Judge overrules Gov. Bill Lee in opt-out policy
Shelby County is ordered to enforce its universal mask mandate in all schools.
Germantown edges Whitehaven in Region 8-6A slugfest
Malik Young scores with 34 seconds left to lift Red Devils in a match-up of two of the state’s top teams. Related story: Friday prep report: Collierville shuts down Spartans
Memphis left out as Big 12 moves forward with preferred 4 additions
BYU, Cincinnati, UCF and Houston are expected to be officially invited in by Friday.
Friday prep report: Collierville shuts down Spartans
Prep Football roundup: Scores, summaries, reports and how the Power 15 fared.Related story: Germantown edges Whitehaven in Region 8-6A slugfest
After judge’s ruling, suburban schools return to masking
The temporary restraining order against Gov. Bill Lee requires children to mask in schools. Opting out is not allowed at this time.
Key stats and numbers to know for the Tigers’ season opener
Here is a look at some of the key stats and numbers to pay attention to heading into the game against Nicholls State.
Judge denies change of venue request for Robinson trial
State Sen. Katrina Robinson was indicted last year and charged with theft and embezzlement involving government programs and wire fraud.
Calkins: Is race a reason Memphis gets left out of realignment?
At a time when diversity is supposedly valued in education, you’d think Memphis would be an important addition to the Big 12. Instead, the conference is preparing to add BYU, where just 1% of the student body is Black.
SCS: 642 new COVID-19 cases among students, 87 among staff
The figures mean there have been 1,650 cases among students since the start of the school year and 246 among staff.
Memphis in May announces 2022 dates
The 2022 dates for Memphis in May have been announced and the locations for Beale Street Music Fest and the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest will be announced in mid-September.
Extra eligibility benefits fifth-year seniors, and Tigers by extension
The Tigers are entering the 2021 season with a veteran presence in the locker room that is unprecedented.
Life-changing experience has Briarcrest player thankful for chance to continue
Two Houston athletes rescue defensive lineman on an ill-fated Wolf River kayaking adventure.
Lakeland BOC approves matters related to New Canada Road project
A long-awaited realignment of Canada Road in Lakeland is moving closer to reality.
Health Department confirms first case of West Nile disease
Trucks will be spraying in specific ZIP codes next week.
11 developers vying for iconic tower
Proposals include known names like Chance Carlisle and Tom Intrator, as well as ones new to Memphis like Aaron Mesner of Block Real Estate Services.
Grizzlies complete three-player, pick-swap trade with Celtics
The Grizzlies will receive Kris Dunn, Carsen Edwards and the rights to swap a future second-round pick.
About Town: The fate of 100 N. Main in the balance
The fate of Memphis’s tallest building is likely to remain unclear until the DMC selects one of the bids. Though there appears to be growing excitement that the high-rise’s days of uncertainty could be drawing to a close.
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.
Calkins: In a time of trial, Memphis football (and tailgating!) endures
The pandemic continues and conference realignment does not appear to be going well for the Memphis Tigers. But amid the gloom, there is reason to celebrate. Tiger tailgating is back!
Metro
Germantown school board member resigns, effective in December
Daniel Chatham was elected in 2022. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is responsible for appointing an individual to finish the unexpired term.
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Business
Memphians mourn old Union Planters Bank building targeted for demo
The 60-year-old building on the corner of White Station Road and Park Avenue, known for its circular architecture and stone-stacked exterior, will be destroyed to make way for a Bojangles. Some locals say it’s “tragic.”
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Sports
The Grizzlies’ system is fueled by speed. And the holiday spirit?
The Grizzlies new offensive scheme that features more movement, more cuts and a faster pace of play helped Memphis score 41 field goals against the Nuggets, with 31 coming from assists. Grizzlies beat short-handed Nuggets 105-90 in opener of a 2-game set in MemphisRelated content:
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Food
Etowah dinner series cofounder launches cocktail bar
Josh Conley said Bar Limina will feature a revolving lineup of mixologists and bartenders from across the globe.
Suburbs
Germantown school board member resigns, effective in December
Daniel Chatham was elected in 2022. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is responsible for appointing an individual to finish the unexpired term.
Arts & Culture
Dixon exhibit tracks American art history through railway art
Visitors can see work by artists Grandma Moses and Georgia O’Keeffe at the Dixon’s new exhibit. “The history of the railroad is really the history of the United States in a lot of ways,” says Dixon curator Julie Pierotti.
Opinion
Hutchinson: Beware of these lending scams
A Florida woman claimed to have more than 10 years of experience in grant writing. In reality, her last known employment was at a Krystal, and she was on probation for stealing cash deposits from it.
Podcasts
Workforce initiatives at U of M expand their reach
Leaders of the three separate initiatives joined Eric Barnes to talk about their programs this week on the WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines.”
Games
Jigsaw: More is more
This week’s jigsaw puzzle features a photo from freelance photojournalist Brad Vest taken for The Daily Memphian at John Mark Enterprises in Germantown.