COVID surge hospital, never used, closes for good
All expenses, including monthly rent, are eligible to be reimbursed by the federal government.
Details emerge for Memphis assistant Larry Brown’s contract
The Hall of Fame coach signed a one-year, $300,000 deal with the university, plus bonuses.
$30M loan fund created for Medical District housing, mixed-use buildings
The $30 million Memphis Medical District Investment Fund is designed to spur inclusive real estate development in the impoverished neighborhoods ringing the robust Memphis Medical District.
Calkins: Rooting for forfeits — and Vandy! — in this year’s SEC
Calkins: “The only thing SEC states do better than football is ignorance. Why you should be rooting for forfeits — and fully vaccinated Vanderbilt — this season.”
Looks are deceiving but Germantown Legends are believing
“We don’t look good getting off the bus but there’s zero fear,” coach Carey Talley says as they open play in the U.S. Youth Soccer national tournament.
Le Bonheur announces $95 million expansion
The expansion includes enlarging the cardiovascular and neonatal floors, in addition to the surgery-recovery area and main floor.
Calvin Austin III, Quindell Johnson named to major watchlists
Preseason accolades continue to roll in for the two University of Memphis Tigers star football players.
The joy - and science - of live audiences at The Orpheum
The head of The Orpheum joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar.
It’s a matter of sooner, later or never for unvaccinated
The COVID-19 vaccine is readily available, but many people are still deciding against vaccination – at least for now. The moment of urgency has passed and instead has been replaced by a relaxed attitude, even as the Delta variant spreads and puts unvaccinated people at risk for severe illness and even death.
Labor shortage creates a ‘great time to be an employee’
Employers are giving hiring bonuses, creating retention incentives, making work schedules more flexible, raising pay, providing transportation to workers and providing other incentives to fill positions during this tight labor market.
Despite pandemic and unemployment, donations at U of M top $35 million
The university raised more than $35 million, including a record of $26.5 million for academic support when unemployment was at record highs and the campus mostly was quiet.
Proposed subdivision at Germantown Country Club in line with recent approvals
Germantown Country Club’s sheer size and the number of lots in the proposed Glasgow residential development for the property makes the project unique, but the density is comparable to other recently approved proposals.
Street Food: Sugar Ghost brings bubble tea, and soon ice cream, to Broad Ave.
Mary Claire White has long sold jewelry and candles in the Broad Avenue Arts District. With Sugar Ghost, she’s brought bubble tea to the neighborhood, and has an ice cream shop coming soon.
Metro
Sunday forecast is all wet
With a strong chance of rain and possible thunderstorms, it’s a good time for indoor activities like taking in a movie.
Education Memphis charter students are bucking district math trends. Here’s what’s guiding their growth.
Premium Health Care UTHSC raises about $11M for new College of Medicine building
Spirit of Memphis ‘Whoever somebody wants to be, that’s fine with me’
Behind The Headlines Democratic sheriff nominee takes wait-and-see approach on cooperation with federal immigration
Business
Former Memphis news anchor starts PR firm to help clients ‘command the moment’
Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Richard Ransom announced the launch of his own public relations and media company, Ransom Strategy Group.
Premium Health Care UTHSC raises about $11M for new College of Medicine building
Premium Real Estate Work starts on $70M Smokey City Market in North Memphis
Premium Real Estate Bailey: Ramble on Summer finally ramblin’ through Bartlett approval process
Business Memphis advisory board finalizes 11 community priorities for $3 million AI fund
Sports
Redbirds recap: Memphis lets lead slip away for second straight loss
First baseman Leo Bernal hit his seventh home run of the season and the Redbirds were on top on a while.
High School Sports Two former local basketball standouts named in Alabama State betting probe
High School Sports Daily Memphian boys postseason track and field awards: Central’s Nesmith repeats
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: University of Memphis still has eyes on the big prize
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: The Grizzlies will try to trade Ja Morant. Where? For what? We can only speculate.
Food
No billboard, no problem. Lunch crowds find their way to Pesce’s Deli
Without much advertising or large, visible signage beckoning diners, this tucked-away East Memphis sandwich shop relies mostly on word of mouth.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Frost Bake Shop owner’s favorite cookie
Suburbs
Where we droppin’ boys? Navy levels up recruitment efforts with East Memphis esports facility
In forming its esports, or video game competition, team, the Navy held tryouts to find the best players in a variety of games — like “Marvel Rivals”, “Call of Duty”, “Valorant”, “Counter-Strike”, “Rocket League”, “League of Legends” and “Fortnite” — and then gave them a space to hone their skills for competition.
High School Sports Daily Memphian boys postseason track and field awards: Central’s Nesmith repeats
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: How Memphis artists can get funding wishes granted
Grant opportunities are now open to local visual artists and nonprofit or government organizations that want to address community issues through art.
Premium Spirit of Memphis How do you get to Carnegie Hall? These Memphis-area teens know.
Opinion
Opinion: ‘The joy doesn’t lessen the grief’
“The universe isn’t obligated to make sense to us. There’s no requirement for rhyme and reason. Things just happen, be they good or bad, and the burden is on us to find a way to make it work.”
Premium Guest Columnists Opinion: Safety isn’t only the absence of danger — it’s also the presence of connection
Podcasts
Democratic sheriff nominee takes wait-and-see approach on cooperation with federal immigration
Anthony Buckner talked about immigration and the Memphis Safe Task Force as well as a new jail in a wide-ranging interview on “Behind The Headlines”.
Midtown The AM/DM podcast: Pizza witches, Filipino fest and Pride
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Spring Fling soccer
Today’s puzzle is of Christian Brothers goalkeeper Ari Usdan at the Class AAA state boys soccer tournament at Spring Fling in Murfreesboro and was taken by Mark Humphrey.