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
Former MSCS board chair calls Feagins’ hire a ‘mistake’
Two outgoing school board members sent letters outlining their concerns with Feagins’ leadership style and communication with the board.
Public Safety Former MPD officer acted within policy in detaining Nichols, expert says
Business
Summit will address pain management disparities in Black patients
“We want to empower our community to advocate for themselves, know the right questions to ask and get the right treatment,” said the chief of staff at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock.
Premium Real Estate Hospitality experts say without convention hotel, it’s lights out Downtown
Sports
Memphis vs. Middle Tennessee: What to know before Tigers’ last non-conference game
The Tigers will play host to Middle Tennessee on Saturday. It’ll be the first matchup between the two teams since 2014.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies wing Vince Williams Jr. has upper tibia injury
Food
Table Talk: Eating ‘Southern’ on a Memphis return
On the eve of Chris Herrington’s move to Minnesota, “Sound Bites” food podcast producer Natalie Van Gundy asked him what Memphis foods he would miss. He said, “I guess I’ll find out.”
Suburbs
Lakeland juggling multiple projects that could change suburb’s landscape
The Lake District is still dormant after bankruptcy.
Arts & Culture
Artist puts heart and sole into giving back at his former elementary school
An alumnus donated 50 pairs of Nike Dunk sneakers — free for each of Delano Elementary’s kindergarten students.
Opinion
Calkins: Maybe it was sensible to say ‘no’ to the Pac-12. But it sure feels bad.
Was it prudent for Memphis to say no to the Pac-12? Possibly. Was it deflating? Unquestionably.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Greek church’s festival is back for 65th year
What started as a small Greek pastry bazaar is now a 15,000-plus person festival.