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.
Opinion: How can you help? Pay attention, listen, vote
“As a white woman in the remaining months of her thirties, I may not be the demographic that typically fits the bill to talk about allyship but ...Black and Brown Americans are tired, and frankly it’s not their responsibility to make white people better humans.”
Metro
The Early Word: More AI is coming; AutoZone Park swings and misses
Pearson and Cohen drop redistricting lawsuit, DeSoto residents sue SpaceX and FedEx pilots finally get their wish.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Harnessing art to overcome ADHD
Public Safety Memphis Animal Services officer charged with aggravated animal cruelty
Premium Public Safety Does DeSoto County have a child predator problem? Here’s what the data says
Elections Souls to the Polls rally mixes political optimism with hardcore organizing
Business
Soul & Spirits buys Memphis Made trademark
Soul & Spirits Brewery’s purchase ensures Memphis Made Brewing Co.’s beer will still be made in the Bluff City.
Business WK Kellogg laying off more than 100 in Memphis
Premium Real Estate Outdoors Inc. building hits market for almost $2 million
Premium Business Firefighter developing health and tutoring AI apps: ‘We have a lot of bright minds here.’
Premium Business After 27 years, The Blue Monkey is closing its doors in Midtown
Sports
‘It becomes another game’: Memphis referee reflects on his World Cup experience
Chris Strickland, a California native who’s lived in Memphis for the past dozen or so years, worked at the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
Sports AutoZone extends title-sponsorship agreement with the Liberty Bowl
Sports Tigers coaches wade into political waters
High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason softball awards: It’s a TRA sweep
High School Sports Southwind four-star prospect makes commitment decision
Food
Table Talk: Le Bon Appétit had the meats, sweets and more to eat
Le Bon Appétit brought a crowd of hundreds to Downtown Memphis, where they sampled offerings from 28 chefs and drinks from four mixologists.
Premium Food News As part of a longheld family dream, Viet Hoa owners opening large international market
Suburbs
MDOT allocates millions for Hernando interstate exit
The Mississippi Department of Public Transportation has allocated $5.7 million for the beginning phase of improvements to the Commerce Street interstate exit in Hernando.
Premium Bartlett Bartlett passes mayor’s pay increase, property tax rate and budget
Arts & Culture
Songwriters, music and beer flood South Main
Two music festivals are coming to South Main this weekend, and organizers from both join Eric Barnes on this week’s Sidebar podcast.
Music Overton Park Shell ‘Shell-ebrates’ 90 years with free fall shows
Opinion
Opinion: Safety isn’t only the absence of danger — it’s also the presence of connection
“Safety isn’t just about whether crime exists. Safety is also about whether people feel they belong to one another. It is also deeply true that poverty affects safety.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: ‘The joy doesn’t lessen the grief’
Podcasts
Songwriters, music and beer flood South Main
Two music festivals are coming to South Main this weekend, and organizers from both join Eric Barnes on this week’s Sidebar podcast.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Flyway, budgets and ‘The Birdcage’
Games
Sudoku: June 9
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