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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The AM/DM podcast: Will federal troops be pulled from Memphis?
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After 28 years, Tsunami is ‘going out with a bang’
Now in its final weeks of operation, the announcement of Tsunami’s closure has triggered a wave of sadness and a bevy of last-minute reservations.
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Former Tiger’s eligibility case could directly impact Memphis
An eligibility lawsuit that allowed former Tigers receiver Cortez Braham Jr. to compete in 2025 is still being litigated.
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Recipe Exchange: Patrick Reilly’s baked-shrimp oreganata
Chef Patrick Reilly owns The Majestic Grille and Cocozza American Italian with his wife Deni.
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Suburbs
Homes, lofts and a lazy river: Hernando’s Delta Landing project moves forward
A major mixed-use project is under construction in Hernando.
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Arts & Culture
Memphis creator featured in new PBS series
Content producer, curator, and DJ Bryan Roberson — aka YoBreezye — is featured in episode 2 of “The Story in Us,” which was released on Jan. 15.
Performing Arts Classics anchor Theatre Memphis’ next season
Opinion
Calkins: The basketball manager at Houston High delivered a moment no one will soon forget
Henry Griffith is the basketball manager at Houston High. He had never played in a game before. But after he hit a buzzer-beater Friday night, he was carried off the court.
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