Executive order paves way for fall high school sports to start on time
Gov. Bill Lee's announcement allows for full-contact sports to begin practice.
Calkins: We’re shutting down high schools but not high school football? Shame on us
Of all the shameful decisions made by all our feckless leaders during this pandemic, you will have a hard time finding any more disgraceful than the decision by Gov. Bill Lee to allow high schools to resume playing football.
Kicker David Kemp joins Ryan Silverfield’s class of 2021
The five-star prospect, who spent the past two years in Kansas at Andover High, made 15 of 19 field-goal attempts last season.
FBI searches Sen. Katrina Robinson home a second time
The FBI searched state Sen. Katrina Robinson's home Tuesday for a second time. Authorities provided no details about why they were searching the home.
Straight from the horse’s mouth: Mask up
Some of Germantown's horses are now wearing masks. The new effort encourages residents to mask up as Shelby County Health Department has ordered.
Gov. Lee recommends in-person classes, outlines contingency plans
Gov. Bill Lee outlined the contingency plan the day after Shelby County Schools Superintendent Joris Ray said a safe reopening of in-person classes was "largely a myth" with the number of COVID-19 virus cases growing. The Memphis and Nashville school systems are the only two in the state starting the school year with online classes only.
Collierville Board of Education expresses preference for in-person classes
Collierville's Board of Education passed a resolution Tuesday night calling for five days a week of in-person classes, and giving the superintendent the ability to open schools in "the least restrictive manner" possible. The resolution will be sent to state legislators.
New No. 1 Rahm sees WGC-FedEx St. Jude as springboard
Now that he's reached the top spot, the Spaniard's goal is to stay there. And it begins this week at TPC-Southwind.
Graceland to offer virtual Elvis experiences
Instagrammable moments will mark Graceland's COVID-19 edition of Elvis Week.
Kirby quarterback and top prospect Tevin Carter ‘just chilling’
Highly regarded quarterback prospect Tevin Carter has seen his recruiting timeline shift considerably due to an NCAA dead period.
FedEx pilots chafe at Hong Kong’s forced quarantine
FedEx Express’ pilots union asked the company to suspend operations in Hong Kong because of “unacceptable risks for pilots related to the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Amazon hiring hundreds in Olive Branch
Amazon touts $15-an-hour minimum wage and immediate benefit-package availability as it begins ramping up a large item fulfillment center in Olive Branch, Mississippi.
528 new COVID-19 cases over several days, health official says
The case total reported Tuesday is the second highest daily increase in the pandemic. Another 3,391 test results were reported with a positivity rate of 15.6%.
W.D. Merritt, former MPD homicide detective, remembered as ‘true hero’
Family members on social media attributed the retired homicide detective’s death to COVID-19 complications. He was 56.
Health officer: Testing labs improve capacity and availability of reagents
Dr. Bruce Randolph, Shelby County Health Department health officer, said coronavirus test results are coming back in three days or less in some cases. The goal is for that to be between 24 to 48 hours.
‘Taser Face': MPD officer’s repeated use of stun gun prompts excessive force investigation
A Memphis police officer's repeated use of a Taser headlines more questions about use of force at MPD and why the agency isn't referring cases for prosecutorial review.
Tennessee Supreme Court agrees to hear Graceland appeal of lawsuit dismissal
The state appeals court late last year upheld the dismissal of one in a series of lawsuits by Graceland challenging the FedExForum contract. The lawsuits specifically challenged the clause that forbids public financing of arenas that would compete with the Forum. The appeal to the state Supreme Court could revive the lawsuit.
Republican Senate primary narrows between Hagerty and Sethi as Flinn seeks different path
The three-way race is a skirmish between two to show who is closer to President Donald Trump and a different strategy by a third candidate, seen before in the 2018 GOP primary for Tennessee governor.
Race for the U.S. Senate: The fundraising threshold and the candidates
Statewide races in Tennessee are daunting tasks requiring millions of dollars to credibly campaign in a state with 95 counties and two time zones. Here are the major contenders by those fundraising standards and the other contenders in each primary.
Grizzlies get hot in scrimmage victory over Heat
The Grizzlies looked impressive in their final tuneup from the NBA bubble in Orlando.
Metro
Democrats boot five, Republicans strike three from May primary ballot
The decisions mean only Republican primary on the May county ballot is contested. Another Republican claims another County Commission seat. And the busiest primary on the ballot remains the Democratic primary for County Clerk.
Public Safety Man accused of killing Campbell Clinic doctor will face hearing
State Government Randy McNally won’t seek reelection to state Senate
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: New shopping center plans and a Cook Out in the Back Yard
Metro The AM/DM podcast: In med school, students can do no harm to first patient
Business
Inked: So long Smart Mart, ICE in East Memphis and a deal Downtown
East Memphis is getting a new gas station and maybe an ICE office, and a million-dollar discount deal is available at a Downtown restaurant site.
Transportation & Logistics FedEx sues U.S. government, claiming it should be refunded for tariffs
Premium Real Estate Massive Marshall County warehouse sold, taking key industrial space off market
Real Estate Downtown Sheraton to become ‘Memphis Riverline Hotel’
Real Estate Shelby Farms apartment complex moves forward
Sports
How much revenue have the Memphis Tigers shared with their athletes?
In 2025, a settlement allowed athletic departments to begin distributing up to $20.5 million of revenue to their athletes. According to the University of Memphis, the Tigers have “fully implemented” the settlement and have signed 394 NIL contracts.
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers’ 2026 football schedule dates announced
Memphis Grizzlies Warriors guard Pat Spencer doesn’t want ‘bad basketball’ in Memphis, either
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers keep hope alive with a double OT win over ECU
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch in Memphis’ rematch with Wichita State
Food
$15 Deal: La Baguette’s quiche lorraine
A trip to Chickasaw Oaks’ La Baguette is like a quick visit to Paris — almost.
Food News Comeback Coffee comes back — for one day
Suburbs
Man accused of killing Campbell Clinic doctor will face hearing
The hearing will determine if the 32-year-old man, accused of killing a Campbell Clinic doctor more than two years ago, is competent to stand trial or enter a plea.
Premium Germantown The Standard sticking with condos and offices — but plans could change
Arts & Culture
Luke White Memorial Fund will support emerging Memphis musicians
A grant fund named in honor of Luke White will be announced on Friday during a special event at B-Side Memphis.
Music Free jazz concerts return to Ben Hooks Library
Opinion
Opinion: Why immigration enforcement is not the same struggle as the Civil Rights Movement
“Supporting local charities and advocating for legislative reform are reasonable paths forward; interfering with active law enforcement is not.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Memphis, are you still thinking about the Roman Empire (and Yellow Fever)?
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: In med school, students can do no harm to first patient
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center has required its first-year med students to do an anatomy lab since 1911. To do so, the school relies on living donors who give their bodies to science.
Business The AM/DM podcast: What’s next for St. Jude
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 25
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?