Task force briefings resume as Delta drives up COVID cases
The Shelby County Health Department reported 259 new coronavirus cases Thursday, July 22. One month ago, the agency reported 14 new cases. Majority are Delta variant.
Son of the late Desmond Merriweather intends to walk on at Memphis
Nikc Merriweather helped Penny Hardaway win multiple state championships at East High.
Battle over Forrest bust ends with removal from Capitol
The Nathan Bedford Forrest bust in the state Capitol will be moved to the Tennessee State Museum.
Redbirds set franchise-record winning streak
Memphis shuts out Louisville for 12th straight victory.
CBHS two-way standout picks Arkansas as college home
Patrick Kutas, part of what figures to be a strong CBHS team this fall, recently announced that he was ending his recruitment. His final list was Arkansas, Florida State, Illinois and Oregon.
Le Bonheur physicians meet with Methodist CEO, unsure they were heard
Some say changes could affect the level of care at the hospital.
The Walk on Union to include two Hilton-branded hotels
Developers planning The Walk on Union announced that the two hotels in the $363 million Phase I will be a Tempo by Hilton and an Embassy Suites.
Health Department panel recommended Harris pass on Taylor as new director
The nomination of Dr. Michelle Taylor as the new Shelby County Health Department director drew fire Wednesday, July 21, with distribution of a May memo to Mayor Lee Harris that said a search panel recommended not picking Taylor and continuing the search.
Three big names added to FedEx St. Jude Invitational
Defending champion Justin Thomas returning, along with newly crowned Open champion Collin Morikawa.
Morgan appoints treasurer in possible 2022 bid for county mayor
Morgan is in his second term on the City Council, which has a limit of two consecutive terms. Contenders for county offices in the May Democratic and Republican primaries can’t begin pulling petitions to get on the ballot until Dec. 20.
Memphis WR Calvin Austin III joins another prestigious watchlist
A few days after being named to the Maxwell Award watchlist, University of Memphis Tigers star receiver lands on the 2021 Biletnikoff Award watch list following a prolific 2020 season.
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The To-Do List: Metal Museum highlights Black artists, old and new
This weekend, metal is a way of life.
Grizzlies Insider: Giannis Antetokounmpo is a fan of Memphis wings
NBA champion Giannis Antetokounmpo loves some Memphis chicken wings.
State GOP lawmakers backpedal on vaccination comments
Legislators seek to clarify stance on vaccinations in wake of national criticism following the firing of vaccine official Dr. Michelle Fiscus.
Metro
Republican bill clears way for private firearms in government buildings
This follows a trend in this session of legislation that relaxes gun rules in public spaces.
Public Safety Memphis gun violence cost more than $1B, data says
Shelby County Some docs in Feagins’ initial lawsuit won’t be ‘released to Facebook’
City of Memphis New approach to tidier Memphis interstates starts rolling
Premium Health Care UTHSC looking for new faculty to stem resignations after abuse allegations
Business
UTHSC looking for new faculty to stem resignations after abuse allegations
The staff members’ departures will leave just two occupational-therapy faculty remaining, including the faculty member accused of mistreatment.
Premium Business TV merger means 1 group will control 3 of Memphis’ 5 stations, worrying some
Health Care ‘Universe puts you where you’re supposed to be’: UTHSC students celebrate Match Day
Premium Transportation & Logistics FedEx announces record profitability during holiday season
Premium Real Estate Midtown’s Stomping Grounds aims for 901 Day opening
Sports
Celtics escape ‘amazing’ Grizzlies with late rally
The injury-riddled Grizzlies had a 3-point lead over the Boston Celtics with seven minutes remaining, but the Celtics survived. Celtics rally in fourth quarter to beat Grizzlies Box score: Celtics 117, Grizzlies 112 Former Grizzly and Briarcrest standout Kennedy Chandler returns to NBARelated content:
High School Sports Panthers steam into Class 4A final; Whitehaven very nearly joins them
High School Sports Walker Valley ousts Whitehaven in Class 4A semis
Memphis Grizzlies Celtics rally in fourth quarter to beat Grizzlies
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Celtics 117, Grizzlies 112
Food
From crops to cattle, erratic weather is disrupting how Tennessee farms do business
At best, shifting weather patterns mean adjusting planting or grazing schedules. At worst, it means moving animals back indoors, delaying harvests or watching crops fail.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Brazen Restaurant Group’s Scotch eggs
Suburbs
Lakeland mulls change in government
As Lakeland grows, Commissioner Connie McCarter is suggesting that a change in government with district representation might better serve citizens.
Premium Lakeland Bailey: Suggested change in Lakeland government deserved more details
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Downtown is coming alive with the sound of street performers
Walking in Memphis is about to get a lot more entertaining as the DMC will hire buskers to perform along a Downtown street.
Music Tina Turner’s name, image, likeness and most music catalog rights acquired by Pophouse
Opinion
Herrington: Grizzlies notes on injuries, expansion and draft scouting
Herrington offers his thoughts on four Grizzlies topics: The team’s latest injury updates, the NCAA tourney and draft scouting, the standings and lottery odds “race,” and NBA expansion.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Hardaway, Tigers concerned about fans in the stands. What’s the plan to fix it?
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Spring has sprung, and we take a Journey
Today is the first day of spring, and there are so many ways to get outdoors and celebrate this weekend.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Meet the local foodie behind our $15 deals
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Yes for Regional One
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the signage at Regional One Health and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.