Coronavirus cases down slightly in Shelby County
But the positivity rate of 14% indicates that cases are undercounted.
Thursday prep report: MAHS surges past Mitchell to remain unbeaten
St. George’s freshman voted player of week; Germantown-Bartlett game of week
Running back Jaydon Smith had 143 yards rushing on 26 carries and a touchdown as the winner of Week 4.
Strickland sniffling, but expects quick return to office
The mayor is among 23% of Memphians who got COVID despite being vaccinated. About 77% of the city’s coronavirus patients are unvaccinated; 94% who are hospitalized are unvaccinated, and 99% of fatalities are unvaccinated, said Dr. Richard Walker, interim head of emergency medicine at UTHSC.
Isaac Bruce is back, and so are fond memories, for big Tigers game
It was 28 years ago that Bruce made a statement against the SEC school. This time, he’s looking forward to seeing Calvin Austin III in action.
Memphis Madness scheduled for October at FedExForum
Tickets will go on sale to the general public Wednesday, Sept. 22.
Council approves $20 million in ARPA funding for council initiatives
The City Council has approved $20 million in American Rescue Protection Act funding for council-led community initiatives like fighting homelessness, providing relief to artists, and funding the Boys and Girls Clubs.
Daily Memphian Power 15: Lausanne holds at No. 1; Whitehaven tumbles after 2nd straight loss
Unbeaten Fayette-Ware debuts at No. 13. Germantown and Covington round out top three.
Week 4 high school football stat leaders
Northpoint quarterback Jack Patterson dominates the passing categories.
Transgender photo exhibit breaks ground for Brooks Museum
“On Christopher Street: Transgender Portraits by Mark Seliger” first became a book in 2016, with a companion film in which Seliger’s subjects tell their own stories. This weekend, in Memphis and for the first time, it becomes a museum exhibit at the Brooks Museum of Art.
Grizzlies Insider: The Steven Adams soundbites have arrived
“He’s a funny guy, and a caring guy, and a team-first-guy,” coach Taylor Jenkins said of the New Zealander who joins the Grizzlies following a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans.
The To-Do List: Cooper-Young Fest, ZZ Top and more
The Cooper-Young Festival returns, the show goes on for Memphis Music Hall of Famers ZZ Top and the Brooks Museum hosts a major new exhibit. That and more are among our picks for this week.
Another bright sign appears for Summer Avenue’s future
The Luciann theater building just took a big step in returning to its glory days, long before its more recent history as an adult entertainment business.
Odyssey Avenue? Renaming committee makes recommendations
Some of the roadways and parks that were researched include Overton Park, Lamar Avenue, Jackson Avenue, Audubon Park and Manassas Street.
Bartlett residents come together to save local steakhouse
Three Bartlett couples recently partnered to save the Side Porch Steak House, an important suburban landmark not only to them but the community at large.
Metro
MPD officer shot
A Daily Memphian reporter counted at least 15 police vehicles outside of the Regional Medical Center at Memphis, including four from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.
State Government Tennessee’s felony law when local officials vote for ‘sanctuary’ policies is ruled unconstitutional
Elections What should be done about 201 Poplar? Democratic county mayor candidates share their ideas.
Premium Elections Tony Salvaggio to run for Germantown mayor
Public Safety US attorney hires more — but says help still needed with Task Force caseload
Business
Inked: So long Smart Mart, ICE in East Memphis and a deal Downtown
East Memphis is getting a new gas station and maybe an ICE office, and a million-dollar discount deal is available at a Downtown restaurant site.
Transportation & Logistics FedEx sues U.S. government, claiming it should be refunded for tariffs
Premium Real Estate Massive Marshall County warehouse sold, taking key industrial space off market
Real Estate Downtown Sheraton to become ‘Memphis Riverline Hotel’
Real Estate Shelby Farms apartment complex moves forward
Sports
Memphis follows familiar script to fall to Wichita State for fifth straight loss
Despite point guard Dug McDaniel’s season-high 29 points, the Tigers lose at home to the Shockers, 88-82. Wichita State scored the final 7 points of the game.Related content:
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers’ 2026 football schedule dates announced
Food
$15 Deal: La Baguette’s quiche lorraine
A trip to Chickasaw Oaks’ La Baguette is like a quick visit to Paris — almost.
Food News Comeback Coffee comes back — for one day
Suburbs
Tony Salvaggio to run for Germantown mayor
The Germantown alderman is challenging incumbent Mike Palazzolo, who is seeking a fourth term.
Public Safety Man accused of killing Campbell Clinic doctor will face hearing
Arts & Culture
New film festival aims to unite Black Southern creatives
Aint Film Festival, the passion project of Memphis native and filmmaker Zaire Love, runs Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 26-28.
Music Luke White Memorial Fund will support emerging Memphis musicians
Opinion
Opinion: Why immigration enforcement is not the same struggle as the Civil Rights Movement
“Supporting local charities and advocating for legislative reform are reasonable paths forward; interfering with active law enforcement is not.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Memphis, are you still thinking about the Roman Empire (and Yellow Fever)?
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: In med school, students can do no harm to first patient
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center has required its first-year med students to do an anatomy lab since 1911. To do so, the school relies on living donors who give their bodies to science.
Business The AM/DM podcast: What’s next for St. Jude
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 25
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?