Police believe 4-year-old died several weeks ago
Public documents released Friday said Sequoia Samuels did not go missing Thursday, as first reported.Related story:
Interim superintendent responds to MSCS corruption claims
Memphis-Shelby County Schools Interim Superintendent Toni Williams responds to a former school board member’s allegations of corruption in the district.
Calkins: Twenty-five games for Morant? That’s fine. The key is what happens next.
Friday may have seemed like the end of a long wait for Memphis fans. But the real suspense starts now. Herrington: Morant’s suspension, the way forward and offseason impact NBA suspends Grizzlies star Ja Morant for 25 gamesRelated stories:
St. Mary’s Cathedral seeks $25,000 to help restore facade
The cathedral’s structure, which was built between 1889 and 1926 in the Gothic Revival style, is undergoing a $1.4 million renovation.
Officer involved in Tyre Nichols case seeks to delay civil rights lawsuit
A lawyer for the officer filed a motion to stay the lawsuit brought by Tyre Nichols’ estate and mother, arguing the proceedings could be prejudicial in the ongoing criminal case.
Person of interest in Young Dolph case killed
The man, whose remains were found this week, was never charged in connection to the rapper’s death, but was named a person of interest in February 2022.
Lakeland’s $53M budget raises property taxes for Gateway project
Lakeland officials approved the budget for the coming year, which will be funded by a 15-cent property tax increase.
Former MSCS board member alleges ‘corruption’ as reason for resignation
Sheleah Harris, the former District 5 representative on the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board, made a handful of allegations in a statement to media that was sent Thursday evening.
Daily Memphian postseason girls track awards: Central sprinter leads the pack
Here are The Daily Memphian’s postseason girls track and field awards, featuring our athlete of the year, coach of the year and all-metro teams for Divisions 1 and 2.
Bartlett superintendent receives nearly perfect score on annual evaluation
David Stephens continues to rate high marks in his annual review as head of the suburban district.
Showboats hoping to keep USFL playoff chances alive
The best scenario for the Memphis Showboats is to force a three-way tie in hopes of winning the tiebreaker after the dust settles. They’ll need a little help after that. How Showboats star Greg Reaves went from walk-on to pro footballRelated story:
Newcomer Emerson Hyndman looks to help 901 FC continue its run
Ahead of Saturday’s home game against Detroit, the former Fulham and Rangers player said he’s excited to be in Memphis.
How Showboats star Greg Reaves went from walk-on to pro football
A native of Bradenton, Florida, Reaves realized he could be a dominant force on the football field the summer before his senior year of high school.
Daily Memphian postseason tennis awards: Collierville standout repeats
Ranjay Arul ended his high school career with a history-making performance in Murfreesboro. His coach and Lausanne’s title-winning doubles team are also recognized.
Caleb Mills believes Memphis Tigers will surprise fans next season
During a Friday appearance on “The Gary Parrish Show,” Caleb Mills touched on everything from his college basketball journey to the Tigers proving doubters wrong next season.
Chemical manufacturer seeks PILOT for its North Memphis facility
PMC expects to create 35 jobs with a base salary of $70,000 and will spend $8 million expanding its building at 1248 Warford St. and more than $39 million for new personal property at the site.
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: Black Friday and more weekend fun
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Education Which students are eligible for Tennessee’s 2026 voucher program?
Premium City of Memphis Task Force officers arrested a murder suspect. The Daily Memphian was along for the ride.
Spirit of Memphis ‘We needed to answer:’ From church kitchens to city streets, volunteers serve holiday meals to the hungry
Premium Education St. Mary’s trio designs, builds, programs ‘Turkeybot’
Business
This Central High student launched a cookie company. His special ingredient? Something you can’t teach.
Central High junior Jackson Hines has run track since he was little, but about a year ago, he decided to take his other hobby — baking — to the next level.
Premium Real Estate North Memphis Grocery Project on hold until more ‘heads and beds’
Premium Health Care Some viruses can wreak havoc on the brain. These UT scientists are working on a way to fix that.
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Raising Cane’s Memphis, New Middle Eastern restaurant opens soon
Transportation & Logistics FedEx lays off more than 850
Sports
Southwind falls to Ravenwood in Class 6A semifinals
Both Southwind and Covington lose, as Shelby-Metro exits the playoffs.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football ‘Missed opportunities’ plague Tigers’ 2025 season
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Martin: Fire Silverfield? That seems unlikely.
Memphis Tigers Football Navy hands Tigers third straight loss
Sports No. 6 Ole Miss beats Mississippi State in the Battle for the Golden Egg
Food
Sound Bites: Meet Fawn’s chef
Theresa Schuenke moved to Memphis from Milwaukee in early 2025 to run the kitchen at Cooper-Young’s Fawn restaurant. She’s also the guest on this week’s “Sound Bites.”
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Raising Cane’s Memphis, New Middle Eastern restaurant opens soon
Suburbs
Bailey: A strong-willed Henley seems determined to ignore calls for her resignation
DeSoto County school board member Michele Henley has steadfastly ignored calls from varying segments of the community to step down from her elected position.
Premium Lakeland Lakeland to expand Lake District’s special tax area
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Cyrena Wages headlines new concert series at Hotel Pontotoc
An ‘infamous’ nightclub and hotel will start a new live music series — just in time for the influx of visitors Downtown for the St. Jude Memphis Marathon.
Premium Music Did Prince ever play Beale Street?
Opinion
Opinion: Even now, there’s much to be thankful for
Gratitude is what steadies us when the ground shifts. It reminds us that even when hope feels hard to hold, love hasn’t left the room.
Guest Columnists Opinion: ‘The moral obligation to extend hospitality to the migrant and the stranger’
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Black Friday and more weekend fun
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Meet Fawn’s chef
Games
Daily WordRow: Nov. 28
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.