A first day of school like no other: SCS opens for everyone in virtual-only model
After weeks of planning and device distributions, Shelby County Schools rings the bell for the first day of virtual school and will stay that way until further notice.
Calkins: After an offseason unlike any other, Ryan Silverfield is still living the dream
And there to witness the triumph of reaching game day will be his parents.
Miss USA, Graceland-style, set in November
The Miss USA pageant will be broadcast from Graceland on Nov. 9, the Miss Universe Organization announced Monday, Aug. 31.
‘Please let my baby be OK’
The Grizzlies star and the mother of his daughter, Kaari, are bringing awareness to a serious, sometimes fatal, pregnancy disorder.
First Commercial Bank expands to Memphis with local talent
First Commercial operations will include Memphis banking veterans including Sam Jenkins, who will run Memphis operations for the bank.
NAACP, lawmakers and clergy urge Weirich to test DNA in Pervis Payne case
The NAACP, lawmakers, clergy and criminal justice advocates urge Shelby County District Attorney General Amy Weirich to test DNA evidence in the Pervis Payne case.
Herrington: The Grizzlies outside the protest bubble; Jaren Jackson Jr. among the unicorns
The team already was active as a nonpartisan advocate in voting, and we take a look at how Jackson fares against some other uniquely gifted players.
Indie Memphis executive director to step down
Ryan Watt has held the top job at the film organization since 2015. A national search will be conducted to replace him.
Terminix execs tapped for $1 million stock awards
ServiceMaster Global Holdings Inc. approves equity retention awards valued at $1 million apiece for the presidents of Terminix Residential and Terminix Commercial.
Coronavirus: Shelby County August death total tops 100
The Shelby County Health Department reported 120 new coronavirus cases and four new related deaths on Monday, Aug. 31.
Calkins: 2020 just keeps disappointing, as Kenny Gainwell leaves the Memphis football team
Memphis running back Kenny Gainwell decided to opt out of the season six days before the opening game. It's yet another disappointment in a relentlessly disappointing year.
How Choose901 was born - and the future of 901 Day
In this week’s edition of The Extra Podcast, John Carroll talks with Eric Barnes about how he set about trying to find ways to talk to people about all the good things in Memphis.
U of M’s Gainwell to opt out of current season
Low census participation may cost Memphis power in government – and school funding
Shelby County Schools, for instance, is budgeted this academic year to receive $308 million in federal funds, more than a fifth of the district’s revenues.
901 Day, alley seating at the Rendezvous, and a choice of Ireland or Spain this week
901 Day will still go on Tuesday, but there won’t be a large public event. Some local restaurants are celebrating with $9.01 menu items; on Thursday, your choice is Irish and Scotch whiskey or Spanish food and wine.
COVID-19 has changed the way we shop
Online car dealer Carvana has seen its stock price rise more than 700% since the pandemic started in March.
Metro
Election Commission hits the brakes for certain MSCS seats, citing judicial order
The Shelby County Election Commission will stop issuing petitions for five MSCS seats in response to an order from a local judge.
Public Safety Three years later, here’s where the Tyré Nichols cases stand
Health Care Jury finds local gynecologist guilty of 40 charges
Real Estate East Memphis liquor store gets local Alcohol Commission approval
Metro The AM/DM podcast: All about the sharp decline in Memphis’ murder rate
Business
Jury finds local gynecologist guilty of 40 charges
A federal jury found a Memphis gynecologist guilty on 40 of 46 counts related to healthcare fraud and reuse of unsanitary medical devices.
Health Care Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis forced to reschedule some procedures
Real Estate East Memphis liquor store gets local Alcohol Commission approval
Premium Business Memphis tourism sees path from struggle to strength in 2026
Premium Business Germantown’s The Standard development could generate $2.2M in taxes
Sports
Tigers land QB out of transfer portal
The University of Memphis gains a much-needed addition to the quarterback room. Tigers football tracker: Who did Memphis sign in the transfer portal?Related content:
Memphis Grizzlies Dillon Brooks says Grizzlies ‘moved too fast’ after latest win over former team
Memphis Grizzlies Suns blister Grizzlies in brutal blowout
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Suns 117, Grizzlies 98
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Memphis gets big home win!
Food
Table Talk: Going ‘dry’ for January
If you’re anything like food writer Ellen Chamberlain, the past few weeks have been filled with calorie-laden meals, rich dips and beverages that go the extra mile to be worthy of the holidays.
East Memphis Erling Jensen Small Bites gets new chef to ‘Bragg’ about
Suburbs
$60M renovation will get Memphis raceway firing on all cylinders again
“Buckle up and start your engines, Millington, because it’s go time.”
Premium Millington Rundown raceway receiving robust refresh
Arts & Culture
The Arts Beat: New year, more art
What’s coming in 2026? Museums, band reunions, new concert venues, landmark anniversaries, a handful of funny guys and portals to parallel universes.
Visual Arts Dixon opens third installment of ‘Black Artists in America’
Opinion
Herrington: As injuries and losses mount, the Grizzlies season could be taking a turn
With a losing streak, new injuries to Ja Morant and Cedric Coward and a crowded coming schedule, this Memphis Grizzlies season may be at a crossroads.
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: They fell in love. Broke up for seven decades. Then they found each other again.
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Memphis gets big home win!
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap the Grizzlies’ win over the Spurs and discuss the latest Memphis injuries.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: All about the sharp decline in Memphis’ murder rate
Games
Sudoku: Jan. 6
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.