Feds OK contract between charter school network, Catholic diocese
The federal guidance removes the final hurdle for Compass Community Schools to open its six campuses across Memphis on July 31 in former Catholic school buildings.
Former players say abusive conditions existed under women’s basketball coach McFerrin
Nine former players under University of Memphis women's basketball coach Melissa McFerrin have come forward with allegations of mistreatment and abuse, and exit interviews show many players had issues with the coach.
Second arrest in Hernando armed robbery linked to Brandon Webber
A 22-year-old man who police say was with Brandon Webber when he allegedly committed a violent armed robbery in Hernando last month has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Memphis Grizzlies make two moves for financial relief
The Memphis Grizzlies made two cost-cutting moves Friday night.
Summer reading camps are popular, getting results – and in peril
Read to be Ready camps first opened in 2016, and Tennessee has expanded the program annually with funding from the U.S. Department of Human Services. But state officials learned in January that the federal grant now has to be used for child care programs.
RED, WHITE & BOOM!
The Fourth ended with rockets blazing in the dark and independent bursts in neighborhoods that went late into the night.
Metro
Weirich says no charges against officers in Brandon Webber death
Charges will not be filed against U.S. Marshals in connection with the death of Brandon Webber in Frayser last summer, District Attorney Amy Weirich announced Friday, July 10.
Forrest could be designated ‘military hero’ if Historical Commission approves relocation
Business
EDGE throws lifeline amid COVID-19 challenges
Sekisui won a grant from the Economic Development Growth Engine to aid the sushi restaurant's comeback from an extreme loss of business due to COVID-19.
FedEx threatens to pull brand from FedExField
Sports
Report: Memphis agrees to basketball series with St. Louis
Memphis added another home game to their 2020-21 season schedule.
Prep notes: Collierville names ‘rising star’ to lead girls basketball program
Food
A documentary on WKNO tells the Little Tea Shop’s story
The restaurant serving Southern comfort food has been a Downtown institution for 102 years.
Suburbs
Lakeland scraps plans for athletic complex on U.S. 70 site
Wetlands issues with the property force city to refocus on an all-in-one park solution on property on Memphis-Arlington Road.
Neighborhoods
Planning board - again - approves Elvis Presley manufacturing site and Cooper-Young four-plex
After the City Council sent the cases back, the Land Use Control Board for a second time approved two development proposals over the stiff opposition of neighbors.
Arts & Culture
Musicians earn tips on virtual concerts with Crosstown Arts platform
Against the Grain offers Memphis-area musicians a place to post performance videos. The service has earned nearly 150 musicians a total of more than $19,000.
Opinion
Community Foundation invests in transforming a college – and a city
The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis' $40 million gift to LeMoyne-Owen College is one of the largest received by any HBCU nationally. It's designed to propel the college to the next level in higher education.
Podcasts
The challenge of reopening schools
The issues facing schools as they look to reopen with some semblance of normalcy is almost overwhelming. A bit scary. And in some ways heartbreaking.
Daily Briefs
Pet adoption service fees reduced to $10 this month
Shelby County FCU opens Midtown branch
Memphis Zoo adds VIP valet parking
Lighting company to open first U.S. store in Memphis
Monitoring team in MPD surveillance launch website, announce public forum
Southern food, style, fashion will rule at Graceland Sept. 27-29