Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins encouraged after scrimmage loss to Houston
Memphis dropped its second scrimmage against the Houston Rockets, but played well for three full quarters.
Here come the brides, pandemic or not
Memphis Bridal Show took place in Olive Branch Sunday. Brides met with vendors about their upcoming wedding and some are planning to go the altar despite the pandemic.
After youth ‘stampede,’ Golf & Games cutting hours, adding security guards
Memphis Police were called to Golf & Games Family Park at 5484 Summer Ave. on Saturday after youths stampeded and vandalized the business. Large crowds led to the business closing early.
State Board rejects school district requests to waive physical education, class size
But citing the need for districts to adhere to social distancing guidelines, the board granted 56 requests to waive duty-free lunch breaks for teachers.
Calkins: On a historic night in Memphis, 901 FC proves that fans in the stands can be done
Memphis 901 FC played a game in front of fans at AutoZone Park Saturday night. In the process, the franchise showed others — including the University of Memphis — how it can be done.
Sports Notebook: COVID-19 takes lead on college football season and Dr. Fauci ‘flattens curve’
With one Big Ten football team now self-isolating, the college football doesn't seem any closer; Dr. Anthony Fauci off target on ceremonial first pitch (but so was Michael Jordan); and WGC-FESJI will have "observers," but no fans, and no Tiger.
Memphis Grizzlies: Scrimmage games valuable for young players
Grizzlies veteran Jonas Valanciunas said every game is valuable for the young team, even scrimmages.
Charlotte scores late to rescue a draw against 901 FC in AutoZone return
Memphis 901 FC faded in the final minutes as Charlotte snatched a draw.
Protest to cut police funding escalates outside 201 Poplar
A protest about police funding moved from Overton Park to the steps of the Shelby County Criminal Justice Center on Saturday. When protesters attempted to move inside 201 Poplar, they were turned away by sheriff's deputies.
Shelby County coronavirus cases rise; one new death
The Shelby County Health Department reports 430 new coronavirus cases and one new related death in the county. Plus, regional hospitals' intensive care units see a decrease in usage.
Testing delays cause strain in every facet of health care
Dr. Jeff Warren says Shelby County now has "too many people who are sick to be able to randomly test people who aren’t."
Collierville amends school reopening plan
Collierville is expected to make changes to its school reopening plan. The changes are based on recommendations from the Shelby County Health Department.
Big warehouse near FedEx home office, TPC Southwind is sold
A South Carolina real estate investment firm just bought the Southwind area's 817,000-square-foot warehouse that had been used for decades by Nike.
July playlist: Silver Linings
Before this is all over there will be plenty of other songs like Yo Gotti’s "Recession Proof" that comment specifically on the pandemic. Even the tracks that don’t feature bridges about Zoom meetings will still reflect the mood and feelings of this moment.
Metro
Man with rifle near elementary school shot by Memphis police
Memphis Police Department Assistant Chief Don Crowe said officers “pleaded” with the suspect to drop the weapon as he approached nearby Vollintine Elementary.
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Business
Caring for the caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients
When Zelda Fitzgerald Hill’s mother struggled to care for his father who had Alzheimer’s disease, he and his sisters stepped in to divvy responsibilities and provide their mother with support.
Transportation & Logistics Box score: Railroads, Chamber push for stiffer cargo theft penalties
Sports
Triple Vision: Jaren Jackson Jr. is telling his story, his own way
Over the next few days this series will detail the behind-the-scenes efforts by Jaren Jackson Jr. to direct and produce a YouTube series on the lifestyle of the Grizzlies All-Star.
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Food
‘Little bits of beauty’ bestowed at 17 Berkshire
Memphis’ own 17 Berkshire is one of 20 bakeries nationwide to be recognized this year by the James Beard Awards.
Suburbs
IV and weight-loss clinic coming to Arlington
Pro Health’s services include weight-loss solutions, IV hydration infusions, testosterone replacement, sinus cocktail shots, sports physicals, B12 injections and more.
Arts & Culture
Parade, other events to mark 100th anniversary of Tom Lee’s river rescue
Memphis River Parks Partnership officials announce plans to honor Lee, who on May 8, 1925, pulled 32 survivors of a capsized steamship to shore, making five trips and working by lantern light.
Opinion
Morris: Fear of deportation has gripped the Mid-South immigrant community
“These days I spend a lot of time thinking about President Donald Trump’s pledge to deport between 11 million and 20 million people.”
Podcasts
What’s next for MSCS?
A series of changes in the leadership of Memphis-Shelby County Schools may be giving way to a more gradual but no less profound series of changes within the district.
Games
Jigsaw: Troll time
This week’s jigsaw features a photo by The Daily Memphian’s photographer, Patrick Lantrip, from the “Thomas Dambo Trolls: Save the Humans” at Memphis Botanic Garden.