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
The Early Word: MSCS chair doubles down on Feagins; Grizz set new record
CBU stays on probation, something new is brewing on Main Street and two Midtown eateries are opening new drive-thru spots.
Metro Photo gallery: AutoZone Liberty Bowl Parade rolls down Beale
Business
Memphis wrap star, former St. Jude patient meet on reality show
After filming on “The Ultimate Gift Wrapping Challenge” wrapped in Pennsylvania, Vanessa West and Adrienne Myers met again — this time back home in Memphis over lunch at La Baguette.
Transportation & Logistics American Airlines briefly grounded flights on Christmas Eve
Sports
Tigers DL William Whitlow Jr. enters NCAA Transfer Portal
Whitlow said on social media that he would always have love for the city of Memphis. He is the latest of several defensive players who have left the program.
Update Memphis Grizzlies O Canada! Grizzlies set franchise record for points vs. Raptors
Food
Generational blend: Son opens cafe inside father’s restaurant
Mustapha Mustapha, the owner of Sam’s Main Street Eatery, felt his space needed something more. His son wanted to run his own coffee shop. So, they brewed a plan.
Suburbs
Bailey: An uphill climb for a downhill problem at Saddle Creek-area project
A new plan for the Arthur property in Germantown is starting to make its way through the suburb’s review process, but some long-standing issues remain.
Arts & Culture
Thanks to her role in ‘Mufasa,’ Pilar is a star
Hollywood sound designer Watson Wu spent a week in Memphis in 2022 recording sounds at the zoo for “Mufasa: The Lion King.”
Opinion
Bailey: An uphill climb for a downhill problem at Saddle Creek-area project
A new plan for the Arthur property in Germantown is starting to make its way through the suburb’s review process, but some long-standing issues remain.
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Football season recap, basketball’s rough schedule
Memphis football writer Frank Bonner II, basketball writer Parth Upadhyaya and columnist John Martin discuss this year’s football season and the raised level of expectations for Memphis basketball as it prepares for its final two non-conference games.