Memphis’ second COVID-19 case is hospital employee
The employee was exposed to the novel coronavirus by the individual who was the first confirmed case in Shelby County, the hospital system says.
Hospitals making triage plans, preparing for uptick from rural counties
Baptist has added a mobile testing unit outside the Emergency Room entrance at its East Memphis hospital.
Tigers, Grizzlies security guard faces life without sports
Terrence Miller will have to dip into his savings to pay the bills now that events inside FedExForum are off. But he is one of the lucky ones.
The Extra Podcast: How Opera Memphis continues to work outside the opera house
Ned Canty of Opera Memphis talks about the Ramones, how opera became a "tool of social exclusion," and the evolution of opera globally and in Memphis.
‘Full steam ahead’ for Snuff District, Union Row despite virus turbulence
The coronavirus has roiled the financial markets just as primary construction for Union Row and the Snuff District is about to start. Yet the developers are plowing ahead.
State leaders look to speed up budget work amid economic shock
Tennessee’s political leaders are speeding up work on Gov. Bill Lee’s $40.9 billion budget proposal, which is expected to contain extra funding to deal with COVID-19 and tornadoes that struck the state amid a state of emergency.
For area sports books, almost all bets are off
The coronavirus has shut down most of the sports world and, as a consequence, sports books at Southland Casino and Racing and in Tunica are in for huge decreases in sports gaming revenue.
Metro
Shelby Farms Park unveiling new and improved Starry Nights light show
Starry Nights, Shelby Farms’ annual holiday light show, will return this winter with major upgrades and new attractions around the park.
Elections Watch the Tennessee Press Association’s governor-candidate forum live Oct. 27
Elections Here’s what congressional candidates Charlie Hatcher and Chaz Molder told reporters after joint appearance
Elections Opinion: Amendment 1 will build safer communities for Tennessee families
Elections Opinion: Amendment 1 would surrender Tennessee’s 230-year right to bail
Business
Store fire in Collierville kills parrot mascot Popeye
A fire ripped through Russell’s Farm Supply in Collierville late Thursday night, destroying the store and killing beloved mascot Popeye, a blue-fronted Amazon parrot.
Premium Transportation & Logistics Millington to roll out rideshare program by Thanksgiving
Business SpaceX facing $6.1M in penalties for potential environmental violations
Premium Health Care Demolition permit filed for former East Memphis Hampton Inn
Business Art museum, a hospital and the Queen: Developers to talk about projects shaping Memphis
Sports
Kicking off her first season at the helm, Coach Hana Haden unleashes her Tigers
At an open practice for the Memphis basketball team, the 2026-27 squad played a five-minute scrimmage, had a three-point contest and more at Elma Roane Fieldhouse.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: It’s finally about basketball for Memphis. And it looks good.
Memphis Grizzlies Boozer comes up big as Grizzlies spoil Warriors’ home opener
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers prove their point in exhibition win at Mississippi State
High School Sports Friday prep report: CBHS starts fast, downs rival MUS
Food
Sound Bites: Smashburgers, ‘filet o’ Phish,’ gummy bears get Gussied Up for bar’s opening
Gussied Up bar has an official opening date. The bar’s menu includes smashburgers, a “filet o’ Phish” sandwich, frozen cocktails and gummy bears.
Recipes Recipe Exchange: Jones Orchard pumpkin pie
Suburbs
Senatobia police officer who shot and killed 1-year-old boy has resigned, mayor says
Sgt. Hunter Foster had been cleared of criminal wrongdoing by the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office after its monthslong probe concluded his use of force had been justified.
Premium Business Store fire in Collierville kills parrot mascot Popeye
Arts & Culture
Shelby Farms Park unveiling new and improved Starry Nights light show
Starry Nights, Shelby Farms’ annual holiday light show, will return this winter with major upgrades and new attractions around the park.
Premium Arts & Culture Arts Beat: For Rhodes professor, pressure wins a poetry prize
Opinion
Opinion: Amendment 1 will build safer communities for Tennessee families
“When dangerous offenders are released on bond and commit more crimes, innocent Tennesseans pay the price. If Amendment 1 passes in November, judges in our community and statewide will have the authority they need to keep violent offenders in custody.” Opinion: Amendment 1 would surrender Tennessee’s 230-year right to bailRelated content:
Elections Opinion: Amendment 1 would surrender Tennessee’s 230-year right to bail
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Smashburgers, ‘filet o’ Phish,’ gummy bears get Gussied Up for bar’s opening
Gussied Up bar has an official opening date. The bar’s menu includes smashburgers, a “filet o’ Phish” sandwich, frozen cocktails and gummy bears.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Meet the new Muddy’s Bake Shop owners
Games
Sudoku: Oct. 24
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.