Graceland pares down Elvis Week in pandemic
A free, reservation-only version of the Elvis Week Candlelight Vigil will feature social distancing and smaller crowds.
Shelby County coronavirus total grows by 466 cases, 4 deaths
Ninety percent of regional ICU and 92% of acute care beds are in use.
First half of 2020 sees spike in violent crime, decrease in property crimes
Homicides and aggravated assaults are up for the first half of the year in Memphis and Shelby County. Property crimes are down; officials said more people at home during the pandemic equates to fewer burglaries.
2020 Cooper-Young Festival canceled
Next year’s festival is slated for Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
Robotic arms make debut at FedEx hub
Four industrial robotic arms have been installed to load letter envelopes and small boxes onto conveyors at the FedEx Express world hub small package sorting system in Memphis.
Juvenile Court courtrooms closed next week after employees test positive for COVID-19
At least two employees in the clerk’s office and Juvenile Court protective services test positive for coronavirus.
Injunction hearing for closed bars rescheduled
Lawsuits allege no connection between bars and the spread of COVID-19 has been established and that their closings were arbitrary.
Grizzlies Insider: Behind the scenes on those Zoom calls
The young team have turned into 'photobombing’ experts.
Thousands of jobless claims still rolling in
University of Memphis economist John Gnuschke said it will take years, not months, for Memphis to recover from devastating job losses caused by COVID-19.
Official: Coronavirus safety measures will be in place for early voting
Shelby County Elections Administrator Linda Phillips reminded voters that Friday is the first day of early voting and that safety measures will be in place.
Local coaches find rest to be a positive during pandemic
Lack of summer basketball and workouts could lead to healthier high school basketball players.
Opinion: MPD makes 98% of arrests ‘without incident.’ Why was Brandon Webber’s different?
Sometimes it seems our memory is as selective as our outrage. Black men are taken into custody every day without incident. Two young Black men accused of killing Memphis police officers – Tremaine Wilbourn and Justin Welch – were arrested without incident.
Time with kids at home a challenge and a blessing, parents say
Parents who depended on a world where children had places to go and things to do were left to figure out how to teach school-age kids and occupy preschoolers. In many cases, they also had to work while doing those things.
Southwest’s Memphis-Phoenix nonstop coming sooner
Southwest Airlines' daily nonstop between Memphis and Phoenix has been re-slotted for a summer start.
Reporters discuss Grizzlies’ bubble antics
Grizzlies beat writer Drew Hill and Grind City Media’s Devin Walker discuss the Grizzlies’ bubble shenanigans on media Zoom calls, Zach Randolph’s comments on Ja Morant, and project the team’s finish in the eight remaining “seeding” games.
Metro
Freedom Award honorees call for action at National Civil Rights Museum
The museum awarded Marc Morial, Velma Lois Jones and Mark Suzman for their advancements in “truth, equity and justice.”
Premium Public Safety 201 Poplar more crowded since Memphis Safe Task Force
Premium Public Safety Memphis police data chief retires
Education Three Memphis colleges unite to celebrate homecoming
Business
Food Files: Tonica Downtown, Little Petals East, Poppz opening
Tonica Downtown and Little Petals East Memphis are open to customers. Poppz Drinks & Sweets on Poplar will open in early November.
Transportation & Logistics Manufacturer to close Memphis facilities, lay off 152 employees
Real Estate Cordova apartments sold for $41.6 million
Premium Real Estate Palladio closing for good ... or is it?
Sports
Ballin’ on Beale allows new Tigers to ‘experience Memphis’
The night was lit up by the neon lights of Beale Street’s bars and pubs, a fitting welcome to the city for a brand new Tigers men’s basketball team.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis Tigers women’s basketball coach aims for momentum in preseason showcase
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 141, Heat 125
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Dodging cows? Making big blocks? Touchdown catch? From farm to football field, Tigers tight end does it all.
Food
From Broad Avenue to the national stage: Wiseacre wins gold (and silver)
Sky Dog Amber was awarded Gold in the International Amber Lager category, and Tiny Bomb picked up Silver in the German-style Pilsener category.
Suburbs
West Collierville student representing Team USA at world roller skating competition
Jeremy Liu is 13 and the only Tennesseean representing Team USA in the World Artistic Roller Skating Championship. The sport is similar to figure skating but on wheels, and there’s no ice.
Arts & Culture
Brew parties for coffee or beer lovers, plus art on the river
This week, local theaters perform murder shows, Crosstown showcases Vietnamese culture and you can make pottery at Chucalissa.
Opinion
Calkins: It was a surreal night on Beale Street — and everything Penny Hardaway dreamed
What do you get when you combine Penny Hardaway, Beale Street, Memphis Pom, the FBI and the National Guard? A night of Memphis basketball that seemed like a dream.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Happy Grizz Week! Plus, art on the river, beer in CY
This weekend, there are lots of chances to score Memphis Grizzlies swag ahead of Wednesday’s home opener. Plus RiverArts Fest and Repair Days bring art to the riverside, and beer fest brings lots of beer to Cooper Young.