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
The Early Word: Trump lets Kelsey out; Hardaway has a Ted Lasso moment
A bill that would deny education to kids moves ahead, vape products may get taxed and we look at how Tony Allen became The Grindfather.
Education ‘Let children learn’: Opponents of bill targeting immigrant students protest in Berclair
Downtown Mississippi River mayors lobby for more flood funding
Premium Education State could scrap Achievement School District for new approach
Business
Popular fitness instructor opening ‘Grit Group Fitness’ studio
Former U of M professor Melissa Bamford is known for her high-energy classes, particularly those she taught at the Kroc, and she’s bringing that energy to a new studio.
Transportation & Logistics Spirit Airlines to offer nonstop flights between Detroit, Memphis
Transportation & Logistics Allegiant to pause flights from Memphis to Los Angeles
Health Care Health department recognized for top-tier emergency preparedness
Sports
The Birth of Grit and Grind: Remembering Tony Allen’s improbable Grizzlies breakthrough
Here’s the story of Tony Allen in Memphis, a special connection that came so close to never taking hold, and the crucial night where it finally did.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Hill: With PJ Haggerty, Tigers fans can draw up the biggest dreams
Premium Spirit of Memphis Calkins: How an 11-year-old girl helped inspire Hardaway’s greatest season
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Ja Morant hit the road and brought home a new mood
Food
Food Files: New plans for Happy Mexican; JoJo’s Espresso opens new location
Memphis is getting a new happy place. Plus, a local bakery is on pause after a fire broke out.
Suburbs
Collierville and Germantown agree on ‘doughnut hole’ fix
Arts & Culture
State honors Priscilla Presley as she asks support for Rock ’n‘ Soul Museum
While in Nashville asking the Legislature for support for the Rock ’n‘ Soul Museum, Priscilla Presley was given the highest civilian award Tennessee can bestow.
Opinion
Hutchinson: When replacing your roof, do your research
Consumers pull more Better Business Bureau reports on roofers than other kinds of businesses. Some who don’t later wish they had.
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: After AAC regular-season title, what’s next on Penny Hardaway’s redemption tour?
Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and college sports columnist John Martin look at how Penny Hardaway and Tigers checked a key box off of their list of season-long goals, and what’s left to achieve.
Games
Word Flower: March 11
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.