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.
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
National Response Team heading to Clayborn Temple on Thursday
The Memphis Fire Department said it and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have been conducting “extensive off-site work, including detailed witness interviews and thorough video analysis.”
Public Safety MPD makes arrest in Memphis Allies shooting
Education County commissioners want school-buildings plan as MSCS seeks $35M
Public Safety DA’s office, MPD shut down site of year’s first homicide
Business
FedEx renews ties with Amazon after six-year split
It signs on to carry undisclosed volume of residential delivery, in multi-year contract.
Premium Real Estate Former Bed Bath & Beyond: Think beer, wine, liquor — not Trader Joe’s
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Visual Arts Iconic blue dog paintings replaced at Union Centre
Sports
Redbirds recap: Memphis swept in doubleheader by Nashville to begin series
Redbirds manager Ben Johnson is currently three wins from becoming the all-time winningest manager in Memphis Redbirds history.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Calkins: An event to honor the John Calipari era in Memphis? It’s just time.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Lottery reaction, TJ Shorts and value rankings
Memphis Tigers Basketball Calipari’s Razorbacks working to schedule exhibition game in Memphis
Food
This Juneteenth celebration will spotlight Black chefs
After “The Mushroom Queen” Daishu McGriff closed her restaurant, she said she wanted to create a way to honor Black chefs. The answer was Umami Amora, a seven-course plant-based Juneteenth dinner scheduled for June 14.
Suburbs
Collierville rezones ‘Mount Trashmore’
The former Shelton Road landfill is a popular sledding destination when it snows, but its future is uncertain.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Secret Mall Apartment’ is a stirring surprise
Other movies making a comeback this week are “North by Northwest,” “The Wiz” and “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure.”
Opinion
Calkins: An event to honor the John Calipari era in Memphis? It’s just time.
“John Calipari is game to return to Memphis this fall to play an exhibition game to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital? That sounds like an fine idea. It’s just time.” Calipari’s Razorbacks working to schedule exhibition game in MemphisRelated content:
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Lottery reaction, TJ Shorts and value rankings
On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies podcast, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Herrington’s multipart column ranking the most valuable players on the Memphis roster.
Games
Word Flower: May 13
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.