Restaurants 2021: What’s ahead for Bari
Not all restaurants are going to make it through the pandemic; today we start to look at what independent restaurateurs in Memphis think about the weeks and months ahead.
Coronavirus: 7-day case average drops
Those 119 newly reported cases come from 1,047 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 11.4%.
Legislature passes bill to protect businesses from COVID-19 lawsuits
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tennessee lawmakers passed legislation Wednesday, Aug. 12, setting a "higher bar" for people to sue businesses, schools and healthcare facilities accused of making them sick through negligence.
Sanford: Biden’s bet on Harris is backed by the numbers
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is counting on his choice of running mate Kamala Harris to bring in new and reenergized voters in key battleground states.
Grizzlies: If the bubble was a two-week crash course, Thursday is the final exam
But the team still has a puncher’s chance with a cheat sheet — the Bucks won't have a certain big player.
Ryan Silverfield moving full steam ahead with Memphis class of 2021
The first-year coach is working the recruiting numbers and has no qualms during an unprecedented season.
Paper & Clay plans move to South Main, seeks renovation grant
The maker and retailer of modern-design ceramic products is growing and needs more space. Paper & Clay will move into a building vacated by the closing of Bumpus Harley-Davidson on South Main.
Mark Hansen will not seek reelection for Collierville Schools board
Mark Hansen will not seek reelection to the Collierville Schools board this year. After more than six years of service, he has decided to end his time.
How Memphis musicians are dealing with the coronavirus shutdown
This week on The Extra Podcast, Elizabeth Cawein, executive director of Music Export Memphis, joins Eric Barnes to talk about how local musicians are dealing with the coronavirus shutdown.
Anti-protest bill clears Legislature amid honking and shouting
Legislation to toughen penalties for protesters around the Capitol passed the Legislature Wednesday, including a provision making illegal camping on state property a felony offense.
CEO says FedEx will stay on cutting edge
FedEx chief Frederick W. Smith said the company's response to COVID-19 included one of the largest efforts to move goods by air since the Berlin Airlift of 1948-1949.
Soccer and Memphis close to his heart, former Tigers player pays it forward
Hector Cantele's MAGIS Academy focuses on player development while avoiding club politics.
Soul festival celebrates Memphis music – in Italy
Memphis is the central focus of the Porretta Soul Festival held in Porretta Terme, Italy, an hour outside Bologna.
Opinion: You don’t have to join a protest to be an ally in a cause
Many organizations are working on worthwhile causes. Many of these organizations are nonprofits, often with limited funding and staff, who are looking for volunteers to serve as advocates.
Metro
MSCS board votes to sue over state takeover proposal
The MSCS board’s resolution claims that Tennessee lawmakers’ takeover proposal “directly conflicts with established constitutional provisions and statutory requirements.”
Premium Education Closures, spending, superintendent hires: What could state appointees decide about Memphis schools?
City of Memphis Mayor proposes 2% raise for city employees and no tax increase
State Government Tennessee Republicans push for significant last-minute ESA voucher expansion
City of Memphis The AM/DM podcast: Man accused of attempting to kidnap mayor pleads guilty
Business
$1B for rural health care coming to Tennessee
Tennessee health leaders met in Memphis to talk about how to address rural health care needs.
Premium Business On the Flip Side, Memphis pinball bar under new ownership
Premium Health Care The beat goes on: Baptist Heart Institute marks 500th transplant
Premium Spirit of Memphis For the Dorothy Day House, serving Memphis’ homeless families is a divine calling
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Sports
Tuesday prep report: Collierville baseball holds off Houston for No. 1 seed in the district
Clutch pitching from closer Bradley Stubbs gave the Dragons a second straight dramatic victory over their biggest rival.
Premium High School Sports Friendly rivalry fuels Tennessee’s best pole vaulters
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: First look at the potential Ja Morant trade market
High School Sports Daily Memphian track and field honor roll
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis drops opening game of series for first time this season
Food
What’s good for the Goose is made ‘the hard way’
The Silly Goose Lounge’s co-owner won’t be giving away the secret recipes and days-long methods to their pizzas or cocktails, but he promises, “There’s a lot of work behind when you order a drink.”
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Suburbs
Friendly rivalry fuels Tennessee’s best pole vaulters
For Claire Wetick of St. Agnes and Collierville’s Ava Williams, the closest competition is coming from within.Related content
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Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Pop stars in ‘Michael,’ ‘Mother Mary’
Memphian Jaylen Hunter makes his movie debut as the young version of Marlon Jackson in the earlier sections of new Michael Jackson biopic, “Michael.”
Premium Spirit of Memphis All that ‘city glitter’ isn’t gold: How Cooper-Young said Hell-o
Opinion
Herrington: First look at the potential Ja Morant trade market
A Grizz-centric spin around the NBA, with an early look at the (very theoretical) Ja Morant trade market, a peak toward June’s draft and a bittersweet gaze across the early playoff landscape.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Calkins: Ted Butler is about to teach his 100,000th golf lesson. And he’s not about to stop.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Man accused of attempting to kidnap mayor pleads guilty
The plea may end a saga that made national news, but it’s complicated.
City of Memphis The AM/DM podcast: Soccer and city budget season kick off
Games
Sudoku: April 20
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?