Grizzlies smack Thunder for first bubble victory
Ja Morant who scored 19 points, had everyone holding their breath when he landed on his hip just before halftime.
Tripwires set conditions for businesses to reopen; clarify rules for athletic events
The new standards for reopening bars and allowing gatherings are based on trends in cases and positivity rates.
Absentee ballot anxiety weighed and sorted in election aftermath
The Shelby County Election Commission got requests for nearly 20,000 absentee ballots and about 17,000 of the mail-in ballots were cast in Thursday's election. Some voters anxious about waiting for the ballots to come instead voted in person on election day or during early voting. And some ballots were disqualified because of specific state laws.
MUS grad Jack Crosby captures state amateur
MUS graduate Jack Crosby is the first Shelby County golfer to win the Tennessee State Amateur since 2014.
Tweets: Dillon Brooks leads Grizzlies with 22 points. So there.
Memphis takes on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Orlando bubble.
Eulogies, hymns pay tribute to Montgomery’s pastoral, prophetic voice
Idlewild Presbyterian Church celebrates life, mourns death of their beloved, retired pastor.
Judge denies release of medically vulnerable detainees
U.S. District Court Judge Sheryl Lipman denies temporary restraining order seeking release of medically vulnerable and disabled detainees from the Shelby County Jail at 201 Poplar.
Haushalter, Harris celebrate low numbers, look to marathon ahead
Health department adds 141 employees, funded with CARES Act money that expires Dec. 31.
Quarterback Sheldon Layman transferring from Memphis
Layman, who redshirted last season, is leaving after LSU transfer Peter Parrish joined Memphis.
Coronavirus: 7-day case average continues downward trajectory
The Shelby County Health Department reported 264 new coronavirus cases and two new related deaths on Friday, August 7.
City pulls permit for new fleet maintenance shop
The city applied for a building permit Aug. 5 for a $12 million fleet maintenance facility and fuel center at 3720 Knight Arnold Road in southeast Memphis.
Recruiting Notebook: Guard Skyy Clark includes Memphis in top 8
Forward Josh Minott is close to making his pick, with the Tigers in the picture.
Nelson: Can the Democrats win November Senate elections in Tennessee and Mississippi?
Stranger things have happened. Heck, Ronald Reagan carried New York – twice.
Conaway: The rest of the world has to wonder, what in the world are we thinking?
There will be a vaccine for COVID-19. In the meantime, we will continue to suffer from chronic, fatal stupidity.
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You Already Owe the Taxes. Now You Have a Choice.
For the first time, taxpayers can redirect up to $1,700 ($3400 married couples filing jointly) of federal taxes to fund scholarships at the school of their choice.
The Walk replaces ‘Union Row’ for big development’s branding
Union Row's new name reflects Downtown’s walkability, emphasizes action over talk (walking the walk), and focuses on people, the developer says.
Shelby County Aug. 6 election vote totals
A quick look at all local races impacting Shelby County. See the winners from the Aug. 6 primaries.
Metro
Tennessee on pace for another surplus in 2026-27, as House speaker proposes narrow grocery tax cut
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton kicked off the legislative season by introducing a bill to cut the sales tax on milk, eggs and bread.
Elections Opinion: ‘Republican resilience offers reassurance, not an excuse for complacency’
Elections Opinion: For Democrats to succeed in Tennessee, ‘Do not despair. Get to work.’
Premium Spirit of Memphis She’s a singer, breast cancer survivor and nonprofit leader. And she just appeared on ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’
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Harwood Center helps children with autism speak for themselves
Harwood Center and its staffers specialize in helping children diagnosed with autism. But funding for the 70-year-old center remains a struggle, officials said.
Premium Transportation & Logistics Nationwide charter bus tech company expands with offices in Memphis, Southaven
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Sports
Calkins: The Grizzlies were short on sleep and players, too. So how did they win? Simple: ‘We some dawgs, man.’
The Grizzlies were short of sleep and short of players. But they beat the Brooklyn Nets Saturday night to continue their superb start. Cedric Coward has 23 points and 12 rebounds as Grizzlies beat NetsRelated content:
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Food
Weinermania attracts lovers of ‘glizzies’ — hot dogs to the old folks
Wienermania attracts hot dog fans to Hi-Tone for its inaugural event Saturday, which also doubled as a fundraiser for the Alive Memphis dog rescue group.
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SpaceX power plant caused local emissions to jump, study finds
The power plant in Southaven provides essential electricity to the company’s nearby data centers in Memphis and Mississippi, which SpaceX, the federal government, and other tech giants use.
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Arts & Culture
She’s a singer, breast cancer survivor and nonprofit leader. And she just appeared on ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’
After a battle with breast cancer and years of teaching music to kids, Memphian Sharonda Mitchell got to share her story on The Jennifer Hudson Show. The experience, she said, “Was phenomenal.”
Arts & Culture Weinermania attracts lovers of ‘glizzies’ — hot dogs to the old folks
Opinion
Opinion: ‘Republican resilience offers reassurance, not an excuse for complacency’
“Republicans who dismiss Jerri Green’s performance because she lost are missing the point. But Democrats who see it as proof that Tennessee is about to turn blue are, I believe, missing an even bigger one.”
Elections Opinion: For Democrats to succeed in Tennessee, ‘Do not despair. Get to work.’
Podcasts
From the London Hard Rock to Kudzu’s, Steve Edmundson saw it all
Steve Edmondson saw the bar scene in Memphis in the 1970s like few others before founding Kudzu’s. Edmondson shares his story on “The Sidebar,” hosted by Eric Barnes.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Fine dining and disaster museums
Games
Sudoku: Nov. 15
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.