With next bridge inspection a month away, ArDOT still lacks clear plan
Federal investigations are ongoing and concerns have been raised over the transportation agency’s lack of protocols and transparency.
WGC-FedEx St. Jude Field Guide: Ancer to Zalatoris
Which competitor drives a purple Lamborghini? Who has a barber named Lee Trevino? Find out here.
Calkins: Bryson DeChambeau is unvaccinated, unrepentant — and delusional
Isn’t Bryson DeChambeau supposed to be smart? Then why is it, when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine, he sounds like such a dummy?
Grizzlies forward Killian Tillie is nervous, but not about summer league
Killian Tillie will wake up at 6 a.m. Thursday to watch two members of his family compete in the men’s volleyball semifinal at the Olympics.
Group campaigning against masks in schools met at local dentist’s home
Attorney Ralph Gibson said in a letter that Christopher Rowland did not participate in the meeting: “While the meeting was happening, Mr. Rowland had dinner with his children, took an important phone call, and dealt with the dogs which needed to be let out during the meeting.”
Design of Grand Hyatt at One Beale receives conditional approval
The 20-story, $190 million Grand Hyatt will be a centerpiece of the 5.2-acre mixed-used development at the end of Beale Street overlooking the Mississippi River.
Emoni Bates reclassifies to 2021, has Memphis in final four
The best NBA prospect in the country has the Tigers as a finalist.
Taylor says she’d have no problem with mask mandate
County commissioners will vote Monday, Aug. 9, on a resolution urging the Shelby County Health Department to require masks be worn in public. Some on the commission are trying to avoid the politics of the county’s first mask mandate.
AAC commissioner denies colluding with ESPN on conference realignment
But American Athletic Conference head Mike Aresco declined to say if any Big 12 schools have reached out to him.
Coronavirus: Shelby County averaging 447 new cases per day
Shelby County is now 60% of the way to the goal of vaccinating 700,000 residents against COVID-19.
Severe pediatric COVID cases on the rise
Shelby County had 1,051 active pediatric cases as of Tuesday, Aug. 3. The largest contingent is among 15- to 17-year-olds, who account for more than a fifth of cases.
Latest Ford-Harris clash could be over proposal for ‘special counsel’
The attorney advising the Shelby County Commission would be separate from the county attorney’s office under a proposal on which the commission is expected to take its first vote Monday.
Penny Hardaway eyes Rasheed Wallace as Tigers assistant
The Memphis basketball coach shared the latest on Wallace, the point guard battle and vaccination numbers Wednesday at the golf course.
Tigers Football Insider: Meet your new Insider
The Daily Memphian’s new college football reporter is an Indiana native and a former journalist with the Tulsa World.
Mike Conley Jr. makes a festive return to Memphis
The beloved former Grizzlies player was a villain at FedExForum during the playoffs against Utah. His appearance at the Danny Thomas Celebrity-Am was much more welcome.
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Live blog: No. 2 Johnson comes to Memphis on a roll
The 37-year-old native of Columbia, South Carolina, has posted six top-10 finishes, highlighted by a victory at the 2020 Masters, which had been delayed until November because of the pandemic.
Justin Thomas looking forward to more than golf in Memphis
Defending champ Thomas is also looking to improve on an uneven year: “The results haven’t been there. It’s been the hardest I’ve had to work and the most I’ve struggled but I’m just trying to get out of that.”
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.
Golfer comes to FedEx St. Jude with a golden parachute
Xander Schauffele hasn’t won a major yet, and it was a long flight from Tokyo, but that shiny Olympic gold medal takes the edge off.
Collin Morikawa got a grip in Memphis in 2020
Recent success evokes comparison with all-time greats, but the 24-year-old is his own man.
Haslam will attend Peer Power kickoff at U of M
Haslam will also autograph copies of his new book.
Table Talk: Fig season means fig bread, a nice surprise, a sobering Sound Bites
A pleasant surprise on the scale inspires a renewed interest in cooking at home.
Memphis-area private schools grapple with reopening amid COVID-19 surge
Private schools in the Memphis area are adopting various protocols for reopening with COVID-19 in mind.
Germantown vaccine requirement legal, city says
A recently passed state law is raising questions about Germantown’s recent vaccination requirement. However, the city believes the employment policy is not prohibited by state law.
Kustoff addresses Biden initiatives at Germantown Rotary
Congressman David Kustoff addressed local impacts of some of President Joe Biden’s initiatives while visiting Germantown’s Rotary Club Wednesday.
Metro
Voting-rights bill passes Tennessee Senate committee
SB0336, sponsored by state Sen. Raumesh Akbari, D-Memphis, would remove the requirements for persons convicted of certain felonies to have fully paid all court costs associated with their crime to be eligible to vote.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Richmond plans to revamp MSCS, and a Guru goes to jail
Metro Tennessee Valley Authority appoints a new CEO
Premium Education How MSCS’ interim leader wants to change the district
Business
FedEx laying off 200+ outside Nashville
The company is closing a site in Lebanon, Tennessee, as it is ceasing service to a key customer.
Shelby County Officials seeks public comment on xAI air permit
Health Care New at the Downtown Y: Sit-ups, pull-ups and check-ups
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Sports
Grizzlies Insider: Memphis can’t hide from magnitude of Warriors game
The Memphis Grizzlies have a standings board that hangs outside the exit of the locker room. It’s a reminder of how important Tuesday’s game has become.
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Food
Wing Guru owner Billy Richmond indicted
The owner of a popular Memphis wing restaurant chain has been indicted for theft and tax fraud, local court records show.
Suburbs
Wells Cemetery will be protected no matter what develops around it
The overgrown cemetery sits in a field down a winding, narrow road off Arlington Trail.
Arts & Culture
‘Some Like It Hot,’ ‘Saint Joan’ among April theater openings
A Broadway version of classic Marilyn Monroe film — with plenty of tap-dancing — is one of several shows opening in Memphis theaters in April.
Opinion
Martin: In this Final Four, there’s a message for Memphis
Memphis won’t get the chance to get closure in San Antonio for the 2008 title game. That doesn’t mean that there still isn’t something for Penny Hardaway and Memphis to take from the last four teams remaining. Memphis forward Damarien Yates enters transfer portal, per reportRelated content:
Podcasts
The state of the Memphis dining scene
The owner of Biscuits & Jams, the owner of Cameo and Mary’s BOTE and the former owner of Edge Alley discuss the struggles, successes and realities of the industry this week on the WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines.”
Games
Word Flower: April 1
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.