Strickland has breakthrough COVID case
Strickland said he had been experiencing mild symptoms including congestion that prompted him to get tested with the results being positive Friday.
Lausanne flexes muscle and hands Bartlett its first loss
Craig Cunningham leads the way with three touchdowns for the second straight game.
Friday prep report: ECS blanks Jackson Christian for third straight
Big games from Tucker White, Cameron Gagnon help seal the deal for Eagles.
HVAC company seeks PILOT for Presidents Island move
The heavy-duty HVAC supplier is also considering moving its Memphis facility to North Mississippi.
Grizzlies trade for Marc Gasol, waive former star
The Grizzlies brought back their former franchise star in a trade with the Lakers.
Doyle came as a punter, but those field-goal kicking skills never left
Memphis signed him for his known skills; fortunately for the Tigers, his high school coach made him round out his game.
Calkins: Memphis and Fred Jones get the ‘Prime Time’ event they deserve
It’s Eddie George vs. Deion Sanders at the Liberty Bowl. Which is exactly the matchup that Fred Jones and the Southern Heritage Classic deserve.
Four things to watch in the Southern Heritage Classic
Both Tennessee State and Jackson State feature numerous Memphians, and even a former Memphis Tiger.
Rudd, Veatch and AAC commissioner Mike Aresco weigh in on Big 12 news
U of M’s president and athletic director assert: “The final whistle hasn’t blown.”
Calkins: There’s only one way for Memphis to respond to the Big 12 snub
Here’s what Geoff Calkins thinks Memphis should do in response to being left out again.
U of M comes to aid of former Tigers basketball player Tim Duncan
Duncan, now the athletic director at the University of New Orleans, called his alma mater when the Privateers needed help in the wake of Hurricane Ida.
Memphis will honor Pro Hall of Famer Isaac Bruce in Mississippi State game
The first 1,000-yard receiver in Tigers history and Los Angeles Rams record-holder was inducted in August.
COVID, bus problems mark beginning of Lakeland school year
The opening of schools in Lakeland has brought about the COVID-19 headaches suffered by every district, but also a shortage of bus drivers.
SCS: 490 new COVID-19 cases among students, 89 among staff
Shelby County Schools reported 490 student cases among the district’s public and charter schools and 89 cases among staff.
About Town: 901 Comics bounces back from pandemic
The Midtown-based comic store closed for two months at the pandemic’s onset in the spring of 2020, then adjusted to its new reality.
How a Memphis police officer became the voice of the Grizzlies and FedExForum
Marcus Tucker, a military veteran and Memphis police officer, recounts his journey to becoming the Grizzlies’ public address announcer.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: Brooks Museum’s last day
Also happening this week: Participants will honor firefighters lost in 9/11 during a stair climb at Liberty Stadium.
Elections Opinion: Jesse Huseth on affordability, education and costs in District 97
Guest Columnists Opinion: Memphis is moving forward. Why are some so angry about it?
Premium Elections Mayor Paul Young defends approach to Space XAI in preview of reelection campaign
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Business
VA Medical Center chief talks upgrades to Memphis facility: ‘Veterans deserve the best’
The leader of Memphis’ VA system spoke about ongoing projects at the facility, including a new clinical lab set to happen in the next few months.
Premium Transportation & Logistics Gallaway is pumped for Buc-ee’s to open next year
Business Arlington company wants to expand property
Premium Business College football’s postseason may change, but AutoZone Liberty Bowl officials feel secure
Business SpaceXAI sued over worker death
Sports
Marcus Stokes answers challenges of Tigers coaching staff in win over UT Martin
Stokes took care of the ball, didn’t try to throw the home run every time and was successful converting third downs in Saturday’s win.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football After Boise beatdown, Tigers made some changes to secure win over UT Martin
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Calkins: Ed Scott promised to fix the problems at the Liberty Bowl. I bought a ticket to see if it worked.
Sports Memphis Tigers moving on from track and cross country coach Kevin Robinson
Sports Ole Miss up to No. 4 in AP Top 25, Miss. State in at No. 24; SEC has 10 teams ranked
Food
When diners want a meal with a side of conversation
Looking for a quiet meal? Here are some ways, and places, to find it.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Andrew Adams’ award-winning Delta adobo chicken tamale
Suburbs
Lakeland moves to hinder unwanted growth along city’s main roads
Lakeland officials continue to look at plans to limit types of commercial development along major thoroughfares like U.S. 70 and Canada Road.
Premium Transportation & Logistics Gallaway is pumped for Buc-ee’s to open next year
Arts & Culture
Memphis Jazz Festival lineup revealed
Grammy Award-nominated trumpeter, composer, producer and bandleader Theo Croker will headline the inaugural Memphis Jazz Festival.
Music Memphis producer Tay Keith died from accidental drug overdose, reports say
Opinion
Opinion: It’s not how long we live, it’s what we learn
“Forgiveness is less about the people who have hurt us and more about healing ourselves after we have been hurt. Or to put it differently, the way to get even is to let go. We get even by letting go of the pain, anger and resentment.”
Elections Opinion: Jesse Huseth on affordability, education and costs in District 97
Podcasts
Task Force’s 1-year mark comes with questions
A year since the presidential executive order that created the Memphis Safe Task Force was announced in the Oval Office, its impact and future are still being debated, touted and condemned.
North Mississippi The AM/DM podcast: Landers Center docs, text messages give new info on termination suit
Games
Daily WordRow: Sept. 20
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.