Michelin held its first-ever awards ceremony dedicated to the American South. When the stars were finally revealed, Memphis made its mark. 5 Memphis restaurants recognized in Michelin’s American South guideRelated content:
Prior to the most recent data provided, the U.S. Marshals Service had last given out immigration numbers on Oct. 16. Man shot by Task Force officers charged with attempted murderRelated content:
October numbers are in from the Memphis Safe Task Force’s immigration arrests, and SNAP beneficiaries could receive half of their benefits.
“When we got into it, it was all about hospitality,” said restaurateur Michael Hudman. “Not that Michelin never crossed our minds, but we think of Andrew Michael ... you’re coming by to eat on a Sunday night at your grandmother’s house.”
“We thought authentic Chinese food would go well in Memphis, so we opened up. At the beginning, we didn’t have a lot of business, but after a while, the word spread,” said general manager Bo Zou.
Memphis chef Jimmy Gentry, known for his no-nonsense style and refined Southern cooking at The Lobbyist, is helping put the city’s dining scene on the Michelin map.
Felicia Willett-Schuchardt said she was speechless when an email from the Michelin Guide popped into her inbox in late October.
The Monday hearing was the Tennessee version of a legal fight that has played out in U.S. courts over the past few months as Trump has sought to use the military in U.S. cities run by members of the opposite political party.
The demonstrative, communicative Morant fans witnessed in the season’s opening three-game homestand seemed like a distant memory Monday.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant said that he wouldn’t be speaking to the Grizzlies at all if he didn’t believe he had a good relationship with the franchise. Grizzlies coach says discussions with Morant to remain ‘internal'Related content:
According to a filing with a federal court on Monday, Nov. 3, emergency reserve funds will be used to cover “50% of eligible households’ current allotments.” These funds may be delayed.
Council members also will meet Mayor Paul Young’s two latest appointees, including his pick for the city’s new fire chief.
Brendon Lewis appeared hobbled after a hit during Memphis’ road win over Rice, but offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey said Lewis “is great.”
Under a new indictment, Sanjeev Kumar faces 46 total charges.
Two men charged in the 2022 death of a Shelby County Jail inmate will go to trial next summer.
The man who died is at least the ninth person to die in the jail this year and at least the 66th since 2019, based on records and reporting by The Daily Memphian.
Homegrown Booker T. Jones, rock singer-songwriter Jeff Tweedy, two-time Grammy-winning jazz instrumentalist Marcus Miller and more musicians come to Memphis this month.
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The top-seeded Tigers topped the East Carolina Pirates 1-0, and will take on UTSA on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m.
A fourth-quarter collapse costs coach Alex Simmons’ Tigers in their 2025-26 season opener.
“So, one year of negotiation to purchase, one year of design review and pre-construction, two years of development. Four years without a convention center hotel. How did we get to this point? Why does the Memphis taxpayer have to get involved when private business will not commit? City government has a lousy track record of investing public dollars.” — Susan Fletcher about The city is one step closer to closing on the Sheraton deal
“… It’s time we had great Memphis players back playing for the Tigers! Cello, bring your game. …” — Hall Prewitt about Memphis Tigers pick up commitment from 4-star Memphian Marcellous ‘Cello’ Jackson Jr.
“You can perform all the narrative gymnastics you want, but the bottom line is we don’t have good players, and we’re not well coached. End of story.” — Beau Peyton about Martin: Once more, Memphis fans will have to trust the process with Penny Hardaway
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Standouts from Central, Collierville, KIPP, Melrose and Southwind are up for consideration this week.
CBHS’ Noah Mullenix and Collierville’s Maya Lang continue to have the fastest 5K times for Memphis-area TSSAA runners. Will someone go faster at this week’s state championship races at Shelby Farms?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap and review the situation that led to star point guard Ja Morant’s one-game suspension.
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“Certainly, one of the challenges is the issue around immigration enforcement, we know that immigration is not an issue in Memphis,” Memphis Mayor Paul Young said
“So many people in Memphis, unfortunately, are pros at managing poverty,” Malcolm Rawls said. “The biggest challenge is breaking the shame and stigma around asking for help with money and money management.”
Memphis cut Detroit’s lead to 103-100 with 3:09 left, but a surge by Wade Cunningham ended the threat.
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“If I’m going to contribute to the health of Collierville, it starts at the square,” Hank Wright said. “It’s town central.”
The revitalization project is the latest in the Orpheum Theatre Group’s work to modernize the Downtown campus.
“We can’t let people who don’t actually live in Memphis tell us how terrible our own city is. ... Yes, there’s risk here – but there’s also rhythm, resilience and beauty.”
On this episode of The AM/DM podcast, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips help you prepare for the week ahead.