Forward Kyle Murphy led Memphis 901 FC to an unbeaten July.

“With the growing threat of COVID-19 variants and our duty to provide a safe environment for vulnerable patients, a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for our employees is the responsible and right thing to do.”

Shelby County Health Department director Dr. Michelle Taylor stands firm on agency’s authority to require masks.

This week in Memphis: Big concerts, throwback flicks, dining specials and the unbeatable combo of chicken and beer. Plus, it’s Elvis Week. 

Construction for the adaptive reuse of the old Trolley Stop restaurant building at 694-704 Madison may start in September and be completed next April.

Tillie has averaged 14.5 points in 22.4 minutes through Memphis’ first two games of NBA summer league in Las Vegas.

After missing 2020, the Mempho Music Festival is slated to return in October. 

Maybe it was time for Buster Kelso to end his remarkable career as baseball coach. But he deserved one final year. 

Related story: Buster Kelso forced out as Christian Brothers High coach

The rookie led the Grizzlies’ offense in Las Vegas in his second summer league game. 

All four House Republicans from the Shelby County delegation signed Sexton’s call for a special session.

Authorities said 40 people have been indicted on drug trafficking charges for distributing drugs from three abandoned houses in a North Memphis neighborhood. 

Allied Universal Security employed Gregory Livingston, the armed security guard who allegedly shot and killed 48-year-old Alvin Motley at an East Memphis Kroger Fuel Center on August 7. The company’s employees have been involved in multiple shootings across the nation in recent years.

Xavier Tillman Sr. called his wife, Tamia, a “superwoman” for taking care of two small children and working toward her degree all while he was on the road in a brutal schedule.

The same Atlanta-based developer involved in other big industrial developments around Memphis International Airport is facing stiff opposition from residents to its plans to erect a fulfillment center at the Mississippi state line and Tchulahoma Road.

Shelby County Commissioner Mick Wright says even with recent changes in state laws this year, it’s unclear where the health department’s authority to issue mask mandates and require other measures ends and where decisions by elected officials begin.

Three-star homegrown commit joins Tigers’ 2022 class.

Buster Kelso is the all-time winningest high school baseball coach in the state. He was told to clean out his baseball office last week. 

Related story: Calkins: After an unprecedented career, Kelso deserved better from CBHS

Three local restaurants/bars require vaccine cards, an idea for giving new life to leftovers, prosecco on tap has us giddy, and everyone loves a good sandwich.

As of 5 p.m. Aug. 4 there were 423 COVID-positive patients in area hospital beds.

Testing will begin Sept. 6 for Health Department staff.

The transaction is said to position Orion as “a fierce competitor” in the southeastern region.

Silverfield said the team’s conditioning still has a long way to go before reaching the season opener against Nicholls on Sept. 4, but he mentioned his players are in significantly better shape now than they were this time last year.

Kyle Murphy scores for the eighth time in eight games.