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
After bashing Memphis, Stephen A. Smith is coming to town
After suggesting that “cats like Jimmy Butler” and other NBA stars don’t want to play for the Grizzlies because of crime in Memphis, ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith is making plans to visit the Bluff City.
Education Tennessee schools could remove students with disabilities from classroom before assessment under proposed rule change
Premium North Mississippi XAI stockpiling massive equipment at vacant Mississippi lot
Public Safety US Marshals arrest two Memphis shooting suspects in Murfreesboro
Business
Varsity Spirit pro cheerleaders to get P-A-I-D!
Memphis-based Varsity Spirit is launching a professional cheerleading league in January, giving athletes 18 years old and older the opportunity to get paid to compete after college.
Premium Ford Megasite New Jackson industrial park located with BlueOval in mind
Real Estate Downtown businesses receive $119K for renovations
Real Estate Vacant Downtown building gets $200,000 revitalization loan
Sports
Memphis AD Ed Scott: Now just two phases for Liberty Stadium renovations
Some of the renovation highlights outlined by Ed Scott were a public area called the halo, a large-capacity tunnel and revenue streams created by owning the stadium.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis AD Ed Scott says Tigers’ revenue-sharing model in ‘really good place’
High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason lacrosse awards: ECS coach, Saints march off with top honors
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Insider: Why the Grizzlies could trade back in NBA Draft
Food
Food Files: Game bar makes next move
Also, the local Sakura chain, offering a selection of sushi and seafood, will share the new location with casual ramen and poké restaurant Subarashi.
Suburbs
Fresh Millington administration approves budget
New city manager Frankie Dakin and Mayor Larry Dagen signed off on the suburb’s budget that included a bump in the city’s minimum wage, tax relief for certain residents and more.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: HoochieCon, Project Pat, Brewfest and summer solstice fun
This week, Juneteenth events continue, the rained-out Mid-South Pride parade has a new date and Lukah releases a new album — with lasers.
Opinion
Conaway: Wide-eyed wonder, our town discovered
“He got out of the car knowing his grandfather better, and his grandfather found his own hope in the wide eyes beside him.”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: 2025 NBA Draft preview
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington share explore trade possibilities and list prospects they like for the Grizzlies at pick No. 16.