Starry Nights book brings holiday cheer to children this season
The book follows Beale and Bella the buffaloes as they explore Shelby Farms Park and encourage their friends to build a light display that brings the most holiday cheer.
Jazz workshop teaches more than music
The Memphis Jazz Workshop instructs young cats (jazz artists) in the fundamentals of a hip musical genre that has a long, but little-known history in the home of blues and rock ‘n’ roll.
Author, filmmaker Robert Gordon awarded Brass Note on Beale Street
Gordon has written six books and numerous articles and liner notes, and produced or directed eight films. The Central Gardens resident has won three Grammys and an Emmy. Memphis Grammy winner to be honored with brass note on BealeRelated story:
No. 7 Tennessee gives up 1st 14 points before rallying to rout Vanderbilt
The Vols beat Vanderbilt for a sixth straight season. Tennessee needed a big victory to impress the College Football Playoff committee enough to earn a home playoff game in December.
Recipe Exchange: Turkey Pot Pie from the kitchen of Caramelized’s Cara Greenstein
As an added bonus to this recipe, you can make it long after the Thanksgiving holiday by substituting rotisserie chicken for the turkey meat.
Friday prep report: Houston, Melrose, MASE advance to BlueCross Bowl
The Mustangs and the Phoenix knock off previously-undefeated teams. The Golden Wildcats eliminate defending state champion Pearl-Cohn as three Memphis football teams advance to state championship games.
Morant returns, leads balanced Grizzlies attack for fifth straight win
The Grizzlies are now 3-0 this season with Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane all available for a full game. And the franchise got its first ever “NBA Cup” win on Friday after starting 0-6 in such games over two seasons. Grizzlies win fifth in a row with victory over Pelicans Box score: Grizzlies 120, Pelicans 109 Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant likely to play Friday against New OrleansRelated content:
Attorneys: Legal aid goes beyond the law, courts
Memphis attorneys talk about the need for free legal representation and the barriers to it on “Behind The Headlines.”
$10 Deal: Swagath Indian Cuisine delivers dishes that feel both comforting and elevated
Writer Joshua Carlucci says that Swagath has the whole experience: carefully crafted plates; a warm, polished setting, and a staff that feels like they actually care about your night.
Beating Tulane softens the blow of missing the AAC Championship
A conference title will not be added to this year’s resume, but ending the regular season by beating a ranked Tulane team on the road for the first time since 2016 creates a similar feeling Memphis had after beating Iowa State in last year’s AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
Political Roundup: Breaking down details of certified election results
Shifts in the absentee vote totals and provisional ballots that were due in some part to the uncertainty by voters that absentee ballots could reach the Shelby County Election Commission by mail in time.
Sentencing delayed for former officer charged in Nichols’ death
The federal sentencing date for one of the former police officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols has been rescheduled for early 2025.
Appeals court dismisses rape kit lawsuit against the city
The Tennessee Court of Appeals has effectively dismissed the decade-long rape-kit backlog lawsuit against the City of Memphis.
Buckman’s biggest-ever Memphis investment is portal for innovation
“We would like to have to be first choice for the new chemical engineers, data scientists, chemists that are coming out of the local universities,” said the company’s CEO. “We also hope to attract talent from around the country and perhaps even around the world to come to Memphis.”
New details revealed after DeSoto County hearing for fugitive
The release of documents in the Joshua Zimmerman case sheds light on the charges against the suspect and a request to end the gag order on details connected to his escape this past summer.
Mississippi River towns seek to fund flood-damage recovery
Mayors along the Mississippi River have watched as intensifying rain storms and floods wreak havoc. This fall, the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative announced a new pilot program to help river towns better recover.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Dr. Buckman’s history from birth to building Buckman Labs on North McLean is one to hear. Congratulations on continuing to be the force you are in the industry.” — Sandra Lemons about Buckman’s biggest-ever Memphis investment is portal for innovation
“‘He is, or He ain’t,’ He is.” — John Carroll about Calkins: He’s the pastor who survived the Harvest plane crash. A story of gratitude and grief.
“Go ’Stangs!!” — Charles Hanover about Friday prep report: Houston, Melrose, MASE advance to BlueCross Bowl
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
No. 15 Ole Miss beats Mississippi St. 26-14 to win Egg Bowl
The Rebels, who lost to Florida last week, will need some help in other weekend games in their bid to make the College Football Playoff.
Memphis Botanic Garden’s leader on greenspace, collaborations and Memphis
MaryLynn Mack, who moved to Memphis in August to take the reins of the Memphis Botanic Garden after many years working for similar organizations in Phoenix, San Diego and elsewhere, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”
Word Flower: Nov. 30
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game that people of all ages can enjoy.
Sudoku: Nov. 30
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?
Metro
Volunteers feed thousands in Pinch District on Thanksgiving Day
First-time and veteran volunteers spent two days cooking and prepping enough food for more than 1,000 people during Westy’s annual mission to serve a Thanksgiving meal to Memphians in need.
Public Safety 2 Tennessee tax preparers charged with filing $65 million in false claims
City of Memphis Mental health access could get easier for Memphis police, fire
Public Safety At least 48 gangs active in Memphis, interim police chief says
City of Memphis Memphis City Council delays state violence-intervention funding to ensure coordinated effort
Business
At Memphis International, this Delta employee brings an air of joy
Beverly Becton, 38-year employee of Delta Air Lines, lights up the gates at MEM with her customer shoutouts, including roses for birthdays and anniversaries, right down to the family pet.
Premium Business Decked for hauls: How local businesses charm holiday shoppers
Health Care St. Jude plans new 16-story tower Downtown
Premium Real Estate Inked: Bank fitted for former fitness hub; new tenant coming to Crescent Center
Sports
Grizzlies win fifth in a row with victory over Pelicans
Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant led with 27 points and seven assists. Forward Jaren Jackson Jr. had 23 points and eight rebounds for Memphis, while Santi Aldama added 20 points and went 8 of 9 from the field.
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 120, Pelicans 109
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers’ upset victory spoils Tulane’s Thanksgiving
Premium High School Sports Spina bifida won’t hold back two-sport St. Mary’s standout
Premium High School Sports This week in high school basketball: Tyler Jones setting the pace for Hutchison
Food
Table Talk: Why I’m grateful this Thanksgiving
“Like many of you, my family and friends are at the top of that list, and so is my health. But the topic took on a new meaning for me this year after a cancer diagnosis last January.”
Premium Food News Uncle Lou’s new location will be smaller but, he says, better
Suburbs
Bartlett ‘Buy Local’ market sleighs holiday shopping list
As the holiday season dawns, Bartlett Chamber officials are taking advantage of Small Business Saturday by spotlighting local artists at the Bartlett Holiday Market.
Premium Suburbs Bailey: Thanking the folks that bring you suburban coverage
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: Thanksgiving dinners, a turkey trot and all of the lights
This week, Pickleball 901 hosts a Thanksgiving tournament, and Black Friday brings the openings of holiday lighting installations.
Premium Music Memphis Grammy winner to be honored with brass note on Beale
Opinion
Calkins: He’s the pastor who survived the Harvest plane crash. A story of gratitude and grief.
Kennon Vaughan has been told that the insurance company’s survivability expert concluded there was a zero percent chance anyone could have survived the plane crash. But he did. Here’s how he makes sense of his story.
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: On Ja Morant’s (brief) return and the week ahead
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Ja Morant’s dynamic return from injury, a busy Thanksgiving week schedule and how the Grizzlies may deploy what could be their deepest roster ever.
Games
Word Flower: Nov. 28
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game that people of all ages can enjoy.