How precautions and protocols have changed during the pandemic
Messaging about COVID-19 precautions still isn’t keeping pace with evolving information about the virus, including that it readily spreads via smaller airborne particles.
Where have all the workers gone?
As the economy has started to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses have been having a hard time finding enough workers to meet the demand. Unfortunately, for a variety of reasons, the labor shortage might not be ending any time soon.
Four rookie lawmakers reflect on legislative session
First-term Tennessee legislators Heidi Campbell, John Gillespie, Torrey Harris and Eddie Mannis say they’ve learned to be tough but find friends across the aisle as well.
Calkins: At the height of his career, Mike Glenn stepped away from FedEx to care for his daughter. It’s a story of sacrifice and love.
When Mike Glenn retired from FedEx at the height of his career in 2016, the news release said it was to “transition his focus full time to his family.” This is the story behind that decision, one that is hard and beautiful all at once.
Harris proposes county ethics reforms
Some of the changes proposed and outlined on The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast address issues that came up in the allegations made against county commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. in an independent investigation made public last month in The Daily Memphian.
Memphis commit Amarr Knox presents early signs of how he can contribute right away
Ranked by ESPN.com as the No. 36 player in the class of 2022, the Bartlett High student is enjoying the support of Memphis basketball fans.
BCAT Hoopfest Day 2: Penny Hardaway checks out local prospects
University of Memphis commit Amarr Knox put on a show in front of Penny Hardaway at the Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee Hoopfest Saturday at Bartlett High.
Juneteenth festivities celebrate and reflect on progress
Hundreds gathered at Health Sciences Park for the second day of the weekend-long celebration. Juneteenth events were also scheduled at Fourth Bluff Park, Orange Mound Tower and LeMoyne-Owen College.
OKC hands 901 FC a disappointing defeat
Fatigue was undoubtedly a factor as Memphis peppered the visitors from Oklahoma City with chances in the second half but couldn’t find the net.
Opinion: Active fathers are critical to children’s success
As we dedicate this day to celebrating fathers, it’s even more important that we consider how critical fathers are, year-round, to the health of their family units and the well-being of their children.
Metro
MPD touts overall crime at 25-year low
The Memphis Police Department reported in July crime was down 20% overall compared to the same point in 2024. At the time, other major cities were also seeing declines.
Transportation & Logistics Control of MATA money goes to city trust
City of Memphis Council puts brakes on vote to stop Regional One Health rebuild
Premium Education After funding went to private school vouchers, Lakeland looks for ways to pay for special education
Business
Control of MATA money goes to city trust
The trust controlling city funding to the Memphis Area Transit Authority is the result of discontent by City Council members as well as the City of Memphis administration about the bus system’s interim leadership.
Health Care Methodist grows Neuroscience Institute with $2.8M expansion
Premium Real Estate Is third time the charm for the 33 acres of ‘opportunity’ in Germantown?
Premium Business Downtown nightclub Rumba Room has a new salsa partner — and it’s a breakfast burrito spot
Sports
Redbirds recap: Memphis drops series opener to Jacksonville
Despite the loss, right fielder Bryan Torres moved into a tie for second in the International League batting title race with a .323 average, nine points behind first.
High School Sports Tuesday prep report: Collierville soccer remains unbeaten
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis hasn’t narrowed down a go-to receiver. For coach Ryan Silverfield, that’s not a problem.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football How to restore balance to college football? Hall of Fame coach Mack Brown has an idea.
Food
What to order: The Genre’s lamb with pasta
The Genre is the kind of spot where folks may come to hear live music or sing karaoke. But they’re missing out on the complete experience if they don’t indulge in the kitchen’s offerings.
Suburbs
After funding went to private school vouchers, Lakeland looks for ways to pay for special education
“Last year, they made it pretty clear to me they’re spending all the money on the private school vouchers. They said: ‘We don’t have any money left because we spent it all.’”
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Pavements,’ ‘The Long Walk’
The movie/TV Stephen King adaptation doesn’t have a great history, but it does have a lengthy one.
Opinion
Opinion: The most common diagnosis in Memphis? A broken heart.
“We live in a city where too many carry wounds we can’t see. Trauma from childhood. Grief that never healed. Depression that whispers lies in the night. Anxiety that clenches like a fist.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: MSCS is looking to close schools — here’s why and why now
Interim Superintendent Roderick Richmond’s administration is expected to produce a list of schools to close or consolidate later this month, and at least one board member said there’s no need to keep kicking the can down the road.
Games
Daily WordRow: MEM to ATL
This puzzle follows some of the conventions of Wordle. You get six tries to guess each individual word.