Five-star Moussa Cisse commits to Memphis Tigers
Cisse, while still raw offensively, is a game-changer on the defensive end.
Calkins: With Moussa Cisse aboard, the Memphis Tigers can (once again) dream big
Five-star center Moussa Cisse has committed to Memphis. It's a huge win for Penny Hardaway — and a reason to believe that next season (if there is one) could be what last season was supposed to be.
Three first-half goals ruin Memphis 901 FC’s return
Birmingham takes control early in first game of USL Championship re-start.
Coronavirus: With 249 new cases, day’s positivity rate at 18%
The area's overall positivity rate is at 9.1% with the new cases.
Four Memphis basketball players return after positive coronavirus test
The players were forced to quarantine for a two-week period and test negative for COVID-19 before they were allowed to return.
Lee says virtual education parents could draw unemployment, but Labor Department uncertain
Tennessee parents who stay home with children for virtual education are eligible for unemployment and cash assistance, Gov. Bill Lee said this week. But the Department of Labor was unclear on the question.
To reopen schools, Tennessee plans to distribute millions of masks to teachers, students
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency last week began delivering 298,000 masks to school districts for the state’s 66,000 public school teachers and other school staff.
Frayser gets $1.3 million grant to build community
The MassMutual Foundation grant will establish the Frayser Connect resource hub, an initiative that will match every $1 a Frayser family saves with $2, provide grants and loans for small businesses, and support other ideas created by a new resident advisory committee.
Bluff City Greens addresses food deserts
New delivery business is set to open its first fully automated grocery fulfillment center next year to serve customers across Memphis.
Pent-up leisure demand keeps hotels afloat
Hotel occupancy rates nationally nearly doubled between early April and July 4, but industry is still hunkered down because of business travel shutdown and recent spikes in COVID-19 cases.
Rhodes College to continue remote learning for fall
If conditions improve, Rhodes is prepared to bring first-year students back to campus in the fall.
FedEx small biz promo highlights Memphis chocolatier
FedEx is promoting a dozen entrepreneurs, including Memphis' Phillip Ashley Chocolates, as part of its Big Days of Small promotion July 15-16.
Mike Miller headed to Houston High
The former NBA standout and Memphis Tigers assistant will replace Charlie Leonard.
Election commission bills Germantown $19,000 for Barzizza lawsuit
Germantown has been charged for legal counsel expenses the Shelby County Election Commission incurred after John Barzizza contested mayoral election results.
Father and son team aim to transform building near Medical District
A two-story commercial building at the seam of Central Gardens and the Medical District will soon become 18 units of luxury apartments.
Beige Book reports increase in economic activity, but well below 2019 levels
Home sales and construction activity were among the brightest spots in economic activity in the Federal Reserve District that includes Memphis.
Counselor gives Rotarians tools for self-care as coronavirus adds stress
The pandemic is now layered onto the everyday statistics of depression and suicide, which counselor Grace McLaren called a dangerous brew.
Metro
Youth Villages board chair urged DA to not prosecute staffers
After the death of Alegend Jones, the board chair for Youth Villages wrote to Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy, saying that “irreparable damage to the reputation of our staff and this incredible organization will be done.”
Premium City of Memphis Appeals court sides with city in suit brought by Cleotha Abston victim
Premium Public Safety Police likely looking for more suspects in Memphis Allies shooting
City of Memphis City wants court to sanction Tyre Nichols family’s attorneys
Business
Varsity Brands commits millions to St. Jude
Varsity Brands also fundraises during St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend. Last year Varsity Spirit President Bill Seely became the event’s first official corporate champion.
Premium Transportation & Logistics Better lighting, ‘car condos’ set to take off at Memphis airport parking lots
Business Elon Musk-founded xAI could purchase large order of transformers
Business South Korean manufacturer announces $50M expansion at former Mitsubishi plant
Sports
Redbirds recap: Memphis falls to Nashville, loses fifth straight
Memphis struggles to score again in loss to Nashville. But next week is all about the BBQ Nachos.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Insider: ‘Ohhh Yeah!’ Nike and Kool-Aid combine for new Ja 2 sneaker
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Calkins: An event to honor the John Calipari era in Memphis? It’s just time.
High School Sports Wednesday prep report: Late goal gives Houston region soccer title
Food
$15 Deal: Alex’s Greek burger has Cavender’s, grease and a legacy
If you’re lucky enough to stumble into Alex’s Tavern, you gotta get the burger.
Suburbs
Arlington ponders property tax rate at work session
After a bit of figuring, Arlington is getting closer to setting its property tax rate. Now officials must decide whether ambulance service is covered by a fee or property taxes.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: SmokeSlam, Cosmic Carnival and Bill & Ted’s last adventure
This week, Ruby Bridges is here for her namesake reading festival, Opera Memphis closes its season with a gender bender and GWAR brings shock rock (and lots of fake blood) to Minglewood.
Opinion
Opinion: An open letter on immigration to graduating seniors
“This time of your life should be so rich with hope, excitement, and possibility. I want you to understand, however, that not everyone in our country is allowed those rights.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Gina Neely talks food, family and SmokeSlam
Gina Neely is the guest on this week’s “Sound Bites.” In addition to riffing on what makes good barbecue and why Memphis is No. 1 on her list, Neely and Holly Whitfield discussed SmokeSlam.