When George Cates died in a plane crash Monday, Memphis lost a leader with vision and enthusiasm — and who was determined to bring everyone along.

Daily Memphian sports writer John Varlas was named best high schools writer in the state for 2020 as judged by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association. Varlas also was runner-up in two other categories.

Honorees include Walker Stearns of St. George’s, and ‘rock star’ sisters Mel and Stephanie Woodbury of Hutchison. Collierville boys coach Tony Cherone was also honored for stellar 2021 season.

Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland also called on the state of Tennessee to use its federal American Rescue Plan Act funding to put more highway patrol officers on the city’s interstates permanently as well as cameras to combat shootings.

Amazon’s announcement of 14 new, off-site renewable energy projects includes two Arkansas solar farms.

The addition is designed to help address the district’s current capacity needs and provide a secured entrance.

During the open house for Uptown’s new Malone Park Commons, guests — like the residents — mingled among rental homes that are not spaced apart by driveways, carports and garages.

Wednesday’s 26 new cases come from 804 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 3.23%.

Collierville High School is facing capacity issues, but the suburb’s Board of Education is moving forward with a plan for a large addition.

In low-vaccination ZIP codes or counties, the Delta variant is expected to produce substantial local outbreaks.

In a 50-50 party line procedural vote, Sens. Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty of Tennessee remained vocal critics of the bill that passed the majority Democratic House in March.

The state comptroller commented Tuesday during a visit to the county on the idea of reopening county government’s tax rate after the July 1 start of the fiscal year. But the county commissioner who vowed Monday to do just that next month says there is wiggle room in state law.

Tennessee Comptroller Jason Mumpower visited Collierville on Tuesday. During his visit, he provided guidance on American Rescue Plan funds to local government and school leaders.

Jeff Mayo was rewarded with a raise, bonus and contract extension for his leadership of the district during the coronavirus pandemic.

Torchy’s Tacos opens the doors to its first “craft casual” restaurant in Tennessee on Thursday.

Updated with: Is there a dashboard to keep up with the bridge status?

Weekend visit pushed Ohio State past Notre Dame in the race to land 2020 Mr. Football winner.

The proposed review of appointees to the ethics body comes as County Mayor Lee Harris is about to propose new ethics regulations.

Marcia E. Lewis is retiring as the CEO of the Memphis Housing Authority effective Aug. 28.

According to the latest figures from the Tennessee Department of Transportation, traffic across the I-55 bridge has gotten substantially better this past week. 

The Tigers will have a chance to make an impression on the No. 2 player in the class of 2022, who could reclassify.