Here are five bright spots from Memphis’ loss to SMU
Quindell Johnson and Dreke Clark lead the list of top performers.
Cooper Young runners rev for fun
Even though the Cooper Young Festival was canceled this year due to coronavirus restrictions, the annual four-miler race went on.
Health Department reports 7 new deaths, 113 new cases
The Shelby County daily positivity rate from Sunday is about 5.6% after 2,620 tests were administered. The Health Department reported seven new deaths.
Sports Notebook: NBA bubble may live on, and R.I.P. ‘Gibby’
Also: Vince Carter is a good sport, and this is what Patrick Mahomes should be called.
First balloting in presidential election begins this week
Voter registration drives are busy on the last weekend before the registration deadline. But more than 80% of Shelby County’s voting age population is already registered. The tale of the 2020 presidential election in Shelby County will be told by the voters on the rolls who show up.
Should Memphis defense’s slow starts worry Tigers fans?
Solutions are needed with a showdown against UCF looming.
Jennings bags a hat trick as 901 FC closes disappointing year with gratifying victory
Rooke from Central Florida ends the year with a team-high nine goals.
Miles, Motley, Ueleke seek Germantown Alderman Position 4
John Paul Miles, Rod Motley and Brian Ueleke are vying for Alderman Position 4. Forrest Owens currently holds the seat and has decided to not seek reelection.
New COVID-19 cases, transmission rate down in Shelby County
From Sept. 19 to Saturday, Oct. 3, the Shelby County Health Department reported an average of 122 new coronavirus cases and 2,782 tests reported each day, yielding a 4.4% positivity rate. Those results included tests from people tested multiple times.
Opinion: Some resolutions to support kindness
“When I overhear political conversations with which I disagree, I catch myself with unkind thoughts. I wonder how people can think like that... Then I realize my own thoughts reflect the reality I am condemning.”
Metro
Jail’s healthcare provider opts out of renewing contract
Wellpath said in a prepared statement that the company was working with county officials to ensure a “smooth transition” to a new healthcare provider at 201 Poplar.
Spirit of Memphis Memphis news anchor took broadcast snooze and woke up to internet fame
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Metro The AM/DM podcast: How a case of mistaken identity led to months in jail
City of Memphis Trolleys coming back Downtown this fall
Business
Regional One unveils plans for new hospital at old Commercial Appeal building
Under a tent on the front lawn of the old Commercial Appeal building at 495 Union Ave., Regional One and county leaders unveiled a highly anticipated rendering, the new roughly $1 billion Regional One Hospital.
Financial Services First Horizon launches new financial institutions group
Real Estate $25M plan for former Houston’s and First Horizon site begins
Health Care Jail’s healthcare provider opts out of renewing contract
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Sports
Calkins: It’s the end of an era for the Memphis golf tournament
“For nearly seven decades, the best golfers in the world have played in Memphis. Starting in 2028, that will no longer be the case.”Related content:
Golf Memphis golf tourney to lose elite status as of 2028
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Food
Table Talk: Thursday nights at Tamboli’s are for formaggio
“The cornerstone of a pizza place is a good cheese pizza,” said Tamboli’s owner Miles Tamboli.
Premium Food News Battle for Belly Acres continues in court
Suburbs
Vote delayed for Olive Branch rezoning, landfill expansion
Olive Branch leaders pushed off a final vote on rezoning an area of the city to allow for a controversial industrial park and expand the county landfill.
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Arts & Culture
These Memphis musicians will play 2026 Cooper-Young Fest
The 2026 Cooper-Young Fest takes place from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, in the Midtown neighborhood.
Arts & Culture Metal Museum unveils new branding
Opinion
Calkins: It’s the end of an era for the Memphis golf tournament
“For nearly seven decades, the best golfers in the world have played in Memphis. Starting in 2028, that will no longer be the case.”Related content:
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Death to the Protect College Sports Act. Signed, Memphis.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: How a case of mistaken identity led to months in jail
In May, a shooting at OUTMemphis left two victims in critical condition. A day later, police arrested a transgender woman.
2026 Elections Elections Elections, SpaceXAI and schools dominate local headlines
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Baber is back
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of the grand reopening of Rodney Baber Park in Frayser and was taken by Brad Vest.