Blazers spoil Grizzlies’ return in overtime
Carmelo Anthony turned back the clock and knocked down two clutch 3-point shots to send the Grizzlies and Trail Blazers to overtime. The more experienced team took it from there.
Calkins: Grizzlies lose a heartbreaker — and boy, did it feel good
The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies in the first of eight seeding games. It was agonizing, certainly. But somehow, the agony felt wonderful.
Brendon Todd takes command at WGC-FedEx St. Jude
A 50-foot birdie helped vault the 35-year-old into the lead after two rounds at TPC-Southwind.
Shelby County criminal trials suspended indefinitely because of COVID-19 concerns
Shelby County Criminal Court jury trials had been set to resume Aug. 31 have been suspended indefinitely. Judges will monitor the situation on a month-by-month basis to see when trials can resume.
After disappointing draw, building continues for 901 FC
Keanu Marsh-Brown and Rafael Mentzingen are the keys to an improving attack.
Saturday’s WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational tee times
Leader Brendon Todd is paired with Rickie Fowler and Byeong Hun An in the final group of the day.
Steve Montgomery, beloved Idlewild Church pastor, dies from injuries in bike accident
The Rev. Dr. Stephen R. Montgomery, whose prophetic hope and pastoral heart gently, but firmly challenged and encouraged his church and community to be more just and loving, died Friday morning at Regional One Health with his family by his side. He was 68.
New voting system to wait until after November presidential election
On "Behind The Headlines," Shelby County Elections Administrator Linda Phillips says some upgraded digital scanners that are part of the new system will be used in the August vote count and again in November. She expects the November presidential general election Shelby County to be a record-setter in terms of turnout.
Shelby County July coronavirus death toll exceeds 80
For the month of July, the Shelby County Health Department has reported 83 coronavirus-related deaths. That compares to 76 in June, 59 in May and 44 in April. Nineteen deaths have been reported since July 23.
FedEx names Jenny Robertson SVP of communications
FedEx has tapped Jenny Robertson as its new senior vice president of integrated marketing and communications.
Fast-food/takeout wave of new openings hits Arlington this summer
Carlisle Corp.’s investment to bring Wendy’s to Arlington totaled more than $2 million.
Memphis teacher tests positive for COVID 2 days into in-person training
About 80% of public school students are under Shelby County Schools and will start the academic year online. But some suburban schools, charter schools, and state-run schools plan to have a mix of online and in-person instruction.
Council to discuss resolution backing larger Memphis police force of 2,800
If approved, it would call on Mayor Jim Strickland to submit a plan by Oct. 6 for getting to 2,800 police officers by the end of 2023.
Rape Kits promo: Investigating ‘The Mess’
Beginning Monday, the Institute for Public Service Reporting at The University of Memphis, in partnership with The Daily Memphian, reveals the results of its exclusive investigation into how thousands of rape kits went untested and the impact that backlog has had on victims.
Metro
Even in taking life, COVID-19 doesn’t get to write whole story for Marino family
COVID-19 claimed Tom Marino's life and maybe his brother Steve's, too. Family and friends don't treat that as summary of Tom's life, but more of a footnote to be heeded.
Several local private schools release initial reopening plans for fall
Business
Regional One, Semmes Murphey zap cells in brain that cause tremors
The incision-less procedure is done outpatient at Regional One’s east campus by Semmes Murphey neurosurgeon, Dr. Aaron Bond.
Investors, startups ‘grit and grind’ together at virtual Demo Day
Sports
Spurs edge Memphis in last-second heartbreaker
Jaren Jackson Jr. nailed the tying 3-pointer, but a pair of free throws by San Antonio in the final seconds dropped the Grizzlies to 0-2 in seeding games Sunday.
Rising running-back star Gainwell relishing leadership role with Tigers
Food
Independent restaurants ask Health Department for same-day employee testing
Small restaurants say they want their voices heard by the Shelby County Health Department when it comes to decisions that affect their business; send letter to director, Alisa Haushalter.
Suburbs
Bartlett outbreak results in 33 infected seniors
The health of 33 assisted living residents is being monitored after a COVID-19 outbreak in Bartlett. In Shelby County as a whole, there have been five new coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours.
Neighborhoods
FedEx delays $300 million in Memphis hub spending
COVID-19 and a desire to improve cash flow have prompted FedEx to slow the pace of a $1.55 billion Memphis hub transformation.
Arts & Culture
Graceland to offer virtual Elvis experiences
Instagrammable moments will mark Graceland's COVID-19 edition of Elvis Week.
Opinion
Calkins: Steve Montgomery taught us to look for the goodness — which we must do again today
My longtime pastor, Steve Montgomery, died of injuries from a bicycle accident earlier this week. What would Steve have said to help us make sense of his death? I asked some of his close friends.
Podcasts
Police force of 2,800 key to community policing, city experts say
Phyllis Betts and Richard Janikowski have set a new bar for growing the Memphis Police Department ranks to 2,800. They talked on The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast about calls for more police amid calls locally for changing the fundamentals of policing and even the share of government funds devoted to policing.
Daily Briefs
St. Louis Cardinals’ game postponed after two positive COVID-19 tests
Collierville Alderman Position 4 added to November ballot
MLGW extends moratorium on late utility payment cutoffs
Grizzlies partner on blood drive before Portland game Friday
County Commission delays vote on new public health board
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