With the challenges of a pandemic stretching into this school year, Arlington Community Schools continues to make strides forward, Superintendent Jeff Mayo said.

Molly’s La Casita has been sold, but it’s been bought by regulars who say they plan to spruce up the Midtown restaurant a little but otherwise keep a good thing going.

Memphis took a punch with the death of Tommy Peters; ‘Mrs. Louise’ turned 98; your spicy tomato soup recipe is delivered.

The special assistant to Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland talked about his exploratory campaign for mayor Wednesday, Sept. 8, and sounded very much like he is in the race while taking a few jabs at incumbent Mayor Lee Harris.

The redistricting process formally began Wednesday, Sept. 8, with a bipartisan state House committee hearing public input and approving guidelines. Memphis is likely to lose seats in the General Assembly.

Germantown is expanding its virtual school to families who want that option for elementary students.

Lynx quarterback Brock Glenn will test the Panthers’ young but talented secondary.

Ohio State commit had more than 200 yards in loss to Nashville Ensworth.

The first-term City Council member claims the numbers are there to first win the August statewide primary and then the November general election. That’s despite no Democrat winning statewide office in Tennessee in 15 years.

Memphis football beat writer Frank Bonner II and basketball beat writer Steven Johnson discuss the breaking news that quarterback Grant Gunnell will have surgery on Monday. 

Yesterday, the agency also reported 1,112 new COVID-19 cases.

Grant Gunnell dealt with injury issues during fall camp and didn’t dress for the season opener. 

In an effort to encourage more senior housing in Arlington, the town’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen adjusted some of the language in its zoning regulations.

In an interview exclusive to The Daily Memphian, Kesha Gray described how the encounter turned her “life upside down” and how she’s ready “to fight to make things right.” 

Members of Annesdale-Snowden Historic Neighborhood have expressed concern for the continued use of the mansion as an event space. 

The Tigers’ defense, hindered by unfamiliar assignments and a pandemic last season, have been able to play faster.

The council delayed a decision on a retail strip center including gas pumps at 2977 Broad Ave. at Tillman in Binghampton.

I wrote a column last week pondering whether race was a factor in Memphis being perpetually overlooked in realignment. As you can imagine, this went over well. 

Council members put ARPA spending plans on hold to talk about a compromise that could increase the council’s share of ARPA funding from $13 million to around $20 million. 

Memphis high school basketball legend won 518 games during successful career at Hamilton and Douglass.

The council votes to appoint a study committee to weigh whether the city should pursue drafting a charter that would consolidate city and county governments if approved by voters. 

Rebecca Schoepfer started her job Tuesday, Sept. 7, as chief human resources officer at Memphis-based TruGreen. The company has about 13,000 employees.

Judge cites need to “protect the right of the accused to a fair and impartial preliminary hearing” and to “promote public trust in the integrity of the criminal justice system.”

There will also be a lottery for 40 $10 seats for each performance; details will be announced.