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
Type O blood donations needed during shortage, major nonprofit says
Vitalant says it needs thousands of blood donations to keep Memphis hospitals stocked, due to the lowest supply in two years.
City of Memphis City Council’s light agenda includes renewed grants program
Metro The AM/DM podcast: New housing and a beer garden, too
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Business
A $765K cleanup grant clears way for proposed Manassas Market project
The grant will help remediate the former Chism Trail grocery site in Uptown Memphis, which includes buildings that have been vacant for about 30 years.
Premium Real Estate Thinking outside the box: Building Memphis housing one container at a time
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Sports
Red, white and the blues: World Cup fans gather for US vs Belgium at AutoZone Park
Soccer fans gathered at Autozone Park for a free watch party, hoping to witness the United States Men’s National Team advance in the 2026 World Cup. Instead, they watched history repeat itself.
Memphis Grizzlies Quinten Post to sign offer sheet with Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant traded, Summer League preview
Sports AutoZone Park to host World Cup watch party
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball ‘This is the warning’: Inside Hana Haden’s plan to rebuild Memphis around confidence and shooting
Food
Memphis was ripe for this idea: Growing and selling tomatoes right here
Vine Foods founder aims to disrupt the supply chain in a good way, with fresh, heirloom tomatoes grown in Parkway Village.
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Suburbs
State of Mississippi defends Elon Musk’s Southaven turbines
Mississippi aruges that the lawsuit from the Mississippi NAACP about SpaceX’s private power plant in Southaven is a threat to its ability to regulate the state’s environment.
Real Estate New owner sees ‘gold’ in Southaven strip mall
Arts & Culture
5 must-see concerts in July
Acclaimed musicians from as close as North Mississippi and as far as England are bringing their sounds to the Mid-South this July. Here are five highlights.
Premium Arts & Culture Memphis writer exploring conservation and faith in the South
Opinion
Opinion: Don’t confuse nationalism with patriotism
“American exceptionalism becomes dangerous when it suggests America is beyond criticism.”
Opinion Opinion: Why does my electricity go on vacation more than I do?
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant traded, Summer League preview
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the trade that sent Morant to Portland and set up for Summer League 2026.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more WYXR’s director about music, AI and the evolution of the station
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Arlington football’s new facility
Today’s puzzle features the weight room in Arlington High’s new $10 million football practice facility, taken by Michael Waddell.