Collierville suspends football after two positive COVID-19 tests ‘specific’ to team
Collierville played Briarcrest on Friday in the opening weekend of high school football.
Calkins: Collierville High suspends football games — but this isn’t about Collierville
Two individuals "specific to" the football team have tested positive for COVID-19. But the story is less about this school than the unnecessary risks inherent to high school football.
Kids sports is going on for some, but not for others in the age of the coronavirus
Kids need sports and youth sports organizers are finding ways to let them play during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Calkins: Leave the TSSAA? Over James Wiseman? Shelby County Schools can’t be serious
Dr. Joris Ray should get credit for his cautious approach to reopening schools and athletics. But his recent threat to take Shelby County Schools out of the TSSAA seems to be driven by old grievances.
Luciann theater owner gets zoning variance on second try
The addition of new conditions prohibiting the property from being used for certain businesses may have put the project over the top.
Viaduct building could become mixed-use development
Developers planning 37 apartments and ground-floor office and retail space in the building once occupied by ABC-TV affiliate, WPTY-TV Channel 24.
Hurricane Laura to bring heavy rainfall, flooding chances to Memphis area
The National Weather Service - Memphis has forecast the Memphis area to receive 2-3 inches of rainfall through Saturday afternoon.
Veatch: Zero positives in latest batch of 200 test results, mostly of football team
Memphis athletic director updates board of trustees with information on COVID-19 protocols and budget.
FedEx’s Alan Graf: Lessons learned from COVID-19
Alan Graf talks COVID-19, e-commerce's rise, postal reform, Amazon and presidential politics as he winds down 41-year career at Memphis-based delivery giant.
Collierville ballot draws long list of candidates
There are a lot of candidates interested in elected office in Collierville. Most have chosen to run for the remaining two-years of Position 4, which is on the ballot due to the timing of Tom Allen's death.
Kanye West petition for state’s presidential ballot includes familiar Memphis names
West qualified for the Tennessee presidential ballot this week with two members of the Ford family among those who signed from Memphis. The effort also included signatures from the Nashville and Clarksville areas.
Guard Jalen Brown transferring to Tennessee Preparatory Academy
The three-star senior had spent one season at Wooddale High. Prep offers something Wooddale can't: a guarantee Brown will play games in his final season of high school.
U of M managing $40 million shortfall, sees more cuts ahead
Shortfall on campus includes investments leaders have made in students while at the same time, being aware that it may have to lay off staff and administrators.
Number of COVID-positive patients in area ICUs drops below 100
The total number of COVID-positive patients in area hospitals was 250, as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Mistaken-identity shooting sparks protest
Protesters gathered at a gas station in South Memphis to draw attention to the shooting a day earlier of a 17-year-old by the U.S. Marshals task force in a case of mistaken identity.
Memphis-Arkansas State set for prime-time kickoff at 7 p.m.
With few other games on the slate nationwide, ESPN has picked up the nonconference matchup.
$10 Deal: Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana
Yeah, you read that right. You can eat a meal for $10 at Las Tortugas, and if you’re sharing, you can even have guacamole.
Black Caucus wants McNally explanation for posting anti-Black Lives Matter meme
The Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators is demanding an explanation from Lt. Gov. Randy McNally for posting a Facebook meme threatening “vigilante-type justice” against Black Lives Matter and Antifa.
Chancellor again orders state to change absentee ballot applications
A Davidson County chancellor ordered the Secretary of State’s Office to modify its absentee ballot application to reflect the changing position it argued before the Supreme Court in early August.
Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Dallan Hayden heads the list of top performers
Check out who had the top football, golf, soccer and volleyball performances of the past week.
Doctors scratch heads over CDC guidance for less testing
New CDC guidance says that people who come in close contact with a positive case may not need to be tested.
Metro
Marshals Service releases new immigration arrest totals
Prior to the most recent data provided, the U.S. Marshals Service had last given out immigration numbers on Oct. 16. Man shot by Task Force officers charged with attempted murderRelated content:
Public Safety Memphis gynecologist reindicted on more charges
City of Memphis Chair, vice chair elections will mark halfway point for City Council’s term
City of Memphis Memphis politicians, state tussle in Nashville court
Business
Chef Jimmy Gentry takes no-nonsense path to Michelin stage
Memphis chef Jimmy Gentry, known for his no-nonsense style and refined Southern cooking at The Lobbyist, is helping put the city’s dining scene on the Michelin map.
Premium Business ‘Pinch me,’ says Felicia Suzanne’s chef/owner, on Michelin recognition
Premium Business Hog & Hominy, Andrew Michael give Hudman, Ticer two in Michelin guide
Premium Business Petals of a Peony’s all authentic menu gets Michelin nod
Sports
Henderson’s late goal moves Tigers women’s soccer into semifinals
The top-seeded Tigers topped the East Carolina Pirates 1-0, and will take on UTSA on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis women drop season opener to UAPB
High School Sports Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 11
High School Sports Memphis-area top cross country times
Food
Michelin’s Southern debut: Memphis restaurants recognized at historic ceremony
Michelin held its first-ever awards ceremony dedicated to the American South. When the stars were finally revealed, Memphis made its mark. 5 Memphis restaurants recognized in Michelin’s American South guideRelated content:
Suburbs
Heroes needed: Youth Villages preps for annual Holiday Heroes initiative
The Holiday Heroes program for Youth Villages is underway and the organization is looking for volunteers to make the holidays special for young people under its care.
Arts & Culture
From ‘Southside Doublewide’ to ‘Cuffing Season,’ 5 must-see November concerts
Homegrown Booker T. Jones, rock singer-songwriter Jeff Tweedy, two-time Grammy-winning jazz instrumentalist Marcus Miller and more musicians come to Memphis this month.
Opinion
Echols: How well do you know Memphis? Here’s a photo quiz to test your knowledge.
Can you name the neighborhood in which these places are found? The street? How many of these spots make you think of some other memory?
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Motorists take notice of task force
With traffic stops being a large part of the task force’s activities, anecdotal evidence suggests some area drivers are becoming more conscientious about expired license plates and revoked driver’s licenses.