India COVID-19 variant detected in Shelby County
One variant linked to India’s recent COVID-19 surge was detected in Shelby County this week, said David Sweat, Shelby County Health Department deputy director.
Violent crime still rising, first-quarter stats show
Property crimes dropped during the first three months of 2021, according to data from the Memphis Shelby County Crime Commission and the Public Safety Institute.
Shelby holds out on ending mask mandate as other metros fall in line
Sullivan, Knox, Hamilton and Madison counties lift mask mandates; Davidson is waiting.
Herrington: The Grizzlies are in a playoff race; it’s time they embraced it
The team is facing at least three lineup disruptions, and there are just 11 regular-season games left to piece together the puzzle.
Bill to let college athletes make money passes Legislature
A bill allowing student athletes in Tennessee to make money from their brand has passed both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly with little opposition, and it is now headed to Gov. Bill Lee.
Existing pipeline makes Byhalia Connection unneeded, environmental groups say
Environmental groups are asking the state to reconsider a permit for the proposed Byhalia Connection oil pipeline because they say an existing pipeline could serve the same purpose. Plains All American mounting fight against revised city ordinanceRelated Story:
Economy recovering, but it won’t look the same, experts say
The pandemic will need to end before businesses shift gears to full recovery mode, according to Douglas Scarboro, regional executive with the Memphis Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, who said, “July 1 seems like a key revaluation point.”
Plains All American mounting fight against revised city ordinance
Plains All American Pipeline is launching a full-on offensive against the proposed legislation with the help of organizations that support the oil and gas industry. Existing pipeline makes Byhalia Connection unneeded, environmental groups sayRelated story:
Memphis Americans are back as new league’s first franchise
The National Indoor Soccer League will have men’s and women’s divisions, with the season to start in December.
City Council to gather in person for first time in more than a year
Members to meet Downtown for budget retreat.
Calkins: It’s time for the Grizzlies and Taylor Jenkins to stop screwing around
After Wednesday’s humiliating loss to Portland, the Grizzlies have 11 games to stake their claim to the playoffs. It’s time to stop screwing around with the rotation — and play the guys who will win.
Is it time to just accept the playoff aspirations?
Wednesday was another “learning opportunity” for this Grizzlies, but the playoffs are around the corner.
Bartlett High names new girls soccer head coach, assistant
Former Germantown player Traci Sipniewski taking the reins after a successful spell in Massachusetts.
The To-Do List: Indie Memphis debuts ‘Debuts’
What could have been a college classroom project became, with Indie Memphis, three film screenings open to the public.
Coronavirus: 175 new cases reported
The 175 cases come from 2,947 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 5.9%.
International Paper reports strong quarterly results in spite of COVID, bad weather
Bad weather and COVID-19 notwithstanding, Memphis-based International Paper outperformed analysts’ expectations in the first quarter of this year. Strong demand for e-commerce has helped boost financial numbers for the producer of industrial packaging.
Grizz Insider: C.J. McCollum’s jab not exactly unfair
The Portland Trail Blazers earned the right to say whatever they want after the butt-kicking they gave the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday night.
Eighth grader Warren Nolen already has colleges’ attention
With help from his equally precocious youth coach, the 13-year-old football standout has offers from Georgia, Michigan and Tennessee.
Decker chosen as high school vice principal at Lakeland Prep
Jeana Decker, who’s leaving her administrative role with Millington Municipal Schools, has nearly 35 years of experience in education.
Opinion: Support radio that ‘just sounds like Memphis’
At WYXR, a cast of musicians with global name recognition see the station as a vehicle to express a fascination with not only Memphis’ music, but Memphis’ people.
Metro
More funding needed for MATA, transit advocates say
The declining Memphis transit system received more than $30 million in funding in the city’s recently approved budget. That’s more than it got last year. But MATA supporters say it’s not enough.
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Shelby County 201 Poplar flooding could keep courts closed ‘until later this week’
Shelby County 201 Poplar courts closed for ‘imminent health hazard’
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Business
More funding needed for MATA, transit advocates say
The declining Memphis transit system received more than $30 million in funding in the city’s recently approved budget. That’s more than it got last year. But MATA supporters say it’s not enough.
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Calkins: The Ja Morant era is finally over. Why did it come to this?
“The Grizzlies have finally traded Ja Morant, the biggest star they may ever have. But by the end they just wanted him gone.”
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High School Sports John Calipari heads list of inductees into Memphis Sports Hall of Fame
Food
Mix and Matcha: Ouri expands to two carts with more plans in the works
Cameron Park is a native Memphian, but her matcha journey — and her business — began in Seoul, South Korea, where she was an exchange student for four years on and off.
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Suburbs
Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed challenge to Mississippi mail-in ballot law
The outcome spares officials the headache of changing their ballot rules just a few months before the 2026 midterm congressional elections.
North Mississippi A new law could create a list of immigrants illegally living in Mississippi
Arts & Culture
Latest ‘American Idol’ winner coming to Bartlett
Hannah Harper, a Missouri native, won season 24 of “American Idol” earlier this year, in part due to her original song, “String Cheese.”
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Opinion
Herrington: In Morant trade, a chance for player, team to finally move on
Both the Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant needed a fresh start. Now they both have it.
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Podcasts
Redistricting could fuel higher turnout, election official says
Election officials talk on “Behind The Headlines” about the disruption of new congressional districts and how that could lead to an increase in voter turnout.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Memphis adds 3 in NBA Draft
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Drone delivery
Today’s puzzle features an Amazon delivery drone, taken by Patrick Lantrip.