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
MLGW ready for winter weather, Doug McGowen says
Memphis Light, Gas and Water CEO Doug McGowen said the utility has been working to insulate key equipment during the cold.
City of Memphis Memphis Parks Director leaving the city
Business
Memphis entrepreneur builds national wellness empire
Memphis entrepreneur Sam Nelson, 41, owns a company that supplies the staff for corporate wellness programs in all 50 U.S. states.
Premium Health Care Campbell Clinic invests in Collierville with new $12M facility, job growth
Sports
Grizzlies Insider: Long road trips, workhorse Jaren, and the end to a rumor
The ball is finding Jaren Jackson Jr. more often, and that’s great news for the Memphis Grizzlies.
High School Sports Germantown’s Brent Rooker, Oakland A’s agree to $60M, 5-year contract, AP source says
Food
Flappers welcome at Memphis Restaurant Association’s Food Festival
The Memphis Restaurant Association is looking to the past, roughly 100 years to the past, for its annual February food festival.
Suburbs
Landers Center executive director fired
During a special meeting on Monday, Jan. 6, the DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Board of Directors voted to fire Todd Mastry, who had led the facility since 2011.
Arts & Culture
Lafayette’s says party will continue but with changes
Lafayette’s Music Room plans to continue its legacy of live music in Overton Square, but with shortened hours.
Opinion
Herrington: Jimmy Butler to the Grizzlies? The anatomy of a rumor.
No evidence of Grizzlies interest in Jimmy Butler doesn’t necessarily mean there’s no interest. But if you look closely at the parameters and complications of a potential Butler deal, it still feels pretty unlikely.
Podcasts
Epicenter’s evolving role in Memphis’ start-up ecosystem
Anthony Young, the new CEO of Epicenter, joined Eric Barnes to talk about the organization’s efforts to cultivate and support entrepreneurs in Memphis.