Bartlett Veterans Day event salutes those who served
On a sunny, warm and pleasant day, hundreds of people gathered in Bartlett to honor those who served in the military during the suburb’s annual Veterans Day recognition.
Morrison Village to add to bustling activity on Houston Levee
Morrison Village, a development near Carriage Crossing, earned preliminary site plan approval Monday and aims to bring apartments and businesses to Collierville.
Tomeka Hart Wigginton to become new United Way of the Mid-South president
Hart Wigginton kickstarted a career in education, public policy and philanthropy management by serving on the Memphis City Schools board.
U of M’s Ed Scott solidifies executive leadership team
Cooper Jones and Katherine Sulentic will serve as deputy athletics directors under the Tigers’ new AD. Sulentic comes to Memphis after 14 years as the NCAA’s associate director of enforcement, investigations and processing.
City, county collab raises $100M to help Memphians in poverty
The Memphis City Council will dig into the “cross-governmental” More for Memphis plan, solar arrays to power the zoo and more at their meeting Tuesday, Nov. 12.
The Grizz are on a roll. Can it continue without Ja and Bane?
The Grizzlies have labeled Ja Morant “week-to-week,” a purgatory where he joins backcourt mate Desmond Bane. Can the Grizzlies go on to win without the two as the schedule grows more difficult?
Memphis defensive back Julian Barnett is no longer with the team
Barnett, a fifth-year senior, has appeared in 30 games in his four seasons as a Tiger.
Injured Memphis football player released from hospital
Karmelo Overton collapsed on the field during the second quarter of a win over Rice on Friday, Nov. 8. Memphis defensive back Julian Barnett is no longer with the team AAC title a long shot, but Silverfield says Tigers still ‘playing for a lot'Related content:
Grizzlies podcast: Five Memphis surprises
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington set up for two nationally televised Grizzlies games this week and share their top five biggest surprises so far this season.
Another Memphis chef headed to ‘Guy’s Grocery Games’
Sarah Cai of Good Fortune Co. will be featured on Wednesday’s new episode of Guy Fieri’s “Guy’s Grocery Games.”
U of M women’s soccer misses out on NCAA Tournament bid
Despite being ranked 19th in the country and posting a 13-2-4 record, the Tigers are left out of the NCAA Tournament field.
Memphis workforce development leader refuses resignation requests
The Greater Memphis Workforce Development Board is set to vote on Executive Director Amber Covington’s future in the role after she declined requests to resign from the board and Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris.
Lawsuit: Removing student’s service dog from Germantown school unlawful
The Dietz family is requesting a judge allow their son, who has multiple disabilities, to return to school with the dog.
The Pie Folks has closed
Memphians seeking the well-known Slap Yo Mama chocolate pie or the Good Googa Mooga pecan pie for Thanksgiving this year will have to look elsewhere.
West Memphis Buc-ee’s part of larger growth plans for massive travel centers
Buc-ee’s are big, and they’re getting bigger.
Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s AP Top 25 ballot for Week 1
What did Upadhyaya’s AP Top 25 ballot look like after an exciting Week 1 of the college basketball season?
Four Downs with Finebaum: Ole Miss huge win, Tigers fans and UT vs. Dawgs
ESPN college football expert Paul Finebaum answers The Daily Memphian’s questions after Week 11 games.
Grizzlies Insider: How will Memphis fare in national TV showcase?
The Grizzlies are scheduled for two national television games this week. Here are a few keys when they take on the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors.
Vote for the high school player of the week, Week 12
Standouts from Collierville, Covington, Germantown, Houston, MASE, Melrose and Middle College are up for consideration this week.
Bill Hagerty talks Ukraine aid cutoff in CBS interview
The Sunday appearance on the CBS news program “Face The Nation” fuels speculation U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty is being considered as Secretary of State or some other cabinet-level post in the second Trump Administration.
Under new CEO, IP makes big changes to help it thrive
“He’s here to fundamentally rework IP and make it successful,” a financial executive said about CEO Andy Silvernail.
Sudoku: Nov. 11
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Jigsaw: Children’s Museum plans expansion
This week’s jigsaw puzzle features a photo by The Daily Memphian photographer Mark Weber at the Children’s Museum of Memphis.
Metro
How business owners can stay safe this holiday season
Property crimes are trending down compared to last year, but the Memphis Police Department is still expecting a spike in business-related crimes during the holidays.
City of Memphis This Week in Memphis: Veterans Day; anniversary of Young Dolph’s killing
Education CBU cuts another 20 positions in effort to keep accreditation
Midtown City to spend nearly $3M renovating Midtown park
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Business
Under new CEO, IP makes big changes to help it thrive
“He’s here to fundamentally rework IP and make it successful,” a financial executive said about CEO Andy Silvernail.
Health Care UTHSC has plans for new $350M building
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Old Mellow Mushroom to become Bojangles
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Sports
Grizzlies’ Cam Spencer invested in changing the game for veterans with PTSD
Cam Spencer is starting a foundation and investing in a company conducting clinical research to show the possible benefits of cold-water immersion on veterans with PTSD.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies overwhelm Portland in massive road win
High School Sports Memphis-area top cross country times, through end of season
Sports U of M women’s soccer loses AAC championship to East Carolina in double overtime
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis women’s basketball defeats Samford, improves to 2-1 on season
Food
$10 Deal: Crazy Noodle, but it’s not the soup
Crazy Noodle has been a well-loved beacon of gochujang-laden delights for more than a decade. But it’s the $10 Deal’s job to highlight something unexpected, even if it’s lurking in plain sight.
Free with sign-up Recipes Recipe Exchange: The Lobbyist’s Corn Mash with Roasted Squash and Bacon Jus
Suburbs
Germantown schools employees learn to recognize gunfire
With students out of class and teachers participating in in-service training, police simulated gunfire to help workers understand the sounds of gunshots in buildings.
Premium North Mississippi Hernando aldermen address noise complaints against a restaurant
Arts & Culture
Super fan believes Tina Turner was simply the best
The admirer who traveled from Atlanta was part of the crowd on Beale Street as a brass note honoring West Tennessee native Tina Turner was unveiled. Two others are also set for the Walk of Fame: author Robert Gordon and the late pianist Berl Olswanger.
Arts & Culture Photo gallery: IndiaFest Memphis 2024
Opinion
Opinion: Crime Commission to host public-safety forum
The forum will address juvenile crime, bail, truancy and other factors with speakers including representatives from the Memphis Police Department, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, General Sessions Court and the school system.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Chris Herrington on (surprise!) food, basketball, music
The Daily Memphian food, music and basketball reporter and columnist Chris Herrington joins Eric Barnes on Sound Bites to discuss his areas of expertise.
Games
Crossword: November concerts
This week’s crossword puzzle is inspired by musical performances scheduled for the Memphis area this month.