MLGW rethinks moving HQ to Cordova
“I heard loud and clear from City Council and from other people that moving the headquarters from Downtown was not the right signal at this time,” MLGW’s president and CEO told The Daily Memphian.
Worker killed at hub was 86-year-old who loved bustle, co-workers
The longtime employee was killed when she saw an envelope sticking out of a container and hurried to grab it, according to inside sources at FedEx and the attorney representing her family.
Another Tigers starting offensive lineman enters transfer portal
Tackle Makylan Pounders is Memphis’ second starter on the line to enter the NCAA transfer portal.
Collierville Chick-fil-A gets planning commission nod
The commission recommends approval of the proposed 6,110-square-foot restaurant on Poplar Avenue just west of Bray Station Road.
Downtown building to get neon blue rooftop sign
A BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee sign will be installed on top of the redeveloped Hickman Building, just north of AutoZone Park.
Renovations to begin on Krosstown Kleaners building
The building, originally built in 1910 with a bakery on the ground floor and a residence above, will soon be getting new life.
Midtown convenience store shut down due to repeated criminal activity
Shelby County District Attorney General Mulroy said 600 calls for service have been made to the property in the last two years and 60 arrests have been made there this year alone.
Bluff City Collective to become an official Memphis Tigers NIL partner
Bluff City Collective will primarily focus its efforts on the Memphis men’s basketball program.
White Station, Southwind standouts win fan vote for player of the week
High school basketball stars Stevelen Morris and TaShawn Hubbard are recognized by The Daily Memphian readers.
Grizzlies Mailbag: Ja Morant’s return, FedExForum’s future, more
Chris Herrington answers readers’ questions including speculation about Vince Williams’ nickname, plus shares his thoughts on Christmas music. Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. featured on ‘MTV Cribs’Related story:
Collierville Schools eliminating annual Christmas bonuses
Collierville Schools is not planning on giving its employees a bonus this holiday season, but other suburban school districts are.
After losing four teams in two years, the AAC is now losing its commissioner
The AAC will have turned from an 11-team conference as recent as 2022 into a 14-team conference that only has seven of the original 11 still in the league next year. Now, the conference is losing the only commissioner it has ever known.Related story:
Few trials and many dismissals at 201 Poplar, reports say
Amid increasing scrutiny of local judges and the district attorney, two studies raise a magnifying glass to courtroom proceedings at the Shelby County Criminal Justice Center.
Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. featured on ‘MTV Cribs’
In total, it took seven minutes for MTV to show off Jackson’s house. There was plenty of time to get into the details.
Memphis-Nashville passenger-rail line gets $500K federal grant
“Once this service is in operation, much of the country will be accessible by rail from Memphis,” said U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn. “This is a very big deal.”
Le Bonheur names new president
After a national search, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital selected a native of Tunica who’s been with the hospital for more than 20 years.
$10 Deal: Torta de Lengua is a delight to the tongue
You might need to wield a fork to finish off the torta de lengua at Taqueria el Mariachi, because this here is a contender of a sandwich.
The To-Do List: Holiday parades, pics with Krampus and Tuba Christmas
This week, Crosstown Arts resident artists open their studios, Shangri-La hosts a free holiday show and you can ice skate in Audubon Park for free.
Sanford: Let’s denounce the troubling rise in crime, all of it
“Our society, particularly our political system, has noticeably degenerated to the point where lying, cheating and exploiting others are often excused, if not overlooked and rewarded.”
Table Talk: A salute to those making Memphis’ food scene
This week, we salute the people behind three small-scale attempts at something new on the Memphis food-and-drink scene, three related attempts to fill a major need and another for a meaningful endeavor coming to a close.
Desmond Bane scores 49 points as Grizzlies beat Pistons
Ja Morant doesn’t think his star teammate is talked about enough, especially after scoring 49 points in Wednesday’s win over the Pistons.Related story:
Tigers women fall to Columbia in New York
The Tigers hung with the Columbia University through three quarters, but the Lions’ explosive fourth-quarter offense proved to be too much.
Metro
Celebration planned for 100-year anniversary of Tom Lee’s heroism
This coming May will mark 100 years since the 1925 river rescue, when Tom Lee saved 32 people from the Mississippi River south of Memphis after their boat capsized.
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Business
American Airlines briefly grounded flights on Christmas Eve
American Airlines flights were cleared to fly by federal regulators about one hour after a national ground stop order was issued.
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Sports
Herrington: No Grizzlies for Christmas? The NBA’s loss.
For better or worse, the NBA has positioned Christmas Day as a kind public launchpad for a season already well-in-progress. The Memphis Grizzlies, however, have the holiday off.
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Food
Table Talk: Holiday traditions, with food and family at the table
The holidays are about gathering with friends and family, with good meals as a centerpiece.
Suburbs
Public documents on Harvest plane crash released, final report imminent
Hundreds of pages of investigative reports on the 2023 plane crash that killed four members of Harvest Church in Germantown are now public, including official interviews, expert accounts on the aircraft and wreckage and more.
Arts & Culture
Herrington: My 10 best films of 2024
This year’s list gives us strippers, tennis players, boys, daughters, jurors and hundreds of beavers. Plus, there are “Special Jury (of One)” prizes.
Opinion
Echols: It’s all about time
“Whether too much or not enough or just the right amount, time is the thread running through every last tidbit of our human existence. ... And time is what this season of Advent is all about.”
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Football season recap, basketball’s rough schedule
Memphis football writer Frank Bonner II, basketball writer Parth Upadhyaya and columnist John Martin discuss this year’s football season and the raised level of expectations for Memphis basketball as it prepares for its final two non-conference games.
Games
Jigsaw: At The Peabody, it takes a gingerbread village
This week’s jigsaw puzzle features an image of The Peabody Hotel’s holiday gingerbread display.