New health directive strongly urges masking
The Shelby County Health Department has new guidance on masking.
Calkins: Another win for Memphis, delivered by FedEx
Memphis is losing its World Golf Championship event after just three years. But never fear — it’s trading up. FedEx St. Jude tournament switches from WGC to playoff openerRelated story:
Grizzlies notebook: Memphis dominates in summer league start
Grizzlies coaches get a first look at Yves Pons, Romeo Weems in Salt Lake City.
FedEx-St. Jude live blog: Day 3
Harris English, who tied the front-nine course record with a 28, leads after day one with a 62. Four golfers are two shots back — Jim Herman, Carlos Ortiz, Ian Poulter and Matthew Wolff.
Change of designation only benefits Memphis as a tour stop
The tournament’s new placement on the calendar will bring a bigger, deeper field to TPC Southwind in 2022.Related story:
Memphis businessman, baseball fan donates $1.5M to renovate U of M field
Avron Fogelman’s gift will go to a new artificial turf field, among other improvements.
Council calls for return of mask mandate
The resolution is not binding and the council cannot enact a mask mandate as it did previously because the state has blocked the ability for local governments to do so.
Planning Commission favors retail, 54 units for Thornwood project
The Germantown Planning Commission encouraged approval of a new phase of Thornwood which includes residential units and retail.
Raleigh used car lot controversy takes another turn
The Memphis City Council members changed their minds about a used car lot in Raleigh. And, the council will vote on a pair of resolutions asking the TVA to avoid moving coal ash from the old Allen Fossil plant.
Harris considering weekly COVID testing for some county employees
The Shelby County mayor says a survey of county employees found that 70% had already been vaccinated.
Germantown requiring vaccinations for city employees
Germantown will mandate vaccines for city employees with termination a possibility if they don’t comply.
Here’s what transportation will look like for SCS’ return to school Monday
As Shelby County Schools students gear up for in-person school Monday, Aug. 9, the district is revving up a new fleet of buses.
Rising COVID numbers frightening for restaurateur and doctor
Dr. Jeff Warren believes it’s time for mandatory masking; Deni Reilly worries restaurants are going to bear the brunt of high COVID numbers once again.
Lifeline to Success leader appointed acting head of county re-entry program
DeAndre Brown has been tapped to be the acting head of the county’s re-entry program.
Council presses TVA for details of coal ash disposal
Council resolutions to call for no coal ash disposal within the city and over aquifers that supply the city’s drinking water will be voted on in two weeks.
Strickland outlines plan for spending federal ARPA money
The outline includes major funding for an expansion of broadband to parts of the city where connections were a problem as schools went to virtual learning last year.
Arlington BMA approves emergency funds for bridge repairs
Emergency funds were used to repair a bridge on Chester Street in Arlington damaged by decades of erosion at the pillars.
Memphis 901 FC fullback named to USL Championship team of the week
Fullback provided the key assist in Saturday’s victory over Sporting Kansas City II.
Metro
‘A unified voice’: Memphis Chamber group makes itself heard in Nashville
Eighty-six members of the Greater Memphis Chamber traveled to Nashville to meet with state legislators, officers and cabinet heads to advocate for issues relevant to the local business community.
Education Memphians speak out against potential state MSCS takeover
Education Here are the charter operators applying to open or run schools in Tennessee in 2026-27
Education Protesters far outnumber small Rittenhouse audience at U of M
Business
Sew long: Germantown Joann craft store to close
Joann Fabric & Crafts announced it will close its 800 stores nationwide, and liquidation begins at its Germantown location.
Health Care ‘Excellence and achievement’: UTHSC earns prestigious research designation
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Business Memphis Chamber, economists say city is in ‘high-growth phase’
Sports
Freshman Carter McKay shows early potential in Tigers baseball
Carter McKay has come a long way from swinging broomsticks at home with his brothers. He’s already hit a home run and recorded four RBIs in his first two career starts.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers Podcast: Can Memphis avoid another hiccup before Selection Sunday?
Premium High School Sports Whitehaven boys, girls teams sweep District 16-4A basketball titles
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis Tigers pull away late to put away Rice
Food
Lucchesi’s heads back to grocery stores
Though Lucchesi’s used to sell its products in grocery stores, a USDA rule change several years ago forced the company to pull its casseroles from stores. But now they are back with a full line, new partners and plans for growth.
Suburbs
Sew long: Germantown Joann craft store to close
Joann Fabric & Crafts announced it will close its 800 stores nationwide, and liquidation begins at its Germantown location.
Arts & Culture
Collectors pay pretty penny for rare coins
From Buffalo nickels that cost a dollar to a penny that costs nearly $60,000, the Memphis Coin Club’s annual show had it all.
Opinion
Echols: Nine fresh ideas already happening in Memphis
“These people have no idea I’m writing about them. But they are using what they have in time, money, energy and ideas to bless the rest of us.”
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Can Memphis avoid another hiccup before Selection Sunday?
Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and college-sports columnist John Martin take a look at the final stretch of the regular season.
Games
Word Flower: Feb. 25
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.