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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“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
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
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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.