Billboards around town inspire, encourage during social distancing
In lieu of advertising services, some local businesses are using billboards to inform and inspire Memphians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Calkins: A bittersweet day as Tyler Harris decides to leave the city he loves
Tyler Harris has decided to transfer. With the expected arrival of Virginia Tech transfer Landers Nolley, it makes all the sense in the world. But Memphis fans should be forever grateful to Harris for reaffirming the connection between the Tigers and the town.
Crazy COVID crisis leads to cockatoo caper for new company
When you start a company that does odd jobs, sometimes you get an odder one than you expected: Two Broke Bartenders can now claim to be cockatoo couriers.
Techies among us invited to virtual hackathon, starting Monday
Organizers at the FedEx Institute suspect the session could pack a wallop: Some 3,800 people are registered with Meetup.com’s Memphis Technology Users Group.
Brooks Ramsey, legendary Memphis minister, dies two weeks after his wife of 75 years
Ramsey, who pushed his white Baptist congregations to desegregate in the 1960s, spent his last few decades serving as a counselor, teacher and minister in five other denominations.
A moviegoer’s guide to the arts
With stages, theaters and galleries dark, turn to movie streaming platforms for works on the arts.
A stitch in time — by inmates making masks — could prevent COVID infection
Inmates at the Shelby County Correctional Center are helping with a new project to sew masks that will be given away to help fight the spread of the coronavirus.
Heights CDC adjusts community efforts during coronavirus
The Heights CDC has established a COVID-19 Response Fund to help neighborhood residents, while also delaying a $6 million project for new park and greenspace on National Street.
Small Memphis protest mirrors state, national unrest over COVID restrictions
A small group gathered outside City Hall Sunday afternoon to protest COVID-19 restrictions, mirroring state and national unrest over forced limitations.
Mayor: Daily COVID-19 data reports help county marshal its resources
“When it comes to the racial implications of the data, most observers note the correlation between race and pre-existing conditions. Also, I suspect that the relatively large number of African American cases is partly a function of the disparities in wealth and access and distribution of resources.”
Sophomore leap still the biggest factor in future of Memphis basketball
Memphis' recruiting haul doesn't look as expected. It's now up to the potential returning sophomores to show improvements and win.
A simple way to improve Tom Lee Park: Close Riverside Drive
The city’s decision to temporarily close Riverside Drive converted the noisy and congested road that divides the Riverwalk from Tom Lee Park into a centerpiece of bustling pedestrian activities.
Metro
How U of M scientists navigate conspiracy theories and the polarized world of public health
To the dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Memphis, its mission begins — but doesn’t end — with data.
Public Safety New federal charges target Ghost Mob again
State Government Millington native’s return to US attorney seat clears Senate Judiciary Committee
Germantown Hundreds gather in Germantown park to honor Charlie Kirk
Business
Food Files: Caribbean restaurant launches vegan spin-off
Trap Fusion closes its Cordova restaurant but launches Trap Vegan in its flagship eatery in Whitehaven. Wiseacre Brewing Co.’s new sandwich concept Panuzzo King will launch soon on Broad Avenue.
Health Care St. Jude announces a second Advanced Research Center
Premium Business With an incoming Target and Academy Sports, Millington has hit the retail ‘bullseye’
Transportation & Logistics Control of MATA money goes to city trust
Sports
Memphis running back Greg Desrosiers Jr. out vs. Troy
Greg Desrosiers was injured early in the first quarter of the season opener against Chattanooga. He’ll miss a second straight game.
High School Sports Defense critical in Germantown win over Whitehaven
High School Sports Friday prep report: Melrose QB accounts for seven TDs in win over Bolton
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis at Troy: What to know before Tiger’s second Sun Belt matchup
Food
Table Talk: Flying Saucer makes it right
There are two things never to joke about on the restaurant scene: stellar service and tater tots.
Suburbs
New game plan: Germantown will not pursue outdoor sports complex
Both proposals submitted to Germantown were different than the suburb’s vision for an outdoor sports complex.
Arts & Culture
Cooper-Young Fest, Pride Fest (again) and the co-creator of the Ninja Turtles
This week, Southaven launches its hummingbird fest, the Halloran Centre celebrates 10 years and Beale Street throws a 100th birthday party for B.B. King.
Opinion
Conaway: Drained at Sassy Bass, beached at Tommy Bahama: The Great Walmart Heist
“I swear if we were still having children, or my kids were to have another grandchild, I’d lobby for the name iBank, boy or girl. That’s probably going to be the name of my next dog.”
Podcasts
How U of M scientists navigate conspiracy theories and the polarized world of public health
To the dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Memphis, its mission begins — but doesn’t end — with data.