Friends remember slain musician with the sly grin
Friends remember Blake Rhea for his “loud” smile and an easygoing nature that made him a favorite to all who knew him.Related content:
Another Tops Bar-B-Q location catches fire
For the second time in three weeks, a Tops location catches fire. The location will remain closed until repairs are made.
West Canada port strikes create worries for Memphis
The United States is Canada’s largest trade partner. Ships loaded with containers for now are waiting offshore.
U of M women’s soccer beats Rice, advances to AAC final
The top-seeded Tigers advance to their fourth straight championship final, and will face No. 3 seed East Carolina on Sunday.
U of M women’s basketball loses big at Miss. State
Tilly Boler led Memphis with 23 points while Alasia Smith added 10 points. Quinzia Fulmore grabbed a team-best eight rebounds.
‘The portal never sleeps': Bluff City Collective and Memphis NIL deals
A Q&A with BCC Director Hunter Story sheds light on how the Memphis basketball program’s official NIL partner does business with Memphis Tigers players.
TVA board votes to serve xAI, but not without questions
Multiple TVA board members asked questions about the impact xAI has had on surrounding neighborhoods in Westwood and Boxtown.
MUS standout wins fan vote for Week 11 player of the week
MUS running back Gavin Gatere scored three touchdowns in the Owls’ victory over Briarcrest on Friday, Nov. 2, 2024.
Tennessee Supreme Court hears Pervis Payne sentencing argument
The Tennessee Supreme Court heard oral arguments over whether a local judge had the authority to realign the sentence of a man convicted for a double murder in 1988.
Thanks to his wife, Jay Huff’s shoes are a work of art
Center Jay Huff has been a revelation for the Grizzlies this season. But he’s only the second-most talented person in his household.
Assessor’s office urges unsatisfied homeowners to appeal appraisals
“I want you to appeal,” said Shelby County Assessor Melvin Burgess. “You don’t have to take what we put out there. We can’t always get it right. “
Memphis vs. Rice: What to know for Friday’s late-night game
The Tigers are looking to bounce back from their second loss of the season against an Owls team that hasn’t won a road game all year.
Grizzlies Insider: Jake LaRavia makes heads-up play, snags game ball for Yuki Kawamura
“I just went to the referee after the game and told him I wanted to get that ball,” Jake LaRavia said. “I gave it to Yuki for his first points.”
Memphis AD: Tigers football has the ‘right guy leading us’
Ed Scott also gave updates on Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium and Liza Wellford Fletcher Stadium.
Seven area players named TSSAA Mr. Football semifinalists
Players from Collierville, Covington, Fairley, Munford, Sheffield, Southwind and Tipton-Rosemark are in the running for the state’s top high school football prize.
The To-Do List: Taiko drums, Indian food, holiday shopping and boozy cider
This week, horror fans unite at the inaugural Monster Con, Meddlesome hosts a very short race and Valerie June gets her GPAC moment.
Downtown fair rallies connections for those who need them
More than 60 local organizations — providers of addiction treatment, violence intervention, workforce training and more — gathered Downtown Wednesday to showcase how they can help those involved with the local justice system.
Herrington: Four observations from win over the Lakers
Against the Lakers, Jaylen Wells wins rookie battle. Plus, three other observations.
Grizzlies’ Jaylen Wells no longer a bookworm, but he’s quick to learn
Memphis Grizzlies rookie Jaylen Wells is excited he no longer has homework, but he’s showing his intelligence as Marcus Smart’s understudy.
$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.
Grizzlies, Ja Morant get revenge in win over Lakers
Star point guard Ja Morant shared his disdain for the Los Angeles Lakers after a dominant win on Wednesday. Grizzlies’ Jaylen Wells no longer a bookworm, but he’s quick to learn High-scoring Grizzlies soar over L.A., but Morant leaves with injuryRelated content:
Shelby County voter turnout lowest for presidential race since at least 1968
The unofficial election results released Nov. 6 show the presidential general election drew a majority of voters in Shelby County, but not by much. President-elect Donald Trump won fewer local votes this year than in 2020.
Former Tiger Jacob Likes isn’t surprised by Malachi Breland’s success
Redshirt freshman Malachi Breland has started Memphis’ last three games. Former teammate Jacob Likes said his commitment as a true freshman last year put him in a position to thrive this season.
First-round TSSAA football playoff preview by the numbers
Fun facts, historical notes and tidbits you can use ahead of Friday’s action.
St. Jude fundraising organization hires Sesame Street, Whole Foods execs
The fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has recruited Samantha Maltin of Sesame Workshop as its new chief marketing and brand officer, while Ankur Jain of Amazon-owned Whole Foods will become the nonprofit’s first chief data and analytics officer.
All-Region 8-1A football team announced
Standouts from Booker T. Washington, MASE, Middle College and Westwood honored by the league’s coaches.
Word Search: November food events
Can you solve this week’s word search?
Sudoku: Nov. 7
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?
Metro
Who won the state race for Memphis’ District 97?
The Tennessee Republican supermajority did not crack in Memphis on Tuesday with Rep. John Gillespie beating Democratic challenger Jesse Huseth and retaining the state House of Representatives District 97 seat.
Elections How did Memphians vote on the non-gun referendums?
Elections Here’s how Shelby County voted for statehouse seats
Elections D.C. Roundup voting totals: Kustoff, Cohen declare victory
Elections Republican US Sen. Marsha Blackburn wins reelection in Tennessee
Business
FedEx fully automates package sort with hometown ingenuity
The new sorting technology is expected to end nights at the hub when the bottom falls out due to weather, outages or package spikes.
Health Care South Korean deal fuels growth for Memphis biotech biz
Business IP closing South Carolina mill, hundreds losing jobs
Real Estate Atlanta-based company to develop 13-acre center in Memphis
Health Care Type 1 diabetes screening initiative announced by city
Sports
Grizzlies Insider: Everything Zach Edey’s teammates said about his breakout game
Zach Edey is trying to be forgiving with himself as he adjusts to a brand-new style of basketball in the NBA.
Memphis Grizzlies High-scoring Grizzlies soar over L.A., but Morant leaves with injury
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 131, Lakers 114
free with sign-up Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Grizzlies’ ‘third-stringers’ have been first-rate
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Penny Hardaway heard the boos. P.J. Haggerty heard nothing.
Food
10 November food and wine events you won’t want to miss
In November, you can enjoy cocktail-inspired chocolates, a green cook-off and a festival all about coffee.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Pumpkin short rib chili with candy milkshake for dessert
Suburbs
Collierville mayor: Fraser to succeed Joyner, runoff required for Alderman Pos. 3
Collierville elected Maureen Fraser as its next mayor Tuesday. Mayor Stan Joyner is retiring later this year.
Elections Four win unopposed races in Lakeland
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Anora’ arrives, a ‘Snail’ tale moves ‘forwards’
A version of the “beauty and the billionaire” fairy tale, “Anora” won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival this summer and is now being touted as a top contender for a much more mainstream prize: The Oscar.
Update Music Five must-see Memphis concerts for November (including Justin Timberlake)
Opinion
Morris: Our local needs outweigh our national desires
“It isn’t new for bitterness and meanness to enter into American politics. It existed even from people we consider to be the founders of the nation.”
Podcasts
MLGW launching mailer campaign on lead water pipes
MLGW President and CEO Doug McGowen says on “Behind The Headlines” the utility has the money to replace its lines and is working on funding to replace it on the customer’s side of the connection.