Calkins: Ja Morant has a message for the low-down coward who didn’t vote for him as Rookie of the Year
One misguided voter kept Ja Morant from being a unanimous selection as Rookie of the Year. Morant has something he wants to say to that guy.
Whitehaven football player shot, killed
Whitehaven player killed Thursday would have been a senior on this year's team.
Idlewild Church loses ‘second pillar’ with death of ‘other senior pastor’
Faye Smith-Redditt ran the church kitchen like a refuge and a confessional, offering physical and spiritual nourishment to anyone who came in the front door or knocked on the back door.
FedEx hiring 70,000 to pull off biggest peak yet
FedEx plans to add about 70,000 to its 500,000-employee workforce, with the biggest hiring push coming in October, to cope with what’s certain to be a record peak season.
Grizzlies Insider: Announce Rookie of the Year already
We’re still waiting for the NBA to announce Ja Morant as the Rookie of the Year winner, but there are clues that the word will come very soon.
Memphis football transfer Cincir Evans ruled eligible for this season
Former White Station star had his transfer waived approved Thursday.
State COVID count changes to reflect current cases, adds ‘inactive’ case count
The state's changes are in line with changing guidance from federal health officials. And they have already been adopted by the independent county health departments in the state's major cities, including Memphis.
Faropoint sells newly renovated Willow Lake warehouse
The 217,000-square-foot, newly renovated warehouse at 4049 Willow Lake sold this week to EK Realty LLC.
Farmington Kimbrough Development Group identified as buyer of Germantown Country Club
Farmington Kimbrough Development Group has a contract on the property and plans a residential subdivision that will not require rezoning.
MUS isn’t easing into 2020, and they wouldn’t want it any other way
Thanks to some key returning veterans, confidence is high at MUS.
New hotel, self-storage facility under construction in Arlington
The suburb’s first hotel is a key piece for a development south of the Interstate 40 interchange at Airline Road.
UMRF Ventures gains full-time CEO, Pierre Landaiche
The venture started in 2017 with seed money from FedEx. Since then, it has employed 450 students and paid them more than $5.3 million.
Lucchesi’s Beer Garden expanding to current Raffe’s Deli
Basma and Tony Lucchesi will take over the space occupied by Raffe’s Deli, which was opened and owned by her parents for many years.
Molly’s La Casita didn’t make it 46 years to lose to COVID
Molly’s La Casita has been around for almost half a century, but COVID has hit it just as hard as newer restaurants. On the bright side, "it could be worse."
Shelby County Clerk’s office leaving Germantown space
When the county’s lease originally ended in January, the clerk’s office was not ready to leave, so the lease was extended four months. When the pandemic hit, more time was given.
Health Department: Directives will not change for at least 2 weeks
Shelby County Health Department Health Officer Dr. Bruce Randolph said the department will not make any changes to the Health Directive until about two weeks after Labor Day, due to the incubation period of coronavirus.
Coronavirus: New cases under 100 again, but testing jumps
Those 86 new cases came from 1,278 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 6.7%.
U of M pushes past MTSU to regain spot as state’s 2nd-largest public university
No. 2 has long been Middle Tennessee State with more than 22,000 students.
Daytime plaza designed for the homeless will soon open
The Hospitality Hub Plaza will offer the homeless three bathrooms, water, shade, lockers, USB receptacles, Downtown skyline views and an open, gentle invitation to receive support.
Metro
Parade, other events to mark 100th anniversary of Tom Lee’s river rescue
Memphis River Parks Partnership officials announce plans to honor Lee, who on May 8, 1925, pulled 32 survivors of a capsized steamship to shore, making five trips and working by lantern light.
Public Safety Another death at 201 Poplar brings number to at least 55 since 2019
Business
Caring for the caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients
When Zelda Fitzgerald Hill’s mother struggled to care for his father who had Alzheimer’s disease, he and his sisters stepped in to divvy responsibilities and provide their mother with support.
Transportation & Logistics Box score: Railroads, Chamber push for stiffer cargo theft penalties
Sports
What to watch in Memphis’ road game against Rice
Memphis has been knocking off the same AAC foes it lost to a season ago. A matchup against Rice on Sunday in Houston offers it another opportunity to do just that.
Memphis Tigers Football Seth Henigan leads game-winning drive in Senior Bowl
Food
A brotherhood grows — and flourishes — at Acre
Being named a James Beard awards semifinalist is the culmination of three decades of working together for the duo at Acre.
Suburbs
Retiring Germantown Presbyterian’s choir director has ear for church music
Germantown Presbyterian’s music director will lead his final service Sunday. He’s held various positions in a 60-year career, but he said he’s always loved church music.
Arts & Culture
Parade, other events to mark 100th anniversary of Tom Lee’s river rescue
Memphis River Parks Partnership officials announce plans to honor Lee, who on May 8, 1925, pulled 32 survivors of a capsized steamship to shore, making five trips and working by lantern light.
Opinion
Morris: Fear of deportation has gripped the Mid-South immigrant community
“These days I spend a lot of time thinking about President Donald Trump’s pledge to deport between 11 million and 20 million people.”
Podcasts
What’s next for MSCS?
A series of changes in the leadership of Memphis-Shelby County Schools may be giving way to a more gradual but no less profound series of changes within the district.
Games
Crossword: Veg out
We harvested this week’s crossword puzzle from a bounty of recent articles about plant-based foods.