One is from California, the other from Baton Rouge. Their bond began with Memphis football
Tigers quarterback Brady White and receiver Damonte Coxie share a bond that extends far beyond the football field, despite their different backgrounds.
Memphis DB John Broussard shot in the leg over the weekend
WR Damonte Coxie is listed in the police report as a witness to the incident on Spottswood Avenue.
No poetic license here: Memphis removes artist’s road sign
An anonymous artist has fabricated and erected — without permission — 12 road signs in 12 states. They look like official traffic signs, but display a short poem. Tennessee's sign was placed along North Parkway, but city crews this week removed it.
Crosstown Concourse tweaks parking to help its retailers
Visitors parking in the Concourse's closest 45 spaces – the "canyon" – are charged $3 an hour after the first 15 minutes, which remain free.
COVID-19 makes first U of M home game like no other
On Saturday night, Memphis and Arkansas State will play a college football game at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium but ESPN's announcers will be in a Bristol, Connecticut, studio. But this is what it takes to make college football happen.
Health department making plans for COVID-19 vaccine
Memphis physicians say the process will have to move at warp speed to be ready by November, which may eliminate time to observe longer-term side effects and for a broader sample of the public to participate in clinical trials.
Williams-Sonoma begins hiring for peak
Williams-Sonoma said it will pay part-timers at least $16.50 an hour for seasonal jobs generally lasting from September through the end of December.
Tennessee to publish school-related COVID data
The information will be published and updated weekly by the state education department — not the health department — and will rely on reports from the state’s 147 school districts.
County Commission considers limits on use of military equipment by law enforcement
The proposal would ban the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office from getting camouflage uniforms and bayonets from surplus federal military stocks as well as militarized and weaponized vehicles or aircraft.
Coronavirus: Friday cases more than Wednesday and Thursday combined
The Health Department also reported three new related deaths on Friday, Sept. 4.
Iris beautifully executes its Catalan menu
Chef Kelly English continues to serve Catalan cuisine at Restaurant Iris for the month of September, but other Iris items are on the combined menu at The Second Line.
Orpheum screening ‘Get on Up’ to honor Chadwick Boseman
Memphis’ Orpheum Theatre will play a free showing of “Get on Up” on Wednesday, Sept. 9 to honor the life of Chadwick Boseman.
Postal Service to hire part-time, entry-level carriers in Memphis
U.S. Postal Service is seeking part-time carriers for city and rural routes in Memphis area.
Metro
City wants court to sanction Tyre Nichols family’s attorneys
The City of Memphis moved for sanctions Tuesday, May 13, in response to a Monday statement from RowVaughn Wells’ legal team that said any discussion of the civil case bankrupting the city is fearmongering.
Education CBU studies partnership with Illinois university
Premium Education Madonna Learning Center wants to get into the groove with new expansion
Public Safety ‘Let’s get this case moving:’ Judge pushes for Edmund Ford Jr. trial date
Business
Former Bed Bath & Beyond: Think beer, wine, liquor — not Trader Joe’s
But Ethan Edwards, the owner of what is going in there, The Station, hopes you won’t hold it against his business.
Premium Visual Arts Iconic blue dog paintings replaced at Union Centre
Health Care UTHSC addresses loss of federal funding
Premium Health Care Nurse celebrating Mother’s Day with her newborn thanks to colleagues’ care
Sports
Briarcrest sweeps Knoxville Catholic to return to Spring Fling
Complete games for pitchers Phinn Waters and Lance Bryan lift the Briarcrest Saints over the Knoxville Catholic Irish in Division 2-AA.
Memphis Grizzlies TJ Shorts to Grizzlies? It’s too soon to be sure
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers sign strong-shooting small college transfer forward Matthews
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Memphis native Curtis Givens III is visiting the University of Memphis. Is a commitment next?
Food
What to Order: Gumbo cheese fries at Blues City Cafe are a late-night legend
After Blues City Cafe’s gargantuan gumbo cheese fries hit the internet in 2013, they remained a secret menu item for about a year before they were officially added to the menu.
Suburbs
Arlington ponders property tax rate at work session
After a bit of figuring, Arlington is getting closer to setting its property tax rate. Now officials must decide whether ambulance service is covered by a fee or property taxes.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Secret Mall Apartment’ is a stirring surprise
Other movies making a comeback this week are “North by Northwest,” “The Wiz” and “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure.”
Opinion
Calkins: Incredibly, the Central High jazz band did it. They won the whole thing.
The Central High jazz band did it. They defeated bands from across the country — and around the world — to win the Essentially Ellington contest in New York. And, yes, there were many tears.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Gina Neely talks food, family and SmokeSlam
Gina Neely is the guest on this week’s “Sound Bites.” In addition to riffing on what makes good barbecue and why Memphis is No. 1 on her list, Neely and Holly Whitfield discussed SmokeSlam.