is leaning on his past experience after 12 years on the board. Cary Vaughn is promoting his relationships in the suburb and across the county.
Arts & Culture
Singer Marcella Simien connects with Creole ancestry in debut solo album
Through visions experienced in dreams and during meditation, the artist said she felt called to dig deep into her family tree and channel her discoveries through music. After years of releasing singles, music duo Mak Ro curated an albumRelated content:
Opinion
Echols: The simple but deep pleasures of mahjong and pickleball
“Why has the American adult world gone so nuts over these two fresh pastimes?”
Podcasts
Planned Parenthood leader says ‘stakes could not be higher’ on state’s abortion politics
Ashley Coffield talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the impact of the 2-year-old law and the political effort to flip seats in the Tennessee Legislature based on Republican votes on abortion access. Opinion: What happens in Nashville matters in Memphis, and it’s time we fight backRelated content: