Quickly shot, edited video shouts vaccine joy at Methodist-Germantown
Staffer snaps, edits the thrill on her iPhone to snappy “My Shot” from Hamilton.
Friday preps: Big second quarter propels CBHS
CBHS wins eighth in a row to open the season.
Ashley, Peyton Manning make ‘lead gift’ to Overton Park golf course renovation
The amount of the Mannings’ donation to the Overton Park golf course renovation was not revealed, but the contribution brings the amount raised so far to $1.7 million of the $2.5 million fundraising goal.
Beale St. Music Festival canceled as City Council mulls ‘safer at home’
The Memphis In May International Festival is calling off the Beale Street Music Festival in May as the Memphis City Council considers urging a Christmas week “safer at home” order.
The Grizzlies offense is on a tear. Can they keep it up?
The early success is hard to break down because of preseason motivation and lousy defensive competition.
Memphis looks at pre-Christmas lockdown; suburbs say no way
The Memphis City Council will consider asking health officials for another lockdown just before Christmas, but suburban mayors adamantly oppose such action.
Beale Street Music Festival out for 2021; other events on with restrictions
Beale Street Music Festival is out again for 2021 because of COVID-19, but the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest will return to the river.
Why Memphis decided not to opt out of the Montgomery Bowl
This will be the Tigers’ seventh straight bowl appearance, but they also have lost five in a row.
Black leaders speak from heart about COVID, Christmas
Leaders implore citizens, particularly those of color, to gather virtually for the holiday.
Bryant’s Breakfast is for sale (you know there will be a line)
Bryant’s Breakfast can be yours if you’re ready to jump in the restaurant business; after 50+ years, the Bryants are retiring.
Hospital capacity, coronavirus surge affecting suburban fire departments
The recent surge associated with the COVID-19 pandemic trickles down to local fire departments in Bartlett, Collierville and Germantown and their response.
Coronavirus: Shelby County reports 23 deaths, 600-plus cases
The Shelby County Health Department reported 625 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, Dec. 18.
Hernandez retires, leaves Campbell tidy, well-aligned
Under this public servant with old-school values, gross revenue at the firm increased more than six fold in 10 years.
New Eats: Little Bettie
Little Bettie is a tiny kitchen in an enormous brewery, but the pizzas are top notch, the menu is clever and fun, and the beer at Wiseacre is good as ever.
At 78, a Memphis sculptor sees his work headed to museums
Works by Luther Hampton, who graduated from the Memphis Academy of Arts in 1973, will go to three museums, including Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, the Baltimore Museum of Art and Tennessee State Museum.
Metro
The Early Word: Collierville sues over party foul; MPD must demote cops
New parks director is named, an Olympic star will run in Memphis and the Grizzlies were so close in Summer League.
Premium Education Amid federal funding uncertainty, Memphis schools could lose $17M
Shelby County Despite community concern, xAI gets air-emissions permit
Premium Public Safety Federal judge recuses self from two more cases
Business
What Mitch Graves wants to bring to the TVA board
The CEO of West Cancer Center plans to provide the perspective of the federal agency’s largest customer: MLGW.
Premium North Mississippi A bonanza of bonsai
Premium South Memphis How the fight over Elon Musk’s air permit could change Memphis
Premium Health Care Outgoing leader navigated health department through turbulent times
Sports
GG Jackson scores 27, but Grizzlies lose to Jazz in summer league
Jackson, Cam Spencer and Jaylen Wells all scored 20-plus points in the Grizzlies' second Salt Lake City Summer League game.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers vs. Bears: Memphis basketball agrees to new home-and-home series
Sports Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone confirmed for Ed Murphey Classic in Memphis
Arlington Two Memphians named MLB All-Stars
Food
What to Order: Say hello to lunch at Ciao Bella
The Fig & Prosciutto Flatbread is sweet and tangy, with fresh, peppery arugula, prosciutto de parma and balsamic glaze.
Suburbs
Bartlett looking to recruit brewery, new boutique shops
Bartlett is seeking brewery and boutique businesses to enhance retail development, filling absences in the city’s offerings.
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Lucky Lady Caftan Club (of Memphis) launches
“May the good vibes find you free, fabulous and flowing” is the tagline of the Lucky Lady Caftan Club of Memphis.
Opinion
Opinion: Your Jewish neighbors need you more than ever
By working together, fostering understanding, and speaking out against hate, we can ensure that Memphis remains a beacon of safety and acceptance for all.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Ellen Chamberlain makes her Memphis food podcast debut
Ellen Chamberlain joins Memphis food podcast host Holly Whitfield to talk about Memphis food news of the week, from a car crash at Celtic to caviar bumps.
Games
Word Search: July must-see concerts
Can you solve this week’s word search?