SCS students could be back in school by January
During a school board committee meeting, SCS Superintendent Joris Ray told board members that the timeline is dependent upon the data.
Memphis WR Damonte Coxie officially opts out
The Tigers’ third all-time leading receiver in yardage and receptions is entering the NFL draft.
Recruiting notebook: Charlotte suits MUS linebacker Brown just fine
And updates on Roderic Lewis from MUS, Patrick Kutas from CBHS.
Time to press the panic button? Memphis’ secondary has much to prove vs. Temple
The Tigers are ranked dead last in the AAC in passing yards allowed per game.
Builders succeed by putting higher-end homes where others don’t
The concept contradicts traditional ideas about real estate, but buyers are snapping up the relatively expensive houses Laurynas Petrauskas and Raymond Sharkus build next to less-valuable homes.
AutoZone growing distribution center in Lexington
The expansion in Henderson County will cost $42 million and add 45 jobs over five years.
North Memphis poll worker fired for turning away voters
The firing was confirmed by an election commission spokesperson after state Rep. Antonio Parkinson posted about the change in personnel Sunday on social media.
Brady White gets nationwide attention after record-setting showing
Memphis’ quarterback named Walter Camp Offensive Player of the Week, AAC Co-Offensive Player of the Week.
Harding football on hold following positive COVID-19 test
The Lions’ game against Lausanne on Friday has been canceled.
Nearly 300 cases added to Shelby County coronavirus total
The Shelby County Health Department reported 287 new coronavirus cases and two new related deaths on Monday, Oct. 19.
Sometimes ‘home’ is a matter of the heart
Paula and James Campbell know the appraised value of their Orange Mound home is far less than the $300,000 they spent to build it. But that’s OK. They intend to stay.
More than 111,000 cast ballots in first 4 days of early voting
The total is inexact but ahead of the pace for early voting in the last three presidential elections in Shelby County. Data includes details of who the early voters and absentee voters are and a batch of new voters registered in recent months.
Calkins: For Brady White and Memphians everywhere, a moment to celebrate
It may not have been the single greatest win in program history, but the Memphis Tigers’s 50-49 victory over UCF Saturday was as emotionally satisfying as any in recent memory. Small wonder Memphians went just a little bit crazy when it was over.
Governor, ed chief want to remove consequences from 2021 test scores
Gov. Bill Lee and Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn said the annual state tests, known as TNReady, will be administered as planned, but teachers and schools should be held harmless for the results.
Metro
U of M school district launches preschool program at Le Bonheur
The new, one-year pilot program is effective this school year and open to certain 3- and 4-year-old patients at the Memphis children’s hospital.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Regional One campus, MSCS facilities plan on deck
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Business
Movers & Shakers
Bank of America, MC Logistics, Southern College of Optometry, Orion Financial announce additions.
Premium Business It’s hard to find Indian food in Bartlett. But that’s about to change.
Health Care Helen Hunt to speak at Methodist Healthcare’s annual luncheon
Real Estate Target bought Millington land for more than $2M
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Catherine & Mary’s getting new look
Sports
Buckley: Josh Pastner and UNLV had their way with Memphis. And the Tigers didn’t seem to care.
“There’s nothing a coach can do to force anything out of a guy,” Tigers coach Penny Hardaway said after losing to the Runnin’ Rebels. Memphis and Josh Pastner reunion turns sour as UNLV upsets TigersRelated content:
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Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Hardaway still unable to find the ‘fight’ as his Tigers head into critical stretch
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis and Josh Pastner reunion turns sour as UNLV upsets Tigers
Food
What to order: Felicia Suzanne’s West Indies crab salad
Felicia Suzanne’s, one of four Michelin Guide-recommended restaurants in Memphis, has a menu that feels like a love letter to Southern cuisine through the application of classic French technique.
Premium Business It’s hard to find Indian food in Bartlett. But that’s about to change.
Suburbs
Collierville looks to extend Winchester Road through Thompson site
The extension timeline is unclear since it depends on right-of-way acquisitions and funding.
Premium Bartlett Bartlett course manager thinks Quail Ridge ‘can do well’
Arts & Culture
Memphis was a character in several of Todd Snider’s songs. Here are the best of them.
Todd Snider died Friday, Nov. 14, at age 59. Chris Herrington looks at Snider’s best songs where Memphis was a character.
Premium Visual Arts New art school is ready to transform students — and teachers
Opinion
Calkins: The worst week ever in Memphis sports? Of course not. But it sure feels that way.
The Memphis Tiger football team, the Memphis Tiger basketball team and the Memphis Grizzlies are all disasters, in their own way. But which disaster is worst?
Guest Columnists Opinion: The high price of the social media highlight reel
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Regional One campus, MSCS facilities plan on deck
Big government projects may move forward this week. The Shelby County Board of Commissioners is expected to vote on $28.8 million in capital funding for Regional One Health. And the Memphis-Shelby County Schools system will consider the next phase of its facilities plan.
Behind The Headlines State Rep. Pearson said he can work across the aisle without moderating his political views
Games
Daily WordRow: Nov. 17
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.