Amazon plans to build delivery station along I-40 in Cordova
A developer has filed for a 31-acre planned development just west of Appling Road along I-40, where a 141,000-square-foot Amazon delivery station would be built.
Sexton defines public health experts as ‘bureaucrats’
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton talked about his plan to strip away the autonomy of the Shelby County Health Department during a visit Monday to the county. He says public health officials should advise mayors, who would make the ultimate decision on pandemic and other health-related measures.
Herrington: Marc Gasol’s future, the NBA Finals’ Memphis moment, and more
We also address developments in jersey designs.
U of M seeks approval for 529-bed student apartment development
The University of Memphis seeks approval of a planned development to build six buildings for 135 student apartments, or 529 beds, plus a small commercial building. The linear development would stretch along Deloach from Poplar to Central.
Trump back at White House after unprecedented level of medical care
Trump’s doctor, Navy Cdr. Sean Conley, was also upbeat at an afternoon briefing but said the President will not be fully out of the woods for another week.
Want a midwife? Regional One has largest team in the city
At Regional One, midwives deliver 30-40 babies a month and have a 9% cesarean rate, compared to 30% nationally.
‘At WYXR, Memphis is our format’
The vision for the new era of the radio station is to truly, purely and honestly represent Memphis and its surrounding area.
CHOICES moves into colorful new building
The nonprofit that provides reproductive health services to women has moved into a new, larger building that can serve four times more women.
Coronavirus: Less than 3% of new tests positive
The Shelby County Health Department reported 95 new coronavirus cases on Monday, Oct. 5.
Maker of biodegradable utensils and straws gets Memphis boost
A Georgia producer of biodegradable plastics proposes to merge with a blank check company led by Memphis businessman Gary Wunderlich to go public and meet growing demand for eco-friendly plastic.
Week-long course to provide robotics training
One-week training sessions will begin next summer. Tuition is covered for veterans and low-wage earners.
Dixie Pickers changes name but stays anchored in Memphis
The company opened in 2012 in Collierville.
Memphis-UCF TV time set
The Oct. 17 matchup will be the first time the teams have met in two seasons.
Memphians cope with lives turned upside down by virus
After six months of coronavirus, the resulting losses are profound, but the stories these people tell are about going on, a process they find central to living with the unknown.
Marcus Brown is West Memphis’ version of Penny Hardaway
Marcus Brown and Ja Morant’s retired numbers hang next to each other at Murray State.
Metro
Memphis teacher vacancies decline, but district still struggles to hire certified educators
Memphis-Shelby County Schools cut teacher vacancies by hundreds compared with this time last year, thanks to a bolstered HR team, an official said. More than 200 new hires hold conditional licenses, which expire in three years.
Premium Transportation & Logistics What a giant train merger has to do with National Guard in Memphis
Behind The Headlines How U of M scientists navigate conspiracy theories and the polarized world of public health
City of Memphis President Trump and Gov. Lee plan to talk next week about deploying National Guard to Memphis
Business
Methodist grows Neuroscience Institute with $2.8M expansion
Along with providing care for conditions like brain tumors and seizures, the institute is also training a new generation of neurologists.
Premium Real Estate Inked: East Memphis gets hot then cold, Laurelwood gets new art gallery
Transportation & Logistics Memphis International Airport begins $700 million upgrade
Premium Business Peabody renovations ‘complete departure’ from old look
Sports
Martin: Memphis football handles business. Now comes the chance to make noise.
Athlon Sports wrote a story recently that proclaimed The American is having a moment. Well, now it’s the Tigers’ turn to have theirs.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis defense looks poised for a step up in competition
Sports Backup QB shines in surprise start as Ole Miss outlasts Arkansas 41-35
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis defense stifles Troy in decisive victory
Food
Sound Bites: What’s going on with Irish pubs?
DJ Naylor and Reny Alfonso join Sound Bites podcast host Holly Whitfield to talk about Celtic Crossing reopening, Irish pubs and more.
Suburbs
Millington native’s return to US attorney seat clears Senate Judiciary Committee
Ahead of the roll call vote, U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn spoke in favor of Dunavant, calling him an “experienced prosecutor.”
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
Calkins: Why is a cove in Memphis suddenly filled with Cubs flags? It’s out of sadness — and respect.
Todd Dixon — a nurse, triathlete, Sunday-school teacher, husband and father — died at 54. Now an entire street in East Memphis is flying Chicago Cubs flags in his honor.
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.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: At the zoo
Today’s jigsaw puzzle features a Patrick Lantrip photo of Rowan, a young orangutan born at the Memphis Zoo.