Tigers overwhelm 10th-ranked Louisville
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For golfer Barbara Foster, life on the fairway was literal
In 1952, 4-year-old Barbara Foster moved in as part of the first — and ultimately only — family to live at Overton Park’s Abe Goodman Clubhouse.
Calkins: The Grizzlies were short on sleep and players, too. So how did they win? Simple: ‘We some dawgs, man.’
The Grizzlies were short of sleep and short of players. But they beat the Brooklyn Nets Saturday night to continue their superb start. Cedric Coward has 23 points and 12 rebounds as Grizzlies beat NetsRelated content:
This Week in Memphis: Collierville early voting and holiday lights begin
Also happening this week: The state school takeover board is expected to make a move toward hiring its executive director.
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SpaceX power plant caused local emissions to jump, study finds
The power plant in Southaven provides essential electricity to the company’s nearby data centers in Memphis and Mississippi, which SpaceX, the federal government, and other tech giants use.
Weinermania attracts lovers of ‘glizzies’ — hot dogs to the old folks
Wienermania attracts hot dog fans to Hi-Tone for its inaugural event Saturday, which also doubled as a fundraiser for the Alive Memphis dog rescue group.
Nationwide charter bus tech company expands with offices in Memphis, Southaven
A tech company that connects businesses to nearby charter bus companies is rolling into the area. Four hundred new jobs may be on board, the CEO of CharterUP said. And a local bus-rider advocate cheers the effort.
Harwood Center helps children with autism speak for themselves
Harwood Center and its staffers specialize in helping children diagnosed with autism. But funding for the 70-year-old center remains a struggle, officials said.
Mateer accounts for 181 yards of offense and Oklahoma holds on to beat Ole Miss
John Mateer accounted for 181 yards of offense, and Oklahoma held on to beat No. 19 Ole Miss 24-17 on Sunday, a day after the Southeastern Conference game was originally scheduled to be played.
US air travel should return to normal by late Sunday, FAA says
The Frederick W. Smith Airport in Memphis escaped the worst of the trouble, largely because the airport is not a hub and instead typically handles origins and departures.
She’s a singer, breast cancer survivor and nonprofit leader. And she just appeared on ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’
After a battle with breast cancer and years of teaching music to kids, Memphian Sharonda Mitchell got to share her story on The Jennifer Hudson Show. The experience, she said, “Was phenomenal.”
Local company makes ‘key’ change with new dessert
“Convenience is where the world is now,” said Elise Dessert Co.’s owner.
Memphis loses title match to UAB in overtime
Memphis and UAB battled through 90 scoreless minutes before the Blazers scored 43 seconds into overtime in the American Conference women’s soccer championship match Saturday night in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.
Opinion: For Democrats to succeed in Tennessee, ‘Do not despair. Get to work.’
“It’s true that Tennessee remains solidly red. Democracy takes work, and it requires everyone’s full engagement for it to survive and to flourish. This is a responsibility we all share.”
Opinion: ‘Republican resilience offers reassurance, not an excuse for complacency’
“Republicans who dismiss Jerri Green’s performance because she lost are missing the point. But Democrats who see it as proof that Tennessee is about to turn blue are, I believe, missing an even bigger one.”
Tennessee on pace for another surplus in 2026-27, as House speaker proposes narrow grocery tax cut
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton kicked off the legislative season by introducing a bill to cut the sales tax on milk, eggs and bread.
Movers & Shakers: Smith heirs name CEO for family philanthropy
Clay Purdom, Ted Townsend, Ruby Powell-Dennis, Keesa Rayford Mitchell and Takeyshia Johnson take on new leadership roles across Memphis business, nonprofit and government.
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Sudoku: Nov. 15
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Daily WordRow: Nov. 15
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Daily Jigsaw: Easy Way comeback
This jigsaw features a vintage photo of the Downtown Memphis Easy Way. It was provided courtesy of the Barry Carter Jr. family.
Metro
Former U of M foundation head sues school president, others for firing
Holly Ford, who was fired in 2025 as head of the University of Memphis Foundation, is suing because of her dismissal, alleging she was terminated after reporting allegations against school president Bill Hardgrave.
Spirit of Memphis Whitehaven school celebrates expansion ‘miracle’
Health Care The shift in UT’s emerging Memphis campus
Shelby County Mother pleads guilty to death of her 4-year-old
Public Safety Former security guard pleads guilty for fatal Main Event shooting
Business
UT Health Sciences Advisory Board approves capital master plan
The University of Tennessee Health Sciences Advisory Board approved a capital master plan Friday, Nov. 13, for their campuses statewide, including more than $520 million for various projects over the next 10 years.
Premium Real Estate Lakeland looks to limit apartments as rental-development interest grows
Spirit of Memphis Eddie Saig leaves a legacy of business success, mentorship and a life well lived
Premium Business Florida company hiring 300+ positions at AI-infrastructure plant in Byhalia
Health Care Regional One Hospital ‘not the current focus,’ UT Health Sciences chancellor says
Sports
MASE’s defense dominates in second round win over Summertown
Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering blanks Summertown in a Class 2A second-round playoff game played Friday night at Crump Stadium.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: With 4 Tiger starters playing a lot, managing minutes comes with concern for Penny Hardaway
High School Sports TSSAA second-round playoff report: Lausanne squashes Lakeway Christian
Sports Ben Johnson out as Memphis Redbirds manager
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Martin: With win against USF, Charles Huff is 1 step closer to restoring order
Food
Recipe Exchange: Fratelli’s Cafe’s orzo pasta salad
Fratelli’s orzo pasta salad goes back to the restaurant’s roots and was created by the cafe’s original owner, Sabine Bachmann.
Premium Food News Food Files: Wing Guru plans ‘comeback’ for Park Avenue
Suburbs
Collierville’s former town administrator finalist for job near St. Louis
Molly Mehner, Collierville’s former town administrator who left the position in September, is a finalist for a similar role in a St. Louis suburb.
Premium Real Estate Bartlett preps for $41 million sewer expansion
Arts & Culture
New Sultana Museum takes in lives lost and lives lived after 1865 disaster on Mississippi River
The $12 million museum chronicles the 1865 riverboat explosion’s casualties, survivors, rescuers and Civil War history. It opens Saturday, Nov. 14, in Marion, Arkansas.
Premium Performing Arts Arts Beat: Evan Linder wrote ‘Byhalia, Mississippi’ to get the South right. Now, he’s directing it in Memphis.
Opinion
Sanford: Scott Colom’s improbable US Senate win is a victory for all of us
Mississippi “tied a bright blue bow on a national election in which voters from coast to coast said heck no to the corruption, the incompetence and the feckless fealty to the Trump administration by (Cindy) Hyde-Smith and her GOP colleagues in Congress.”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: 2 games, 2 different stories
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap the Memphis Grizzlies’ win over the Toronto Raptors and the loss to Denver earlier in the week.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Ren Faire
Today’s puzzle features Madison Davis during the Memphis Ren Faire at Overton Park. Sean Davis took the photo.