Tigers’ Sept. 18 game against Houston postponed after COVID-19 outbreak
The AAC said a makeup date will be determined later.
Memphis surgeon killed in plane crash near Jackson, Tenn.
Dr. Bryan Jackson was attempting to make an emergency landing at McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport when the accident happened.
Calkins: Shocking news! Memphis and Lausanne show it’s hard to play football during a pandemic!
Two local football programs were put on hold Friday because of COVID-19. But don’t blame the players. Blame us.
Shelby County’s COVID-19 positivity rate near 10% for past month
From Aug. 29 to Saturday, Sept. 12, the Shelby County Health Department reported an average of 116 new cases and 1,173 test results a day with a 9.9% positivity rate.
Memphis wide receiver Coye’ Fairman opts out of 2020 season
Redshirt junior Coye’ Fairman said Tiger football’s recent spate of positive coronavirus tests led to his decision to opt out of the 2020 season.
Friday preps: Stegall scores five as Houston ends ECS’ win streak
Houston’s ground game, combined with solid quarterback play, too much for ECS.
Shelby County reports five more COVID-19 deaths, 136 new cases
The health department has reported a total of 28,890 coronavirus cases from 269,693 tests performed in Shelby County, yielding a 10.7% positivity rate.
‘We have a voice': Memphis athletes lead unity walk for social justice
“We don’t plan on keeping quiet anytime soon,” women’s basketball player Lanyce Williams, one of the march organizers, said.
Memphis lineman speaks at unity march hours after team’s COVID-19 statement
Obinna Eze said coaches knew he was at Friday’s on-campus rally.
Central Gardens invites visitors on a Detour
The Midtown neighborhood, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, will offer visitors an interactive digital map of 100 homes that have been included on CGA tours from the past 20 years.
Lakeland BOC delays Lakeland Commons vote, amends budget
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners has delayed consideration of an amendment on the Lakeland Commons, but the developer wants the city to take action soon.
Less invasive surgery smooths bumps for bunion sufferers
Nearly one-fourth of all adults will develop bunions. The new procedure requires four tiny incisions on the side of foot, which reduces the swelling and pain experienced with the older procedure.
Metro
Lawsuit seeks end to Tennessee Highway Patrol, ICE collaboration
A federal court heard arguments in a lawsuit that seeks to block Tennessee Highway Patrol collaboration with ICE for immigration enforcement.
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Business
Gallaway is pumped for Buc-ee’s to open next year
The new Gallaway exit on Interstate 40 should have a different look and a lot of gas pumps in the coming year as Buc-ee’s construction continues along with a Love’s Travel Stop.
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Business AutoZone sees ‘more normalized’ inflation ahead after quarter of cost pressures
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Sports
Hill: 20 things I’ve thought about before Memphis Grizzlies training camp
“It’s been a quiet offseason for the Memphis Grizzlies since the end of summer league. But that will soon change.”
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High School Sports ECS soccer hands Lausanne first defeat
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Food
When diners want a meal with a side of conversation
Looking for a quiet meal? Here are some ways, and places, to find it.
Food News Battle about The Station has finally ended, attorney says
Suburbs
Most Collierville aldermen say they wouldn’t have fired Selberg
Collierville aldermen say they weren’t ready to fire the chief when the August meeting was called off.
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Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Primetime,’ Dolly Parton’s ‘Nine to Five’
Also screening this week, “Psycho” and “Breathless” provide a film education that budding Memphis cinephiles should really take advantage of.
Spirit of Memphis Teen music lab named for late Memphis producer Tay Keith
Opinion
Opinion: On economic development, Tennesseans should ask themselves, ‘Why not Japan?’
“Japan has long been a friend in adversity, investing in Memphis amid political and racial turmoil 50 years ago when it became our first Memphis in May guest.”
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Revisiting Mongo’s legacy
In August, Robert Hodges, aka Prince Mongo, died. As his alter ego may suggest, Hodges was known to many Memphians as an eccentric character who claimed to be an alien.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Restaurant roundup
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Raising Tigers
Today’s puzzle features 13-month-old Ava Calahan at the newly renovated Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Greg Campbell took the photo.