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
The Early Word: Locals sue SpaceXAI over noise; wings take over taco spot
A Hickory Hill club has been shut down, Lee Harris gets a street sign and Millington needs ideas for an old building.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Fall festival season begins
Public Safety Task Force’s 1-year mark comes with questions
Premium Shelby County At street renaming, Lee Harris said he doesn’t know how much Regional One has cost
Premium Transportation & Logistics Memphis residents sue SpaceXAI over ‘roaring’ turbines at Southaven plant
Business
New stores and development signify a growing Millington
A new Academy Sports in Millington is part of a stream of businesses coming to the North Shelby County suburb.
Premium Transportation & Logistics Memphis residents sue SpaceXAI over ‘roaring’ turbines at Southaven plant
Premium Real Estate After nearly 200 years, First Pres seeks to sell historic Downtown property
Premium Business Shelby County tourist spending dipped in 2025
Business AutoZone sees ‘more normalized’ inflation ahead after quarter of cost pressures
Sports
Why Tigers assistant Tony Madlock left his head coaching job to come home
Tony Madlock spent the last five years as a head coach at two different programs, but he stepped away from Alabama State for his second stint as a Memphis Tigers assistant.
Premium Sports Rochester edges Memphis for International League Championship
Arlington Collierville volleyball secures district title
Player of the Week Kirby standout voted player of the week
High School Sports High school football statistical leaders through Week 5 games
Food
Food Files: American comfort food takes over former Maciel’s space
“Initially, it could be a turnkey business; however, we decided that we wanted to do a bigger restaurant idea,” the restaurant’s owner said.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: French Truck’s salmon toast — or bagel, as the case may be
Suburbs
Collierville volleyball secures district title
The Dragons earn the No. 1 seed and hosting rights for the first round of the postseason in two weeks with three-set victory over Arlington.
Premium Real Estate New stores and development signify a growing Millington
Arts & Culture
Gonerfest starts tonight, and so do the unofficial afterparties
The Cooper‑Young record store’s annual festival returns to Wiseacre and the Overton Park Shell with a surge of late‑night shows.
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: It’s the Super Bowl, the World Cup and ‘American Idol’ all wrapped up in one. Plus, lots of ducks!
Opinion
Sanford: Political fighting in Memphis and across America is hurting local Democrats
“With Republicans refusing to address high gas prices, heavy-handed immigration policies and blatant corruption by President Trump, Democrats have been handed all the ammunition they need to put their GOP opponents on the defensive. But instead, some are fighting each other.”
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: It’s the Super Bowl, the World Cup and ‘American Idol’ all wrapped up in one. Plus, lots of ducks!
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Fall festival season begins
This weekend brings us both Gonerfest and the Pink Palace Crafts Fair and, as different as those two events are, they both hold a special place in Memphis’ annual event calendar.
Public Safety Task Force’s 1-year mark comes with questions
Games
Daily Jigsaw: St. Jude Rides
Today’s puzzle features one of the more than 300 motorcyclists who took part in the 20th annual St. Jude rides event. Mark Weber took the photo.