They seldom agree, just like a couple of United States Supreme Court justices you might remember. But Shelby County commissioners Tami Sawyer and Mick Wright share a healthy respect for one another.
Political and cultural division in Memphis, the state of Tennessee and the country, is real. But as polarized as Americans might be, it has been worse and it can get better.
Hundreds of thousands of Americans received unemployment benefits when the pandemic shut down businesses, as well as the additional $600 per week stimulus under the CARES Act.
While he suffered no serious injuries, Ricky Floyd made a significant decision following the shooting. He resigned as interim chairman of the local Civilian Law Enforcement Review Board (CLERB).
The Memphis Tigers defeated Navy — and clinched a seventh straight winning season — with rip-snorting defense.
With just four touchdowns allowed in the past three games, the Tigers’ defense is ramping up. Related article: Championship hopes alive after ugly win over Navy
Owls and Saints both off to undefeated starts.
University of Memphis’ defense bails out the offense, which had another difficult day on all fronts. Related article: Right on time: Memphis defense turns a corner with shutdown of Navy
Tweeters ranged from bored to irritated to perplexed at the Tigers’ lack of offense.
Vanderbilt’s Sarah Fuller became the first woman to participate in a Power Five conference football game when she kicked off to start the second half against Missouri on Saturday.
From Nov. 14 to Saturday, Nov. 28, the Shelby County Health Department reported an average of 391 cases and 4,113 test results a day yielding a 9.5% positivity rate.
The 519 coronavirus cases came from 5,714 test results, yielding a 9.1% positivity rate. Overall, the Health Department has reported 47,215 total coronavirus cases and 659 deaths, classifying 43,181 cases as inactive/recovered.
A Betor Way, a nonprofit, helps drug addicts in Memphis and Shelby County with a needle exchange program and treatment options.
Early tenants, such as Starbucks, begin looking at opening in The Lake District as the mixed-unit project near Canada Road and Interstate 40 continues to develop.
After losing two straight games in South Dakota, he said the problem was “bad coaching.” It’s impossible to disagree.
Panthers can’t overcome slow start in their second state semifinal appearance.
The Tigers looked out of sorts in their second straight loss, leaving the Crossover Classic 1-2.
The Tigers’ opponent, Southern Illinois, announced Friday it is entering a coronavirus-related pause.
The Tigers need to win to stay alive in the race for a berth in the AAC title game.
The home game replaces the Dec. 5 matchup at Ole Miss.
The Grizzlies will play Minnesota and Atlanta twice. The regular-season schedule will not come out until mid-December.
Both e-commerce and early shopping could be contributors to the smaller-than-normal crowds, not to mention the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Your friends and family may be familiar with Memphis music past, but how much do they know about Memphis music present? This playlist includes a selection of the freshest tracks I’ve played on my WYXR show “Straight from the Source.”’
Tennessee’s online database to inform students and parents about the prevalence of COVID-19 cases on school campuses gives an incomplete picture because of privacy concerns and limited reporting by districts.
In Shelby County, 361,799 people have been tested for coronavirus; 13% have received positive results.