Post Office supporters stage all-night vigil
Supporters of a robust U.S. Postal Service turned out Thursday night for an all-night vigil near the Main Post Office in Downtown Memphis.
As expected, Grizzlies lose first-round draft pick to Celtics
Because of the 2015 Jeff Green trade, Memphis will dispatch pick No. 14 for the 2020 draft to Boston.
Haushalter: ‘We are moving in the right direction’
Shelby County Health Department Health Officer Dr. Bruce Randolph: “We are looking at the data. It is looking good, but what we don't want to do is get so excited that we return back too soon."
Alex Grisanti is sober, slimmer, and headed to Southaven
Alex Grisanti is keeping his food truck but is headed back to the kitchen. He’s opening Elfo’s, the first Grisanti restaurant in DeSoto County, next month.
Cushy new seats will greet returning travelers
Passenger traffic at Memphis International Airport was about 125,000 in July, down 65% from a year ago but much improved from April when the pandemic crippled air travel.
Thursday prep report: Houston girls turn on the style in second half
Houston opens girls soccer season with a comfortable victory over ECS.
Germantown Alderman Rocky Janda will not seek reelection
CBHS coach McDaniel ‘cautiously optimistic’ heading into 2020
Size on both lines, good skill players have Brothers excited about an improved 2020.
Elected official recuperating after catching COVID-19
House Minority Leader Karen Camper is recuperating at her Memphis home under the care of a physician after contracting COVID-19.
Louisiana becoming a major priority for Ryan Silverfield, Tigers
Memphis has landed nine commitments from The Boot in the past two recruiting cycles.
UTHSC professor receives $4.5M for links in kidney, cardiovascular disease
The larger of the two NIH grants will fund the study of kidney injury in newborns. Much of the kidney failure people experience in midlife is caused by injuries when they were infants, research has shown.
Governor says he now wants to make school COVID figures public
Gov. Bill Lee is shifting positions on releasing COVID-19 figures in schools, saying he wants to make the information public and is seeking federal approval.
Kustoff talks CARES Act, PPP and USPS during Bartlett chamber speech
David Kustoff touts the CARES Act and Paycheck Protection Program, but says the most recent attempt at relief cost too much. He also says the postal service must adapt to new conditions.
Collierville board discusses replacement for Allen
Two long-time residents received strong support from the board to serve as interim alderman in Position 4 following the death of Tom Allen.
Police numbers still dominate city council’s debate over police reform
Council members Michalyn Easter-Thomas and Chase Carlisle were on opposite sides of the council's veto override vote on police residency this week. On "Behind The Headlines" they talked about how many police are enough and how to get to the bigger issues beyond the numbers in the ranks.
COVID hospitalizations continue to fall
The number of COVID-positive patients in area hospitals is 278, as of 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, according to Tennessee's Healthcare Resource Tracking System. Two weeks prior, that number was 359.
Owens pleads to federal heroin conspiracy charge
The son of onetime topless nightclub kingpin Danny Owens is one of five people charged last year with running a heroin and fentanyl dealing operation in the city as Owens allegedly was planning to open a Memphis nightclub.
CBHS golf standout looks to senior year, consecutive state tourneys and med school
From being the last kid picked to now the first on the course, the senior foresees a future away from the sport.
Municipal candidate list finalized
A list of candidates seeking office in November. Candidates have the opportunity to withdraw by Aug. 27 if they decide they do not want to run.
Grizzlies Insider: Hanging on a 2.4% chance for tonight’s NBA draft lottery
Remember last season’s NBA draft lottery? That was so much fun. But how much fun will tonight's lottery be?
Company that fits golfers for golf clubs may open in East Memphis
A new building permit shows plans for Club Champion Golf to build a putting green and two swing rooms in space at the shopping center at 6450 Poplar. But the company’s plans are not firm yet, a spokeswoman said.
Community volunteers to examine effects of pandemic on students
Stakeholders in the Collierville community are analyzing data specific to the suburban district. The data evaluation team will look at various affects the pandemic has on the suburban schools and
Memphis to require fans be seated 12 feet apart for season opener vs. Arkansas State
Only eligible season ticket holders will be able to attend the Liberty Bowl opener on Sept. 5.
Metro
DeSoto County tops Mississippi in absentee voting
DeSoto County residents successfully submitted more than 18,000 ballots during the early voting period.
Elections Glenview voters coming on the way from, to work
Business
South Korean deal fuels growth for Memphis biotech biz
Hera Health is experiencing a growth spurt after striking a deal that allows a South Korean company to use technology developed in Memphis in Asia’s veterinary-drug market.
Health Care Type 1 diabetes screening initiative announced by city
Sports
Buckley: Penny Hardaway heard the boos. PJ Haggerty heard nothing.
New Tiger PJ Haggerty toyed with Missouri late in Memphis’ 83-75 season-opening win at FedExForum.
free with sign-up Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Grizzlies’ ‘third-stringers’ have been first-rate
Food
Recipe Exchange: Pumpkin short rib chili with candy milkshake for dessert
This week, we’ve got two seasonal recipes, perfect for a main and dessert.
Suburbs
DeSoto County tops Mississippi in absentee voting
DeSoto County residents successfully submitted more than 18,000 ballots during the early voting period.
Arts & Culture
Five must-see Memphis concerts for November (including Justin Timberlake)
This month, a classic rap group comes to Minglewood Hall, a rap star with a meteoric rise hits the FedExForum stage, a 70-decade musician comes to the Orpheum Theatre and a pop star returns home.
Opinion
Calkins: It’s a pivotal year for Penny Hardaway — and us
“This certainly isn’t the most anticipated season of the Penny Hardaway era. But it’s the most pivotal. What lies ahead for Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers? It all begins tonight.”
Podcasts
MLGW launching mailer campaign on lead water pipes
MLGW President and CEO Doug McGowen says on “Behind The Headlines” the utility has the money to replace its lines and is working on funding to replace it on the customer’s side of the connection.