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
Memphis mayor, council clash over ‘poor budgeting’
New budget proposal relies on rosy projections, cutting MATA funding in half and extending ongoing hiring freeze.
State Government Tennessee man is executed for killing his wife and her two sons
Metro D.C. Scorecard: How Memphis’ reps voted on Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
City of Memphis DOJ dropping MPD investigation ‘does not change anything,’ mayor says
Business
Edge District restaurants get funding, Downtown adding street musicians
Incoming restaurants in the Edge District received financial backing from the Downtown Memphis Commission, and the Main Street Mall will soon see more musicians.
Premium Food News Food Files: Cousins Maine Lobster, The Juice Joint return next weekend
Premium Real Estate U of M ‘exploring options’ as it closes Holiday Inn for renovations
Transportation & Logistics Allegiant offering Memphis to Knoxville nonstop flights
Sports
Jaren Jackson Jr. misses All-NBA designation. What it means for the Grizzlies.
Jaren Jackson Jr. just missed making one of the NBA’s three All-NBA teams, and with this knowledge the Memphis Grizzlies offseason has begun.
Premium High School Sports Spring Fling: Lakeland, Munford baseball advance; Bartlett soccer falls
Premium High School Sports Spring Fling: Lausanne, White Station win on final day of tennis
Premium Germantown Buckley: The night Redbirds manager Ben Johnson answered a special call
Food
$15 Deal: Sea snails — yes, sea snails — at Pho 4Ever
As food writer Joshua Carlucci says, Pho 4Ever’s sauteed sea snails are “one of the best things I’ve eaten all year. Full stop. And I’ve been doing a lot of traveling recently.”
Suburbs
Lakeland couple is breathing new life into cigar lounge
Hoping to capitalize on the growing cigar-smoking trend, a pair of entrepreneurs is retooling a smoking emporium concept in Lakeland after the troubles with The Lake District.
Arts & Culture
Next GPAC director must understand ‘the Germantown way’
Germantown will likely hire its next executive director from within. The opening comes as Paul Chandler takes the top position at Memphis River Parks Partnership.
Opinion
Conaway: Our ghosts are calling this Memorial Day
“On Dec. 2, 1943, USS LCT-242 was sunk by a circling torpedo off Naples, Italy. In a little more than a year of service, she earned two battle stars. She was a Memphis girl.”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Which NBA Finals showdown would be most watchable?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss which conference finals team most resembles the Memphis Grizzlies and which NBA Finals matchup would be most entertaining.