National Guard deployed to help overwhelmed hospitals
In the first 15 days of August, there were more hospitalizations than there were in any full month of the pandemic, although not all of those were due to the coronavirus.
Summer league: Grizzlies wrap it up with a look at G League players
With the draft picks and rostered players resting, Shaq Buchanan led the Grizzlies to a win over the Clippers in the final summer league game.
City’s GOP representatives criticize Biden’s Afghanistan speech
Tennessee’s two Republican U.S. senators were highly critical of President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw U.S. military forces before his speech Monday, Aug. 16. They were more critical after the speech.
County Health Department says it will ‘make adjustments’ after governor allows opt-out on masks
Shelby County Schools leaders, however, say the school system’s mask mandate remains in place despite the executive order that also includes mask mandates by school systems. Shelby County Commissioner Van Turner is suggesting the county should take the issue to court.
Lee mask order causes outrage among Memphis parents, teachers
Memphians are not happy with Gov. Bill Lee’s executive order allowing parents to opt their children out of mask mandates in schools.
Suburban school districts update mask plans after governor’s order
Suburban school districts are no longer requiring mask mandates for students, in line with Gov. Bill Lee’s executive order. However, the Shelby County mandate still affects staff.
Fatal fall: Carpentry firm cited for letting rooftop workers be untethered
A state agency also finds that a carpentry subcontractor inappropriately used an automotive winch to lift and lower wood beams, columns, joists and decking from the roof of the historic Butcher Shop Building.
Herrington: After a rough year downriver, Steven Adams is poised for a Memphis comeback
Centers Steven Adams and Jonas Valanciunas are different players. The former has long been known as a dirty-work guy. The latter is a buckets-and-boards machine. But I’m struck by the similarities.
Charter commission group tries to stay separate from consolidation debate
Leaders of a political action committee pushing for a metro charter commission say such a group is necessary to explore a more efficient local government.
Kroger security guard hires high-powered defense attorneys
Gregory Livingston, the Kroger security guard charged with fatally shooting Alvin Motley, has hired high-powered criminal defense attorneys Leslie Ballin and Steve Farese to represent him.
Catching up with Ridgeway coach Sutton: ‘We have to keep working. That’s our job’
Veteran Duron Sutton is facing a different kind of challenge this fall after pandemic destroyed 2020 season.
TBI: Man dead following officer-involved shooting involving Sheriff’s deputy
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting involving the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.
Germantown Country Club sells for $7 million, developers take ownership
The former Germantown Country Club has closed. It is now officially owned by Farmington-Kimbrough Development Group.
East High basketball coach on leave following arrest
The Mustangs are 48-18 in two seasons under Jevonte Holmes.
Calkins: Former Memphis great Danton Barto intubated and fighting for his life
Danton Barto, Memphis football’s all-time leading tackler, is in the hospital fighting COVID-19. He sent his wife, Shelly Beth, a text: “Get that shot for me.”
Census shows growth in six suburbs
While Shelby County’s population only grew by 1%, the suburbs reflected much higher percentages of population growth across the board.
Five-star Emoni Bates reportedly will make official Memphis visit Wednesday
The elite small forward is inching closer to making his decision, with Oregon and the G League also considered options.
Delta, American, United resume nonstop service to New York
A total of four daily, nonstop flights to the New York area will return this fall.
Buccaneers waive former Lausanne, Navy player Cameron Kinley
Kinley, who intends to try to land with another team, had to fight to defer his military commission in order to pursue his NFL dream.
Big Bad Breakfast opening soon; Russell Casey feeds Jackson Browne again
Big Bad Breakfast is behind schedule because of the crippled supply chain, but John Currence should open his first Memphis restaurant within the next month.
Metro
Bartlett imposes term limits
One alderman will be unable to seek reelection at the end of his term.
Business With SNAP benefits halted, Memphis food pantries struggle to feed those in need
Update City of Memphis City appeals key piece in Tyré Nichols’ case
Education In increasingly Hispanic Memphis schools, immigration enforcement surge brings fear, absences
Business
With SNAP benefits halted, Memphis food pantries struggle to feed those in need
“I’m seeing just continual calls at the reception desk for people asking about food pantries,” said Russell Walker of St. John’s Church. “It’s continuous. I got in this morning at 7:30, and they’ve been continuous since then.”
Real Estate Downtown restaurant closes after nearly two decades
Premium Real Estate The future is bright for Downtown and Midtown, developers say
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
Third time for ECS and St. George’s to determine state champ
It’s the third year in a row there will be an all-Memphis final in the smaller of Tennessee’s two private-school classifications and a rematch of the 2023 title match.
High School Sports Houston works overtime to return to Class AAA final
Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch in Memphis’ exhibition game against Auburn
High School Sports Memphis area high school football statistical leaders
Food
Table Talk: Heard it through the (National Guard) grapevine
When it comes to finding out what’s happening in our communities, there’s often no way to know without actually contacting folks and asking them how they are doing.
Suburbs
Houston works overtime to return to Class AAA final
Anna Dunn gets the winner as the Houston Mustangs hand arch-rival Collierville its first loss of the season.
Arts & Culture
Ask the Memphian: Does a ghost named Mary really haunt the Orpheum?
Throughout the years, plenty of people have claimed to see a ghostly little girl roaming the historic theater. She even has a reserved seat. But is there a story behind the hauntings?
Opinion
Calkins: What happened when Calipari returned to Memphis? The only thing that could have happened, of course.
When John Calipari and Penny Hardaway walked to center court at a little after 8 p.m. Monday night, the Memphis fans rose and unleashed an ovation for them both.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Cedric Coward makes it easy to be a fan
Sometimes the best way to get a hint of the future is to look into the past. And, today, we did a little bit of just that.