National Guard deployment has already cost millions
The state has contracts to feed and house the National Guard for well more than $6 million — to be paid by the federal government — according to court documents filed Friday.
Police arrest 8 in gang sweep, echoing 2024 raid
Memphis police arrested eight people, mostly for drug charges, in a Thursday, Nov. 13, sweep that also included agents from the Memphis Safe Task Force.
Target bought Millington land for more than $2M
Target’s plan for a new store in Millington is moving forward with the big-box retailer buying 11 acres for $2.3 million.
Longtime Highland hangout Newby’s is closing, owner says
Newby’s, a second home for college kids on the Highland Strip for 50 years, is not extending its lease.
Ja Morant to return, Zach Edey upgraded for Grizzlies on Saturday
Updates on Ja Morant, Zach Edey, Cedric Coward and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s availability for Saturday’s game in Cleveland.
Second St. George’s assault victim comes forward
A second victim reports a sexual assault at the private school campus, Collierville police said. Both incidents appear to be related to the same suspect.
Crosstown’s ‘12 Angry Jurors’ includes an A-lister behind the scenes
Filmmaker Craig Brewer directed Crosstown High School’s “12 Angry Jurors,” and, as the student who played Juror Number Nine put it, “Not a lot of people can say they’ve gotten this opportunity.”
Memphis at ECU: What to know for the Tigers’ final regular-season road game
Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, North Carolina, is expected to have one of the most hostile crowds the Tigers have seen this season.
Martin: Times have changed for Tigers basketball. They won’t get easier.
As Memphis embarks on yet another grueling nonconference schedule against Power 4 programs it’s clear the playing field has shifted. Should our annual expectations follow?
Quail Ridge comeback is one step closer to reality
Bartlett makes moves to purchase Quail Ridge Golf Course, which closed a year ago, and resurrect the 18-hole layout.
Arts Beat: Memphis Zine Fest celebrates mini-magazines and their makers
Erica Qualy, the founder of Memphis Zine Fest, has one word for the make-it-yourself mini-magazines with endless possibilities: liberating.
Bailey: Mystery grocery in Lakeland leads to some of the usual suspects
The developer of Ashmont in Lakeland has indicated a grocery store might be interested in the mixed-use plan, but the identity of the business remains a mystery.
Memphis schools will give out free food boxes next Monday and Saturday
Memphis-Shelby County Schools will offer free food boxes next week to families in need during the holiday season.
Former Memphis coach Josh Pastner hopes Tiger fans feel his ‘gratitude and love’ in return with UNLV
“We had a great seven-year run,” former Memphis coach and current UNLV coach Josh Pastner said of his time with the Tigers. “There were some great highs. A couple challenges, for sure.”
Overton Park’s Old Forest fence formally falls: ‘The Old Forest is whole again’
The Thursday, Nov. 13, formal opening of the new Old Forest acreage served as an epitaph for the conflict over what to do about overflow Memphis Zoo parking on the Overton Park greensward.
Food Files: Catherine & Mary’s getting new look
After almost a decade, Catherine & Mary’s needed a little love, one of the restaurant’s chefs said. Also, a 7 Brew is going in a former animal hospital on Summer Avenue.
Donning her signature muumuu, Bartlett venue owner is serving up breakfast
Stephanie Moss Townsend has owned Egeray’s Party Room for six years but recently decided to begin serving breakfast in honor of her mother.
Grizzlies podcast: Memphis trending wrong way as Edey returns
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap a disappointing start to the Grizzlies’ road trip and discuss Zach Edey’s imminent return.
Hop on the Shamrock Shuttle, do yoga with pups and eat pudding with a fork
This week, the Memphis Zoo launches a new holiday lighting show with lanterns, and an Orpheum party goes “Back to the Future.”
Sudoku: Nov. 14
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?
Daily WordRow: Nov. 14
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Daily Jigsaw: Michelin for Lobbyist
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of Jimmy Gentry of The Lobbyist and was taken by Brad Vest.
Friday football report: Southwind advances in Class 6A; Collierville awaits
The Jaguars were hoping for an easier trip in next week’s quarterfinal round and they got it when Collierville outlasted Antioch.
Metro
What could be the long-term impact of the Memphis Safe Task Force? Community leaders weigh in.
The Daily Memphian asked a selection of community leaders what, in their opinion, the long-term impact of the Memphis Safe Task Force could be.
Public Safety Task Force agents have made hundreds of immigration arrests in Memphis. Here’s what happened at one.
Public Safety Sheriff’s Office demands apology for sexual assault lawsuit
Metro The penny is gone, and most folks don’t seem to care too much
Shelby County County moves money toward new Regional One
Business
New Filipino bar planned for Downtown
Kuya, which is planned for the former Bedrock Eats & Sweets space, would have a pan-Asian-American menu with craft cocktails, beer, wine, sake and small bites.
Premium Real Estate Need an office? Rent a desk at Crosstown Concourse.
Business South Korean manufacturer to invest another $157M, create 240 new jobs in Memphis
Premium Real Estate Inked: Church to develop Downtown warehouse, vascular clinic opens surgery center
Business At Honor Forward, shopping local supports small businesses — and homeless veterans
Sports
Daily Memphian postseason golf awards: State champs from MUS, St. Mary’s lead
Brantley Moore and Jada Lin take top individual honors. Chip Campbell of MUS is the year’s best coach.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis lost to Ole Miss. Here’s what we learned.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Reason to feel encouraged after Ole Miss loss? Tigers should be.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Tiger football games help veterans ‘just trust the moments’
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies 25: Kyle Anderson played with his own style, at his own speed
Food
Table Talk: Memphis native creates new spice blends
Mane Street Seasonings is Memphis through and through.
Premium Real Estate Former Railgarten to become family-friendly Stomping Grounds
Suburbs
Bartlett honors nation’s heroes with Veterans Day ceremony
Air Force Capt. Kenneth Wells was held captive in Vietnam for 466 days. He was honored for his service during the Veterans Day celebration in Bartlett.
Premium Collierville St. George’s says head of school not involved in reported sexual assault
Arts & Culture
How Grind City Amp plans to expand live music in Memphis
Nick Barbian joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about the goals for the outdoor venue located at Grind City Brewing in North Memphis.
Performing Arts Memphis Movies This Week: Ira Sachs, Mike McCarthy back on the big screen
Opinion
Calkins: What Mauricio Calvo wants you to understand about ICE, Memphis and what people of conscience can do
Mauricio Calvo, the president and CEO of Latino Memphis, says that the arrival of ICE hasn’t just hurt his community. It threatens to turn Memphis into a “ghost town.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: What the possibility of a Michelin star means for Memphis
Michelin stars have been a thing in Europe since 1900, when the first guides were published in France. But this year marked the first time the Michelin Guide came for restaurants in the American South.