Athletic departments celebrate looser restrictions for game attendance
The county Health Department loosened some of the restrictions regarding COVID-19 precautions, moves that will benefit sporting events and restaurants.
Tuesday prep report: Houston girls secure an important victory
Nation’s top-ranked team improves to 10-0 thanks to late free kick from Taylor Theophiledes.
Germantown Planning Commission endorses 90 homes, 2 subdivisions
Germantown Planning Commissioners endorsed two subdivisions that could add 90 homes to Germantown. The project must still be reviewed by the mayor and aldermen.
Nick Scott talks about his COVID closure and his new restaurant
Nick Scott talks with Jennifer Biggs on our new Sound Bites podcast/radio show about what it was like to have Alchemy closed for 11 weeks and about his plans for Salt | Soy, opening soon on Broad.
Center Sam Ayomide, a Memphis priority recruit, sets decision date
The three-star center also is being pursued heavily by Kansas.
City Council rejects MLGW consultant contract
Memphis City Council members have rejected a Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division contract with a power industry consultant to explore what it would take for the utility to leave the Tennessee Valley Authority. The vote stops the two-year old process, at least for now. The MLGW board could have a response Wednesday morning at its regular meeting.
Bar owners welcome a midnight curfew
Bars and restaurants can begin to stay open until midnight under the new Shelby County Health Department directive that goes in effect on Oct. 7; enforcement will be beefed up, Alisa Haushalter says.
Summer Avenue rezoning process for church preservation gets started
The resolution approved Tuesday by the Memphis City Council for two areas along Summer is designed to make it more difficult to demolish a set of four churches for other kinds of development. It’s similar to a recent rezoning of part of Lamar Avenue but with a slightly different motivation.
Coronavirus: New Shelby County cases back up over 250
The number of new cases jumped today, with more than 250 reported.
‘Enough is enough’: Pride on the line when Memphis faces UCF
The Tigers have a 13-game losing streak against the Knights.
Health Dept. provides coronavirus updates
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announced a “901 Student Passport” program, which allows free admission to museums for students who cannot partake in their normal field trips because of the pandemic.
Governor backs Trump statements on COVID-19
Gov. Bill Lee is taking President Donald Trump’s view of the pandemic, saying people should not fear COVID-19 but “respect” the virus and take steps to avoid it, even though the president has downplayed the importance of wearing masks.
Bradshaw, Hagerty duel over canceled debate
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Marquita Bradshaw is calling for a debate with Republican Bill Hagerty after their only scheduled event was canceled, saying she wants to face off, while his campaign accuses her of pulling a “political stunt.”
Horrell gets top marks from Lakeland school board
Lakeland schools Superintendent Ted Horrell received stellar remarks in his review by the system’s school board, setting the stage for a new contract.
Residential projects progress at Arlington BMA; ACS amends budget
Arlington officials approve a new residential development near Donelson Elementary and rezone a property on the south end of town.
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.
Herrington: Marc Gasol’s future, the NBA Finals’ Memphis moment, and more
We also address developments in jersey designs.
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Metro
Former state senator resentenced for wire fraud conviction
The new sentence includes no prison time. Robinson received a sentence of time served in 2022. Instead, U.S. District Judge Sheryl Lipman imposed a fine of $48,600.
Premium Public Safety DA to appeal suspect-release decisions by local judge
Business
Campbell Clinic event provides homeless guests with foot exams, shoes
The pop-up clinic at 600 Poplar Ave. was part of a national event called Our Hearts to Your Soles. Each holiday season, orthopedic practices in cities nationwide provide foot care for homeless people.
Premium Real Estate Memphians mourn old Union Planters Bank building targeted for demo
Sports
Grizzlies stars say team consistency starts with them
Grizzlies leaders Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. took ownership of the team’s sluggish performance against the Nuggets on Tuesday night.Related content:
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Food
Etowah dinner series cofounder launches cocktail bar
Josh Conley said Bar Limina will feature a revolving lineup of mixologists and bartenders from across the globe.
Suburbs
DA to appeal suspect-release decisions by local judge
Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy announced the decision to appeal two decisions by a lower court judge to release multiple-shooting suspects without bond in recent weeks.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Gladiator II,’ ‘Wicked’ bring back familiar stories
This pre-Thanksgiving weekend brings a couple of prestige-oriented films to the big screen, alongside stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal.
Opinion
Narcisse: Holidays bring a complex mix of emotions, memories and pressures
Joshua Henry Narcisse: This year I am a widower. And I am approaching these coming weeks with curiosity. I am interested to see what these hard and happy days will bring.
Podcasts
Grind City Coffee Xpo returns with new ingredient
You might know about brewing coffee, but this year, you can learn about cooking with it, too.