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
MSCS board chair says issues with Feagins can’t be overcome
In a new statement released to the press on Thursday, Dec. 26, board Chair Joyce Dorse Coleman seemed to provide an accelerated timeline for terminating Superintendent Marie Feagins.
Education CBU making progress, but still on probation
Business
Memphis wrap star, former St. Jude patient meet on reality show
After filming on “The Ultimate Gift Wrapping Challenge” wrapped in Pennsylvania, Vanessa West and Adrienne Myers met again — this time back home in Memphis over lunch at La Baguette.
Transportation & Logistics American Airlines briefly grounded flights on Christmas Eve
Sports
Grizzlies Insider: If Memphis was in Canada, only for one day
Six Canadians will take the court in a game between the Raptors and Grizzlies on Thursday night. They will do so wearing classic Vancouver teal and Toronto purple.
Sports Texas Tech coach ready for AutoZone Liberty Bowl eager to quiet Hog fans
Food
$10 Deal: Quinoa at the Complicated Pilgrim has layers of flavor
Complicated Pilgrim’s breakfast bowl proves quinoa isn’t boring; it’s just waiting for someone to show it a little love.
Suburbs
Public documents on Harvest plane crash released, final report imminent
Hundreds of pages of investigative reports on the 2023 plane crash that killed four members of Harvest Church in Germantown are now public, including official interviews, expert accounts on the aircraft and wreckage and more.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: ‘Holiday Hangover’ cure and Alex Chilton’s birthday bash
This week, watch Arkansas battle Texas Tech in the Liberty Bowl, go into the mind of Leonardo da Vinci and ring in 2025 with parties all over the city.
Opinion
Opinion: A call for solutions and community empowerment
“While I agree that our police department can and should improve, the real question for me is this: Will a Federal Government consent decree yield the true results our community is seeking — will it make Memphis better?”
Podcasts
Memphis mayor plans task force to address police reform
Paul Young offered more detail in a Behind The Headlines interview on what’s next for MPD after a scathing federal report into the department’s policies and practices.