FedEx lays off hundreds across three cities, including Memphis
The cuts this week are likely the result of the company’s massive work to merge its Express, Ground and FedEx Services divisions.
Lakers’ star power too much for banged-up Grizzlies
The Grizzlies executed their offensive formula once again, but fell short to LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers in the fourth quarter.
Box score: Lakers 128, Grizzlies 123
This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
New I-55 bridge ‘very attractive’ to some Downtown residents
The proposed America’s River Crossing Bridge will replace the 75-year-old Memphis-Arkansas Bridge, with twice the lanes and extra shoulder space.
Hardaway ‘keeping the door open’ on midseason roster additions
Penny Hardaway came into the season without having filled all 13 of his total scholarships. With the departure of forward Tyreek Smith he’s down to just nine available scholarship players.
Gun-rights groups sue City of Memphis
Two groups want to stop the city from enforcing the nonbinding gun-control measures voters approved during a referendum last week.
Buc-ee’s breaks ground in Gallaway
The Gallaway location of Buc-cee’s got off to its official start on Wednesday, complete with the convenience store chain’s co-founder attending the ceremony.
Turnovers burn Memphis Tigers women’s basketball team in loss to Ball State
Elauna Eaton led the way for the Tigers with a career-high 20 points. The Tigers will return home to play Southeastern Louisiana on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m.
Swankys Taco Shop to close Germantown location
Swankys Taco Shop will close its Carrefour location in two weeks. Redevelopment and the resulting construction contributed to its departure from Kirby Woods after two decades.
Memphis-area workforce board boots director, appoints interim
Sondra Howell of the Greater Memphis Chamber will be the interim director of a regional workforce development board as the program seeks to smooth out a rocky year of transition.
Former ECS standout Brent Rooker wins Silver Slugger award
Germantown’s Rooker just completed his second season with the Oakland A’s.
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘A Real Pain’ and a Hannibal Lecter double-dip
The big activity in local theaters this week is the annual Indie Memphis Film Festival, but those screenings aren’t your only options.
Table Talk: Do Sushi returns for one-night only pop-up
Karen Carrier closed her popular Do Sushi bar in 2013, but the pop-ups she’s hosted since then always prove to be popular.
Latest Halbert hearing set
Circuit Court Judge Felicia Corbin-Johnson will hold a hearing on a motion by Wanda Halbert’s attorneys to dismiss attempt to remove her.
901 FC headed to Santa Barbara after six seasons in Memphis
It’s official. There will be no professional soccer in Memphis for the foreseeable future.Related content:
City Council votes down permit for new Cordova high school
City Council members cited concerns about traffic safety around the site as well as hazardous materials and industrial uses at that location in the past. City Council discusses game plan after approval of gun referendumsRelated content:
Tennessee teachers scoff at proposed bonuses linked to Gov. Lee’s school voucher plan
“It’s a one-time bonus that’s basically asking us to sell out our public schools,” said Liz Marable, a longtime Memphis educator who is currently president of the United Education Association of Shelby County. “But we are not for sale.”
AAC men’s soccer tournament in Memphis postponed due to weather
Memphis previously secured a first-round bye by winning the AAC regular season title, meaning the Tigers have not played since Nov. 1, when they played to a 2-2 draw against FIU in Miami.
What Daily Memphians think*
“How wonderful! People everywhere just got to be free, and so happy for this!” — Angela Williams about Felix Cavaliere to receive AutoZone Liberty Bowl award
“A reason that silos are hard to break is that they all are competing for limited funds from the same sources. Hopefully, this will break that and build a model for the county to have a real positive impact on the cycle of poverty.” — Ray Schwill about More for Memphis wants to create united front against childhood poverty
“Kudos for a job well done Mike. I hope you have a great retirement and best of luck in all your future endeavors.” — Sam Cantor about City’s deputy chief legal officer retiring
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Inked: Commercial Appeal building, Thousand Oaks biz center for auction
The Houston Levee Galleria and a four-plex property were sold. Plus, Arlington Psychological Associates moves to a new location.
More for Memphis wants to create united front against childhood poverty
Organizers of the More for Memphis plan are pitching elected officials on a new board to assign more than $1 billion in funding to efforts they say would solve the city’s economic mobility problem.
Thanksgiving to-go: A guide to cooked turkeys and prepared sides
Let someone else do the cooking for Thanksgiving this year.
‘Big risk:’ Cordova residents react to proposed fire plan
A proposed fire station on Macon Road was slated to provide fire service to areas of de-annexed Cordova, but soaring costs have scuttled the project and left Shelby County looking to Memphis to respond to fires.
Sudoku: Nov. 13
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Metro
City Council discusses game plan after approval of gun referendums
Also, public art of a rat drew the ire of some council members. “We’ve got one guy who is sort of stepping in the poop, and we are all having to smell it,” Jeff Warren said.
Metro Tomeka Hart Wigginton to become new United Way of the Mid-South president
State Government Bill Hagerty talks Ukraine aid cutoff in CBS interview
Public Safety How business owners can stay safe this holiday season
Premium Education Lawsuit: Removing student’s service dog from Germantown school unlawful
Business
Memphis workforce development center set for relocation to Crosstown Concourse
The American Job Center on Angelus Street, which provides free services to the Greater Memphis area, is expected to relocate to the sixth floor of Crosstown Concourse.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Business Memphis workforce development leader refuses resignation requests
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Sports
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.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Insider: How will Memphis fare in national TV showcase?
High School Sports Vote for the high school player of the week, Week 12
Memphis Tigers Football AAC title a long shot, but Silverfield says Tigers still ‘playing for a lot’
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Four Downs with Finebaum: Ole Miss huge win, Tigers fans and UT vs. Dawgs
Food
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.
Spirit of Memphis Another Memphis chef headed to ‘Guy’s Grocery Games’
Suburbs
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.
Premium Germantown Germantown schools employees learn to recognize gunfire
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
Word Flower: Nov. 12
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game that people of all ages can enjoy.