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
Open meetings advocates fear governor’s order provides excuse to limit public access
The Sierra Club’s Scott Banbury raises questions about the governor's move to extend electronic meetings for local governments, while the Tennessee Coalition for Open Government says it creates a "convenient" loophole for councils and commissions to avoid public comment.
Voter registration deadline for August election likely to pass quietly
Business
Pool analysis could cut COVID-19 testing costs in half; Memphis among first to apply
Pool testing has been used for other diseases for decades; Memphis among first cities to apply for FDA emergency-use approval.
Subscribers Only 5.11 Tactical aims for Memphis
Sports
Who should be the Grizzlies’ fifth starter in Orlando?
Taylor Jenkins must decide on the Grizzlies' fifth starter. Kyle Anderson is the incumbent. Justise Winslow is the heir apparent. But is there another, better option?
Harding tabs Aaron Spragg to lead baseball program
Food
My Favorite Things: Lobster Exotic at Elwood’s
Lobster Exotic is the new special sandwich at Elwood’s Shack and it’s a winner with tenderloin, lobster and Hollandaise.
Suburbs
Banks to lead Arlington Middle, Clark moves to administrative office
Two long-standing Arlington Community Schools administrators are moving into new positions this month, as Tabetha Banks takes over as Arlington Middle School principal and former Principal Dr. Allison Clark moves into the district’s main office as its first chief of human resources.
Neighborhoods
$40 million endowment ‘transformative’ for LeMoyne-Owen
The endowment from the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis is the largest in LeMoyne-Owen College’s history.
Arts & Culture
Crosstown radio partnership announces new names
“I’ve been wanting to help make a change with Memphis radio, specifically community radio, for a long time. ... We are going to amplify voices in Memphis and the Mid-South."
Opinion
Opinion: A center combats bias among Shelby County decision-makers
A few local, socially conscious judges acknowledged institutional problems with unconscious bias, and they spearheaded the founding of the Center for Excellence in Decision-Making.
Podcasts
Talking ‘Barbecue Rich’ with Charlie Vergos
We talk about what he’s done, what’s coming up for him, and a little bit about his legendary grandfather.
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