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
Hill: Thanks, Raptors, for showing how you spend a random Thursday in Memphis
Do you want to know how the Toronto Raptors spent their random bleeping Thursday in Memphis? They went to St. Jude, the world-renowned children’s research hospital.
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Now LeBron James is trashing the city? What’s a Memphian to think?
Premium Spirit of Memphis Tennessee legislature honors Memphis native Drew Holcomb
State Government Tennessee bill would make drink spiking a felony and require test strips at bars
Education MSCS advances improvement plan, acknowledges ‘critical blind spots’ uncovered by state’s audit
Business
Veteran restaurateurs to open Middle Eastern bakery
The restaurateurs behind Sam’s Main Street Eatery and La Roche Lebanese Cuisine are opening a bakery.
Real Estate Burlington looking at Germantown location
Transportation & Logistics GXO closes Southaven warehouse as xAI moves in, adding to North Mississippi layoffs
Premium Business Suburban leaders, residents want more restrictions on solar
Premium Real Estate Solar panel storage helps power industrial market
Sports
Marcus Stokes’ journey to Memphis and the lessons learned along the way
How Marcus Stokes went from four-star recruit to Division II quarterback who is now competing to lead the Tigers.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies What happens to draft lottery odds if Memphis ties with New Orleans or Dallas?
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Evaluating Zach Kleiman’s history of coach and player management
High School Sports Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 4
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Simon Majok wanted to ‘make it right’ in Memphis. Now, he plans to enter transfer portal.
Food
Veteran restaurateurs to open Middle Eastern bakery
The restaurateurs behind Sam’s Main Street Eatery and La Roche Lebanese Cuisine are opening a bakery.
Premium Business Wang’s Mandarin House founders retire, sell longtime restaurant
Suburbs
Burlington looking at Germantown location
Burlington is looking to fill an empty retail space in Germantown. It would be the brand’s sixth store in Shelby County.
Premium Germantown Germantown aims to spend $27 million on safety, streets and schools
Arts & Culture
Tennessee legislature honors Memphis native Drew Holcomb
Lawmakers honored the four-time Grammy nominated artist with a resolution making his “Tennessee” an official state song, in the company of classics like “Rocky Top” and “Tennessee Waltz.”
Music Bodywerk, Brezay, Sunset Symphony to play Overton Park Shell
Opinion
Opinion: In the face of unprecedented danger, Memphis police officers answer the call
“May we never forget those we’ve lost. May we never take for granted those who still stand watch. And may we always remember that every day, in a city where danger is always present, Memphis police officers continue to answer the call.”
Premium Spirit of Memphis Calkins: After more than eight decades, a Memphis war hero will finally be awarded the diploma he earned
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Don’t forget to register to vote
It’s a busy week, and it starts with your last opportunity to register to vote before the Shelby County primaries on Tuesday, May 5.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more The YMCA’s impact on thousands of children in Memphis and the Mid-South
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Wax wonders
Today’s puzzle is a close up of a wax print design by Samilia Pelshak and was taken by Elle Perry.