Worley, Marshall win Collierville runoff for alderman seats
Turnout for the runoff election for two Collierville offices seemed slow Tuesday, according to candidates. The runoff is the town’s first in 17 years.
Memphis demolishes Mississippi Valley State, 94-57
The Tigers exhibited improved passing, but 3-point shooting remains a weakness. Related Story: Hardaway says Memphis gets a ‘B’ — but is that good enough?
Tuesday prep report: Collierville girls remain perfect
Dragons are 5-0 for the first time in 20 years.
Coronavirus: Public asked to volunteer to serve
“If you are a licensed medical provider in any domain, we need you,” said Doug McGowen, City of Memphis chief operating officer. “There are paid and unpaid positions. We also need non-medical volunteers.”
Collierville students ask to remain virtual; school system’s staff get $1,000 bonus
Collierville students are worried about their safety as they return to school.
Like Jenkins’ beard, Grizzlies’ progress is all about a certain cliche
It’s ‘one day at a time,’ and the first preseason game is just three days away in Minnesota.
Analysis: How Houston’s zone read offense stacks up against that of previous Tigers opponents
Memphis will be facing another mobile quarterback in Houston’s Clayton Tune.
Former Memphis police officer chosen as CLERB chairman
The Civilian Law Enforcement Review Board elected former MPD Col. James Kirkwood as its new chairman Tuesday.
Bartlett alderwoman says final goodbye after losing election
After eight years as Alderwoman Position 6, Paula Sedgwick said her final goodbyes to the other members of the legislative body and Mayor Keith McDonald at Bartlett’s Board and Mayor of Aldermen meeting Tuesday, Dec. 8.
FedEx stock price breaks $300 ceiling
FedEx shares closed above $300 for the first time in the company’s history on Tuesday Dec. 8, after falling as low as $88.68 in mid-March.
‘Bluff City Law,’ AutoZone incentives make ‘Pork Report’
The Memphis Regional Megasite made the organization’s top 3 in its 15-year list of worst government waste.
UTHSC rolls out 3-year program for primary care physicians
Shelby County has about one primary care physician for every 1,200 people, according to Clint Cummins, executive director of the Memphis Medical Society.
Prices rise, sales increase for Memphis-area homes
The average price of a house sold in Shelby, Fayette and Tipton counties during November was $217,080, up 10.7% from a year earlier. But the number of houses for sale continues to shrink.
Church buys building housing Wellford’s Antiques, Joe’s Fried Chicken
Among the 14 newest applications submitted to the planning board are ones to accommodate a short move by Third Church of Christ, Scientist, to allow construction of a Shelby County fire station, and to double the size of a Downtown condo development.
Operation Warm: 300 students outfitted with new coats
National nonprofit, FedEx and Memphis Athletic Ministries partner to distribute the coats across the city of Memphis.
Downtown board approves public support for One Beale’s Grand Hyatt
The Center City Revenue Finance Corp. voted unanimously in support of $129.5 million worth of public incentives for One Beale’s fourth phase, plus a 5 percent tax surcharge on One Beale customers that is projected to generate another $139 million over 30 years.
CBHS’ Hayden, ECS’ Pennington named Mr. Football
Running back Dallan Hayden and lineman Dietrick Pennington won in their respective divisions.
More than 150 ICU patients in the area are COVID-positive
About 41% of area ICU patients were either COVID-positive (151) or suspected of having the virus (9), as of 5 p.m. Monday, according to Tennessee’s Healthcare Resource Tracking System.
AutoZone beats Wall Street projections with double-digit sales, earnings growth
AutoZone has about 100,000 employees including about 2,500 in the Memphis area.
Tiger Basketball Insider: Jayden Hardaway carves out role on the team
Memphis is getting a surprise contribution off the bench from guard Jayden Hardaway.
Metro
Chaz Molder backs data center pauses in campaign for Congress
The Democratic nominee in the 5th Congressional District and outgoing Mayor of Columbia, Tennessee, talked about a wide range of issues on “Behind The Headlines.”
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Public Safety Memphis orgs rally to support families affected by ICE raid
Public Safety Task Force agent’s bullet killed Memphis man in May, autopsy reveals
Metro Freedom Award honorees include Fred Gray, Nneka Ogwumike
Business
Downtown exterior refreshes and new apartment complex to go before board
The Downtown Memphis Commission Design Review Board will review three projects at its Sept. 9 meeting.
Premium Business Food Files: Food-truck operator to open in former Crazy Coop space
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Sports
Hill: On Saturday, Ed Scott was an usher. Can a new-look stadium usher Memphis to a better league?
With a new coach and new-look stadium, Memphis football may have found “the momentum” it was looking for.
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis rushing attack lifts Tigers to 42-24 win over Arkansas State
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Memphis Tigers Football Box score: Memphis 42, Arkansas State 24
Sports Freshman quarterback accounts for 5 touchdowns to lead Tennessee over Furman
Food
Recipe Exchange: Rawgirls founders’ lentil soup
The original Rawgirls have a new cookbook of 10 soup recipes, several of which echo dishes they once served at their former food truck and cafe.
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Suburbs
Bailey: It’s possible Ken Adams had reason to resist Parton recognition
Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams stirred up a hornet’s nest with his decision not to lower the flags in honor of Dolly Parton. But did the Flag Code open the door for the mayor’s decision?
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Arts & Culture
Metal Museum forges future with grand opening in Overton Park
The museum welcomed visitors Saturday to its new home in the former Memphis College of Art. The doors will officially open Sept. 11.
Music Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum leader to depart after 23 years
Opinion
Hill: On Saturday, Ed Scott was an usher. Can a new-look stadium usher Memphis to a better league?
With a new coach and new-look stadium, Memphis football may have found “the momentum” it was looking for.
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Podcasts
Chaz Molder backs data center pauses in campaign for Congress
The Democratic nominee in the 5th Congressional District and outgoing Mayor of Columbia, Tennessee, talked about a wide range of issues on “Behind The Headlines.”
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Meddlesome’s approach to Memphis water concerns and a changing brewery scene
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Inside Lucy Elementary
Today’s puzzle features a mural inside Lucy Elementary School. Patrick Lantrip took the photo.