Three Cummings Elementary employees injured in ceiling collapse
Three faculty members were transported to the hospital, but no students were injured. The school closed for the day and children were taken to Metropolitan Baptist Church.
Whitehaven advocate Yvonne Nelson killed Saturday
The community advocate and former journalist was shot to death Saturday night in Raleigh.
Memphis job market sees all-time high in employment in June
The Greater Memphis Chamber’s Center for Economic Competitiveness’ June 2022 job report highlights record-high growth and significant pre-pandemic recovery across most industries.
Topgolf Memphis has target opening date
Construction work could begin in September for the facility near Germantown Road at Winchester Road.
Mental health evaluation ordered for suspect in Eason-Williams slaying
Eduard Rodriguez Tabora, 20, was one of three suspects charged in the carjacking that led to Rev. Autura Eason-Williams’ death.
Memphis coach: Tigers’ running back positions still ‘up for grabs’
Memphis has a plethora of running backs to choose from, but Silverfield wants to find the top two guys he can rely on the most.
Clerk’s office closing to the public for two weeks to ‘catch up on’ workload
Wanda Halbert says the office will be closed to the public during these periods.
Elvis lives on — or at least he did in a Herrington story written long ago
It’s Elvis Week, so Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington talk about what was in the 12,000 calories Elvis reportedly consumed daily.
Memphian to direct ‘Black Spartans’ football drama
The Morehouse College alumnus and former Wall Street speechwriter and communications executive served as a writer and producer on Issa Rae’s acclaimed HBO TV series “Insecure.”
High school football 2022: Small-town Munford has big aspirations
On the heels of a 9-3 season, hopes are high that the Cougars can make a good run in Class 5A.
Williamsburg parking problems to get worse before they get better
Williamsburg Village businesses in East Memphis have already had trouble finding parking for customers. Now they face a shortage of spaces for employees to place their vehicles.
Court case will determine DeSoto wastewater outcome
A loss by DeSoto County could end up being an expensive venture.
MSCS gets highest distinction in statewide assessment
Memphis-Shelby County Schools has been named a Level 5 district under the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System, a tool that helps measure student academic growth over time.
Hill: It was about dang time for Will Zalatoris, a worthy winner with a Memphis connection
“I couldn’t dream of anything better,” said the winner’s performance coach Josh Gregory of Memphis. “This is home. This will always be home. To see him win at home, you couldn’t write a better script.”
Tennessee’s abortion ban expected to increase pregnancy-related deaths
“If you think abortion access going away does not affect you, you’re going to be mistaken, because this falls out into all areas of medicine,” said a Tennessee OB-GYN.
Hearts flutter with spoken, unspoken hope for Alabama church
Fabric banner includes loving messages for a grieving congregation in Alabama that has strong ties to Memphis.
Zalatoris overcomes Straka in a playoff for first career victory
This season, he’s won the most money of any player in the history of the PGA Tour without actually winning a tournament. Now he has that tournament title, along with a lead in the FedEx Cup standings.
FESJC final round scores and prize money
Here are Sunday’s scores from the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind, plus how much cash each player will receive.
Klinke ice cream now a memory, and its I-240 plant is for sale
“We’re under a noncompete clause, so we’re out of the ice cream business,” said Preston Klinke, co-owner and great-grandson of the founder. “It comes out easier if I say it really quickly.”
VA Healthcare System marks century of serving Mid-South veterans
The Memphis VA Healthcare System, which provides health care for military veterans in a three-state region, marked its centennial Monday at the Memphis VA Medical Center.
Metro
Chelsea Greenline starts to take shape after long, winding road
North Memphis residents met Tuesday night to hear the latest on the long-delayed plan for a pedestrian and bike pathway stretching from Chelsea and Evergreen to Washington Park.
Public Safety Mother of inmate who died at 201 Poplar files lawsuit
City of Memphis Loved and hated, Thaddeus Matthews left an impact
City of Memphis Memphians ask mayor questions about Elon Musk, MSCS and drive-out taggers
Business
Truist Bank names new Memphis president
Truist said Jean Morton, its new Memphis market president, will harness her more than 30 years of experience to help grow the bank’s local presence.
Shelby County Health Department pushes for HIV testing in hospital ERs
Premium Real Estate Memphis hotel industry struggles to get back to pre-pandemic numbers
Premium Real Estate Inside Cleveland Street’s 30-year $338M blight fight
Sports
What to watch in Memphis’ game against Rice
The No. 18 Tigers will need to sustain their momentum in Wednesday’s game against Rice as they look to head into the postseason.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Houston works overtime to win District 15-4A basketball title
Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant leads Grizzlies to OT win over red-hot Suns
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 151, Suns 148 (OT)
Food
Bog & Barley team to open new concept in Collierville
The new restaurant will be located in the former space of Highlander Restaurant & Pub, which closed last year.
Suburbs
Japanese department store coming to Germantown
The international brand will open its first Tennessee location in Germantown. It will occupy the former Tuesday Morning.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Last Breath,’ Oscar predictions
There are a lot of new movies opening this week, including films with Woody Harrelson, Natalie Morales, Ed Harris, Pete Davidson and Mid-South great Morgan Freeman.
Opinion
Greenstein: ‘Religion for adults means embracing complexity’
“Science is essential to understanding how things work, but science will never explain why things matter to the human heart.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Wally Joe, Andrew Adams talk Acre, James Beard awards
Chefs Wally Joe and Andrew Adams are the guests on Sound Bites to talk food, travel James Beard awards and their recent Lunar New Year dinner.