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 senator reveals case for Mulroy ouster
Sen. Brent Taylor lists allegations that he says are grounds for the removal of Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy. “He does not follow the law,” Taylor said.
Education Judge scraps Biden’s Title IX rules protecting LGBTQ+ students
Business
The Cooper Midtown developers seek property tax relief
The Cooper Development group, led by Chance Carlisle and Carlisle Development Co., seeks a 20-year property tax incentive for the Cooper-Young mixed-use development.
Premium Food News Food Files: Primas Bakery wants Memphians to know it hasn’t closed
Sports
Jokes aside, Steven Adams excited to reconnect with fans, former teammates
Steven Adams discussed his return to the court at FedExForum and threw a funny jab at his old friend and former teammate Santi Aldama.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Insider: Grizzlies partner with FedEx, nod to Black Monday Protest of 1969
Food
$10 Deal: The Lamplighter’s bare bones, but delectable, cheeseburger
Pair your burger with a beer, cue up a Patsy Cline song on the jukebox and let yourself be charmed by the misshapen magic of this Midtown institution.
Suburbs
World famous horses gallop back to Memphis
The horses are back in Shelby County for the first time in over a decade, appearing at several area Kroger locations this week
Arts & Culture
Outgoing Ballet Memphis CEO leaves behind tenure full of ‘on ramps’
Gretchen Wollert McLennon first stepped dance shoes in Ballet Memphis at 11 years old. Now, after five years building on the company’s legacy, she’s taking a bow.
Opinion
Herrington: Jimmy Butler to the Grizzlies? The anatomy of a rumor.
No evidence of Grizzlies interest in Jimmy Butler doesn’t necessarily mean there’s no interest. But if you look closely at the parameters and complications of a potential Butler deal, it still feels pretty unlikely.
Podcasts
Epicenter’s evolving role in Memphis’ start-up ecosystem
Anthony Young, the new CEO of Epicenter, joined Eric Barnes to talk about the organization’s efforts to cultivate and support entrepreneurs in Memphis.