New CDC guidance urges masks, other precautions for schools
When distancing is not possible, schools are asked to layer other protections to cover the students 12 and under are not vaccinated.
Luxury home development proposed for Whitehaven
“Goshen Place” would be a nearly 16-acre, gated subdivision for luxury homes near the planned BLP Film Studios site in Whitehaven.
Former Bartlett, Memphis Tigers star Jacob Wilson gets first major league call-up
After nearly a decade grinding through the minors, the infielder’s perseverance has resulted in a chance with the Oakland Athletics this weekend.
Industrial developer seeks to rezone 72 acres near airport
TPA Group of Atlanta wants to convert 72 undeveloped acres near Memphis International into property that can host warehousing, distribution and fulfillment uses.
More charges against state Sen. Katrina Robinson possible, prosecutor says
Despite the possibility of additional charges, a Sept. 13 trial date remains in place for now in the case against state Sen. Katrina Robinson on charges related to her business, The Healthcare Institute.
Owens sentenced to three years in federal heroin case
The son of one-time topless nightclub kingpin Danny Owens drew a sentence below federal guidelines for drug conspiracy.
Despite another frustrating result, 901 FC stays course
Kyle Murphy’s good form is one reason for optimism heading into Saturday’s visit to division-leading Birmingham.
901 FC bolsters corps with addition of veteran goalkeeper
Kyle Morton, on loan from Houston in Major League Soccer, has had success with Pittsburgh and Saint Louis in USL Championship.
Camera rental company plans to move headquarters to Southwind
The Memphis-born company that has become the nation’s largest online rental company for camera equipment seeks planning board approval so it can move from Cordova to an existing building in the Southwind business park.
Lexus of Memphis plans to build in-house photography studio
In age of online shopping, car dealership wants to ‘click it’ with a new photography studio.
Le Bonheur physicians, angry with pact, want meeting with leadership
The physicians group is asking Methodist and UT leaders to meet with the 150-member practice within a week.
Collierville Target scheduled to reopen following fire
The Collierville location will reopen July 19. It closed in June after a fire in the store’s grocery section.
About Town: Drinking in a win for the Aquifer
After more than a year of debates and rallies, plans for the Byhalia Pipeline have been abandoned. But the battle left its mark on the city.
Opinion: And yet, I love my city
‘Outside is as hot as the seventh circle of hell because it’s Memphis in summer. And yet, I stay. I’m home. My memories are in the grid and grit of this place, on this river, in these people, those here and those deep in my bones.’
Metro
This weekend’s weather: Fall, is that you?
This weekend’s forecast hints at more seasonal weather to come.
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Business
FedEx lays off hundreds across three cities, including Memphis
The cuts this week are likely the result of the company’s massive work to merge its Express, Ground and FedEx Services divisions.
Spirit of Memphis Priest, marine biologist address climate change from shared perspective
Sports
Memphis Tigers men’s soccer season ends with semifinals loss to FIU
Memphis ends the year with a 7-7-3 mark and will miss out on a second straight NCAA Tournament trip.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Hill: They said she’d never touch her toes again. Now she’s a yoga teacher.
Food
Table Talk: Do Sushi returns for one-night only pop-up
Karen Carrier closed her popular Do Sushi bar in 2013, but the pop-ups she’s hosted since then always prove to be popular.
Suburbs
Buc-ee’s breaks ground in Gallaway
The Gallaway location of Buc-cee’s got off to its official start on Wednesday, complete with the convenience store chain’s co-founder attending the ceremony.
Arts & Culture
Felix Cavaliere to receive AutoZone Liberty Bowl award
Felix Cavaliere and The Rascals earned rock-and-roll fame with No. 1 hits like “Good Lovin’,” “Mustang Sally,” “Groovin’” and “People Got to Be Free.”
Opinion
Calkins: 901 FC is gone. Could the Redbirds be next?
If Memphis doesn’t find the money to make needed repairs, Geoff Calkins says, there could be an empty ballpark at B.B. King Boulevard and Union Avenue before long.
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Football’s senior day, basketball’s second-half magic
How will this Memphis football season be remembered if the final two regular season games play out in the Tigers’ favor? Can the Tigers’ basketball team continue to pull of their second-half magic? Drew Hill, Frank Bonner II and Parth Upadhyaya discuss.
Games
Word Search: Thanksgiving to-go
Can you solve this week’s word search?