Herrington: Start Kennard? ‘Frantic’ Grizzlies running out of answers
It’s barely the second week of November, and the Grizzlies are already two-thirds of the way to last season’s total home losses.
Bam Adebayo, Heat outlast Grizzlies
The Grizzlies rallied to take a lead in the fourth quarter, but they couldn’t close the deal against Miami on Wednesday night. Related story:
Halbert investigation ‘jump-started’ by office closure, prosecutor says
Wanda Halbert’s office has been under investigation since June. The Chattanooga prosecutor leading the probe tells The Daily Memphian the closing of the Poplar Plaza clerk’s office has his attention.
Chickasaw Gardens gate proposal under scrutiny
Land Use Control Board staff disagree with a neighborhood plan to combat crime.
Bonner beefs up security in jail, courts after fatal stabbing
The enhanced security comes after an Oct. 26 stabbing that led to the death of Deion Byrd while he was in a holding area behind a criminal courtroom. New Youth Justice and Education Center to provide a ‘different path’Related story:
I-55 Metal Museum exit will permanently close
The goals of the new roundabout design are to reduce crashes, relieve congestion and provide route continuity for I-55.
The University of Memphis kicks off more than $21M job ‘upskilling’ effort
The idea is to offer training sessions as short as four weeks to help people in 42 counties improve job skills.
Arlington superintendent talks system’s legacy, state’s A-F report cards
Superintendent Jeff Mayo highlighted the accomplishments of the Arlington Community Schools district in his annual “State of the District” speech before the town’s Chamber of Commerce.
Hardaway hopes to see more fight when Memphis visits Missouri
Tigers were out-rebounded in season-opening win over Jackson State; coach Penny Hardaway felt they took “some plays off.”
Bartlett ‘5 Way’ intersection projects on pause
Another potential project at the infamous five way intersection in Bartlett is delayed as planning commissioners want to see what a traffic study means for the confusion junction.
Vaughan looks to 2024 session during Chamber of Commerce meeting
Rep. Kevin Vaughan, R-Collierville, was the featured speaker at Collierville Chamber of Commerce’s monthly membership luncheon.
Table Talk: Chris Herrington moseys on down to Momma’s for Dining Week
For Downtown Dining Week, Chris Herrington visited Momma’s and said the restaurant’s fried chicken sandwich just might take the title for the city’s best.
How a young doctor came to love Memphis and St. Jude. And, along the way, changed the world.
Dr. Justin Baker never intended to stay nearly 20 years in Memphis. But he came to love both the city and his work at St. Jude Children’s Research hospital. Now he’s is leaving for Stanford — but not before sharing some lessons he learned along the way.
Former private chef for rich and famous finds home at SOB East
A native French chef puts his spin on the menu at SOB East.
‘Angry moms,’ educators to TN Republicans: Don’t turn down federal money
The federal funding supports students with disabilities, English learners, rural students and those from low-income households. No state has ever rejected it.
Incumbents retain offices in contested DeSoto County supervisor races
Republican incumbents in local DeSoto County races returned to office Tuesday night in Mississippi’s Nov. 7 general election. DeSoto County Republicans have strong showing in state legislative racesRelated Stories:
Opinion: The state of Memphis’ aquifer is ‘worse than we thought’
Protect Our Aquifer says change is needed “to ensure we have clean drinking water far into the future. We have one chance to get this right. At this point, we are failing.”
Tigers Football Insider: Coordinator Matt Barnes owns defensive lapses vs. USF
The Memphis Tigers allowed a season-high 50 points in a 59-50 win over the University of South Florida last week, and defensive coordinator Matt Barnes owned the fact that he didn’t create a good enough game plan.
All-Region 8-4A football team announced
Standouts from Craigmont, Kirby, Melrose, Millington and Ridgeway honored by the league’s coaches.
City Council questions timing of solid waste fee hike proposal
“We are talking about nearly a $37 million increase — either we put all of that on the utility bill or we put it on the property tax rate,” said Council Chairman Martavius Jones. “We can’t do it in November.” City Council pushes final votes on primary elections, mayoral runoffs Related Story:
Experts talk DOJ investigation of MPD at community forum
Two police reform experts talked Tuesday, Nov. 7, during a forum hosted by a local nonprofit about the Department of Justice’s pattern-or-practice investigation of MPD and their own work in implementing reforms.
Thanksgiving 101: Recipes, turkey trots and Black Friday fun
Get prepared for the big day with recipes for turkey and cranberry sauce, a rundown of what’s open for Thanksgiving and an events guide for pre- and post-meal fun.
Metro
Main Street will soon get new banners
Four designs will be displayed on the Main Street Mall and will highlight and celebrate the city’s identity.
Shelby County Lakeland’s Wesley Wright won’t run for Shelby County Commission
City of Memphis Cohen questions FBI leader about National Guard in Memphis
Spirit of Memphis Businessman, entrepreneur Walker Uhlhorn dies at 88
Business
XAI subsidiary subleases 550+ acres for solar panel project
The solar panel project is expected to include up to 100 megawatts, possibly more.
Business Main Street will soon get new banners
Real Estate The latest on Google’s West Memphis data center? It could add water recycling.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
Two Tigers lean on old bond to lead Memphis offense
When receiver Cortez Braham Jr. was deciding on which school to transfer to, Brendon Lewis’ pitch was simple: Choose the team with the quarterback you already know.
High School Sports Jeremiah Jordan brings grit and grind to Memphis football
Premium High School Sports Week 5 high school football preview: Germantown-Lausanne will be star-studded and physical
High School Sports Dandy Dozen: Briarcrest makes a big jump; Germantown remains on top
Food
Table Talk: Remembering Jennifer Biggs with the mahjong ladies
MahJ Squad 901 started meeting for weekly games years ago,making every fourth meeting a luncheon that started by checking out one of Biggs’ recommendations.
Suburbs
Collierville Schools to improve cell service at high school, hears site purchase updates
Collierville Schools is hoping cell service is soon improved in the high school area. District leaders also heard an update on two sites they are purchasing.
Arts & Culture
The Daily Memphian pops up at Cooper-Young Fest
The Daily Memphian hosted a booth at the event, talking to community members and giving out swag. Did you see us?
Opinion
Calkins: Memphis has a rich history of playing the SEC. Is it coming to an end?
For almost exactly 60 years, SEC teams have been traveling to the Liberty Bowl to play Memphis in football. Saturday might be the beginning of the end.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: How a new MPD position rankled the department
In the wake of Tyré Nichols’ death, the Memphis Police Department decided it had an absence of supervision in the field, and set out to fix that problem by creating a new position — the second lieutenant. But that solution caused a string of other problems.