Congregation mourns closing, rejoices in blessings of ‘disco shul’
Anshei Sphard Beth El Emeth congregation is moving, leaving behind its “Brutalist” synagogue but not its sacred Torahs or special memories.
New COVID-19 cases continue to decline, transmission rate stable countywide
From Sept. 26 to Saturday, Oct. 10, the Shelby County Health Department reported an average of 134 new coronavirus cases and 3,058 test results each day, yielding a 4.4% positivity rate.
Shelby County reports 3 COVID-19 deaths, 146 new cases
Shelby County’s 146 new coronavirus cases came from 2,774 test results, yielding a 5.3% positivity rate. Test results are not reflective of the previous 24-hour period and include tests over multiple days.
Going strong in Whitehaven: Piano’s Flowers & Gifts
Some people have asked but the owners of Piano’s flower shop say there is no reason for them to leave the Whitehaven community.
Friday preps: Collierville gets physical, defeats arch-rival Houston
Ethan Pettigrew and Tyler Collier combine for two touchdown passes as Collierville holds off Houston.
Street Food: Tacos and paletas in Olive Branch
As a new recurring feature, I’ll be on the hunt for street-food finds in the Memphis area: good stuff from food trucks, farmers markets, gas stations, walk-up windows and the like.
NFL quarterly awards: Memphis edition
2020 has been a banner year for former Tigers in the NFL; which alums are standing out?
Excel Center at Goodwill Memphis helps adults earn diplomas and more
The Excel Center opened as a charter school but is now a contract school with Shelby County Schools.
Point guard Joe Cooper forges new path at Pearl River CC
He almost gave up on the sport. The junior college has reinvigorated him and changed his mindset.
Metro
Hill: He quit fixing cars to help kids. Then the Grizzlies and FedEx gave them a place to play
Joseph Wells filled out the application, but he kept it a secret. Now, thanks to the unlikely P.E. teacher, the students at his school have an outdoor exercise area.
Premium Real Estate The women behind the return of Leon Place: ‘We break ground on a belief in Memphis’
Behind The Headlines New county mayor focused on money
Education Memphis Grizzlies and FedEx unveil new Dream Court at Northeast Prep Academy
Public Safety Lindsey Whiteside pleads guilty in federal case
Business
The women behind the return of Leon Place: ‘We break ground on a belief in Memphis’
Two women are teaming up on an affordable-housing development in North Memphis, another move in the momentum to bring more new homes to the city.
Premium Real Estate ‘Colossus is the biggest thing that happened to Memphis since FedEx — and it may only get bigger’
Business Two years after opening, Starbucks on Covington to close
Premium Business Texas company says SpaceXAI owes them almost $2M
Premium Real Estate New stores and development signify a growing Millington
Sports
Hill: He quit fixing cars to help kids. Then the Grizzlies and FedEx gave them a place to play
Joseph Wells filled out the application, but he kept it a secret. Now, thanks to the unlikely P.E. teacher, the students at his school have an outdoor exercise area.
High School Sports Briarcrest downs Southwind in battle of unbeatens
High School Sports Whitehaven defeats Munford to win fifth straight
High School Sports Friday prep report: Houston rolls on Homecoming
High School Sports There’s light at the end of the tunnel for Horton night races
Food
Recipe Exchange: The Farmer’s mushroom sloppy Joe
The Farmer’s sloppy Joe helped bring national attention to the Memphis restaurant.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: ‘Donut’ overlook this Midtown bakery
Suburbs
Lindsey Whiteside pleads guilty in federal case
DeSoto County’s Lindsey Whiteside saga is almost officially over.
Premium Collierville Collierville owes Molly Mehner $184,769 as part of agreement
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Primetime,’ Dolly Parton’s ‘Nine to Five’
Also screening this week, “Psycho” and “Breathless” provide a film education that budding Memphis cinephiles should really take advantage of.
Premium Music Arts Beat: 10 must-see October concerts
Opinion
Sanford: Political fighting in Memphis and across America is hurting local Democrats
“With Republicans refusing to address high gas prices, heavy-handed immigration policies and blatant corruption by President Trump, Democrats have been handed all the ammunition they need to put their GOP opponents on the defensive. But instead, some are fighting each other.”
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: It’s the Super Bowl, the World Cup and ‘American Idol’ all wrapped up in one. Plus, lots of ducks!
Podcasts
How Hotel Pontotoc went from bordello to boutique hotel
Joey Lewis is on “The Sidebar” to talk about his love for the hotel and everything it has become.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: ‘Donut’ overlook this Midtown bakery
Games
Daily WordRow: Sept. 26
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.