Bar owners ordering supplies, planning for reopening
As early as Wednesday, some limited-service restaurants will reopen, but all restaurants still must close at 10 p.m.
Memphis football mailbag: Running backs, recruits and UCF
The debut of the Tigers mailbag invites you to submit questions.
Tuesday prep report: First-half goals send Briarcrest past Collierville
Briarcrest hands Collierville its first soccer loss of the year.
Lawmakers grill education commissioner over ‘missteps’
Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn avoided a no-confidence vote Tuesday, Sept. 21 but not verbal criticism from lawmakers during a House Education Committee hearing.
School directors see myriad of problems with COVID-19 opening
Tennessee superintendents described a litany of problems to legislators Tuesday, Sept. 22, with the worst of the problems being that low-performing students are falling further behind during the COVID-19 pandemic. Related Story: Lawmakers grill education commissioner over ‘missteps’
Collierville teachers urge board to find consistency in midst of pandemic
Teachers voiced their frustration with the current back to school plan at Collierville School Board’s meeting Tuesday night.
Cancun nonstop returning for summer of 2021
Travel package provider Vacation Express will bring back a Memphis-Cancun nonstop flight next May through August.
Wednesday’s 901 FC match postponed
Decision comes after one positive COVID-19 test within the organization.
Coronavirus: New case increase lowest in a week
On Monday, Sept. 14, the Health Department reported 105 new COVID-19 cases.
‘Legal legend’ Leo Bearman Jr. dies
He represented clients in high-profile and important cases, even until his death. His communication skills were so legendary that other lawyers would slip into the back of the courtroom just to watch him work.
Former Memphis Tiger to compete on ‘The Amazing Race’
The former Tigers running back will pair with a former Carolina Panthers teammate.
Tacos 4 Life brings food with a mission to Collierville
Tacos 4 Life Grill is open in Collierville. The restaurant likes to say its tacos have a mission.
AutoZone earnings surge on strong sales growth
Memphis-based AutoZone said fourth quarter results included many modern era records, such as a 21.8% increase in same-store sales.
Binghampton organization launching workforce program
The Business Hub will use a donated warehouse to provide paid on-the-job training for Binghampton-area job seekers. The BDC also plans to offer employment opportunities.
Rhodes College grad a likely frontrunner for U.S. Supreme Court
Appeals Court Judge Amy Coney Barrett, a Rhodes College graduate, is once again a frontrunner for a U.S. Supreme Court vacancy, this time to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, according to reports.
ServiceMaster’s community service outreach goes virtual
ServiceMaster’s We Care Day has morphed into We Care Week because of COVID-19. The company will donate money to charities for each “Caring Step” logged by employees.
Metro
The Early Word: Elite golf is out, and a morning news snooze goes viral
Jail’s medical provider is leaving, work is starting on the old Houston’s site and we get a first look at the new Regional One.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Trying to solve a 575-acre mystery
Health Care Jail’s healthcare provider opts out of renewing contract
Premium Millington Exclusive: Inside Lucy Elementary’s transformation as Millington prepares for next year
2026 elections Elections Analysis: What to watch for in Thursday’s election results
Business
Regional One unveils plans for new hospital at old Commercial Appeal building
Under a tent on the front lawn of the old Commercial Appeal building at 495 Union Ave., Regional One and county leaders unveiled a highly anticipated rendering, the new roughly $1 billion Regional One Hospital.
Financial Services First Horizon launches new financial institutions group
Real Estate $25M plan for former Houston’s and First Horizon site begins
Health Care Jail’s healthcare provider opts out of renewing contract
Premium Real Estate Inked: Knickerbocker changes hands, aircraft part repair company expands
Sports
High school football 2026: Houston looks to return to its winning ways
Untested youngsters were thrown into the deep in last season. The resulting record was an “anomaly,” as the Mustangs are eager to prove.
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis topples Nashville to open six-game homestand
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: It’s the end of an era for the Memphis golf tournament
Golf Memphis golf tourney to lose elite status as of 2028
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball adds Grand Canyon to schedule, according to report
Food
Recipe Exchange: Melissa Cookston’s provoleta with chimichurri, roasted cherry tomatoes
While known for her award-winning barbecue, Melissa Cookston likes to grill more than just pork.
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: Thursday nights at Tamboli’s are for formaggio
Suburbs
Exclusive: Inside Lucy Elementary’s transformation as Millington prepares for next year
Since Memphis-Shelby County School has closed Lucy Elementary a year ahead of schedule, Millington has started the process of transforming the oldest active elementary school in Shelby County.
Premium North Mississippi Vote delayed for Olive Branch rezoning, landfill expansion
Arts & Culture
Pat Mitchell Worley on the legacy of Stax in Memphis
Pat Mitchell Worley, the president and CEO of the Soulsville Foundation, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”
Music These Memphis musicians will play 2026 Cooper-Young Fest
Opinion
Calkins: It’s the end of an era for the Memphis golf tournament
“For nearly seven decades, the best golfers in the world have played in Memphis. Starting in 2028, that will no longer be the case.”Related content:
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Death to the Protect College Sports Act. Signed, Memphis.
Podcasts
Pat Mitchell Worley on the legacy of Stax in Memphis
Pat Mitchell Worley, the president and CEO of the Soulsville Foundation, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”
Metro The AM/DM podcast: How a case of mistaken identity led to months in jail
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Election Day
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of campaign fliers collected by reporter Bill Dries and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.