Family members, activists, protest Saturday arrest of four men
Protestors made familiar demands Saturday, chanting “no justice, no peace” and holding neon signs.
Mistaken identity leads to arrest of four, family says
A call to the Memphis Police Department resulted in the arrests of four men after what the family said was a case of mistaken identity that led to a physical altercation with police.
Showboats use late Kelley-to-Dillon pass to escape with win over Houston
Quarterback Cole Kelley and receiver Derrick Dillon combine for a late touchdown as Memphis beats the Gamblers and records its fourth straight USFL victory.
Tigers land another transfer receiver
Pittsburg State product Christian Carter is the fourth receiver who has announced plans to transfer to Memphis since the end of the 2022 season.Related content:
Penny Hardaway, Tigers relentlessly recruiting star guard as key call nears
Before moving to Florida, Curtis Givens III played for MUS. Now he’s back in Memphis playing the Nike EYBL tournament while being recruited by the Tigers.
New Tigers basketball coach is in transfer player’s life ‘for a reason’
“She took a chance on me, and ever since then, our bond grew stronger and stronger every single year,” new Tiger Ki’Ari Cain, who lost her mother last year, said of Coach Alex Simmons.
Memphis Allies mission to reduce gun violence expands to Orange Mound
The Youth Villages program has partnered with Renardo Baker, who was already embedded in the community, to reach out to the neighborhood’s most high-risk residents.
Suburban superintendents hope for increased county funds
Area school superintendents are closely watching Mayor Lee Harris’ wheel tax proposal, if approved the could see an increase in funding for capital needs.
‘This race allows us to show off the assets of Memphis’
Runners power along the Mississippi for the Great American River Run as this year’s Memphis in May crosses the finish line.
FedEx launches platform to help customers track CO2e emissions
The Sustainability Insights tool is designed to assist FedEx in its goal of reaching carbon neutral operations by 2040.
Seed funding: Nonprofits give free garden beds to about 100 homeowners
The Works and Big Green recently gave away 100 raised garden beds for free, complete with seeds, starters, a watering can, fertilizer and more than 60 pounds of soil.
Arlington school board backpedals on raising their own pay
The rare Saturday afternoon session comes after a week of controversy regarding pay increases for board members.
Artist restores Hernando’s historic signposts
With a steady hand and a brush tipped with black durable paint, Suzanne Cox is updating and clarifying some of Hernando’s historic street signs.
Calvary Place to close after three decades
“When people think about Calvary, I want them to think these babies got good care and good love,” said Audrey Ivory, who’s worked at Calvary Place Child Care for more than 20 years. “I hope that people remember the legacy of Calvary as like a family...”
Showboats’ Derrick Dillon has ‘everybody in the area rooting for him’
The speedster from small-town Louisiana is now playing for Memphis of the USFL, and his 109-yard return for a touchdown left many in Franklinton talking.
Guest Column: Life-saving chemotherapy drugs are in short supply
“This shortage is causing oncologists to make difficult decisions. Treatments are being skipped and delayed, doses are being reduced, treatments plans are being changed, and sequences of usual treatment are being altered.”
Letter to the Editor: New Cordova high school could be the vo-tech school model for the 21st century
“Not all students want to go to college, but they need to get skills that will make them employable the moment that diploma is handed to them on their last day of high school.”
Movers & Shakers
Southwest Tennessee Community College, SRVS and Colliers announce promotions and additions.
Metro
Tennessee education department wants more money for summer learning, tutoring
The Tennessee Department of Education wants a $30 million increase in summer learning funding next year.
Shelby County County mayor wants more judges for Task Force cases
City of Memphis Memphis mayor says his admin trying to keep Task Force focused on violent crime — not immigration
Education This Tennessee school is stepping up to feed local families cut off from SNAP
Business
Report: Ford could scrap EV F-150, but company says ‘no change’ for BlueOval
The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, Nov. 6, Ford is considering pulling its EV Lightning truck off the market.
Transportation & Logistics Memphis International expected to see flights cut
Premium Real Estate 2 new signs coming to Downtown skyline
Premium Business 2 men electrocuted at xAI’s Southaven power plant
Sports
Calkins: How the clock struck midnight on the Memphis Tiger football season
The Memphis Tigers’ championship hopes came to a crushing end Friday night. So what to make of Ryan Silverfield? That’s entirely up to you.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football False starts haunt both Memphis losses
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers suffer a heartbreaker against Tulane
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies hug it out, end losing streak with win over the Mavericks
Food
Food Files: Tous Les Jours coming to Collierville
Several new restaurants are in the works, but Milk Dessert Bar is closing.
Suburbs
DeSoto County school board member confronted amid Whiteside indictment
After writing a letter of support for Lindsey Whiteside, a former assistant coach indicted after pleaded guilty for sexual battery of a minor, community members have demanded the resignation of Michele Henley.
Arts & Culture
Booker T. takes the stage, and Stax offers a look inside ‘Bettye’s Bin’
This week, Fire Pit Fridays makes a comeback, Ken Burns’ new film screens for free and Meddlesome hosts what may be the shortest race ever.
Opinion
Calkins: How the clock struck midnight on the Memphis Tiger football season
The Memphis Tigers’ championship hopes came to a crushing end Friday night. So what to make of Ryan Silverfield? That’s entirely up to you.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Hot cocoa, holiday shopping and a very short run
Outdoor events are all the rage this weekend, with a fun holiday market, a very short run (with a much longer afterparty) and a hot take on fire pits.