Inmates warned officials about ex-MPD officer Haley, documents show
Personnel records for Demetrius Haley, 30, reveal that he had multiple allegations of violating departmental policy at Shelby County Division of Corrections.
Grizzlies show competitive fire in win over Mavericks
The Grizzlies bench scored 58 points to help Memphis defeat the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. Related story:
Olive Branch Huey’s vehicle break-in part of rising burglaries in the area
So far this year, the Olive Branch Police Department has reported 146 vehicle burglaries.
Officers indicted in Freeman’s death allegedly beat other inmate days before
Corey Lurry, an inmate at Shelby County Jail, was allegedly beaten by corrections deputies in late September 2022, including three who were indicted for their alleged roles in the death of Gershun Freeman.
Worker dies of injuries at FedEx hub
A female employee at the FedEx hub died of injuries received on the job late Wednesday, Nov. 29. The company has not released her name or the cause of death.
New cocktail bar opens inside Black Lodge
Black Lodge’s new cocktail bar serves classic cocktails with an old-Hollywood vibe.
What to look for in Memphis’ road game against Ole Miss
The Tigers will look to rebound from the 16-point loss they took to now-No. 18 Villanova last week in the Battle 4 Atlantis.
Tigers kicker Seth Morgan heads to portal, Terrance McClain declares for NFL Draft
Kicker Seth Morgan is the fourth Tiger to announce plans to enter the transfer portal. He appeared in three games because of a season-ending injury.
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.
Trial for suspect in chamber CEO killing delayed again
The trial delay announcement acted as an anti-climactic conclusion to two days of hearings Wednesday and Thursday about what evidence would be allowed at trial and what experts would be allowed to speak.
Developers, city officials break ground on 100 N. Main project
The $261 million project is expected to be completed by early 2027.
Memphis Food Files: Stud Muffins opening third location with acai bar
Stud Muffins expands into Cordova and Crosstown sees the return of Farm Burger and the addition of Vibe Foods Superfood Bar.
Bartlett medical device maker acquires Big River Engineering
The sale allows Engineered Medical Systems to diversify its customer base, adding components for foot and ankle surgery to the company’s platform of spinal implants.
Tigers signee Mikey Williams’ plea opens door to on-court return
Veteran criminal defense attorney Randy Grossman said Williams’ other eight felony charges were dismissed but that a decision about whether the 4-star guard can play would be “completely up to the school.”
Bailey: Sewer lines are a key piece of development
Sewer lines are a key piece of development. Subdivisions are built along sewer lines, almost to the point that where the sewer line ends, so do homes and/or businesses.
Conaway: AI knows too much
AI already knows too much, and the controlled application of that knowledge is everything.
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend kicks off in Downtown Memphis
St. Jude Memphis Marathon participants come from all 50 states and Puerto Rico as well as 75 countries. Here are the road closures for the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Guest Column: St. Jude Marathon celebrates ‘best Memphis has to offer’ Related stories:
Standouts from Lakeland and St. Agnes win player of the week vote
The voters have spoken, and they have chosen Connor Jones and Taylor Reeb as The Daily Memphian’s boys and girls high school basketball players of the week.
Grizzlies Insider: A player-led practice, and the balance of Smart and Bis
Marcus Smart and Bismack Biyombo use intensity and the power of positivity to help get their message across.
The To-Do List: Delightful lights, firepit Fridays and stumbling Santas
This week, Raised by Sound brings Cat Power to Crosstown, Oscar Wilde’s work takes center stage and you can toast to the holidays at The Kent.
Metro
MSCS takeover could resume when board is ‘ready,’ judge rules
How the oversight board determines what “ready” means could revive early criticisms from MSCS that the appointees lacked necessary structures to assume power over the school system.
City of Memphis City Council faces 6 proposals for regulating data centers
Elections Trump adds Tennessee stop to midterm campaign blitz
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: A terrifying tick story and the mintiest place in Memphis
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Business
Familiar face returns to Memphis in May leadership
More than 20 years after previously working for Memphis in May International Festival, John Doyle returns to the organization.
Premium Transportation & Logistics Memphis Hershey plant is making Ice Breakers and breaking the ice
Premium Transportation & Logistics A ‘case of cat and mouse’: Freight leaders turn to AI to combat theft
Premium Health Care Where the money stands on Regional One’s new hospital
Health Care Alpha-gal syndrome is spreading. Arkansas may hold clues to why it’s spreading, how it functions — and what comes next.
Sports
Monday recap: Tigers’ offense continues to flourish
Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin discuss how good Memphis looked during its biggest blowout victory of the season.
Memphis Grizzlies Healthy, happy Grizzlies have reason to dance at annual open practice
High School Sports Tennessee Sports Writers Association Prep Poll after Week 7
Player of the Week Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 7
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Martin: This Memphis football team looks like a title contender
Food
Empanada trailer brings Argentinian flavor to Midtown
Prior to launching at the Memphis Farmers Market, Argento Foods mostly did small catering orders, but the business recently secured its first food trailer.
Premium Dining Guides What to Order: Amelia Gene’s tasting menu — whatever is on it
Suburbs
Cash is still king at DeSoto County’s rubbish pit
Supervisors voted down a plan to go cashless and approved a 1.6-acre expansion at the site, which is close to full and now takes in twice as much waste per day as it did in 2023.
Premium Collierville 3 vie for Collierville alderman seat
Arts & Culture
What is soul? A Stax alum answered with a winning song
Noah Israel, 21, won Beat Garden’s songwriting contest. Judges for the final round included James Fauntleroy and Felly the Voice.
Spirit of Memphis Freedom Award honorees urge action against civil rights rollbacks at 35th ceremony
Opinion
Opinion: Former Mayor Wharton on how violence intervention and law enforcement make a difference
“I am not exaggerating when I tell you gunshots used to awaken me almost every night, or that patching the bullet holes in our roof used to be an annual expense. I am also not exaggerating when I say it’s gotten a lot better.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: When can we stop being tough?
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Grizzlies preseason starts, a food conference comes to town
This week sees the beginning of the newest era of the Memphis Grizzlies, as the team prepares to take on the Atlanta Hawks.
Behind The Headlines Justin J. Pearson says no U.S. military aid to Israel or Ukraine
Games
Sudoku: Oct. 5
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?