Lucky Cat Ramen closes
Before moving to its larger Broad Avenue location in January 2019, Lucky Cat was previously located on Cooper Street.
901 FC discusses not playing with Carolina on the horizon
Memphis players are discussing the possibility of not playing after racial unrest continues to roil the sports world.
Thursday prep report: ECS shakes off slow start to win opener
ECS opens title defense with come-from-behind road victory.
TVA board chair says Lyash stays as board announces 2.5% reduction in cost
President Donald Trump called earlier this month for changes at the top of TVA including Lyash. But after Thursday's board meeting in Knoxville, new board chairman John Ryder of Memphis said there are no plans to oust Lyash.
Coronavirus: New cases almost double from yesterday but stay under 300
The Shelby County Health Department reported 247 new coronavirus cases and three new related deaths on Thursday, Aug. 27.
Cases among student-athletes will be investigated like others, health officials say
Team members and coaches have the highest risk, said David Sweat, deputy director of the local health department.
Landers Nolley II eligible for Memphis Tigers this season
The forward, a redshirt sophomore, is expected to compete for a starting spot.
Grizzlies Insider: Though players boycott in the bubble, 2020 playoffs expected to resume
The players met again this morning while the league determines how to move forward.
AutoZone names new CFO, merchandising chief
AutoZone’s chief financial officer and senior vice president of merchandising are retiring at year's end. The company named successors Thursday, Aug. 27.
Memphis football doing its best to process social unrest in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting
The Tigers did not cancel practice, but coach Ryan Silverfield made certain to discuss the situation with the team and "have some open dialogue."
Former Memphian granted clemency by Trump speaks at convention
Locked in prison for 22 years, former Memphis resident Alice Johnson extolled the “compassion” of President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention for granting her clemency.
Hurricane Laura unmoors casino, causes flash flood watch closer to home
The City of Memphis said its crews are preparing for the storm by inspecting storm drains and inlets and clearing them of debris to minimize street flooding.
Three candidates vying for two Lakeland commissioner seats this fall
In Lakeland, candidates for commissioner do not run for a specified board seat. Instead, the top two finishers of the three will win positions on the Board of Commissioners.
COVID-19 swells city, county jobless ranks
Memphis, Shelby County and the metro area in July recorded their highest unemployment rates since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
City puts $3.5 million toward MLGW fund to slow chain reaction
Thousands of people began to contact MLGW Friday and Monday to work out payment plans, overwhelming the utility's phone bank and creating long lines outside branch offices.
Tennessee extends grant for free child care for essential workers
The state will pay day care centers to care for small children and supervise school-age children of essential workers who are employees at airports, medical facilities, schools, restaurants, grocery stores, government agencies and construction companies.
Indigo Ag plants seeds for high-tech farming course statewide
Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Covington this fall will launch a new Digital Agronomy Assistant training program developed in collaboration with Indigo Ag and state agencies.
Storm forecast shifts SCS technology distributions into the weekend
As storms approach the city, SCS has rescheduled student device distributions for Saturday and Sunday, officials said.
Germantown education leaders formalize stance on state testing amid pandemic
As Germantown leaders consider the challenges they could face with statewide testing, the suburb's Board of Education adopted its stance on the matter.
Briarcrest quarterback Michael Dallas embraces more of the spotlight
The senior's running ability will be crucial in an offense that has lost four stars.
AAC announces changes to Memphis football schedule
Three Tigers game dates have been moved by the conference. Memphis announced another game date change on Friday.
University of Memphis workers knock safety efforts on campus
University of Memphis campus workers said Thursday they don't feel safe on campus and criticized the administration for planning to bring all students back to campus Sept. 17.
Nashville state representative blasts special session after testing positive for COVID-19
State Rep. Bill Beck said Thursday, Aug. 27, he tested positive for COVID-19 less than two weeks after attending a legislative special session and criticized state leaders for holding the three-day event.
ECS rents out local movie theater for Thursday’s football game viewing
A creative principal has found a way for fans and families to see the season opener after COVID-19 health protocols limited the number of people in the stands.
Metro
City Council gives MLGW go ahead for new operations center
The resolution the City Council passed authorizes MLGW to buy a Cordova property for up to $31.4 million.
City of Memphis City Council is on board with free MATA bus ride trial period
Education MSCS recommends five schools close at the end of the 2025-26 year
Public Safety Prosecutors appealing new trial for former cops charged in Tyré Nichols’ death
Business
Country comes Downtown with new co-op market
The new South Main Street shop offers locally sourced produce, canned goods, beauty products and more.
Real Estate Memphis Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on biggest development yet
Premium Business Hyde Park housing plan ‘an answered prayer’ for some residents
Premium Health Care Mission Cataract saves vision for those most in need
Sports
Backup steps up, becomes folk legend for Tigers in comeback win
Reserve quarterback Arrington Maiden earned a place in Memphis Tigers football lore with his lone play in a win against SEC foe Arkansas.
Premium High School Sports Region golf is a walk in Audubon Park for MUS
Spirit of Memphis Breast cancer awareness golf tourney close to one Memphian’s heart
Memphis Tigers Football Another SEC team bites the dust. Can Memphis ride the wave to a league title?
Food
Country comes Downtown with new co-op market
The new South Main Street shop offers locally sourced produce, canned goods, beauty products and more.
Suburbs
Billboards honoring Charlie Kirk pop up after street renaming fails
A week after aldermen declined to rename a Hernando street after Charlie Kirk, two billboards honoring the conservative commentator now stand in the North Mississippi city.
Arts & Culture
The Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center heads into its fall season
Cindi Younker, the director of the Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center, talks with Eric Barnes on The Sidebar podcast about what makes the intimate venue so appealing for audiences and artists.
Opinion
Calkins: How did Memphis beat Arkansas? With a miracle. And heart.
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Podcasts
The Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center heads into its fall season
Cindi Younker, the director of the Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center, talks with Eric Barnes on The Sidebar podcast about what makes the intimate venue so appealing for audiences and artists.