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
How U of M scientists navigate conspiracy theories and the polarized world of public health
To the dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Memphis, its mission begins — but doesn’t end — with data.
Public Safety New federal charges target Ghost Mob again
State Government Millington native’s return to US attorney seat clears Senate Judiciary Committee
Germantown Hundreds gather in Germantown park to honor Charlie Kirk
Business
Small business owners to share their journey on Daily Memphian panel
The Daily Memphian will host a seminar Thursday, Sept. 18, at Memphis Botanic Garden where four small business owners will discuss the road to small business ownership.
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Caribbean restaurant launches vegan spin-off
Health Care St. Jude announces a second Advanced Research Center
Premium Business With an incoming Target and Academy Sports, Millington has hit the retail ‘bullseye’
Sports
Redbirds recap: Memphis falls to Jacksonville
Infielder Cesar Prieto led the offense with a 2-for-4 night. The left-handed hitter hit a double, scored a run and walked in Game 5 of a six-game match with Jacksonville.
Sports Mississippi State sweeps past Alcorn State
Sports One-yard touchdown run in OT gives Georgia win at Tennessee
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Martin: Memphis football handles business. Now comes the chance to make noise.
Food
Table Talk: Flying Saucer makes it right
There are two things never to joke about on the restaurant scene: stellar service and tater tots.
Suburbs
New game plan: Germantown will not pursue outdoor sports complex
Both proposals submitted to Germantown were different than the suburb’s vision for an outdoor sports complex.
Arts & Culture
A weekend of creators, comics and cosplay
Vendors selling all kinds of collectibles also make up a huge part of the Memphis Comic Expo, with everything from vintage toys, posters, books and gaming cards to statues.
Opinion
Conaway: Drained at Sassy Bass, beached at Tommy Bahama: The Great Walmart Heist
“I swear if we were still having children, or my kids were to have another grandchild, I’d lobby for the name iBank, boy or girl. That’s probably going to be the name of my next dog.”
Podcasts
How U of M scientists navigate conspiracy theories and the polarized world of public health
To the dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Memphis, its mission begins — but doesn’t end — with data.