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
Ford gets heated in County Commission debate about deputy’s benefits
The County Commission ultimately extended benefits for a severely injured Shelby County sheriff’s deputy.
Shelby County County fixes cash-flow crunch with $43 million loan
Education U of M school district launches preschool program at Le Bonheur
City of Memphis Wolf River bottomland tops City Council committee talks
Premium Shelby County Questions linger for Marsha Blackburn on phone records pay out
Business
New Chick-fil-A proposed for Southeast Memphis
At least three documents have been filed with local government entities to allow Chick-fil-A to replace a seafood restaurant on Winchester Road.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Real Estate Data center coming to former Fred’s wants 15-year PILOT
Real Estate Chicago retailer Akira plans first Tennessee store
Health Care Helen Hunt to speak at Methodist Healthcare’s annual luncheon
Sports
Grizzlies collapse late in San Antonio, lose fifth straight
The Grizzlies had a 101-100 lead over the San Antonio Spurs with just over three minutes to play, but surrendered a game-ending 11-0 run.Related content:
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Food
What to order: Felicia Suzanne’s West Indies crab salad
Felicia Suzanne’s, one of four Michelin Guide-recommended restaurants in Memphis, has a menu that feels like a love letter to Southern cuisine through the application of classic French technique.
Premium Business It’s hard to find Indian food in Bartlett. But that’s about to change.
Suburbs
Collierville looks to extend Winchester Road through Thompson site
The extension timeline is unclear since it depends on right-of-way acquisitions and funding.
Premium Bartlett Bartlett course manager thinks Quail Ridge ‘can do well’
Arts & Culture
Memphis was a character in several of Todd Snider’s songs. Here are the best of them.
Todd Snider died Friday, Nov. 14, at age 59. Chris Herrington looks at Snider’s best songs where Memphis was a character.
Arts & Culture A guide to Memphis-made holiday gifts and experiences
Opinion
Opinion: TVA should finish the Bellefonte Nuclear Plant
“Our low energy costs, abundant land, strong distribution network, and leadership in advanced manufacturing give Memphis a competitive edge. But we’ll only keep that edge if we expand generation capacity now.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: The high price of the social media highlight reel
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: South City represents the end of an era for Memphis housing
Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola and veteran reporter Bill Dries talk about the city’s former public housing projects and what has risen in their place.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Memphis trending wrong way as Edey returns
Games
Sudoku: Nov. 18
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