Delta now accounts for 98% of skyrocketing COVID cases
Of the 4,383 active cases in Shelby County, more than a quarter are in children, and those children are suffering more respiratory symptoms than they were earlier in the pandemic.
Calkins: It’s a big day for Penny Hardaway and Memphis sports
At 5 p.m. Friday, a gifted center named Jalen Duren will announce his destination. If he picks Memphis, it could be the start of something big.
Last season’s numbers bring only new demands on Calvin Austin III
The Memphis Tigers wide receiver will have to adjust to a new quarterback, but the expectations have risen.
Van Turner weighs 2023 bid for mayor
Shelby County commissioner’s exploratory committee for Memphis mayor is another indication that county Mayor Lee Harris will seek re-election next year.
Jalen Duren decision day: Who are the contenders and what are the stakes?
Memphis is gaining steam in the Jalen Duren sweepstakes; can Penny Hardaway seal the deal?
Community embraces New Day Theatre’s triumphant return
New Day Children’s Theatre has returned with its summer show to give back to the community. This weekend students are performing “Les Misérables,” and the community is embracing its return.
Accelerate Memphis starts with Gaston Community Center
South Memphis resident Deandrew Thomas calls the center a sanctuary. “It’s our rock. It has played a major part of my life.”
Germantown backs off vaccine mandate
Germantown is “setting aside” its vaccine mandate for full-time employees. The city announced Tuesday it would require all full-time staff to receive a COVID-19 vaccination as an employment policy.
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.”
SCS celebrates opening of new Medical District High School
The specialized school will offer students the opportunity to earn an associate degree.
Renovated Bartlett High creates excitement for the suburb
The last major construction project at the school was more than 40 years ago.
Rick Barnes: Yves Pons ‘deserving’ of his NBA chance
Yves Pons is a man of many interests, but he has one more task he wants to master: Playing in the NBA.
Tigers basketball mailbag: Jalen Duren, potential starting five, must-win matchups
Keeping in mind last season’s rocky nonconference performance, what do the Tigers have to face this year?
The To-Do List: Food Truck Thursday is back (and so is Ashley McBryde)
This week in Memphis, a movie that’s become hard to see and artifacts of Memphis soul history never-before-seen are among our picks for reasons to leave the house.
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 invitational
Live blog: Birdie barrage and one smart dog
The combination of perfect gorgeous weather and a fast, immaculate golf course has led to many early birdies in the first round of the tournament.
Early birdie barrage gives Harris English a 2-stroke lead
Georgia native starts his day at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude with four straight birdies, ends with nearly a course record.
Calkins: Bryson DeChambeau is unvaccinated, unrepentant — and delusional
DeChambeau is a dummy. Indeed, he is the worst kind of dummy, the kind that likes to pretend he is smart. You know the type, don’t you?
Your guide to the Fed Ex St. Jude field, from Ancer to Zalatoris
Which competitor drives a purple Lamborghini? Who has a barber named Lee Trevino? Find out here.
FedEx St. Jude Invitational tee times for Friday, Aug. 6
Here are the tee times and player pairings for Thursday’s opening round and Friday’s second round of the FedEx St. Jude Invitational at TPC Southwind.
Hardaway hires new strength coach
Hornett spent a season with the Golden State Warriors and three seasons at Saint Louis University before coming to Memphis.
Grizzlies Insider: Summer league learning opportunity for assistant coach Darko Rajakovic
The Grizzlies assistant is serving as the temporary head coach while in Salt Lake City.
Two Binghampton organizations oppose gas station proposal
The proposed development would be on the same intersection as Collage Dance Collective and the Binghampton Gateway Center.
Downtown restaurants face the challenge of empty offices
Downtown restaurateurs face the same problems their colleagues around town do, but a pared-down office population adds to their woes.
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.
Metro
New Frayser high groundbreaking a milestone for MSCS facility plan
“This is the rebuild and transformation of Frayser, but this is also a moment, a forerunner, of things to come,” said Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris, who first proposed building the school five years ago.
State Government Voting-rights bill passes Tennessee Senate committee
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Metro Tennessee Valley Authority appoints a new CEO
Business
Tennessee commissioner wants to ‘depoliticize’ public health policy
Dr. Ralph Alvarado, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Health, touched on everything from vaccines to fluoride to health disparities during a presentation at the University of Memphis on Friday, March 28.
Health Care New at the Downtown Y: Sit-ups, pull-ups and check-ups
Premium Real Estate Local industrial market booms with early-year sales, setting promising stage
Premium Real Estate Inked: Data Center in the works, egg wholesaler headed to Memphis
Sports
Calkins: Yes, the Grizzles lost again. But all may not be lost!
The Grizzlies got scorched by Steph Curry (52 points) as the Warriors passed them in the standings. So is there anything to feel good about? Actually, yes!
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Memphis played better, which is why loss to Warriors stings
Premium Sports Memphis falls to Mississippi State for its ninth consecutive loss
Memphis Grizzlies Box Score: Warriors 134, Grizzlies 125
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
Local museums, library organization brace for federal funding cuts
Appeal letters to Memphis Library Foundation supporters have already gone out as a new executive order would eliminate the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Opinion
Calkins: Yes, the Grizzles lost again. But all may not be lost!
The Grizzlies got scorched by Steph Curry (52 points) as the Warriors passed them in the standings. So is there anything to feel good about? Actually, yes!
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Flyway Brewing’s head brewer talks beer, Memphis eats, more
Flyway Brewing Co. took over the former High Cotton Brewing and Edge Alley restaurant locations near Downtown. They reopened as a combined space in November.
Games
Jigsaw: Birthday paw-ty
This week’s puzzle features a photo from a celebration of local pup celebrities Sir Meatball and Milkshake.