Governor extends state of emergency through August
Gov. Bill Lee signed Executive Order No. 50 Monday to extend the State of Emergency related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to Aug, 29.
Group gathers in Germantown after resident confronts protester
A group protested in a Germantown office park. They wanted to support an East Memphis resident who peacefully protested in the suburb over the weekend. The protester was confronted by a Germantown resident.
Nonprofit leaders press demands for change in policing and priorities
The coalition of 150 local nonprofits issued a call for change two weeks ago. But they say they have seen little indication of movement and will continue to press their demands.
Pronto Pups, gone since the Liberty Bowl, are back for a few days
The Pronto Pup truck is out this week at Dixie Pickers, cooking up the hot dog and fried dough staple that’s been a carnival best seller for about 75 years.
Developers move forward with $40M City Place apartments near Germantown
City Place apartments will comprise 398 units in 15 buildings on 19.8 acres near the southwest corner of Winchester and Forest Hill.
Grizzlies questions: Is New Orleans the most dangerous playoff threat?
New Orleans and Zion Williamson will play the easiest schedule of all 22 teams in Orlando.
‘Hush, Y’all’ gives WGC-FESJI a better chance at having fans
The PGA TOUR is not immune to positive COVID-19 tests. But with the WGC-FESJI five weeks away, executive tournament director Darrell Smith hopes some fans can attend.
Minority communities deal with confusion, mistrust about COVID-19
When public health agencies are not familiar to residents, it’s difficult to penetrate those communities during a crisis. “That’s like not having a military until you get attacked. It’s a bit too late,” says Shelby County Commission member Reginald Milton.
Attorney General advises Election Finance Registry to vote again on Towns settlement
The Tennessee Registry of Election Finance is set to take another vote July 8 to reduce civil penalties against state Rep. Joe Towns after the Attorney General's Office advised it to reaffirm what critics are calling “secret” action that led to an open meetings lawsuit.
If masks are answer, apathy may be bigger problem than defiance
The good news about the Memphis mask ordinance so far: People aren't really freaking out about it. The bad news: Too many seem to be simply ignoring it.
New Shelby County coronavirus numbers unavailable today
The lack of new numbers is due to a data upload issue with the National Electronic Disease Surveillance System, according to the Shelby County Health Department.
Methodist names senior-level director of health disparities
The pandemic has revealed both the size of the disparities here and the outcomes. African Americans account for 56% of the total number of COVID-19 cases in Shelby County but 61% of the deaths.
Morant apologizes for post but voices support for Black Lives Matter
The rookie point guard said an Instagram post did not accurately and clearly convey what he wanted to share.
Entrepreneurial women think creatively amid pandemic challenge
Women entrepreneurs, who own about half of Memphis area businesses, are finding ways to be creative as a result of challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
Metro
Lee, criminal justice advocates differ on clemency
Some criminal justice advocates say Gov. Bill Lee has not lived up to a commitment to use his clemency power.
Metro Tenn. No. 7 on fastest-growing COVID list
Business
‘No one’s going to die alone’
Memphis hospitals relaxed strict visitation policies, allowing outside ministers to visit patients alongside family. But an uptick in COVID numbers could cause those policies to tighten again.
Subscribers Only Business Archimania, at 25, aims to be ‘change agent’
Sports
901 FC runs unbeaten streak to four with win over Tulsa
Increasingly, it’s becoming clear that Memphis is going to be a tough team to score on and fullback Mark Segbers said that’s part of the game that the team is taking a lot of pride in right now.
Subscribers Only Memphis Tigers Football Calkins: Why Memphis needs the Big 12 to die
Food
MATA: Come on and take a free ride
Through a partnership with Whole Child Strategies, Memphis Area Transit Authority offers Klondike and Smokey City residents bus rides each Tuesday and Saturday to nearby locations where healthful food is available.
Suburbs
Restaurateur seeks Railgarten-like venue for Lakeland
According to Lakeland’s economic development specialist, a Downtown Memphis business owner who resides in Lakeland wants to bring a venue like Railgarten or Carolina Watershed to the suburb.
Neighborhoods
Chief Davis takes a stroll to see neighborhood problems firsthand
Memphis police chief goes for a walk with a city council member who says residents of her district can’t sleep at night for fear of being shot in their beds.
Arts & Culture
‘Inside the Walt Disney Archives’ opens at Graceland
Inside the Walt Disney Archives, an exhibit showcasing the history of the Walt Disney enterprise, opened Friday at Graceland.
Opinion
Opinion: New voting system ensures local elections’ integrity
‘One of the greatest assets of ballot-marking devices is that ambiguous or indeterminate marks frequently made by voters when marking ballots by hand are completely eliminated,’ says Brent Taylor.
Podcasts
Cohen discusses meeting Hagerty, and more
He also blasted the disqualification of U.S. sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson from the Olympics after she smoked marijuana. “It’s only performance-enhancing if you are in the Coney Island hot dog-eating contest.”