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
The Early Word: Big wins for the Grizz and two Memphis restaurants
The County Commission is running out of money for the MSCS suit, airport parking is getting easier and you can say goodbye to what’s left of Oak Court Mall.
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City of Memphis City Council votes down indefinite data center pause
City of Memphis City Council asks ICE, National Guard to leave Memphis
Business
Art museum, a hospital and the Queen: Developers to talk about projects shaping Memphis
Major projects shaping the city’s future — ranging from the art museum on Front Street to a mixed-use development in East Memphis’ Poplar corridor — will be previewed at the Developing Memphis seminar.
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Sports
How far is too far for a Ty Jerome 3? Farther than you think.
In the Grizzlies ' season-opening win, Jerome maneuvered around a screen and launched a 3-point attempt from the end of the bear logo at center court.
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High School Sports Houston wins region girls soccer title against Collierville
Food
Memphis restaurants earn Michelin nods for second year in a row
This year, a Cooper-Young restaurant was recommended.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Meet the new Muddy’s Bake Shop owners
Suburbs
Memphis tax abatement could pull industrial user from DeSoto County
ITT Goulds Pumps would leave Southaven after 20 years for a Memphis building under an incentive approved Wednesday, Oct. 21.
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Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: 2 Tony Award-winning shows open
One is a musical based on the real jam session at Sun Records, while another play, pre-dating the COVID pandemic, explores vaccination debates at a school.
Chris Herrington Memphis Movies This Week: Oscar-winning Brit actresses, ‘Everything’ expands
Opinion
Calkins: The Grizzlies aim to win back the city. They got off to a sensational start.
The Grizzlies took the wraps off not just a new season but a new era Wednesday night with a resounding 123-103 win.
Guest Columnists Opinion: FedEx Cares and American Red Cross to raise smoke alarm awareness
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Meet the new Muddy’s Bake Shop owners
Belltower Coffee’s locations on Highland Street and at Shelby Farms Park added a third member to the family earlier this year: Muddy’s on Broad Avenue.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: The season is here
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Like father, like daughter
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Katie Barrett that was taken by Mark Weber.