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How’s it going, Memphis? It’s Thursday, Nov. 6. Ace of Bass may have seen the sign, but the owner of the new Uptown Chick-fil-A says some people can’t see hers. She’s asking Downtown’s Design Review Board to approve either a taller sign or some kind of alternative that will improve the sign’s visibility. The board will also consider two new bank signs for Downtown’s skyline.

Grindfather goes to jail: Former Memphis Grizzlies star Tony Allen was arrested Wednesday in Arkansas.

Youth gunshot wounds declining: Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital is on track to treat the fewest number of children with gunshot wounds since 2020. Here’s why.

Jail inmates being moved: Here’s how the Shelby County Jail is handling overcrowding from task force arrests.

Trial over pastor’s death continues: Witnesses say a woman charged with killing a Memphis pastor in 2019 bought a gun just hours before the shooting.

All Ford charges sticking: A judge denied a request to dismiss one charge against Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr.

Penny has concerns ... about his Memphis Tigers team.

‘Best sport in the universe’: For the first time in 56 years, the best high school cross country athletes will compete in Memphis.

Rockets blast Grizzlies: The Memphis Grizzlies are four games into a losing streak after last night.

Sheraton deal done: After months of delays, the City of Memphis is now the proud owner of a hotel. 

Behind the scenes at Michelin: Five local eateries earned Michelin distinctions, and The Daily Memphian’s Ellen Chamberlain was there.