The businesses that normally stage live events organized an “Empty Event” at Tom Lee Park. The idea: Bring attention to the harsh impact that COVID-19 has had on the industry.

The future is bright for the Memphis Grizzlies. “Very bright,” as Ja Morant noted. 

Attorneys representing medically vulnerable detainees at the Shelby County Jail have filed a motion to amend their original class-action lawsuit against Sheriff Bonner and the Shelby County Jail. 

Shelby County Schools superintendent Joris Ray announced Tuesday that he is postponing all fall sports in the district “until further notice.”

Tennessee’s lieutenant governor and House speaker are entering the fight over Nathan Bedford Forrest, saying another step should be taken before the Historical Commission can consider a waiver to remove the Confederate general’s bust from the State Capitol.

Raymond James is not saying how many of the nearly 930 Memphis employees were laid off on Tuesday.

The players unveiled their artistic side on SoundCloud this week.

Memphis-based FedEx Corp. reported strong first quarter results on Tuesday, Sept. 15, and says it is prepared for COVID-19 vaccine distribution and an expected record peak shipping season.

Makers of WheelTug conducted a national demonstration of their product, an electric-powered aircraft nosewheel, at Memphis International Airport on Tuesday, Sept. 15.

The investigations date back to 2018.

Tim Mulqueen, the team’s first coach, compiled an 11-11-24 record. Assistant coach Ben Pirmann will serve as interim head coach for the time being.

“It’s likely that all restaurants will be held to the same requirements as it relates to safety measures and how you operate,” said Dr. Bruce Randolph, Shelby County Health Department health officer.

The Shelby County Health Department is investigating two coronavirus clusters with 36 total cases at the University of Memphis. 

The Shelby County Health Department reported 213 new coronavirus cases and no new related deaths on Tuesday, Sept. 15. 

Terminix Global Holdings Inc. will be the official new name of the Memphis-based company previously known as ServiceMaster. The stock exchange ticker also will change to TMX.

A total of 78 positions in various parts of county government are the latest exceptions to a hiring freeze. But as they approved the waivers Monday, county commissioners signaled they are about to make a decision on the hiring freeze’s viability possibly by the end of this month. 

The trio of ordinances affecting the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and corrections officers advanced automatically in Monday’s first of three votes on the measures. A second reading will be held in two weeks and a third is tentatively set in October. 

Collierville leaders approved the amended plan for Oliver’s Crossing. Additionally, they heard from residents about the Confederate relic in Town Square Park.

Germantown vote leaves unsuccessful candidate John Barzizza with $18,246 bill for legal fees associated with his challenge of the 2018 mayoral election.

In a blistering statement to the media Monday, the Memphis Tigers coach denied that his players were on such a bus. His anger was understandable. His response was worrisome. 

A quiet offseason for Memphis. Shake-ups likely at Houston and Oklahoma City. This might be the Grizzlies’ opportunity to leapfrog into playoff contention.

The Shelby County man, convicted in the 1987 slayings of a Millington woman and her young daughter, is scheduled to be executed on Dec. 3.

With strong demand for shipping services expected to continue for the foreseeable future, FedEx has rolled out its annual round of price increases for 2021.

Hazel’s Lucky Dice Delicatessen, Karen Carrier’s restaurant named after her mother, opened Monday in her Cooper-Young corral. 

The Tigers coach discusses what happened; football program activities remain on hold.