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
The Early Word: Elite golf is out, and a morning news snooze goes viral
Jail’s medical provider is leaving, work is starting on the old Houston’s site and we get a first look at the new Regional One.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Trying to solve a 575-acre mystery
Health Care Jail’s healthcare provider opts out of renewing contract
Premium Millington Exclusive: Inside Lucy Elementary’s transformation as Millington prepares for next year
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Business
Regional One unveils plans for new hospital at old Commercial Appeal building
Under a tent on the front lawn of the old Commercial Appeal building at 495 Union Ave., Regional One and county leaders unveiled a highly anticipated rendering, the new roughly $1 billion Regional One Hospital.
Financial Services First Horizon launches new financial institutions group
Real Estate $25M plan for former Houston’s and First Horizon site begins
Health Care Jail’s healthcare provider opts out of renewing contract
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Sports
High school football 2026: Houston looks to return to its winning ways
Untested youngsters were thrown into the deep in last season. The resulting record was an “anomaly,” as the Mustangs are eager to prove.
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: It’s the end of an era for the Memphis golf tournament
Golf Memphis golf tourney to lose elite status as of 2028
Premium Sports Redbirds Recap: Memphis snags second game in series against Nashville with walk-off winner
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Food
$15 Deal: Fratelli’s porcheria panini
The porcheria panini is a unique sandwich that combines flavorful and juicy pork tenderloin, stewed apples, crispy bacon and a chipotle mayonnaise.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Melissa Cookston’s provoleta with chimichurri, roasted cherry tomatoes
Suburbs
Exclusive: Inside Lucy Elementary’s transformation as Millington prepares for next year
Since Memphis-Shelby County School has closed Lucy Elementary a year ahead of schedule, Millington has started the process of transforming the oldest active elementary school in Shelby County.
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Arts & Culture
A book fair meets beer, cat videos go big and a ramen shop has a birthday party
In this week’s To-Do List, you’ll learn about Memphis Botanic Garden’s new Fun Studio and where to hear about the magic of “biscuit and cornbread culture.”
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more Pat Mitchell Worley on the legacy of Stax in Memphis
Opinion
Calkins: It’s the end of an era for the Memphis golf tournament
“For nearly seven decades, the best golfers in the world have played in Memphis. Starting in 2028, that will no longer be the case.”Related content:
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Podcasts
Pat Mitchell Worley on the legacy of Stax in Memphis
Pat Mitchell Worley, the president and CEO of the Soulsville Foundation, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”
Metro The AM/DM podcast: How a case of mistaken identity led to months in jail
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Election Day
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of campaign fliers collected by reporter Bill Dries and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.