New plan calls for demolishing all of historic Nylon Net Building
Carlisle Development had planned to preserve the most ornate part of the historic 7 Vance building as part of a plan to build 200-plus apartments there.
Wednesday preps: Drew Oxley of CBHS repeats as region champ
Senior grinds out the win in a playoff on a day when the wind and fast greens were factors.
For basketball players seeking exposure, Super 80 Fall League offers a shot
The coronavirus pandemic wiped out a summer of recruiting, leaving prospects scrambling to get on colleges’ radars. This year’s Super 80 Fall League will offer them that opportunity.
Penny Hardaway adds 3-point power with John Camden’s commitment for 2021
Memphis sought the 6-foot-7 forward for his long-range shooting talents.
Suburban mayors wait on Health Dept. following governor’s order
Suburban mayors are waiting on Shelby County Health Department following Gov. Bill Lee’s most recent order, hoping for some consistency between the state and local regulations.
Binghampton organizations request neighborhood welcome sign
Neighborhood-based nonprofit Carpenter Art Garden is proposing a 4.33-by-6.25-foot “Welcome to Binghampton” sign located at the Binghampton Gateway Center, on the corner of Sam Cooper Boulevard and Tillman Street.
FedEx, churches team up on employee shuttles
A faith-based solution for Memphians who don’t have transportation to jobs: FedEx Express partners with churches on shuttle buses during peak season at Memphis world hub.
Historic-district status sought for Crosstown
Residents propose the Crosstown Historic District as a way to protect the character of the 12-block area.
House Speaker calls for cutting Shelby Health Department autonomy
House Speaker Cameron Sexton will try to reduce the authority of the Shelby County Health Department and five others operating independently, but could run into opposition from others who believe urban areas need autonomy in situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
From ‘Junt Land’ to Oprah: Talking with Memphis’ Munirah Safiyah Jones
The animated series creator talks about how she came to work with OWN and what it was like directing voice actors by Zoom.
Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Saints QB Dallas leads the way after nine-TD performance
The Briarcrest senior was just one touchdown pass short of tying the Shelby-Metro record in a 63-28 victory over Harding (Ark.) Academy.
Beloved priest, devoted storyteller, dies at 94
The Greek Orthodox priest retired from the pulpit in 1991, but kept working as the church’s pastor emeritus and the community’s chaplain and cheerleader.
Caretaker, though heartbroken, cherishes every moment he had with TOM III
As much as fans enjoyed seeing the mascot on game day, Scott Forman calls his time with the Bengal tiger “a privilege.”
A simple quote started a long friendship with Father Vieron
Father Nicholas Vieron lived an extraordinary life and did it with devotion to big causes and enthusiasm for simple pleasures.
Federal court temporarily blocks state medical abortion law
A federal court has blocked temporarily a state law that forces abortion clinics to tell patients about the potential to “reverse” a medical abortion.
Tigers Football Insider: Memphis defense has plenty of motivation against SMU
The Tigers' defense looking for a much better showing against SMU this time around.
Tennessee to prioritize schools with rapid coronavirus tests coming from feds
The state is expected to get 133,000 of the new COVID tests — which deliver results in minutes, not days — in early October, and 2 million by the end of the year.
Coronavirus: Five new deaths reported
The Health Department also reported 78 new coronavirus cases.
Memphis hits homicide record as officers grapple with rise
Memphis has set a grim milestone with three months to go in 2020, as the city recorded a record-setting 229th homicide for the year with the death of a 12-year-old during a drive-by shooting in the Westwood area Monday night, Sept. 28. Related story: Haushalter hopes COVID effort is model for other chronic city problems
Hub of Memphis outdoors activities created for visitors, residents
Memphis Tourism measured a 40% increase in likely Memphis visitors who report being interested in “adventurous outdoor activities” since the pandemic hit.
Handling SMU pass rush essential for Memphis offense, and especially Brady White
The Mustangs have been among the country’s best at rushing the passer.
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: Man accused of attempting to kidnap mayor pleads guilty
The plea may end a saga that made national news, but it’s complicated.
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City of Memphis Memphis gets another $50M for Downtown Memphis safety
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Business
On the Flip Side, Memphis pinball bar under new ownership
Locals David and Julie Yopp have joined Michael Muhlert, one of the original Flip Side owners, in ownership of the pinball bar.
Premium Health Care The beat goes on: Baptist Heart Institute marks 500th transplant
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Sports
Stalled at the starting line? $60M Memphis raceway reno sitting idle
Stuck in neutral or still on track? If the renovation of the Memphis Motorsports Park is going to be ready for racing this fall, work on the property south of Millington will have to accelerate.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies win tiebreaker, own No. 16 pick in NBA Draft
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis center Aaron Bradshaw enters transfer portal
Player of the Week Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 6
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers finish ‘probably the best spring’ coach Huff has been part of
Food
What’s good for the Goose is made ‘the hard way’
The Silly Goose Lounge’s co-owner won’t be giving away the secret recipes and days-long methods to their pizzas or cocktails, but he promises, “There’s a lot of work behind when you order a drink.”
Premium Business New restaurant, bowling-alley rebrand latest in evolution of ‘eclectic’ Bartlett district
Suburbs
DeSoto County district attorney reflects on time in office, outlines plan to speed up court cases
Desoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton says he is making strides in cutting crime, and intends to continue to serve as the county’s top prosecutor.
Premium Education Germantown schools reviewing what may be its ‘toughest budget’ in history
Arts & Culture
All that ‘city glitter’ isn’t gold: How Cooper-Young said Hell-o
When one Cooper-Young gardener grew tired of driving by trash every day, she rolled up her sleeves and did something about it.
Premium Business Will the Live Nation monopoly ruling affect Memphis? It’s complicated.
Opinion
Calkins: Ted Butler is about to teach his 100,000th golf lesson. And he’s not about to stop.
Ted Butler didn’t want to teach golf lessons. That was nearly 100,000 lessons ago. The math is absolutely staggering. But the man is not about to stop.
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Man accused of attempting to kidnap mayor pleads guilty
The plea may end a saga that made national news, but it’s complicated.
City of Memphis The AM/DM podcast: Soccer and city budget season kick off
Games
Sudoku: April 20
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?