Nashville judge blocks Memphis National Guard deployment
A judge has blocked the current deployment of the Tennessee National Guard to Memphis as part of President Donald Trump’s Memphis Safe Task Force, but the state still has time to appeal.
County fixes cash-flow crunch with $43 million loan
The “interfund tax anticipation note” solves the short-term cash-flow problem for county government. But long-term financial concerns around county reserves remain.
Ford gets heated in County Commission debate about deputy’s benefits
The County Commission ultimately extended benefits for a severely injured Shelby County sheriff’s deputy.
5 MSCS board members could be voted out early. The board may sue.
Shelby County Commissioners’ enactment of the new state law is an “imminent threat to the lawful function and democratic integrity” of the board and district, according to a resolution sponsored by board Vice Chair Joyce Dorse Coleman.
Data center coming to former Fred’s wants 15-year PILOT
With the help of the PILOT, 5c plans to add 15 new jobs with an average wage of $103,400, according to the EDGE documents.
New Chick-fil-A proposed for Southeast Memphis
At least three documents have been filed with local government entities to allow Chick-fil-A to replace a seafood restaurant on Winchester Road.
Person dead after shooting at Wolfchase mall
A shooting was reported at Wolfchase Galleria around 2 p.m. on Monday.
Ja Morant to miss time with calf injury
The star point guard left Saturday’s game in Cleveland with right calf soreness, seemingly the result of a collision with Cavs’ guard Sam Merrill, and did not return.
From Beale to Broadway, statewide art exhibition spotlights 4 museums in Tennessee
The statewide event’s Memphis exhibit will focus on the legacy of the Memphis College of Art.
Memphis Safe Task Force has seized more than 400 illegal guns. But, what is an illegal gun in Tennessee?
For the Task Force, the confiscation is a sign of progress in lowering crime. But, in a state where most adults can carry weapons without a permit, what constitutes an illegal gun?
Chicago retailer Akira plans first Tennessee store
Retail clothing store Akira expects Memphis to be a strong market for it because of the company’s current e-commerce business.
Wolf River bottomland tops City Council committee talks
A clean-up in Raleigh, MLGW division budgets, restrooms at the Shell and crime stats are expected to be up for discussion on Tuesday at City Hall.
Calkins: The worst week ever in Memphis sports? Of course not. But it sure feels that way.
The Memphis Tiger football team, the Memphis Tiger basketball team and the Memphis Grizzlies are all disasters, in their own way. But which disaster is worst?
Buckley: Josh Pastner and UNLV had their way with Memphis. And the Tigers didn’t seem to care.
“There’s nothing a coach can do to force anything out of a guy,” Tigers coach Penny Hardaway said after losing to the Runnin’ Rebels. Memphis and Josh Pastner reunion turns sour as UNLV upsets TigersRelated content:
A guide to Memphis-made holiday gifts and experiences
Not sure what to get that special someone? Our Daily Memphian staff offers suggestions for their favorite locally made products and experiences.
100 straight wins — and counting — for Elmore Park hoops
Player growth and development is the end goal as the Eagles look to claim a fourth consecutive state championship.
U of M school district launches preschool program at Le Bonheur
The new, one-year pilot program is effective this school year and open to certain 3- and 4-year-old patients at the Memphis children’s hospital.
Memphis was a character in several of Todd Snider’s songs. Here are the best of them.
Todd Snider died Friday, Nov. 14, at age 59. Chris Herrington looks at Snider’s best songs where Memphis was a character.
Hardaway still unable to find the ‘fight’ as his Tigers head into critical stretch
Coach Penny Hardaway searching for answers as Memphis prepares to head to the Bahamas.
Herrington: Zach Edey transformed the Grizzlies defense, but without a healthy point guard will it matter?
Amid drama and struggle, there’s some good stuff happening with the Grizzlies, the kind that can pay bigger dividends later if the team can ever keep a real guard or two on the floor. Here are three things Chris Herrington likes this week.
New art school is ready to transform students — and teachers
In East Memphis, an artist’s utopian daydream is becoming a reality.
Collierville looks to extend Winchester Road through Thompson site
The extension timeline is unclear since it depends on right-of-way acquisitions and funding.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Your extensive investment in Mary & Catherine’s shows a commitment to your restaurant, the Memphis Dining Scene and Downtown in general.” — Mike Todd about Food Files: Catherine & Mary’s getting new look
“The passage of permitless carry by the legislature in 2021 has been bad for Memphis and TN in general.” — Lauren Taylor about Memphis Safe Task Force has seized more than 400 illegal guns. But, what is an illegal gun in Tennessee?
“You perfectly expressed what many of us are thinking these days. My son, who is a Memphis Tiger student, had less gracious words.” — Aaron Shafer about Calkins: The worst week ever in Memphis sports? Of course not. But it sure feels that way.
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Questions linger for Marsha Blackburn on phone records pay out
Also in the political roundup, one county mayoral contender calls out current Mayor Lee Harris’ administration for its funding shortfall and another calls for change in the government’s relationship to the school system.
County to vote on $30M monthly payroll cash flow crisis
The county administration blames the shortfall on the Memphis Safe Task Force and federal government shutdown.
Sudoku: Nov. 17
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Daily Jigsaw: Cross country rules
Today’s photo is of the start line at the cross country state championships at Shelby Farms taken by Patrick Lantrip.
Daily WordRow: Nov. 17
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Metro
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.
Shelby County Clerk Tami Sawyer sued by former employee
Premium Public Safety Police arrest 8 in gang sweep, echoing 2024 raid
City of Memphis MLGW celebrates completion of major South Memphis pipeline project
Public Safety Dunavant fills four top positions in US Attorney’s Office
Business
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.
Real Estate Target bought Millington land for more than $2M
Premium Business It’s hard to find Indian food in Bartlett. But that’s about to change.
Health Care Helen Hunt to speak at Methodist Healthcare’s annual luncheon
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
Memphis surges past Illinois in NCAA opener
Ai Kitagawa scores twice in the first half to send the Tigers into a second-round match against TCU.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Box score: UNLV 92, Memphis 78
Player of the Week Lausanne quarterback voted Player of the Week
Premium Memphis Grizzlies 3 questions for the Grizzlies 13 games in
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Memphis trending wrong way as Edey returns
Food
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.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Char’s pecan pie
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Brad McCarley talks charcuterie, cheese and Buster’s Butcher
Suburbs
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.
Premium Bartlett Quail Ridge comeback is one step closer to reality
Premium Lakeland Bailey: Mystery grocery in Lakeland leads to some of the usual suspects
Arts & Culture
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.”
Premium Arts & Culture Download, delete, repeat: For some Memphians, dating apps are a relentless cycle. For others, they’re a labor of love.
Premium Spirit of Memphis The six-way intersection that defines South City gets a new look
Opinion
Opinion: The high price of the social media highlight reel
“I am a proponent of the Shelby County’s school board’s decision to ban phones from school and wish it would have been done sooner.”
Guest Columnists Guest Column: Novella Smith Arnold Cromer built a beloved community in Memphis
Opinion Opinion: TVA should finish the Bellefonte Nuclear Plant
Podcasts
State Rep. Pearson said he can work across the aisle without moderating his political views
State Rep. Justin J. Pearson talked about his tenure in the Tennessee House of Representatives and his views on the Memphis Safe Task Force on “Behind The Headlines.”
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Brad McCarley talks charcuterie, cheese and Buster’s Butcher
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more How Grind City Amp plans to expand live music in Memphis
Games
Daily WordRow: Nov. 14
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