Key takeaways from SCS’ standardized testing results
SCS’ standardized testing data revealed the district’s weaknesses and gaps, widened by COVID-induced learning disruptions.
City Council to discuss consolidation charter commission
The first step toward consolidation shows up on the City Council’s committee list for next week.
Health Department can mandate masks, director says
Shelby County Health Department director Dr. Michelle Taylor stands firm on agency’s authority to require masks.
Local ICU capacity expected to be ‘severely stressed,’ ER wait times up
Within days, the Memphis-Shelby County COVID-19 Task Force is expected to announce plans for how the local health care system will handle a number of coronavirus cases expected to surpass last winter’s peak.
Baptist system requiring 19,000 staffers to be vaccinated
“With the growing threat of COVID-19 variants and our duty to provide a safe environment for vulnerable patients, a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for our employees is the responsible and right thing to do.”
Weirich recuses office from Kroger shooting investigation
Shelby County District Attorney Amy Weirich said Thursday, Aug. 12, she is recusing her office from the investigation into a fatal shooting at a Kroger gas station because of a possible conflict of interest.
Murphy named USL Championship player of the month
Forward Kyle Murphy led Memphis 901 FC to an unbeaten July.
Grizzlies Insider: Memphis signs Killian Tillie to two-way deal
Tillie has averaged 14.5 points in 22.4 minutes through Memphis’ first two games of NBA summer league in Las Vegas.
Calkins: After an unprecedented career, Kelso deserved better from CBHS
Maybe it was time for Buster Kelso to end his remarkable career as baseball coach. But he deserved one final year. Related story: Buster Kelso forced out as Christian Brothers High coach
The To-Do List: The King returns, as does a hockey-mask-wearing killer
This week in Memphis: Big concerts, throwback flicks, dining specials and the unbeatable combo of chicken and beer. Plus, it’s Elvis Week.
Mempho Fest to require COVID vaccination or negative test
After missing 2020, the Mempho Music Festival is slated to return in October.
Orleans Station developers seek renovation grant
Construction for the adaptive reuse of the old Trolley Stop restaurant building at 694-704 Madison may start in September and be completed next April.
Metro
Some docs in Feagins’ initial lawsuit won’t be ‘released to Facebook’
A judge ruled from the bench that former Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Marie Feagins and the school district can shield certain documents from the public in the case.
Metro New approach to tidier Memphis interstates starts rolling
Premium Health Care UTHSC looking for new faculty to stem resignations after abuse allegations
Metro Teenagers sue Musk’s xAI claiming image-generator made sexually explicit images of them as minors
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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
Former Grizzly and Briarcrest standout Kennedy Chandler returns to NBA
Chandler was a second-round pick by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2022 draft, but was traded on draft night to Memphis, where he played the 2022-23 season with the Grizzlies.
Memphis Tigers Football Braham, Desrosiers showcase skills during Memphis Tigers’ Pro Day
Sports Hill: He’s a March Madness success story — thanks to Memphis
High School Sports Bartlett holds off Brentwood to advance to Class 4A semis
High School Sports Middle College shuts down Wayne County to earn first tournament win
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.