Shelby County sees positive COVID-19 cases rise
The Shelby County Health Department confirmed 316 new cases of COVID-19 and two new deaths.
Jennings’ stoppage-time goal helps 901 FC pick up first point of the year
Late goal provides morale boost heading into AutoZone Park return.
Higher ed preps for an academic year shaped by the coronavirus
Most schools are planning for a semester combining on-campus and online learning.
FedEx flexing robotic arms in Memphis
FedEx and Plus One collaborated with Yaskawa America on new package-handling robotic arms that made their debut earlier this year at FedEx Express world hub in Memphis.
Hagerty praises federal response in Portland in joint online appearance with Trump
During the half-hour online event Friday evening, Trump called Tennessee's Republican Senate primary "a real primary" -- an apparent reference to the tightening race between the former U.S. ambassador to Japan and Dr. Manny Sethi of Nashville.
Calvo withdraws from SCS race, backs Harris in challenge of McCormick
Mauricio Calvo’s withdrawal accented the opening day of early voting in Memphis. Preliminary numbers show more than 5,000 people voted early Friday. In getting out of the District 5 school board race, Calvo cited his duties as executive director of Latino Memphis and the disproportionate impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on Latino Memphians.
Five years after death of Darrius Stewart, family wants case reopened
The family of Darrius Stewart and local activists gathered to remember him on the five-year anniversary of his death. They also called for District Attorney Amy Weirich to reopen the case of his death.
Opinion: We need to get past politics to reopen schools
Everything about the coronavirus has become politicized, so why not a return to school? The answer is simple: The losers will be our children, and that is not an acceptable price to pay for political points.
Metro
Area leaders react to the death of Fred Smith
Reactions from across Memphis poured in after the death of FedEx founder Frederick W. Smith.
Metro ‘Most important Memphian of all time’ has died
Metro Gallery: Sun shines on Pride parade
Public Safety Ceremony remembers those killed by Memphis police
Business
FedEx through the years
More than 50 years ago, FedEx began as an idea proposed in a Yale economics paper. Here’s what happened next.
Health Care UTHSC chancellor named to leadership of global health care group
Real Estate Vacant Downtown building gets $200,000 revitalization loan
Real Estate Downtown businesses receive $119K for renovations
Sports
Buckley: Memphis’ bowl game, PGA event battling to maintain lofty status
One has an SEC tie-in. The other is a FedEx Cup Playoffs stop. The AutoZone Liberty Bowl and FedEx St. Jude Championship both are working to fend off competitors who want what they have.
Premium Sports Tigers baseball assistant to become pitching coach at University of New Orleans
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis AD Ed Scott: Now just two phases for Liberty Stadium renovations
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis drops Game 5 to Norfolk, 7-3
Food
Here’s where Shelby County families can find free meals and snacks this summer
For the first time in five years, many Shelby County families are missing out on supplemental grocery cash this summer after Tennessee stopped participating in a federal program that served the entire state.
Suburbs
First-ever public fireworks show to light up Lakeland’s sky
Plus a list of fireworks shows coming to Memphis’ suburbs to celebrate Fourth of July.
Arts & Culture
First-ever public fireworks show to light up Lakeland’s sky
Plus a list of fireworks shows coming to Memphis’ suburbs to celebrate Fourth of July.
Opinion
Opinion: Trump’s defunding of universities is an attack on knowledge itself
“It is hard to understand how defunding scientific research and the arts, and preventing the enrollment of international students, aligns with the administration’s stated goal of combating antisemitism.”
Podcasts
ICE has made presence felt in Memphis — out of national spotlight
“Here in Memphis, anywhere from seven to 10 people every day at least are arrested by ICE in these quiet operations,” an attorney said.
Games
Crossword: Something to cheer about
Renovations to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium provide fodder for this week’s crossword puzzle.