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
U of M, developer to build on-campus apartments for 500+ students
In a first-of-its-kind deal for the university, the U of M will provide the land but Indianapolis’ The Annex Group will own the facility until it is paid off or the school chooses to buy it.
Behind The Headlines Downtown Public Safety Plan emerges amid holiday season
Business
Longtime Poplar Avenue flower shop is for sale
Rachel’s has been a fixture on Poplar Avenue since 1993 but it will close to walk-ins at the end of the year. The clothes closet, food pantry and storehouse of furniture in the florist’s back building — for people who were hungry, cold or moving into apartments with nothing — will close when the shop does.
Transportation & Logistics Airport begins first step to remake ticketing terminal, security
Sports
Houston Mustangs topple Oakland in Class 6A title game
Damon Sisa (179 yards rushing, 1 touchdown, 1 interception) and the defense get the job done as Houston wins its first football state championship.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Breaking down the process of Tigers potentially landing in Liberty Bowl
Food
The Wing Guru reopens in Arlington following litigation
After some legal problems with The Wing Guru location in Arlington, the business has reopened under its original owners.
Suburbs
Arlington High grad returns to open new dental practice
Having braces at an early age set the stage for Dr. Angela Washington to earn her dental license, and return to Arlington to open her practice.
Neighborhoods
Inked: Union Avalon Shopping Center is halfway leased
This week’s Inked features new leases at Union Avalon Shopping Center, a new Dollar Tree, a new Footlocker and a retail center/warehouse project.
Arts & Culture
Five must-see shows for December 2023
A Christmastime classic combines heavy metal, classical music and lasers at FedExForum, musical couples will perform together at the Graceland Soundstage and the Orpheum Theatre, and an ensemble performance — including dancing Santas — takes the stage at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts.
Opinion
Guest Column: US Attorney Ritz on ‘doubling down’ on crime
“As United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, I know that Memphians are sick and tired of gun violence and violent crime. I am too.”
Podcasts
Downtown Public Safety Plan emerges amid holiday season
The Downtown Memphis crime plan surfaced in October. It could face its first test this holiday season. Officials involved in putting it together talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the plan and the reality it is built to confront.