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
The Early Word: Bill proposes newer New Bridge; Lucchesi’s pasta is back
The ethics complaint against Memphis’ fire chief is dismissed, a police reform task force is named and Arlington parents get calls from AI Dolly Parton.
City of Memphis Memphis names task force in wake of DOJ report on police
State Government Memphis lawmakers propose bill to study need for third bridge to Arkansas
City of Memphis This Week in Memphis: Rittenhouse returns; Judge Anderson is replaced
Business
Memphis hotel industry struggles to get back to pre-pandemic numbers
Memphis hospitality industry professionals said they hope for a more positive 2025.
Premium Real Estate Inside Cleveland Street’s 30-year $338M blight fight
Premium Food News Lucchesi’s heads back to grocery stores
Premium Health Care Displaced federal workers grieve lost lives, struggle with uncertainty
Sports
Memphis rises in AP Top 25 after blowout win over Florida Atlantic
This is the ninth consecutive week the Tigers have been ranked in the AP Top 25 and the 11th week overall this season.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Dain Dainja wanted to be a small forward. Memphis had other ideas.
High School Sports TSWA high school state basketball rankings
High School Sports Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 10
Food
Lucchesi’s heads back to grocery stores
Though Lucchesi’s used to sell its products in grocery stores, a USDA rule change several years ago forced the company to pull its casseroles from stores. But now they are back with a full line, new partners and plans for growth.
Suburbs
Collectors pay pretty penny for rare coins
From Buffalo nickels that cost a dollar to a penny that costs nearly $60,000, the Memphis Coin Club’s annual show had it all.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Stephen King is back
One might think that all of Stephen King’s work has already been adapted into a movie or miniseries, but here comes “The Monkey,” adapted from “Skeleton Crew,” one of King’s short story collections.
Opinion
Echols: Nine fresh ideas already happening in Memphis
“These people have no idea I’m writing about them. But they are using what they have in time, money, energy and ideas to bless the rest of us.”
Podcasts
Local Democratic, Republican leaders talk pros, cons of deportation
“... They are not committing any other crime,” Worth Morgan said. “But they are being exploited and they are taking a job away from somebody here in Memphis that would want that job.”