Protesters seek removal of Confederate monument in Collierville
Protesters gather at Collierville Town Square and seek removal of Confederate references in the business district.
Grizzlies foiled by Raptors, still searching for play-in berth
The Raptors proved why they are still one of the league's elite teams with a strong defensive performance.
Latest test results’ positivity rate near 17%
Shelby County Health Department reported 337 new COVID-19 cases Sunday. The number comes after 2,003 tests.
Amid a pandemic, tens of thousands of Memphis-area kids return to school: What happens when they do?
Health officials offer no guarantees but believe the odds of getting through the school year – albeit with some positive COVID-19 cases or even clusters – is reasonably good, assuming all those involved remain vigilant about social distancing and wearing masks and the overall community's transmission rate continues the recent downward trend.
Bradshaw upsets political world with U.S. Senate primary win
Memphian Marquita Bradshaw caught the political world by surprise Thursday, winning the state’s Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate and spending only a fraction of the money that frontrunner James Mackler spent.
North Carolina ends Memphis 901 FC’s point streak
Memphis wins the statistical battle but can't find the net in a frustrating Group G defeat.
Opinion: Montgomery and Idlewild ‘prayed my babies to life’
When our world turned upside down on Jan. 25, 2002, Pastor Steve Montgomery and the Idlewild Presbyterian congregation not only fed our souls, but also our bodies.
To reach the world, Jon Hassell first found himself in Memphis
Hassell, who has collaborated with Brian Eno, Talking Heads and Ry Cooder, remembers a transformative introduction to music in his hometown: “You just never forget the things that happened first in your life.”
Sports Notebook: Memphis AD’s confidence in a football season ‘hour-to-hour;’ opting out no option for FSU star; and dancing in the rain
Laird Veatch warily eyes the status of the football season; Mike Norvell's best player makes his position clear; and an innocently made but still offensive gesture at a baseball game lands a coach in trouble.
Metro
Why school board members can’t be recalled
No school board member can be recalled unless the county charter or state law is changed, and many believe that such changes would be very difficult.
Premium Public Safety Memphis plans to hire former federal judge to monitor MPD
Business
FedEx sees some gains in face of stubborn economy, other headwinds
The company affirms the value of its savings programs, more than $6 billion through 2027, but downgrades earnings-per-share for the rest of the year.
Premium Food News Food Files: Petra Cafe closes; Catherine & Mary’s to undergo $175K reno
Sports
Former Nevada quarterback commits to Memphis
The Tigers were expected to land a quarterback out of the NCAA Transfer Portal with four-year starter Seth Henigan exhausting his eligibility.
High School Sports All Region 8-4A team announced
Food
$10 Deal: Ali Baba’s smoky-sweet flavors are straight from the fire
Joshua Carlucci says a Mediterranean wood flame grill is at the heart of Ali Baba’s traditional — but unforgettable — menu.
Suburbs
Arlington school board seeks state funding for special education
The Arlington Community Schools board put together its legislative agenda for the coming session with an emphasis on funding for special education and covering meals for students.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: More holiday concerts than you can shake a jingle bell at
This week, art-crawl through the Edge District, take your dog to meet Santa Paws and sashay into Christmas with “RuPaul’s Drag Race.”
Opinion
Opinion: A call for solutions and community empowerment
“While I agree that our police department can and should improve, the real question for me is this: Will a Federal Government consent decree yield the true results our community is seeking — will it make Memphis better?”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Ice cream can make the holidays sweeter
It may be winter, but Kameisha Wilson of Kaye’s Pints & Scoops says that shouldn’t mean ice cream is off the table.
Games
Word Flower: Dec. 21
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.