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
This Week in Memphis: Grizz open season; Tony Allen in Hall of Fame
Also happening this week: The Memphis Tigers play a big-deal game against South Florida, and The Daily Memphian is hosting two panel discussions.
Premium City of Memphis Memphis’ pothole problem is jarring. But leaders have a plan to smooth the faults in asphalt.
Metro Thousands gather in Memphis for ‘No Kings’ protest
Shelby County TBI asked to review Tami Sawyer confrontation with deputies
Business
Movers & Shakers
ALLMemphis, Pure Academy and Baron Von Opperbean announce additions.
Premium Real Estate Daily Memphian seminar to focus on developing Downtown and Midtown
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Tonica Downtown, Little Petals East, Poppz opening
Transportation & Logistics Manufacturer to close Memphis facilities, lay off 152 employees
Sports
No. 6 Memphis women defeat East Carolina, win American Conference title
With the victory the Tigers (13-0-2, 7-0-1 American) earned the No. 1 seed in the American tournament which starts Nov. 3 in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Why did Memphis choose freshman AJ Hill to replace its injured starting quarterback?
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Buckley: UAB put a world of hurt on the Tigers. The pain could prove costly.
Geoff Calkins Coach Cal Countdown: Nine memorable stories for nine memorable years of Calipari coaching the Tigers
Food
Sound Bites: Ritzie’s Barbecue trailer serves up honey-gold ribs, Texas-style brisket
Travis Ritzie worked at Leroy and Lewis Barbecue in Austin, Texas, a Michelin-starred barbecue restaurant, before returning to Memphis to start his own barbecue trailer.
Suburbs
DeSoto County school board seeks resignation of member who supported Lindsey Whiteside
DeSoto School Board members want Michele Henley to step down from her office, after she wrote a letter of support for Lindsey Whiteside, who pleaded guilty to sexual battery with a minor.
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Lifetime, AMC network feature Memphians in new shows
A new show, filmed in Memphis and Atlanta, stars Memphis rapper Slimeroni and features numerous other local connections. And, Eric Jerome Dickey’s novel comes to Lifetime.
Opinion
Echols: What word does God use for you and me?
“What we name each other, both on legal documents and in earned fellowship, is enough to determine some amount of lifelong meaning. But the grace-filled name God gives to us, both in secret and in stone, will be who we are for the rest of eternity.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Ritzie’s Barbecue trailer serves up honey-gold ribs, Texas-style brisket
Travis Ritzie worked at Leroy and Lewis Barbecue in Austin, Texas, a Michelin-starred barbecue restaurant, before returning to Memphis to start his own barbecue trailer.
Games
Daily WordRow: Oct. 19
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.