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
This Week in Memphis: America turns 250, and new state laws take effect
Also happening this week: The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board meets, and the MSCS takeover board does, too.
Shelby County Shelby County Commission to take final vote on $2.71 property-tax rate
Metro How many Shelby County voters are moving among the 3 new congressional districts?
Midtown Overton Park Conservancy charts future for the ‘people’s park’
Premium Spirit of Memphis Calkins: A Little League team raised $50,000 for St. Jude. And the story gets even better.
Business
Memphis hotel joins worldwide group of luxury destinations
A luxury hotel Downtown is the first West Tennessee hotel to join an international network of boutique hotels.
Premium Financial Services Memphis startup redefining crowdfunding as ‘crowd-saving’
Premium Health Care Meet identical twins who traveled the world and landed in the same program at UTHSC
Premium Real Estate Paints and brushes to be part of Stomping Grounds experience in former Railgarten site
Real Estate SpaceX files $300M worth of permits for Colossus
Sports
Redbirds Recap: Memphis loses fifth-straight game
Despite an early home run from Nolan Gorman, the Redbirds dropped another game against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Calkins: A Little League team raised $50,000 for St. Jude. And the story gets even better.
Premium Golf Buckley: PGA Tour mum on Memphis. Will FedEx remain a sponsor? We’ll see.
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Grizzlies enter offseason with full roster — but still room to maneuver
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies: New player nicknames and numbers; summer league schedule
Food
Just in time for the World Cup, a British pub opens
British pub Dog & Bone opened in Overton Square in the former Robata Ramen and Yakitori Bar space on Madison Avenue — just in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Sugar Ghost Pup Pops
Suburbs
Get ready for a rash of hot days
The heat index is likely to climb as high as 107 this week. So take the kids to a splash pad to cool off, stay hydrated and check on your elderly friends and neighbors as temperatures soar.
Premium Germantown Bailey: Palazzolo announces retirement — as Germantown mayor, not all politics
Arts & Culture
Everything old is new again: Memphis thrifters dig the vintage vibe
Two separate Downtown events dedicated to second-hand items, from clothing to jewelry to old beer steins, attracted devoted shoppers Saturday afternoon.
Arts & Culture Overton Park Shell breaks ground on $2M artist lounge
Opinion
Opinion: On xAI, Mayor Young is gaslighting Memphis
Opinion by Joseph Ryan Kelly: “If Mayor Young truly believes Anthropic’s partnership with xAI is unequivocally good news for Memphis, then he is badly misreading the moment.”
Opinion Opinion: Politics aside? When it comes to Otis Sanford — not quite
Podcasts
Redistricting could fuel higher turnout, election official says
Election officials talk on “Behind The Headlines” about the disruption of new congressional districts and how that could lead to an increase in voter turnout.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Memphis adds 3 in NBA Draft
Games
Sudoku: June 28
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