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
Storybook trail opens at Tom Lee Park
Just in time for summer break, Memphis River Parks Partnership and Literacy Mid-South officially unveiled the city’s first free public storybook trail.
State Government Here’s who Gov. Lee tapped for Memphis schools takeover board
Music The AM/DM podcast: May traditions, old and new
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Redistricting goes to court, and fondue makes a comeback
Elections County primary election results have been certified, but there may be a challenge
Business
SpaceX buys data center building for $185 million
SpaceX purchased the building that houses the Colossus data center for $185 million, documents show.
Real Estate Former Commercial Appeal building set for demolition
Premium Real Estate Tsunami building goes on the market
Transportation & Logistics Airport board approves $172M budget
Premium Real Estate Food Files: The Melting Pot returns to East Memphis
Sports
Redbirds recap: Memphis starts early, finishes big against Iowa
Memphis still holds a one-game lead over the Nashville Sounds for first place in the International League standings.
Sports Tigers baseball knocked out of American tournament by Wichita State
High School Sports Spring Fling 2026: Houston falls to Farragut in Class AAAA title game
Sports Tigers fall to UTSA but still alive in conference tournament
Sports University of Memphis sports got nearly $12 million from the American Conference
Food
How three brain surgeries led to a 13-year-old winning at barbecue fest
Winning pitmaster Jacey Blurton, 13, began manning the grill five years old, taking up barbecue after three surgeries left her with limited mobility.
Premium Real Estate Tsunami building goes on the market
Suburbs
Lakeland shirks property tax rate hike: ‘We run a lot of things lean in this city’
But residents of the Memphis suburb are about to see their sewer fees skyrocket.
Premium North Mississippi Bailey: Redistricting to the south poses the same arguments — and questions — as Tennessee
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Free weekend of music coming to South Main Street
“People are hungry for songs and stories,” according to a local musician. And a South Main music festival is here to deliver.
Music The AM/DM podcast: May traditions, old and new
Opinion
Opinion: How connections between Memphis and Ireland give us a language for staying
“Ireland being honored in Memphis as part of Memphis in May looks like the usual cultural exchange on the surface. But beneath that is something more interesting: two vastly different places that recognize structure in each other.”
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Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Would Memphis trade up from pick No. 3?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Grizzlies draft trade scenarios and react to the early conference finals games between the Thunder and Spurs.
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Games
Daily Jigsaw: Closing Outdoors Inc.
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo taken inside Outdoors Inc. as they prepare to close the East Memphis store. Mark Weber shot the image.