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
Downtown parking and liquor stores top City Council agenda
The council hears about a proposal to enforce standards for lighting and cleanliness of Downtown parking garages and votes on a move to extend the life of a temporary Downtown surface parking lot at Beale and Main streets.
Spirit of Memphis Overton Park Shell reveals 2025 free summer concert series lineup
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Shelby County County Commission weighs changes to embattled grant program
Business
Mud Island project receives funding
Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time received two grants Wednesday, April 16, to help build the immersive adventure museum at the former Mississippi River Museum on Mud Island.
Real Estate Health care logistics facility awarded 10-year PILOT
Health Care Sting operation: Health department ramps up mosquito control
Premium Real Estate ‘King of golf tournaments’ stepping down from his throne
Sports
Grizzlies Insider: Jaylen Wells named Rookie of the Year finalist
Wells averaged 10.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists while starting 74 of 79 games in which he was available.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis receiver CJ Smith’s love-hate relationship with track shapes his football career
Update Memphis Tigers Football Memphis Tigers football spring transfer portal tracker
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Here’s hoping magic is real
Food
What to Order: Felicia Suzanne’s signature favorites
The opening menu at the new Felicia Suzanne’s includes chicken crepes, deviled eggs and her oysters of love, all longtime favorites.
Suburbs
Collierville aldermen weigh library expansion
If included in the budget, the library will expand by about 24,000 square feet, nearly doubling in size.
Arts & Culture
Overton Park Shell reveals 2025 free summer concert series lineup
The Overton Park Shell’s free summer concert series opens and closes with local acts.
Opinion
Herrington: Here’s hoping magic is real
The Grizzlies lost Game 1 to Oklahoma City by 51 points, and as interim head coach Tuomas Iisalo said, “It’s very hard to play worse than this.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Crawfish, barbecue and more at Memphis spring festivals
Natalie Van Gundy and Holly Whitfield discuss spring food festivals in Memphis and share pro tips and top picks.