Coronavirus: Latest figures put overall positivity rate at 9%
The area’s total number of cases is now 13,702 with 221 deaths.
Grandson of Elvis Presley dead at age 27
Benjamin Keough, grandson of the late Elvis Presley, has died in California, and his mother, Lisa Marie Presley “is completely heartbroken, inconsolable and beyond devastated," family spokesman Roger Widynowski said in a statement.
Critics say Tennessee push to reopen economy is backfiring
Gov. Bill Lee continues to call the COVID-19 pandemic a crisis, but some Memphis lawmakers question his strategy as cases spike. They say he needs to be prepared for another round of spending to help families as the school year starts.
Group aims to stop addictions during pandemic
Within an hour after the launch of a Saturday block party in Frayser, the Street Team for Overdose Prevention had signed up someone in need of rehab, leading one participant to call the event a success.
Elections are the next step beyond protests, say NAACP Freedom Fund speakers
The annual fundraiser of the Memphis Branch NAACP was held online Saturday and featured appearances by the national president and CEO of the nation's oldest civil rights organization as well as recent Democratic presidential contender Julian Castro.
Vada was a ballplayer, I was a kid, and that was enough
A black baseball player near the end of his career and a white kid not old enough to drive a car. What could they possibly mean to one another? More than they could have imagined.
Sports Notebook: CFB season on the edge; Ja’s spoon not silver; and a different ‘Woj bomb’
Memphis Tigers lose Power 5 game off football schedule as coronavirus concerns rise; life in the NBA bubble isn't perfect, but fine by Ja Morant; and a U.S. Senator on the receiving end of a "Woj bomb."
Facing the coronavirus with facts, not fear
While we see days with alarmingly high numbers of cases, we must focus on the overall trends – trends that demonstrate the acceleration of this disease is rapid, but it is not as precipitous as might be suggested by viewing a single data point.
How Memphis Law became a top-20 school for federal clerkships
The ranking in the clerkship category places Memphis Law ahead of law schools such as Washington and Lee, Ole Miss, Georgetown, Emory, Tennessee and Columbia.
Metro
Palazzolo talks advice for next mayor ahead of leaving office
At the end of 12 years as Germantown mayor, Mike Palazzolo offers his advice to future leaders of the suburb on “Behind the Headlines.”
Premium Metro Record heat, near-record drought leave Memphis primed for fires
Update Arts & Culture Barbecue fest coming in 2027, but not SmokeSlam
Shelby County One year after Shelby County didn’t pass muster, state approves budget
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Big wins for the Grizz and two Memphis restaurants
Business
SpaceX facing $6.1 million in penalties for potential environmental violations
The AI company said Mississippi’s environmental regulator is seeking civil penalties for potential violations of the state’s policies across three Southaven sites.
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
Premium Business Memphis tax abatement could pull industrial user from DeSoto County
Premium Business Threadgill to retire from Bartlett Chamber early next year
Sports
Memphis Tigers win overtime thriller against East Carolina
Quarterback Marcus Stokes threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns, and added two rushing touchdowns as Memphis rallied from a 16-3 halftime deficit. Related content:
Memphis Tigers Football Box score: Memphis 41, East Carolina 34 (OT)
High School Sports Briarcrest repeats in Division 2-AA volleyball
Player of the Week MUS standout voted Player of the Week
Premium Memphis Grizzlies How far is too far for a Ty Jerome 3? Farther than you think.
Food
Culver’s coming to Memphis area
Culver’s, the chain that features ButterBurgers, cheese curds and frozen custard, will open it first location in the Greater Memphis area.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Bryant’s Summer Avenue Sampler
Suburbs
Palazzolo talks advice for next mayor ahead of leaving office
At the end of 12 years as Germantown mayor, Mike Palazzolo offers his advice to future leaders of the suburb on “Behind the Headlines.”
Business SpaceX facing $6.1 million in penalties for potential environmental violations
Arts & Culture
Barbecue fest coming in 2027, but not SmokeSlam
A combined World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest and SmokeSlam is officially not happening as Memphis in May announces 2027 festival dates. Also an MIM official talks about the future of Beale Street Music Festival.
The To-Do List Dia de los Muertos, Irish autumn and a Southeast Asian anniversary party
Opinion
Calkins: The Grizzlies aim to win back the city. They got off to a sensational start.
The Grizzlies took the wraps off not just a new season but a new era Wednesday night with a resounding 123-103 win.
Guest Columnists Opinion: FedEx Cares and American Red Cross to raise smoke alarm awareness
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Meet the new Muddy’s Bake Shop owners
Belltower Coffee’s locations on Highland Street and at Shelby Farms Park added a third member to the family earlier this year: Muddy’s on Broad Avenue.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: The season is here
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Like father, like daughter
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Katie Barrett that was taken by Mark Weber.