COVID patients break more hospital records
Tennessee as a whole is reporting 117 cases per 100,000 people, up 79% over 14 days, and the highest level in the nation.
Lee sticks to pandemic strategy even as state leads U.S. in COVID cases per capita
As more than a third of new COVID cases are among children, Lee says, “We’re doing what we believe is the best way forward.”
Memphis, Nicholls State have multiple connections
Nicholls State has one Memphis native on its roster and two former Tigers, among other connections between the schools.
For John Tate IV, journey back to defensive line was long time coming
Fans can expect to see a better, quicker version of Tate than they saw two years ago, when he suffered an Achilles injury.
Fans select Whitehaven-Germantown game, Lake Cormorant’s Henderson as week’s best
Region 8-6A opener captured more than half the votes in The Daily Memphian’s poll.
Why doesn’t Memphis get realignment respect? What four insiders say
The answers might surprise you.
Memphis in the meantime: Afghan cellist starts new life on U of M campus amid upheaval back home
As cellist Nazira Wali was moving onto campus at the University of Memphis, family and friends back home in Afghanistan were trying to get out. Wali’s cello has taken her around the world and has brought her to Memphis, but at home music and musicians are again under threat from the Taliban regime.
Prosecutors in Katrina Robinson case ask judge to move trial out of Memphis
Federal prosecutors file a motion to move Sen. Katrina Robinson’s Sept. 13 hearing out of Memphis, alleging that Robinson’s recent media interviews and social media posts could taint the jury pool.
901 FC loses defender Zach Carroll for season
The second-year veteran led the team in clearances and tied for first in minutes played.
City of Memphis reverses, will allow tailgating at Tobey Park
City overturned its original decision because of “overwhelming demand.”
Rubble from Forrest exhumation mars Health Sciences Park
The Forrests’ reburial ceremony on Sept. 18 in Middle Tennessee may come sooner than restoration of Health Sciences Park.
All bids in for 100 N. Main
The period for bids on Memphis’ tallest building is over, culminating in 11 offers.Related story:
Report: Memphis basketball to host pro day in October
NBA scouts will get an early look at the Tigers’ talented roster.
Grizzlies Insider: NBA video game features familiar voice
FedExForum PA man Marcus Tucker will be part of the latest NBA2K video game, to give gamers a true Memphis experience.
LeMoyne-Owen gets $80,000 tech infusion as part of Apple coding circle
The school’s faculty will work with Apple to learn about coding and app development.
Southwest to go virtual for week after Labor Day
Classes and operations are scheduled to resume in person on Sept. 13.
U of M ranks in Times Higher Ed world list
The U of M moved up nine spots from last year.
The To-Do List: Crosstown shopping, Midtown music and Cordova chuckles
Live, outdoor music hits Midtown in a big way this weekend. Meanwhile, smoke ’em if ya got ’em at Handy Park, find some laughs in Cordova, go record-shopping in Crosstown or hit the midway.
Daily Memphian Power 15: Germantown climbs after big victory over MUS
CBHS and Lausanne are hanging on to the top two spots, but MUS has been displaced.
This is how Memphis Current defined itself
Eric Barnes talks with Memphis Current founder Sam Prager.
Metro
Malcolm X’s daughter discussed his legacy at National Civil Rights Museum
She spoke about her father, her mother and their legacies at the National Civil Rights Museum for a program called “Malcolm X at 100: A Conversation with Ilyasah Shabazz.”
Premium Shelby County ‘What in the world’ is Bonner spending money on, Harris asks
City of Memphis It’s official: Sports authority OKs funding agreement for FedExForum renovations
State Government Trump tells KWAM he’s reluctant to endorse in GOP primary for governor
Business
Southwest Airlines adds more flights for three major cities
The additional flights will begin on March 6, 2026.
Health Care At 3, he was diagnosed with kidney disease. At 35, he’s telling his story over coffee.
Business IP closing two mills, selling cellulose fibers business for $1.5B
Real Estate Tonica receives $30,000 to help open Downtown location
Sports
Red Devils win the battle of Germantown
Sophomore quarterback Jourdin Shelton accounts for three touchdowns as Germantown turns back Houston.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis adds Columbia University transfer forward Arop Arop to 2025-26 roster
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Taylor has strong outing, but Memphis falls to Gwinnett
High School Sports Friday football report: Five Dandy Dozen teams fall in wild Week 1
Food
Sound Bites: Craft Food & Wine fest is heaven for charcuterie board lovers
Guests can mingle in the Brooks’ rotunda and graze their way through onto the outdoor terrace, creating their meat, cheese and snack boards with offerings from 25 local gourmet-food vendors.
Suburbs
Elephants, sharks and a $250M plan: Zoo renovation details take shape
By bringing in new animals, expanding for the current ones and revamping spaces like the aquarium, the Memphis Zoo renovation will transform outdated exhibits. “Talk about immersive. You will be transported,” the CEO said.
Arts & Culture
Darius Rucker’s at the Garden, and there’s a horror circus at the mall
On The To-Do List this week: The Ostrander’s show must go on, Kelly English serves an art-inspired menu and the Stax Music Academy opens the fall Shell series with a summer-themed show.
Opinion
Conaway: The heart is in the middle
“The heart of America is in the middle, and we, the people, are in the middle. And there’s no lonelier place today than the center aisle.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Craft Food & Wine fest is heaven for charcuterie board lovers
Guests can mingle in the Brooks’ rotunda and graze their way through onto the outdoor terrace, creating their meat, cheese and snack boards with offerings from 25 local gourmet-food vendors.
Games
Daily WordRow: Major merger
This puzzle follows some of the conventions of Wordle. You get six tries to guess each individual word.