Lucky Cat Ramen closes
Before moving to its larger Broad Avenue location in January 2019, Lucky Cat was previously located on Cooper Street.
901 FC discusses not playing with Carolina on the horizon
Memphis players are discussing the possibility of not playing after racial unrest continues to roil the sports world.
Thursday prep report: ECS shakes off slow start to win opener
ECS opens title defense with come-from-behind road victory.
TVA board chair says Lyash stays as board announces 2.5% reduction in cost
President Donald Trump called earlier this month for changes at the top of TVA including Lyash. But after Thursday's board meeting in Knoxville, new board chairman John Ryder of Memphis said there are no plans to oust Lyash.
Coronavirus: New cases almost double from yesterday but stay under 300
The Shelby County Health Department reported 247 new coronavirus cases and three new related deaths on Thursday, Aug. 27.
Cases among student-athletes will be investigated like others, health officials say
Team members and coaches have the highest risk, said David Sweat, deputy director of the local health department.
Landers Nolley II eligible for Memphis Tigers this season
The forward, a redshirt sophomore, is expected to compete for a starting spot.
Grizzlies Insider: Though players boycott in the bubble, 2020 playoffs expected to resume
The players met again this morning while the league determines how to move forward.
AutoZone names new CFO, merchandising chief
AutoZone’s chief financial officer and senior vice president of merchandising are retiring at year's end. The company named successors Thursday, Aug. 27.
Memphis football doing its best to process social unrest in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting
The Tigers did not cancel practice, but coach Ryan Silverfield made certain to discuss the situation with the team and "have some open dialogue."
Former Memphian granted clemency by Trump speaks at convention
Locked in prison for 22 years, former Memphis resident Alice Johnson extolled the “compassion” of President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention for granting her clemency.
Hurricane Laura unmoors casino, causes flash flood watch closer to home
The City of Memphis said its crews are preparing for the storm by inspecting storm drains and inlets and clearing them of debris to minimize street flooding.
Three candidates vying for two Lakeland commissioner seats this fall
In Lakeland, candidates for commissioner do not run for a specified board seat. Instead, the top two finishers of the three will win positions on the Board of Commissioners.
COVID-19 swells city, county jobless ranks
Memphis, Shelby County and the metro area in July recorded their highest unemployment rates since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
City puts $3.5 million toward MLGW fund to slow chain reaction
Thousands of people began to contact MLGW Friday and Monday to work out payment plans, overwhelming the utility's phone bank and creating long lines outside branch offices.
Tennessee extends grant for free child care for essential workers
The state will pay day care centers to care for small children and supervise school-age children of essential workers who are employees at airports, medical facilities, schools, restaurants, grocery stores, government agencies and construction companies.
Indigo Ag plants seeds for high-tech farming course statewide
Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Covington this fall will launch a new Digital Agronomy Assistant training program developed in collaboration with Indigo Ag and state agencies.
Storm forecast shifts SCS technology distributions into the weekend
As storms approach the city, SCS has rescheduled student device distributions for Saturday and Sunday, officials said.
Germantown education leaders formalize stance on state testing amid pandemic
As Germantown leaders consider the challenges they could face with statewide testing, the suburb's Board of Education adopted its stance on the matter.
Briarcrest quarterback Michael Dallas embraces more of the spotlight
The senior's running ability will be crucial in an offense that has lost four stars.
AAC announces changes to Memphis football schedule
Three Tigers game dates have been moved by the conference. Memphis announced another game date change on Friday.
University of Memphis workers knock safety efforts on campus
University of Memphis campus workers said Thursday they don't feel safe on campus and criticized the administration for planning to bring all students back to campus Sept. 17.
Nashville state representative blasts special session after testing positive for COVID-19
State Rep. Bill Beck said Thursday, Aug. 27, he tested positive for COVID-19 less than two weeks after attending a legislative special session and criticized state leaders for holding the three-day event.
ECS rents out local movie theater for Thursday’s football game viewing
A creative principal has found a way for fans and families to see the season opener after COVID-19 health protocols limited the number of people in the stands.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: We’re turning 7! And hot-air balloons take flight
Also happening this week: Beale Street celebrates B.B. King’s 100th birthday, the city’s first Southern Trans Celebration brings advocacy Downtown.
City of Memphis TN Supreme Court declines to overturn 2nd Lieutenant decision
Education Memphis teacher vacancies decline, but district still struggles to hire certified educators
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Business
Methodist grows Neuroscience Institute with $2.8M expansion
Along with providing care for conditions like brain tumors and seizures, the institute is also training a new generation of neurologists.
Premium Real Estate Inked: East Memphis gets hot then cold, Laurelwood gets new art gallery
Transportation & Logistics Memphis International Airport begins $700 million upgrade
Premium Business Peabody renovations ‘complete departure’ from old look
Sports
Redbirds recap: Memphis wins final road game of season
Noah Mendlinger hit a two-run single with two outs in the top of the 12th inning to put Memphis in front.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Martin: Memphis football handles business. Now comes the chance to make noise.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis defense looks poised for a step up in competition
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis game with Arkansas will be televised on ABC
Food
Sound Bites: What’s going on with Irish pubs?
DJ Naylor and Reny Alfonso join Sound Bites podcast host Holly Whitfield to talk about Celtic Crossing reopening, Irish pubs and more.
Suburbs
Millington native’s return to US attorney seat clears Senate Judiciary Committee
Ahead of the roll call vote, U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn spoke in favor of Dunavant, calling him an “experienced prosecutor.”
Arts & Culture
A weekend of creators, comics and cosplay
Vendors selling all kinds of collectibles also make up a huge part of the Memphis Comic Expo, with everything from vintage toys, posters, books and gaming cards to statues.
Opinion
Calkins: Why is a cove in Memphis suddenly filled with Cubs flags? It’s out of sadness — and respect.
Todd Dixon — a nurse, triathlete, Sunday-school teacher, husband and father — died at 54. Now an entire street in East Memphis is flying Chicago Cubs flags in his honor.
Podcasts
How U of M scientists navigate conspiracy theories and the polarized world of public health
To the dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Memphis, its mission begins — but doesn’t end — with data.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: At the zoo
Today’s jigsaw puzzle features a Patrick Lantrip photo of Rowan, a young orangutan born at the Memphis Zoo.