Memphis remains ranked in AP Top 25
Tigers also hold spot in Amway Coaches Poll
The Tigers remained ranked in national polls ahead of showdown with SMU.
Health Department reports 3,576 tests, less than 5.2% positive
Shelby County Health Department reported 183 new cases Sunday bringing the county-wide total to 31,227 since early March.
Politics and pandemic hurt colleges’ ability to attract international students
On Memphis campuses, dozens of international students have deferred their arrival because they could not get visas, a factor of the pandemic and immigration politics.
A new world: Amid pandemic and a stressful 2020, nothing seems quite the same
Research shows Americans’ depression levels have risen during the pandemic while the CDC reports that suicide among young people increased 57% from 2007 to 2018 -- suggesting there is now enhanced risk.
Jennings scores twice to lead 901 FC past Charlotte
Cal Jennings, the 23-year-old rookie from Central Florida continues his impressive late-season play as Memphis picks up its third victory of the season over host Charlotte.
Learning-loss announcement bothers Republican lawmakers
Republican lawmakers such as state Rep. Kevin Vaughan are irritated by a state report about “learning loss” among K-12 students statewide, with schools on inconsistent footing and different health department directives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sports Notebook: Pac-12 calls a reverse, drones invade ballparks, MJ goes NASCAR
While the Memphis football team remains on the sideline another week because of positive COVID-19 tests, the Pac-12 says it will start play in November.
New COVID-19 cases, transmission rate up slightly in Shelby County
From Sept. 12 to Saturday, Shelby County recorded an average of 154 new coronavirus cases a day. In the preceding two weeks, the county averaged 116 new cases a day.
Arlington’s Fire Station No. 2 won’t open until early next year
Arlington’s second fire station, meant to open in November or December 2020, won’t be finished until early 2021. For now, the main fire station is overflowing with personnel.
An ode to my mentor, lawyer Leo Bearman
“Leo was a man that accomplished more than most lawyers, yet he was always humble, always willing to help others in need. That he was gracious enough to take time from his busy days to help guide this lawyer on his path when he was young and lost will never be forgotten.”
Metro
Smallest at St. Jude graduate in ceremony back for first time in 5 years
At this point, career ambitions include being a teacher, pet doctor, video-game designer or crossing guard.
City of Memphis Alternatives to 75-cent property-tax hike kicked around at town hall
Business
Smallest at St. Jude graduate in ceremony back for first time in 5 years
At this point, career ambitions include being a teacher, pet doctor, video-game designer or crossing guard.
Business Mid-South companies meet next generation talent at career fair
Sports
Memphis Tigers baseball plays longest game in program history
The five-hour and 58-minute marathon marked the longest game by time in program history, eclipsing the record of five hours and 22 minutes vs. Middle Tennessee State set in 2008.
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Food
Memphis in May BBQ fest kicks off with sauce wrestling and fiery competition
The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is officially underway, with 129 teams from 22 states and four foreign countries vying for the crown.Related stories:
Suburbs
Horn Lake approves new animal shelter to combat increased strays
Built in 1991, Horn Lake’s current animal shelter can hold 47 dogs, but right now, the facility is well past capacity with about 95 strays.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: Garden walk, fantasy films and the tea on Mr. Bridgerton
This week, vegan cheese meets wine at Crosstown, a new arts fest comes to Uptown and the City of Memphis turns 205.
Opinion
Calkins: What’s it look like when a 315-pound lineman learns to swim? PURE joy.
The YMCA needs lifeguards. The football-playing kids at PURE Academy need to learn how to swim. The two organizations hit on a creative way to solve both problems. And it’s already making quite a splash.
Podcasts
Grizzlies Podcast: Updates from the NBA lottery and combine
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the No. 9 pick and the Grizzlies avenues for upgrading this offseason.