Coronavirus numbers return to late July levels
“COVID-19 is still a very much present danger to the people of Shelby County and can be found in virtually all parts of Shelby County,” said Shelby County Health Department Deputy Director David Sweat.
Ja Morant, Brandon Clarke are rookies no more. So what’s next?
What are fair expectations for the two Grizzlies in Year 2?
Meet Memphis basketball’s newest commit: Sam Ayomide Onu
The center with an “old soul” feels like he can be himself playing for Penny Hardaway and the Tigers.
Luke Sienkiewicz, ECS finish runner-up at state golf tournament
Ella Cress (Northpoint), Anna Heck (St. Agnes) take second place in respective girls state divisions.
Indie Memphis adds high-profile screenings
“One Night in Miami,” the directorial debut of Oscar-winning actress Regina King, will be the Memphis festival’s “Closing Night” feature, screening at the Malco Summer Drive-In Oct. 29.
New Tom Lee Park rental potential sized up
A study done for the Memphis River Parks Partnership by Leo Events estimates new venues in Tom Lee Park could generate as much as $1.243 million in the first year.
Food writers talk about how they cook at home these days
Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington talk about what they’ve been cooking, how recipes are little more than suggestions, and as it happens, about tacos and Asian food.
Calkins: Time for Memphis to finally beat the ‘small-time’ UCF football team
After 13 straight losses to UCF, it’s time for the Memphis Tigers to end that streak.
Almost 350 new coronavirus cases reported Tuesday
August 9 was the last time Shelby County reported new coronavirus cases in the 300-range; on that day it was 337.
County Commission questions $1M pandemic marketing campaign
The contract stirred the political embers of a recent budget season in county government as well as some spirited debate among commissioners about mask requirements.
Memphis receivers vs. UCF’s secondary is the matchup to watch
The Knights’ secondary is loaded with playmakers, but how do they compare to the Tigers’ receivers?
Memphis football team loses two players for the season
The Tigers will be without running back Cameron Fleming and defensive lineman John Cartwright.
Rhodes College alumni speak up for Judge Amy Coney Barrett
Rhodes graduates from across the country are speaking out in support for their fellow alum and nominee to the Supreme Court of the United States.
Restaurants: Round Two at New Asia
New Asia, a favorite Chinese restaurant known for its authentic dishes and a large Chinese-American selection, has finally reopened its Germantown dining room.
Metro
The Early Word: Newlyweds flock to Southaven, and the ’90s are alive in CY
A Frayser pastor was shot and killed, tornadoes are more deadly here and Memphis gets barbecue redemption.
Public Safety Trump pardons former state Sen. Brian Kelsey
Millington Millington to break ground on new middle school
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Business
Inked: Industrial space headed to auction, CanopyNation expands to East Memphis
A Shelby Drive industrial building will be auctioned off, an insurance agency is expanding to East Memphis and a wholesaler moved to Pleasant View Road.
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Transportation & Logistics Spirit Airlines to offer nonstop flights between Detroit, Memphis
Transportation & Logistics Allegiant to pause flights from Memphis to Los Angeles
Sports
The Birth of Grit and Grind: How Tony Allen completed the Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies didn’t have much business winning in Oklahoma City on Feb. 8, 2011, and that night now looms large in franchise lore.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies’ Morant says the win over Utah was not ugly. But it was dramatic.
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Food
Comeback Coffee closing cafe
“We are not going anywhere as Comeback,” said Hayes McPherson, co-owner of the Pinch District coffee shop, which will continue producing coffee sodas and locally roasted coffee. “Things are just going to look different.”
Suburbs
Millington to break ground on new middle school
“We’re expecting a lot more growth in the next five to 10 years,” MMSD Director of Schools James “Bo” Griffin said. “Adding onto the middle school will help us to be ready for that growth.”
Arts & Culture
State honors Priscilla Presley as she asks support for Rock ’n‘ Soul Museum
While in Nashville asking the Legislature for support for the Rock ’n‘ Soul Museum, Priscilla Presley was given the highest civilian award Tennessee can bestow.
Opinion
Calkins: How an 11-year-old girl helped inspire Hardaway’s greatest season
Penny Hardaway was named American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year Tuesday. Is that because an 11-year-old girl gave him an unexpected gift? OK, maybe not. But he did just ask her for two more.
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Before the Big Dance, Memphis must handle business at the AAC Tournament
Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin discuss what Memphis needs to do this week at the AAC Tournament to steer clear of the NCAA Tournament’s dreaded No. 8-No. 9 seed first-round matchup.
Games
Word Search: Grit Group Fitness
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