Judge expected to act quickly in school-mask restraining order
The state argues that parents should seek remedy with the school on a case-by-case basis, as outlined in a federal special education act.
Collierville couple changes mind, decides to get COVID vaccine after St. Lucia ordeal
The Sarwars traveled to St. Lucia, a country with a Level 3 advisory warning during the pandemic, despite being unvaccinated.
Top observations from the Memphis football depth chart
The running back appears to be set, but a number of spots on defense remain undecided.
County Commission approves bonuses without lump-sum tax
Shelby County commissioners gave final approval Monday, Aug. 30, to $26 million worth of bonuses to full- and part-time county employees.
Husband of HGTV ‘Design Star’ winner killed in motorcycle crash
Marcus Hamilton, husband of HGTV figure Carmeon Hamilton, died in a weekend motorcycle crash.
Classrooms and schools — not entire districts — can seek switch to remote learning, Schwinn says
SCS and Nashville schools were remote for longer than all other districts. State leaders withdrew the flexibility for districts to keep all students at home, stressing the impact of “learning loss.”
State mask bans face federal civil rights inquiries
The Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights sent letters to education chiefs in Iowa, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.
Calkins: Ryan Silverfield not losing sleep over QBs — but you can!
Ryan Silverfield declined to name a starting QB heading into Saturday’s opener against Nicholls State. It’s not the first time that has happened at Memphis — but it’s not great.
Smiley considers bid for governor
City Council member JB Smiley began telling local officials last week he was considering a bid for governor next year, starting with the August 2022 Democratic primary. The field for the race is already forming to challenge Republican Gov. Bill Lee.
Popular West African restaurant looks to new Whitehaven location
Tounkara opened his eponymous restaurant in 2019, in a small strip on Raines Road, very near the Memphis International Airport, serving such staples as goat curry, chicken peanut stew and jollof rice.
Metal Museum receives $1M to acquire works of living artists
The $1 million gift not only will expand the Metal Museum’s permanent collection, it will help the museum continue to support living artists by purchasing their works.
Shelby County Commission begins redistricting process
Shelby County commissioners have inaugural session of their ad hoc redistricting group.
Memphis prepares for remnants of Hurricane Ida
MLGW and Memphis Public Works crews are prepared to work overtime if the hurricane still has a lot of wind and rain left on its path north.
Hurricane Ida traps Louisianans, shatters the power grid
Officials warned it could be weeks before power is fully restored, leaving multitudes without refrigeration or air conditioning during the dog days of summer, with highs forecast in the mid-80s to close to 90 by midweek.
Vote for the top high school football game in Week 3
Quality contests on deck as regional play begins.
Vote for the Week 2 high school football player of the week
Several strong performances to choose from in Week 2.
Metro
State legislative session ends, with changes to bail, biz taxes and barbecue
After more than three months of debates and votes, the 113th Tennessee General Assembly is going home this week. Their decisions include making Memphis barbecue the second state food.
City of Memphis Discovery in Nichols’ civil suit could be confidential
Business
Monogram Foods taps longtime Kellogg’s exec to oversee supply chain
Memphis-based Monogram Foods has $1.4 billion in revenue and employs more than 4,000 employees at 13 facilities in seven states.
Ford Megasite Automotive supplier will bring 500 new jobs to West Tennessee
Sports
New FACS coach Shelvie Rose embraces high expectations
The state champion in 2022 at Overton is betting on himself at his destination job.
Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant names Mike Miller as his new agent
Food
$10 Deal: Mi Tierra’s Bandeja Paisa is a dish for any meal
There are quite a few variations on the Bandeja Paisa, but at Mi Tierra, it’s a heavy plate.
Suburbs
Suburban schools push back on arming teachers
School leaders respond to a bill that could allow Tennessee teachers to carry guns on campus.
Arts & Culture
Memphis pottery brand joins Belltower Studio
After closing her ceramics store, the head of Paper & Clay reached out to Belltower, a cafe and pottery studio, to sell her equipment — a conversation that molded into a partnership.
Opinion
Sanford: Orange Mound shooting spree struck a nerve. But we cannot concede defeat.
We’ve had plenty of rallies, vigils and marches. We’ve created one anti-violence group after another. We’ve floated balloons as well as ideas. And still, the deaths keep coming.
Podcasts
Tigers podcast: Spring football wrap, David Jones decision
Seth Henigan and David Jones are among the subjects of discussion as The Daily Memphian Tigers Podcast with Greg Gaston wraps up following Saturday’s spring football game and Jones’ NBA Draft entry.