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
Judge denies request to restrict Highway Patrol’s immigration enforcement
A federal judge will not temporarily restrict how the Tennessee Highway Patrol works with federal immigration authorities, ruling the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition had not shown enough evidence to justify immediate court intervention.
Public Safety Shooter wounded by Task Force agent sentenced to 18 years in prison
Premium Business Shelby County tourist spending dipped in 2025
Elections Independent contenders make waves in race for governor
Metro Colin Kaepernick to appear in Memphis
Business
After nearly 200 years, First Pres seeks to sell historic Downtown property
The second oldest church in Memphis, First Presbyterian Church has been at the corner of Poplar Avenue and B.B. King Boulevard since 1832. After 194 years, its flock is searching for a new home.
Premium Business Shelby County tourist spending dipped in 2025
Premium Transportation & Logistics Gallaway is pumped for Buc-ee’s to open next year
Premium Health Care VA Medical Center chief talks upgrades to Memphis facility: ‘Veterans deserve the best’
Business AutoZone sees ‘more normalized’ inflation ahead after quarter of cost pressures
Sports
Redbirds dominate Red Wings, force decisive Game 3
The Redbirds won their first playoff game in eight seasons. The last win was in 2018 when Memphis won the Triple-A championship game against the Durham Bulls.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies’ day of service becomes lesson in purpose
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: 20 things I’ve thought about before Memphis Grizzlies training camp
Premium Sports Redbirds squander chances, drop Game 1 of playoffs
High School Sports ECS soccer hands Lausanne first defeat
Food
Table Talk: Ronnie Grisanti’s rolls out an $11 bar menu
Ronnie Grisanti’s executive manager wants to bring people back into the restaurant instead of just watching the “food go out the door.”
Premium Food News When diners want a meal with a side of conversation
Suburbs
Arlington commission approves site plan for new church
The Arlington Planning Commission has approved a new church — Donelson Oaks Church of Christ. Until it is finished, the congregation meets at a visitors center along Interstate 40.
Premium Collierville Most Collierville aldermen say they wouldn’t have fired Selberg
Arts & Culture
Memphis Art Museum commissions works for the roof down to the garage
On its grand opening day, the new Memphis Art Museum will have four site-specific installations.
Chris Herrington Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Primetime,’ Dolly Parton’s ‘Nine to Five’
Opinion
Opinion: On economic development, Tennesseans should ask themselves, ‘Why not Japan?’
“Japan has long been a friend in adversity, investing in Memphis amid political and racial turmoil 50 years ago when it became our first Memphis in May guest.”
Chris Herrington Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Primetime,’ Dolly Parton’s ‘Nine to Five’
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Revisiting Mongo’s legacy
After Robert Hodges, aka Prince Mongo, died in August, many in Memphis celebrated the so-called alien from Zambodia. But others told stories of a dark side.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Restaurant roundup
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Raising Tigers
Today’s puzzle features 13-month-old Ava Calahan at the newly renovated Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Greg Campbell took the photo.