Collierville changes direction, will enforce school masking
Collierville will enforce masking at its schools. Students who do not mask will be sent home.
Bartlett follows mask directive from Health Department
While other districts struggle with trying to appease parents over whether students should wear masks, Bartlett City Schools will continue to follow the direction of the county Health Department.
County Commission delays action on mask mandate, funding
The delays to the Aug. 23 commission meeting followed a rancorous debate among commissioners and between commissioners and anti-maskers who taunted one commissioner online before Monday’s session.
Memphis football notebook: Silverfield finds unique way to build camaraderie
COVID-19 precautions are preventing Silverfield from executing his usual team bonding outings, but that doesn’t mean he’s given up on unique ways to create team chemistry.
Commission overrides Harris veto of county ethics advisory panel
The veto override by the commission is the latest chapter in an ongoing dispute between County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. and Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris.
Herrington: After trading 2 key vets, are Grizzlies set to regress? Maybe not
In an early evaluation of the conference, the Grizzlies still might be in a position to make the playoffs again.
Grizzlies notebook: Desmond Bane, mohawks and more
Bane takes charge in the first Las Vegas Summer League game with 32 points.
Germantown residents criticize short-lived vaccine mandate
A number of residents expressed their disdain of Germantown’s vaccine policy it issued and removed last week.
Proposal bars new gas stations, used-tire shops from 21 areas in Memphis
Gas stations and used-tire shops no longer fit within the long-range plans for 21 commercial districts across Memphis, according to a new recommendation from the Division of Planning & Development.
July home sales, prices rose, but so did the number of ‘For Sale’ signs
“July was an incredible month and it’s been a very good year for home sales,” says local Realtors president Cassandra Bell-Warren.
ESPN’s ‘First Take’ cancels Southern Heritage Classic appearance
ESPN’s popular debate show “First Take” will be a virtual presence instead for the game between Jackson State and Tennessee State.
Design firm may buy historic Annesdale Mansion
The Annesdale Mansion, built in the style of Italian Villa architecture, has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places for 41 years.
SCS returns to school amid COVID surge
For the first time since March 2020, all Shelby County Schools students were expected to return to in-person classes amid rising COVID-19 cases.
Collierville parents push for choice following mask mandate
Parents in Collierville are divided on the Shelby County Health Department’s mandate and the district’s decision to align its guidelines accordingly.
Mask mandate starts in schools, applies to everyone indoors
Students who do not comply and do not qualify for an exemption are to be sent home.
Regional One makes vaccination mandatory for staff
Regional One Health is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Methodist Le Bonheur mandates vaccination for employees
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare will require all employees – including physicians, staff and executives – to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Bari to officially reopen with prosecco on tap
Bari opens Tuesday in its new place at 524 S. Cooper, just a stone’s throw from its old place but with lots more room and its own parking.
Court hears arguments for ending COVID agreement at jail
Attorneys for pretrial detainees at the Shelby County Jail claim the county has not satisfied the requirements of a consent decree.
A generation plans for largest transfer of wealth in modern history
Financial advisers say possible changes to the stepped-up basis on inherited property could impact wealth transfer more than other proposals being considered.
Three Memphis colleges to require vaccines for students, staff
Here’s how some area colleges are handling vaccinations as students return to school for the fall. One is even paying students $1,000 to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
Metro
Downtown Malco Theater to be fenced in with conditions
Due to security concerns, Malco began installing six-foot, black aluminum poles around the property in July. The city issued a stop work order, halting the project.
Premium Elections Election Commission sets runoff date for Collierville
Business
Downtown Malco Theater to be fenced in with conditions
Due to security concerns, Malco began installing six-foot, black aluminum poles around the property in July. The city issued a stop work order, halting the project.
Health Care University of Memphis-made medical device helps COPD sufferers
Sports
Houston freshman voted player of the week
The voters have spoken. And they have chosen Canon Day as The Daily Memphian high school football player of the week for Week 12.
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Warriors a tough matchup for Grizzlies, but also a model
Food
$10 Deal: Mocktails and lion’s mane at Memphis Whistle
Memphis Whistle is a cocktail bar where standard pub fare is spun on its head.
Suburbs
Cushman & Wakefield tapped to lead efforts at The Lake District
Cushman & Wakefield will try to salvage the plans for The Lake District after the multifamily development suffered financial problems.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: Cat paw-ty, coffee culture and Hannibal Lector times two
This week, learn cocktail science at Lichterman, spend an evening in Paris at the Orpheum and hear IMAKEMADBEATS’ new album — but with lasers.
Opinion
Herrington: Warriors a tough matchup for Grizzlies, but also a model
Friday night in San Francisco, the Grizzlies will complete their first West Coast road trip against a team that’s so far had even more success this season with a similar approach: the Golden State Warriors.
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Five Memphis surprises
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington set up for two nationally televised Grizzlies games this week and share their top five biggest surprises so far this season.