Memphis ends non-conference slate with easy victory over Alabama State
The Tigers (10-3) picked up a 83-61 win over Alabama State on Wednesday night at FedExForum in their final game before AAC play.Related story:
Memphis impacted by shortage of antibiotics, children’s pain relievers
“I’ve been a retail pharmacist for 33 years and I’ve never seen a shortage of antibiotics until this year,” said the owner of a local pharmacy.
Leaders, residents say goodbye to giant pandas
“It does make me sad that we will have to say goodbye to them after they’ve become such a part of our Memphis history and what we know and love about our Memphis Zoo.”
Memphis could feel wind chills as low as 15 below Friday
“(It will be) too cold to be outside for long periods of time,” said a NWS meteorologist. “And, in addition to that, we do have our winds that are going to be gusting up to 40 miles per hour.”
Memphis native makes homecoming official on early signing day
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield has known junior college transfer offensive lineman Chris Morris since he was an eighth grader. Now Morris will be joining his locker room. Related story:
Two Mid-South natives named to NFL Pro Bowl Games rosters
Running back Tony Pollard from Melrose High School and long snapper Morgan Cox from Evangelical Christian School were named to the Pro Bowl Games rosters the NFL announced Wednesday.
Table Talk: Ciao Bella opens, plus last-minute gift ideas
Still shopping for gifts? Try an experience — or a Seessel’s pie.
Suspect arrested in Saulsberry slaying
An individual has been arrested in the alleged killing of former Northpoint football standout Christian Saulsberry.
Local favorite opens second restaurant in The Lake District, just in time for Christmas
The Villa Castrioti story starts in Cordova in 1989, when Adam and Julie Papriniku opened it in Trinity Commons.
EDGE board approves Parkside extension, three inner-city loans
The 60-acre Parkside at Shelby Farms mixed-use development received a development agreement extension until Dec. 31, 2023.
Doug McGowen heads first MLGW meeting as severe cold bears down on Memphis
Though dangerously cold wind chills are predicted for the Memphis area, MLGW doesn’t expect widespread power outages. But McGowen is keeping a focus on the local water system.
FedEx pilots say company is dragging its feet at the bargaining table
The Air Line Pilots Association released a statement accusing FedEx of not doing its due diligence to reach a deal.
Inked: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium seeks multi-use design
This week’s Inked includes updates on the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium and a new hotel to multifamily conversion on Poplar Pike.
Sanford: Litterbugs are hurting our legacy as a beautiful city
For the sake of all of us who believe cleanliness is indeed next to godliness, let’s make a commitment in the new year to support the cleanup efforts in Memphis.
O-line standout Izavion Miller just wanted to play. Now he will, in the SEC
COVID-19 sent the former Wooddale standout to junior college. He signed with Auburn Wednesday on the first day of the early-signing period. Memphis high school football recruiting: Meet the area’s top commitsRelated story:
MSCS awarded for work with minority and women-owned businesses
“It is absolutely wonderful,” said Joyce Douglas, manager of the district’s MWSBE program. “We are truly grateful to be recognized for our efforts to help women and minorities do business with Memphis-Shelby County Schools.”
The Kitchen Table to open in Vinegar Jim’s space
New restaurant owners Alicia and Brad Glover aren’t going to waste any time in bringing a popular Arlington restaurant spot back to life.
Olive Branch’s first RV park comes with questions
The Board of Aldermen voted 7-0 for the application submitted by Amji Investments LLC, which wants to create a destination RV park with a lake and up to 85 vehicle slots.
Tigers Football Insider: Memphis linebacker plans to be more of a leader next season
Linebacker Geoffrey Cantin-Arku feels more confident in the defensive system after playing a season with the Tigers.
Memphis poverty disruptor expands efforts to 15 more nonprofits
“I think the biggest thing that we’ve done is shown that there is a way that you can actually measure poverty-fighting effectiveness objectively with analytics ... and still be compassionate and caring.”
Germantown finds a new Santa — right in its IT department
Germantown didn’t have to go all the way to the North Pole when the city’s official Santa Claus retired.
Metro
New federal charges target Ghost Mob again
A new federal racketeering indictment unsealed Thursday in Memphis federal accuses six alleged Ghost Mob gang members of conspiracy to murder and attempted murder in the aid of racketeering for a 2020 incident firefight with a rival gang.
State Government Millington native’s return to US attorney seat clears Senate Judiciary Committee
Germantown Hundreds gather in Germantown park to honor Charlie Kirk
Premium City of Memphis City to install 30 new traffic cameras — but enforcement efforts lack real teeth
Business
Food Files: Caribbean restaurant launches vegan spin-off
Trap Fusion closes its Cordova restaurant but launches Trap Vegan in its flagship eatery in Whitehaven. Wiseacre Brewing Co.’s new sandwich concept Panuzzo King will launch soon on Broad Avenue.
Health Care St. Jude announces a second Advanced Research Center
Premium Business With an incoming Target and Academy Sports, Millington has hit the retail ‘bullseye’
Transportation & Logistics Control of MATA money goes to city trust
Sports
Tigers QB Brendon Lewis on record setting pace. Already.
Brendon Lewis is averaging 74.5 rushing yards in the season’s first two games. That puts him on track to become the Tigers’ leading quarterback rusher for a single season.
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Jumbo Shrimp take another from embattled Birds
Memphis Tigers Basketball Rider University grad transfer forward commits to Memphis
High School Sports Memphis area high school football statistical leaders
Food
Table Talk: Flying Saucer makes it right
There are two things never to joke about on the restaurant scene: stellar service and tater tots.
Suburbs
New game plan: Germantown will not pursue outdoor sports complex
Both proposals submitted to Germantown were different than the suburb’s vision for an outdoor sports complex.
Arts & Culture
Cooper-Young Fest, Pride Fest (again) and the co-creator of the Ninja Turtles
This week, Southaven launches its hummingbird fest, the Halloran Centre celebrates 10 years and Beale Street throws a 100th birthday party for B.B. King.
Opinion
Conaway: Drained at Sassy Bass, beached at Tommy Bahama: The Great Walmart Heist
“I swear if we were still having children, or my kids were to have another grandchild, I’d lobby for the name iBank, boy or girl. That’s probably going to be the name of my next dog.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Kinfolk’s Sunday pop-ups and plans for Gussied Up
What is a dive bar anyway? On this week’s Sound Bites, Holly Whitfield talks to Cole Jeanes and Harrison Downing about the definition of a dive bar and about a weekly breakfast biscuit pop-up.