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
Downtown Malco Theater to be fenced in with conditions
Due to security concerns, Malco began installing six-foot, black aluminum poles around the property in July. The city issued a stop work order, halting the project.
Premium Elections Election Commission sets runoff date for Collierville
Business
Downtown Malco Theater to be fenced in with conditions
Due to security concerns, Malco began installing six-foot, black aluminum poles around the property in July. The city issued a stop work order, halting the project.
Health Care University of Memphis-made medical device helps COPD sufferers
Sports
Houston freshman voted player of the week
The voters have spoken. And they have chosen Canon Day as The Daily Memphian high school football player of the week for Week 12.
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Warriors a tough matchup for Grizzlies, but also a model
Food
$10 Deal: Mocktails and lion’s mane at Memphis Whistle
Memphis Whistle is a cocktail bar where standard pub fare is spun on its head.
Suburbs
Collierville renames historic high school for outgoing mayor
Retiring Mayor Stan Joyner was surprised Thursday night as he was informed his former school building will be named in his honor.
Arts & Culture
Pompeii exhibit gives Graceland visitors glimpse into ‘time capsule’
Casts created in hollowed-out spaces of volcanic ash and other artifacts from the frozen city of Pompeii, which was destroyed in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., are on display at Graceland starting this week.
Opinion
Herrington: Warriors a tough matchup for Grizzlies, but also a model
Friday night in San Francisco, the Grizzlies will complete their first West Coast road trip against a team that’s so far had even more success this season with a similar approach: the Golden State Warriors.
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Five Memphis surprises
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington set up for two nationally televised Grizzlies games this week and share their top five biggest surprises so far this season.