Some suburban leaders change course amid rising COVID-19 numbers
Mayors are concerned about rising cases, with at least one, Bartlett Mayor Keith McDonald, joining the call of local health officials for a statewide mask mandate.
Ex-Tigers star Antonio Anderson to host new Memphis basketball podcast
The weekly show is called “Beale Street Bullies” and will feature Anderson interviewing current and former Memphis players and coaches.
Collierville Schools board hears concerns about reopening plan
Concerns still loom after Collierville Schools announced high school students will return to campus four days per week in January.
Kustoff addresses COVID-19, election at Collierville luncheon
The congressman from Germantown addressed the environment in Washington, D.C., ahead of the election.
Shelby election officials get new ballot scanners for absentee vote count
It’s the second consecutive election the Tennessee Secretary of State’s office has come up with federal funding to buy the updated scanners for Shelby County.
FedEx announces hub worker shuttle schedule
The shuttles will serve both current employees and job applicants for some of the hub’s 2,000 openings.
Health Dept.: Coronavirus numbers ‘foreshadow challenging fall’
“The only community that is not in the red is Tate County, Mississippi,” said Shelby County Health Dept. Deputy Director David Sweat. “If you live anywhere in the Mid-South, you live in a county we determine to be at high risk of transmission.”
Memphis DC Mike MacIntyre spurns Austin Peay offer
The Tigers’ defensive coordinator had been approached about the Governors’ head coaching job.
Memphis-Tulane game moved to Nov. 28
The AAC matchup had been scheduled for the day before.
Grizzlies launch program to spur youth and police dialogue
Memphis Grizzlies Foundation also partnering with LeMoyne-Owen, University of Memphis on mentoring program.
Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Hayden saluted for record performance
CBHS junior sets school rushing record in loss.
SCS looks at options to improve air quality in aging buildings
National public health officials have encouraged businesses and schools to improve their air systems to reduce the chances of infection through the air.
COVID-19 task force briefings go back to twice-weekly
Beginning this week the COVID-19 task force briefings are back to twice a week after coronavirus case numbers increased.
A $62M plan in 10 images: For easier parking, walking
A plan to improve and enhance – maybe even solve – Downtown’s parking and walking challenges has many parts to it. Here’s a guide to help make it easier to digest.
Kroger sells vacant land in Washington Bottoms
Kroger did build a fuel center on the north end of the site, but just sold the other, still-undeveloped 17.3 acres for $2.6 million.
Metro
Memphis Mayor Paul Young responds to LeBron James comments
The mayor reacts to the NBA superstar’s suggestion that the Memphis Grizzlies relocate to Nashville.
Real Estate City, county want input on new zoning plan
Behind The Headlines Reaction to No Kings police response centers on city permit process
Public Safety Woman accused of killing pastor ‘on notice’ for alleged bond violation
Memphis Grizzlies Brandon Clarke released from jail after alleged high-speed chase and arrest
Business
Grizzlies star Ja Morant’s home for sale
The Eads mansion has a history of being owned by Grizzlies players.
Real Estate City, county want input on new zoning plan
Business Kaye’s Pints & Scoops to open new scoop shop
Real Estate Defense and space manufacturer could land in Memphis
Premium Real Estate Inked: Stryker, AutoZone and Scan Global Logistics making local moves
Sports
Who are the top Tiger running backs in spring practice?
Tigers coach Charles Huff said the team needs three running backs for each game and four he can count on for the season.
Memphis Grizzlies Raptors roll over Grizzlies’ ragtag roster
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: Thanks, Raptors, for showing how you spend a random Thursday in Memphis
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Raptors 128, Grizzlies 96
Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Mayor Paul Young responds to LeBron James comments
Food
Kaye’s Pints & Scoops to open new scoop shop
The Scoop by Kaye’s Pints & Scoops doesn’t officially open until May, but the company is doing a pop-up Saturday, April 4.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: La Roche’s falafel platter
Suburbs
Lakeland board talks change in government
Lakeland officials also discussed a way to keep wine sales out of future convenience stores.
Premium Music Visible Music College plans move to Millington
Arts & Culture
Ballet Memphis’ 2026-27 season includes ‘Peter Pan’
“What makes our production a little bit different than a lot of productions is it’s a fully automated flying rig,” said artistic director Steven McMahon. “And we can fly five dancers at one time.”
Music 5 must-see concerts (and a festival) for April
Opinion
Opinion: Memphis must demand more from industrial polluters
“If a company’s business model depends on the exploitation of a Black city and the enrichment of a few power brokers at the top, we don’t want them here.”
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Now LeBron James is trashing the city? What’s a Memphian to think?
Podcasts
Reaction to No Kings police response centers on city permit process
Memphis Mayor Paul Young talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the March 28 No Kings march that ended with Memphis Police pepper-spraying demonstrators.
Podcasts The AM/DM podcast: A ‘free’ weekend full of fun
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Boys of summer
This jigsaw puzzle is of University of Memphis catcher Trae Cassidy and was taken by Matthew Hinton for the Associated Press.