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
Federal judge orders halt on MSCS takeover
A federal judge has ordered Tennessee to halt its takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. In the wake of that order, the state oversight board canceled its Wednesday afternoon meeting.
Premium Education Job ready: Some Youth Villages students get hands-on with a forklift
Premium Education TCAP 2026: These 6 charts show how Memphis-area students stack up
Premium State Government Shooting, grooming and booking: New laws that take effect July 1 in Tennessee
Shelby County County Commission passes budget with new property tax rate
Business
Inked: Ross, Hibbett land at Memphis-area shopping center
Plus, local investors add to their retail holdings in Southeast Memphis, and a hotel near Wolfchase Galleria sold for $5.5 million.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Youth Villages names chief of staff
Business SpaceX’s internet service cuts rates for Memphis-area customers
Premium Transportation & Logistics More funding needed for MATA, transit advocates say
Business Meet The Daily Memphian’s summer 2026 interns
Sports
Redbirds recap: Memphis takes first game of series against Charlotte
Memphis got back in the win column Tuesday night at AutoZone Park with a 10-5 victory over the Charlotte Knights.
High School Sports Five local players named to TSWA all-state softball team
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Sorting through the aftermath of the Ja Morant trade
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: Morant experience far from perfect, but truly unique
Memphis Grizzlies Timeline of Ja Morant’s time with the Grizzlies
Food
Coletta’s to close Appling Road location after almost 30 years
“The place on Parkway, we have that Elvis connection,” co-owner Jerry Coletta said. “We have people just about every day that are tourists, who are Elvis fans.”
Food News New gluten-free bakery space opening next month
Suburbs
Former DeSoto County teacher sentenced for child pornography
A former DeSoto County teacher will serve nine years in prison for possessing child pornography, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Mississippi announced Tuesday.
Premium North Mississippi Breaking down Mississippi’s redistricting lawsuits
Arts & Culture
Anti-AI show-and-tell is all about generating interest in ‘real artists’
“It just doesn’t make sense for people in a city where our water is being used up by the data center … to contribute to that,” said one of the hosts for Lamplighter Lounge’s first anti-AI show-and-tell.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: An early look Indie Memphis gem ‘Blue Heron’
Opinion
Calkins: The Ja Morant era is finally over. Why did it come to this?
“The Grizzlies have finally traded Ja Morant, the biggest star they may ever have. But by the end they just wanted him gone.”Related content:
Opinion Opinion: On xAI, Mayor Young is gaslighting Memphis
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: All about the new Memphis Art Museum
The grand opening is less than six months away.
Memphis Grizzlies The AM/DM podcast: Who’s on the Grizz’s new menu
Games
Sudoku: July 1
Ready for today’s sudokus?