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
A long-awaited harvest: DeSoto County Agri-Education Center opens
The center, spanning 200 acres on Star Landing Road West, opened its doors with dignitaries, including Republican U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.
Public Safety US Marshals arrest two Memphis shooting suspects in Murfreesboro
Memphis Grizzlies After bashing Memphis, Stephen A. Smith is coming to town
Education Tennessee schools could remove students with disabilities from classroom before assessment under proposed rule change
Business
Varsity Spirit pro cheerleaders to get P-A-I-D!
Memphis-based Varsity Spirit is launching a professional cheerleading league in January, giving athletes 18 years old and older the opportunity to get paid to compete after college.
Health Care UTHSC chancellor named to leadership of global health care group
Premium Bartlett Substantial industrial tracts available in Bartlett
Health Care Le Bonheur names new Heart Institute codirector
Sports
After bashing Memphis, Stephen A. Smith is coming to town
After suggesting that “cats like Jimmy Butler” and other NBA stars don’t want to play for the Grizzlies because of crime in Memphis, ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith is making plans to visit the Bluff City.
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Food
$15 Deal: By the Brewery’s Cuban grain bowl is creamy, crunchy, chewy
“On a more recent sunny day, I stopped by this fresh oasis in search of something to kick off the summer and ordered one of my favorites: the Cuban grain bowl.”
Suburbs
A long-awaited harvest: DeSoto County Agri-Education Center opens
The center, spanning 200 acres on Star Landing Road West, opened its doors with dignitaries, including Republican U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: HoochieCon, Project Pat, Brewfest and summer solstice fun
This week, Juneteenth events continue, the rained-out Mid-South Pride parade has a new date and Lukah releases a new album — with lasers.
Opinion
Calkins: Ja Morant stuck up for Memphis. Now, how about you?
Ja Morant took on ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith and his misperceptions of Memphis. But Smith isn’t the only one talking trash.
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: 2025 NBA Draft preview
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington share explore trade possibilities and list prospects they like for the Grizzlies at pick No. 16.