Coronavirus cases stable in city but rising in suburbs, rural areas
The positivity rate for COVID-19 tests is on the rise in Shelby County suburbs and rural West Tennessee.
Hundley’s late goal gives 901 FC three vital points
Substitute Matt Hundley scores twice, including game-winner late in stoppage time.
Watch: Small Business Seminar with City Tasting Tours, InsideOut founders
A panel of small business owners and advisers will discuss PPP loan requirements, family leave rules and how to navigate the new normal.
Parents petition Shelby County Schools for shorter online classes
The state requires 6.5 hours of daily instruction, which can be met through recorded lessons and students independently completing assignments, as well as teacher-led live lessons.
Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies fatally shoot man after barricade in Fayette County
SWAT team deputies with Shelby County Sheriff's Office fatally shoot man barricaded in home in Fayette County.
Shelby County sheriff calls governor’s police reform plan ‘starting point’
Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner supports Gov. Bill Lee’s police reform plan amid nationwide chaos over alleged police brutality, saying it is a “starting point” to improve police work and relationships with communities.
Number of COVID-positive patients in area ICUs drops below 80
There are 199 COVID-positive patients in area hospitals; 73 of those are in ICUs.
SCS history teacher is West Tennessee Teacher of the Year
History teacher Daniel Warner has been recognized by the Tennessee Department of Education for his work at East High School.
Memphis releases 2020-21 basketball season ticket information
Fans will have refund and donation options if the season is affected by COVID-19.
New Eats: Southall Café
Southall Café is open and serving breakfast and lunch in the heart of East Memphis; the chicken sandwich is top-notch.
Sudden halt of vaccine trial ‘sound of system working’
Local doctors say science has to prevail in race for safe, effective vaccine.
Grizzlies Insider: Keep small NBA markets in style
Giannis Antetokounmpo trade speculation will swirl, but for the sake of small markets like Memphis, keep him in Milwaukee.
Planning board approves 1 of 4 requests for new gas stations
The Land Use Control Board approved a gas station at Summer and Bartlett despite government planners' "rejection" recommendation. But the board unanimously rejected a truck stop in South Memphis, and held for a month two other gas station proposals that faced opposition.
Indie Memphis goes ‘Online & Outdoors’ for 2020 film festival
The 23rd annual festival will offer more than 20 outdoor screenings at a variety of Memphis venues, including Malco’s Summer Drive-In, Shelby Farms, the Levitt Shell, the Grove at GPAC and the parking lot of the Stax Museum of American Soul Music.
Federal court allows absentee voting by mail for new voters
Lawsuit challenged the Tennessee state law preventing first-time voters from using expanded eligibility for absentee voting during the pandemic.
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Metro
Some courts close a second day — but jail AC improves
Several divisions of General Sessions Criminal Court and all divisions of City Court will be closed a second day Tuesday as work continues on damage from a June water leak. Meanwhile, air conditioning problems in the Shelby County Jail have improved.
Premium Education 12 things to know from the state’s MSCS audit
Elections Two high school parents vie for Collierville school board Republican primary
Collierville Collierville rep returning to MLGW board — this time with more power
City of Memphis Next time you see a first responder, they might be on a bike
Business
Nearly $170K could be coming to possible Downtown restaurants and Cotton Row
The Cotton Row Historic District could be getting a glow-up and Downtown a pair of new restaurants.
Premium Real Estate Racquet Club property sold for almost $9M
Premium Real Estate Fogelman Properties in expansion mode, adding real estate and employees
Premium Health Care Growing the pipeline: Inside the plan to rescue rural healthcare in Tennessee
Premium Business New Midtown bicycle shop gears up for business
Sports
Buckley: What a shame if Memphis loses the Redbirds
“Memphis without the Redbirds, Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals? It would be like the Fourth of July without fireworks.”
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies go cold in summer league loss to Mavericks
Sports From Graceland to Beale to heave a 16-pound ball
High School Sports Major League Baseball Draft snaps up two local players
Memphis Grizzlies Morant says he’s grateful for Memphis as he tries to show Portland ‘a different Ja’
Food
In-N-Out restaurant in East Memphis delayed
Memphians might have to wait a little longer for an In-N-Out burger.
Premium Food News At several local institutions, cash is still king
Suburbs
DeSoto DA asks court to throw out suit over ‘pedophile sympathizer’ comment
DeSoto County Schools board member Michele Henley filed suit last week accusing Barton of defamation.
Elections Two high school parents vie for Collierville school board Republican primary
Arts & Culture
Memphis writer exploring conservation and faith in the South
Memphis writer Martha Park received a $4,000 grant from the nonprofit South Arts and a $5,000 grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission — which she will use to fund a series of stories about the intersection between conservation and faith in the South.
Premium Music Arts Beat: Sofar Sounds back in Memphis; Botanic Garden opens Sun-inspired Fun Studio
Opinion
Buckley: What a shame if Memphis loses the Redbirds
“Memphis without the Redbirds, Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals? It would be like the Fourth of July without fireworks.”
Premium Guest Columnists Opinion: What to know before donating your car to charity
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Cam Boozer’s summer league debut
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the first two summer league games for Cam Boozer and the Grizzlies’ recent offseason transactions.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Cam Smith has an appetite for the spice of life (and cheesy bread)
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Savory and sweet
This jigsaw puzzle features the table setting from Umami Amora’s second Juneteenth dinner and was taken by Sophia Surrett.