Domino’s pledges $100 million to St. Jude, largest gift in hospital’s history
New, 140-apartment housing building will be called The Domino’s Village. Opening of the on-campus facility is planned for spring of 2023.
Calkins: When is a party bus not a party bus? And was Ryan Silverfield right to handle this the way he did?
In a blistering statement to the media Monday, the Memphis Tigers coach denied that his players were on such a bus. His anger was understandable. His response was worrisome.
Herrington: What shake-ups in Houston, OKC might mean for the Grizzlies
A quiet offseason for Memphis. Shake-ups likely at Houston and Oklahoma City. This might be the Grizzlies’ opportunity to leapfrog into playoff contention.
Three county police reform ordinances get rough reception at County Commission
The trio of ordinances affecting the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and corrections officers advanced automatically in Monday’s first of three votes on the measures. A second reading will be held in two weeks and a third is tentatively set in October.
County hiring freeze continues to thaw
A total of 78 positions in various parts of county government are the latest exceptions to a hiring freeze. But as they approved the waivers Monday, county commissioners signaled they are about to make a decision on the hiring freeze’s viability possibly by the end of this month.
Silverfield denies ‘party bus’ involved in Memphis football COVID-19 outbreak
The Tigers coach discusses what happened; football program activities remain on hold.
Oliver’s Crossing approved, residents address Confederate relic
Collierville leaders approved the amended plan for Oliver’s Crossing. Additionally, they heard from residents about the Confederate relic in Town Square Park.
Germantown wants Barzizza to pay cost of challenge to Election Commission
Germantown vote leaves unsuccessful candidate John Barzizza with $18,246 bill for legal fees associated with his challenge of the 2018 mayoral election.
Another one: Memphis linebacker Tim Hart opts out of season
The redshirt senior is the third known player in the Tigers’ football program to do so.
Number of COVID-positive patients in area ICUs rises
About 26% of area ICU patients were either COVID-positive or suspected of having the virus.
Attorneys for Pervis Payne seek to stop execution; claim he’s intellectually disabled
The Shelby County man, convicted in the 1987 slayings of a Millington woman and her young daughter, is scheduled to be executed on Dec. 3.
FedEx gears up for vaccine shipments with new tracking technology
FedEx’s latest package tracking innovation, SenseAware ID, will be available to some premium shippers in health care, aerospace and retail in November.
FedEx announces 2021 shipping rates
With strong demand for shipping services expected to continue for the foreseeable future, FedEx has rolled out its annual round of price increases for 2021.
State’s recruiting of Chinese investment questioned
Legislators could question Gov. Bill Lee’s administration this week over reports it is recruiting Chinese investment to Tennessee amid a trade war and questions about whether China misled the world over COVID-19.
Calkins: Could pandemic last another year? A handbook for how to cope
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that it may be late 2021 before life begins to feel normal again. So how to we persevere? Here is the wisdom of three people: Kirk Whalum, a character called “TrashMan” and my 95-year-old mom.
Stress-weary doctors soldier on in COVID-19 marathon
Statistically, the stress of the pandemic has hammered the health care workforce, and the signs are everywhere.
Memphis Grizzlies draft: Who might be available in the second round
Whenever the draft does take place, the Grizzlies might be able to land a 3-point shooter.
Four-star center Jerrell Colbert moving to Memphis
He’ll transfer to Houston High, where former Grizzlies guard Mike Miller, who spent the past two seasons as a Memphis Tigers assistant, has taken over the basketball program.
Metro
The Early Word: Young asks for 75 cents, and The Dame’s got ‘girl dinner’
Feds investigate Orange Mound mass shooting, teachers might be able to carry guns and Jennifer Chandler is joining The Daily Memphian.
East Memphis Memphis participating in international wildlife challenge
Business
Memphis Area Legal Services board not giving up, will continue to offer aid
Despite losing its largest funder at the end of June, board chairman Brian Heim said he is “confident” MALS can continue to provide legal services to low-income families.
Premium Real Estate South Main Art District pioneer seeking to plant ‘art incubator’
Sports
Nothing settled as Collierville and Bartlett battle to a draw
Playoff picture still cloudy with one district game left for each team.
Premium Sports Luken Baker closes in on Redbirds career home runs record. Shhh.
Food
Food writer Jennifer Chandler to join The Daily Memphian
Chandler’s stories and recipes have been featured in national publications such as Real Simple, HGTV Magazine and Woman’s World. She’s also appeared on a number of national broadcast cooking segments including the Food Network’s “Dinner: Impossible” and Ducks Unlimited TV.
Suburbs
Memphis participating in international wildlife challenge
Multiple Memphis organizations will take part in a science challenge that spans six continents this week.
Arts & Culture
Africa in April festival pays tribute to Gambia
“Everybody got a festival celebrating their own heritage and ethnicity,” David Acey said. “So, our efforts in the early ’60s was to develop something that could get our people into their history and culture.”
Opinion
Narcisse: child homelessness is growing and that should concern us all
Far too many people, including children, in Memphis continue to end up on the streets, living in cars out of the parking lots of libraries and Walmarts and disappearing into the background of the hustle and bustle of this city.
Podcasts
Tigers podcast: Spring football wrap, David Jones decision
Seth Henigan and David Jones are among the subjects of discussion as The Daily Memphian Tigers Podcast with Greg Gaston wraps up following Saturday’s spring football game and Jones’ NBA Draft entry.