Judge to rule on confession from suspect in Trenary’s killing
A local judge will rule by next week whether one of the defendants accused of killing former Greater Memphis Chamber CEO Phil Trenary in 2018 voluntarily confessed to the crime.
MLGW makes case for investments after Council questions rate hike
MLGW President and CEO Doug McGowen said underground power line improvements show the benefits of MLGW’s 2020 rate hike.
Airport expects 90K passengers for Thanksgiving, starting Friday
Passengers should arrive at least two hours early; parking on peak days may take longer.
‘Christmas at Graceland’ to star Alanis Morissette, John Legend, more
Alanis Morissette, John Legend, Kacey Musgraves, Kane Brown, Lainey Wilson, Lana Del Rey, Post Malone and The War And Treaty will each pay tribute to Elvis Presley in a holiday special filmed inside Graceland.
Table Talk: In defense of the traditional Thanksgiving turkey
In a changing world where institutions and ideals are ever fragile, your dining room table is the place to hold the line.
100 N. Main renovations ready to begin, Downtown authority told
The Downtown Memphis Commission and the Downtown Mobility Authority plan to host a kick off event at the end of the month to start exterior work.
Three men indicted for March shooting at Prive restaurant
Three men were indicted for a shooting at Prive, a restaurant and bar in Hickory Hill, that left two people dead and five injured.
Death of St. Jude researcher is the ninth Downtown slaying this year
The slaying on Tennessee Street is the latest in city’s march toward another possible record year of homicides.
BDSM lecture causes Rhodes uproar
The Rhodes College chaplain invited a dominatrix to lead a discussion, but college administrators canceled it.
Tami Sawyer to run for General Sessions Court Clerk
The clerk’s office is the only countwide office on the March 5 primary ballot and with Sawyer’s entry the Democratic primary has three candidates. The filing deadline for the Democratic and Republican primaries is Dec. 14.
Tigers safety Simeon Blair on SMU game: ‘It’s like my Super Bowl’
Simeon Blair transferred to Memphis for the chance to compete for a conference title. Now the former Arkansas safety says he’ll be playing the most significant game of his college career. Tigers Football Insider: Eagles kicker Jake Elliott buys tickets for fansRelated story:
Collierville approves contract for Springs at Ashby apartment complex
Collierville gave final approval to apartments. However, the approval was the last for any land with the high-density zoning.
Mobile food vending, alcohol and beer ordinances approved in Bartlett
The Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen is considering ordinances that could open the option of food trucks in the city along with serving alcohol at city events.
The Lakers crushed the Grizzlies. But that’s not the worst part.
Not only was Memphis (2-9) smacked 134-107 by the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena, but they lost key players Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard in the process. Related stories:
Former Lausanne soccer standout killed in crash, TV station reports
Vinny Garcia had just wrapped up his junior season at Manhattanville College.
Inked: Securities firm expands, apartments planned in Cordova
Hilltop Securities expands in the Trustmark Building and a new apartment complex is planned for Cordova.
Grizzlies podcast: Doom, gloom and Gilyard appreciation
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the doom and gloom surrounding the Grizzlies and share their appreciation for Jacob Gilyard.
Metro
County Commission approves purchase of Regional One land despite markup
The commission approved more money to buy the property that goes with the old Commercial Appeal buildings. Deals on the three remaining adjacent parcels for the 16-acre site are still pending.
Shelby County County Commission moves forward on sheriff’s pay raise, but not its own
Shelby County County Commission chooses Criminal Court Judge Bill Anderson’s replacement
Metro Fired VA worker back on job
Business
Memphis Chamber, economists say city is in ‘high-growth phase’
Last year was the first time the city exceeded $100 billion in gross regional product, officials at the Greater Memphis Chamber State of the Economy luncheon said.
Premium Real Estate Memphis hotel industry struggles to get back to pre-pandemic numbers
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Sports
Grizzlies Insider: Can Memphis capitalize on home-heavy schedule?
The Grizzlies are finally returning to FedExForum for a five-game homestand. Can they distance from Denver as the Nuggets’ schedule increases in difficulty?
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Jaren Jackson Jr.’s DPOY chances, Grizzlies’ shifting rotation and more
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis rises in AP Top 25 after blowout win over Florida Atlantic
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Dain Dainja wanted to be a small forward. Memphis had other ideas.
Food
Lucchesi’s heads back to grocery stores
Though Lucchesi’s used to sell its products in grocery stores, a USDA rule change several years ago forced the company to pull its casseroles from stores. But now they are back with a full line, new partners and plans for growth.
Suburbs
Germantown to have large bookstore after 14 years without one
Barnes & Noble is looking to open in Germantown, but the space will be significantly smaller than Shelby County’s existing locations.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Stephen King is back
One might think that all of Stephen King’s work has already been adapted into a movie or miniseries, but here comes “The Monkey,” adapted from “Skeleton Crew,” one of King’s short story collections.
Opinion
Echols: Nine fresh ideas already happening in Memphis
“These people have no idea I’m writing about them. But they are using what they have in time, money, energy and ideas to bless the rest of us.”
Podcasts
Local Democratic, Republican leaders talk pros, cons of deportation
“... They are not committing any other crime,” Worth Morgan said. “But they are being exploited and they are taking a job away from somebody here in Memphis that would want that job.”