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
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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
The AM/DM podcast: Will Memphis be a Champion or a Challenger? Or neither?
What will happen to Memphis’ spot on the PGA tour and one of Memphians’ favorite events?
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Education Federal judge orders halt on MSCS takeover
Premium Education Job ready: Some Youth Villages students get hands-on with a forklift
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Business
Inked: Ross, Hibbett land at Memphis-area shopping center
Plus, local investors add to their retail holdings in Southeast Memphis, and a hotel near Wolfchase Galleria sold for $5.5 million.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Youth Villages names chief of staff
Business SpaceX’s internet service cuts rates for Memphis-area customers
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Sports
A year after a car crashed into the patio, World Cup fever is helping Celtic Crossing score
Complete with its new patio, Celtic Crossing is packed with fans watching the World Cup — especially the U.S. matches. As owner DJ Naylor said, “There’s life in the old dog years.”
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies trade Santi Aldama for draft assets, AJ Johnson
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Food
Coletta’s to close Appling Road location after almost 30 years
“The place on Parkway, we have that Elvis connection,” co-owner Jerry Coletta said. “We have people just about every day that are tourists, who are Elvis fans.”
Food News New gluten-free bakery space opening next month
Suburbs
Former DeSoto County teacher sentenced for child pornography
A former DeSoto County teacher will serve nine years in prison for possessing child pornography, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Mississippi announced Tuesday.
Premium North Mississippi Breaking down Mississippi’s redistricting lawsuits
Arts & Culture
Anti-AI show-and-tell is all about generating interest in ‘real artists’
“It just doesn’t make sense for people in a city where our water is being used up by the data center … to contribute to that,” said one of the hosts for Lamplighter Lounge’s first anti-AI show-and-tell.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: An early look Indie Memphis gem ‘Blue Heron’
Opinion
Calkins: The Ja Morant era is finally over. Why did it come to this?
“The Grizzlies have finally traded Ja Morant, the biggest star they may ever have. But by the end they just wanted him gone.”Related content:
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Will Memphis be a Champion or a Challenger? Or neither?
What will happen to Memphis’ spot on the PGA tour and one of Memphians’ favorite events?
Metro The AM/DM podcast: All about the new Memphis Art Museum
Games
Sudoku: July 1
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