Iconic, towering East Memphis landmark changes hands
New owners plan a “comprehensive improvement plan” for the iconic office tower in the heart of East Memphis.
Calkins: After 46 straight years, a broken heart will keep Bob Winn from Memphis golf tournament
For 46 years, Bob Winn has volunteered in the media center at the Memphis golf tournament. This year, heart damage and a brain bleed will keep him away. What about the event inspires such loyalty? Hint: It’s not the golf.
Council to consider moving coal ash dumping out of Memphis
Two resolutions come up in council committees Tuesday, Aug. 3. One urges TVA to keep coal ash from the old Allen Fossil plant out of the city, another seeks to have the ash taken outside the eight-state region where a system of aquifers provides water for Memphis and other cities.
Gov. Bill Lee faces six possible challengers in 2022
Dr. Jason Martin of Nashville, a likely contender in the Democratic primary for governor, campaigned in Memphis this past weekend.
Tami Sawyer will not seek second term on County Commission
County Commissioner Tami Sawyer announced Monday she will not seek a second term in the 2022 county elections. Her decision means six new faces on the commission in the next election.
Hernando DeSoto Bridge reopens fully
The Hernando DeSoto Bridge reopened to all traffic — eastbound and westbound — 84 days after is was closed when Arkansas bridge inspectors noticed structural damage to a box beam on the north face of the span.
Latest TCAP results show significant learning loss
The Tennessee Department of Education released statewide testing numbers Monday, the first batch of data since schools closed in the spring of 2020.
Sexton wants special session if schools close, require masks
Tennessee Speaker Cameron Sexton will ask Gov. Bill Lee for a special session if districts close or require masks. Shelby County Schools is requiring masks for students and staff.
Indie Memphis brings film fest back to Overton Square in October
Masks will be required at indoor festival screenings, with partial theater capacity for social distancing.
Patience, skill leads Houston athlete to success at inline skating nationals
Mackenzie Robinson tried other sports, but has found her niche with inline speedskating.
With Delta spreading, Piercey urges vaccination
Because of the recent spike in Delta variant cases, Tennessee Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey said more vaccine-hesitant people have decided to get vaccinated.
Case reset for former MPD officer charged in Walnut Grove crash
An attorney representing a former Memphis police officer charged with vehicular homicide in a fatal June crash said Monday they are studying if the case can be resolved without a trial.
Masks required in county government facilities open to public
Order runs through the end of August and may be renewed.
Herrington, Hill break down Grizz draft selections, NBA free agency
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington give a breakdown of the Grizzlies’ draft and set up for free agency.
Incredible hulks: Two muscular buildings by esteemed architects appear doomed
A eulogy for two important, modern buildings, each designed by architects who sit in the pantheon of Memphis architecture.
Collierville group wants more elected representation for minority voices
Some say that creating districts would help bring diversity to the town’s boards.
Opinion: Third bridge at Memphis essential for country
‘I would like to make clear that the initial phases for moving this project from a dream to eventual completion are in the hands of Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Transportation.’
Metro
Downtown Malco Theater to be fenced in with conditions
Due to security concerns, Malco began installing six-foot, black aluminum poles around the property in July. The city issued a stop work order, halting the project.
Premium Elections Election Commission sets runoff date for Collierville
Business
Downtown Malco Theater to be fenced in with conditions
Due to security concerns, Malco began installing six-foot, black aluminum poles around the property in July. The city issued a stop work order, halting the project.
Health Care University of Memphis-made medical device helps COPD sufferers
Sports
Houston freshman voted player of the week
The voters have spoken. And they have chosen Canon Day as The Daily Memphian high school football player of the week for Week 12.
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Warriors a tough matchup for Grizzlies, but also a model
Food
$10 Deal: Mocktails and lion’s mane at Memphis Whistle
Memphis Whistle is a cocktail bar where standard pub fare is spun on its head.
Suburbs
Cushman & Wakefield tapped to lead efforts at The Lake District
Cushman & Wakefield will try to salvage the plans for The Lake District after the multifamily development suffered financial problems.
Arts & Culture
Pompeii exhibit gives Graceland visitors glimpse into ‘time capsule’
Casts created in hollowed-out spaces of volcanic ash and other artifacts from the frozen city of Pompeii, which was destroyed in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., are on display at Graceland starting this week.
Opinion
Herrington: Warriors a tough matchup for Grizzlies, but also a model
Friday night in San Francisco, the Grizzlies will complete their first West Coast road trip against a team that’s so far had even more success this season with a similar approach: the Golden State Warriors.
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Five Memphis surprises
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington set up for two nationally televised Grizzlies games this week and share their top five biggest surprises so far this season.