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
The Early Word: FedEx makes up with Amazon, but can we forgive Coach Cal?
ATF is looking into Clayborn fire, Summer Drive-in is driving off and the WCBCC is still smokin’.
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City of Memphis City wants court to sanction Tyre Nichols family’s attorneys
Education CBU studies partnership with Illinois university
Business
Inked: ‘Homegrown success story’ expands; Shelby Drive site sold to former owner
VSL Nail Spa adds another location. Plus, a fully leased strip center and a Lamar Avenue liquor store each were sold.
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Sports
Calkins: An event to honor the John Calipari era in Memphis? It’s just time.
“John Calipari is game to return to Memphis this fall to play an exhibition game to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital? That sounds like an fine idea. It’s just time.” Calipari’s Razorbacks working to schedule exhibition game in MemphisRelated content:
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Food
What to Order: Gumbo cheese fries at Blues City Cafe are a late-night legend
After Blues City Cafe’s gargantuan gumbo cheese fries hit the internet in 2013, they remained a secret menu item for about a year before they were officially added to the menu.
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
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Secret Mall Apartment’ is a stirring surprise
Other movies making a comeback this week are “North by Northwest,” “The Wiz” and “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure.”
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.