The Tigers lost one commitment, but still have their eyes on more big names for 2022.

The local Health Department is not planning on additional COVID-19 business restrictions at this time but “nothing is off the table,” said its director. 

You can meet the Grizz Girls, snag some Grizzlies swag, try for free tickets or view a display of players’ shoes during events this weekend.

La Baguette is open again – and will soon be for dinner – Bryant’s is humming along, and Ciao Bella prepares for a move in January.

Smith, who has been with the Memphis event since 2006, will remain with the event until the end of this month. 

Memphis is a 5.5-point favorite over Arkansas State, and quarterback Seth Henigan looks to be the long-term starter for the Tigers. 

The County Commission’s working group on the once-a-decade redrawing of district lines got down to business Wednesday, Sept. 8, to set not only commission district lines but those of the Shelby County Schools board.

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.