Surge prediction pushed to summer, broad compliance seen with ‘Back to Business’
Three days into the first round of local business reopenings, there are lots of questions about the specific safeguards businesses are to take.
‘The Brave One': Sarla Nichols turned dying into living
Friends and family are remembering longtime yoga studio owner Sarla Nichols, who passed away over the Memorial Day weekend.
Acquiring masks has been too much of a community adventure
The diversity of masks and their origins would be charming if it wasn’t yet another sign of official dysfunction in our collective approach to controlling a pandemic.
Local coronavirus growth slows even as more tests given
The recent data will likely serve as a of baseline when it comes to making future decisions on evaluating whether or not Shelby County’s cases have stabilized or shown a downward trend over a 14-day period.
Coronavirus live blog, May 6: Shelby County has lowest increase in a month
The health department reported an additional death due to the virus, with the total now at 58. Shelby County has 2,948 confirmed cases of COVID-19, an increase of 26 cases from the day prior. That’s the lowest single-day total in a month.
Internationally known neurologist leads new center at St. Jude
Later this year, St. Jude expects to accept patients for clinical trials in pediatric neurology.
Three Penny Hardaway signature shoes honored by ESPN
Coach Penny Hardaway's shoe line has been recognized by ESPN with three versions in the Top 25
Former Melrose star Johnathon Johnson poised to make most of NFL opportunity
After a frustrating senior season at Missouri, Johnathon Johnson will look to make his mark in Washington when NFL training camps open.
Mid-America Apartments earnings tick up slightly despite COVID-19
MAA reported revenues and expenses ticked up slightly, while the COVID-19 pandemic started to affect the multifamily rental business as the first quarter closed.
Proposed factory with Elvis links draws opposition in Whitehaven
An online petition and plans for a "peaceful vehicle protest" Wednesday mark opposition to a proposal to convert Whitehaven's old Graves Elementary into a manufacturing and vo-tech complex.
For Mother’s Day brunch, here are some options to dine in or out
Mother’s Day is Sunday, and if you want to take her out, there are places to go. But there are also plenty of good takeout meals you can enjoy at home.
Local news has competition again — and that’s good
I cherish the competitive newspaper environments that marked the early years of my career — in Jackson between The Clarion-Ledger and Daily News and in Memphis between The Commercial Appeal and Press-Scimitar.
Stimulus check: Pay to the order of deceased Memphian
James D. "Jimmy" Edwards died on Oct. 23, 2018. This week, a $1,200 stimulus check arrived in the mail for the late Memphian.
Memphis Zoo would admit only 3,000 people at a time under COVID-19 reopening plan
The Memphis Zoo awaits word from the city on when it can reopen with limits on crowds and social distancing requirements enforced.
Germantown endorses rezoning 3 acres near Forest Hill Elementary
Germantown's Planning Commission endorsed rezoning three acres that will become part of John Duke's larger Wilder at Forest Hill subdivision north of Forest Hill Elementary School.
Metro
Press pool flap, TN governor’s race backdrop for Trump trip to Knoxville
President Trump came to support Tennessee Republicans, but his presence at Neyland Stadium did not help the Vols, who lost to the Texas Longhorns.
Business SpaceXAI offers to buy out some Southaven residents over lawsuit
North Memphis Most everyone, maybe even the 9-year-old who said ‘nope’ to a kayak ride, enjoyed exploring the Wolf River Greenway
Premium Spirit of Memphis Hill: He quit fixing cars to help kids. Then the Grizzlies and FedEx gave them a place to play
Premium Real Estate The women behind the return of Leon Place: ‘We break ground on a belief in Memphis’
Business
SpaceXAI offers to buy out some Southaven residents over lawsuit
SpaceXAI offers to buy real estate from some Southaven residents if they pledge not to join a class-action lawsuit filed in June over the company’s North Mississippi power plant.
Premium Real Estate The women behind the return of Leon Place: ‘We break ground on a belief in Memphis’
Premium Real Estate ‘Colossus is the biggest thing that happened to Memphis since FedEx — and it may only get bigger’
Business Two years after opening, Starbucks on Covington to close
Premium Business Texas company says SpaceXAI owes them almost $2M
Sports
No. 1 Texas beats No. 14 Vols in first trip to Neyland
With President Donald Trump on hand to watch, the Longhorns gouged the Vols in Knoxville.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Hill: He quit fixing cars to help kids. Then the Grizzlies and FedEx gave them a place to play
High School Sports Briarcrest downs Southwind in battle of unbeatens
High School Sports Whitehaven defeats Munford to win fifth straight
High School Sports Friday prep report: Houston rolls on Homecoming
Food
Recipe Exchange: The Farmer’s mushroom sloppy Joe
The Farmer’s sloppy Joe helped bring national attention to the Memphis restaurant.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: ‘Donut’ overlook this Midtown bakery
Suburbs
SpaceXAI offers to buy out some Southaven residents over lawsuit
SpaceXAI offers to buy real estate from some Southaven residents if they pledge not to join a class-action lawsuit filed in June over the company’s North Mississippi power plant.
Public Safety Lindsey Whiteside pleads guilty in federal case
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Primetime,’ Dolly Parton’s ‘Nine to Five’
Also screening this week, “Psycho” and “Breathless” provide a film education that budding Memphis cinephiles should really take advantage of.
Premium Music Arts Beat: 10 must-see October concerts
Opinion
Sanford: Political fighting in Memphis and across America is hurting local Democrats
“With Republicans refusing to address high gas prices, heavy-handed immigration policies and blatant corruption by President Trump, Democrats have been handed all the ammunition they need to put their GOP opponents on the defensive. But instead, some are fighting each other.”
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: It’s the Super Bowl, the World Cup and ‘American Idol’ all wrapped up in one. Plus, lots of ducks!
Podcasts
How Hotel Pontotoc went from bordello to boutique hotel
Joey Lewis is on “The Sidebar” to talk about his love for the hotel and everything it has become.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: ‘Donut’ overlook this Midtown bakery
Games
Daily WordRow: Sept. 26
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.