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
The Early Word: Leaders oppose guard plans, and we remember Les Smith
Cats and coffee are coming to Southaven (yes, together), Collierville may max out on liquor stores and we also remember late businessman Walker Uhlhorn.
City of Memphis Gov. Lee: National Guard should be ‘force multiplier’ for MPD
City of Memphis Substation fire left thousands without power in Memphis
City of Memphis City of Memphis questions legality of its employee unions
Business
The AM/DM podcast: Duck decor — a look inside the Peabody’s new digs
The Peabody Memphis — the city’s most iconic hotel — has unveiled a $19 million makeover of its guest rooms.
Premium Real Estate Inked: Overton Park apartments prepare for residents
Business Networking event adding pitch competition, creatives night
Real Estate The latest on Google’s West Memphis data center? It could add water recycling.
Sports
Buckley: Les Smith told Memphis stories. His impact on Memphis journalism is one to remember.
Les Smith worked at four Memphis television stations. ‘He is truly one of the city’s great journalists.’
Memphis Tigers Football Two Tigers lean on old bond to lead Memphis offense
High School Sports In a ‘defining game,’ Houston puts seven goals past Briarcrest
High School Sports Jeremiah Jordan brings grit and grind to Memphis football
Food
Eat more chicken again on Union Avenue
The Chick-fil-A, which opened in 2009, closed on May 29 for renovations of the 4,400-square-foot building at 1980 Union Ave.
Suburbs
Horn Lake mayor defends tax cut amid criticism
A former Horn Lake alderman says the current administration could have done more to lower the millage rate to help property owners. Mayor Jimmy Stokes said they did what was necessary.
Arts & Culture
New concert series launches at Harrell Theatre in Collierville
While the 2025-26 season is a pilot there is opportunity for it to grow as the suburb has added emphasis to expanding its arts offerings.
Opinion
Calkins: Memphis has a rich history of playing the SEC. Is it coming to an end?
For almost exactly 60 years, SEC teams have been traveling to the Liberty Bowl to play Memphis in football. Saturday might be the beginning of the end.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Duck decor — a look inside the Peabody’s new digs
The Peabody Memphis — the city’s most iconic hotel — has unveiled a $19 million makeover of its guest rooms.