New plan calls for demolishing all of historic Nylon Net Building
Carlisle Development had planned to preserve the most ornate part of the historic 7 Vance building as part of a plan to build 200-plus apartments there.
Wednesday preps: Drew Oxley of CBHS repeats as region champ
Senior grinds out the win in a playoff on a day when the wind and fast greens were factors.
For basketball players seeking exposure, Super 80 Fall League offers a shot
The coronavirus pandemic wiped out a summer of recruiting, leaving prospects scrambling to get on colleges’ radars. This year’s Super 80 Fall League will offer them that opportunity.
Penny Hardaway adds 3-point power with John Camden’s commitment for 2021
Memphis sought the 6-foot-7 forward for his long-range shooting talents.
Suburban mayors wait on Health Dept. following governor’s order
Suburban mayors are waiting on Shelby County Health Department following Gov. Bill Lee’s most recent order, hoping for some consistency between the state and local regulations.
Binghampton organizations request neighborhood welcome sign
Neighborhood-based nonprofit Carpenter Art Garden is proposing a 4.33-by-6.25-foot “Welcome to Binghampton” sign located at the Binghampton Gateway Center, on the corner of Sam Cooper Boulevard and Tillman Street.
FedEx, churches team up on employee shuttles
A faith-based solution for Memphians who don’t have transportation to jobs: FedEx Express partners with churches on shuttle buses during peak season at Memphis world hub.
Historic-district status sought for Crosstown
Residents propose the Crosstown Historic District as a way to protect the character of the 12-block area.
House Speaker calls for cutting Shelby Health Department autonomy
House Speaker Cameron Sexton will try to reduce the authority of the Shelby County Health Department and five others operating independently, but could run into opposition from others who believe urban areas need autonomy in situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
From ‘Junt Land’ to Oprah: Talking with Memphis’ Munirah Safiyah Jones
The animated series creator talks about how she came to work with OWN and what it was like directing voice actors by Zoom.
Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Saints QB Dallas leads the way after nine-TD performance
The Briarcrest senior was just one touchdown pass short of tying the Shelby-Metro record in a 63-28 victory over Harding (Ark.) Academy.
Beloved priest, devoted storyteller, dies at 94
The Greek Orthodox priest retired from the pulpit in 1991, but kept working as the church’s pastor emeritus and the community’s chaplain and cheerleader.
Caretaker, though heartbroken, cherishes every moment he had with TOM III
As much as fans enjoyed seeing the mascot on game day, Scott Forman calls his time with the Bengal tiger “a privilege.”
A simple quote started a long friendship with Father Vieron
Father Nicholas Vieron lived an extraordinary life and did it with devotion to big causes and enthusiasm for simple pleasures.
Federal court temporarily blocks state medical abortion law
A federal court has blocked temporarily a state law that forces abortion clinics to tell patients about the potential to “reverse” a medical abortion.
Tigers Football Insider: Memphis defense has plenty of motivation against SMU
The Tigers' defense looking for a much better showing against SMU this time around.
Tennessee to prioritize schools with rapid coronavirus tests coming from feds
The state is expected to get 133,000 of the new COVID tests — which deliver results in minutes, not days — in early October, and 2 million by the end of the year.
Coronavirus: Five new deaths reported
The Health Department also reported 78 new coronavirus cases.
Memphis hits homicide record as officers grapple with rise
Memphis has set a grim milestone with three months to go in 2020, as the city recorded a record-setting 229th homicide for the year with the death of a 12-year-old during a drive-by shooting in the Westwood area Monday night, Sept. 28. Related story: Haushalter hopes COVID effort is model for other chronic city problems
Hub of Memphis outdoors activities created for visitors, residents
Memphis Tourism measured a 40% increase in likely Memphis visitors who report being interested in “adventurous outdoor activities” since the pandemic hit.
Handling SMU pass rush essential for Memphis offense, and especially Brady White
The Mustangs have been among the country’s best at rushing the passer.
Metro
Cohen, Kustoff, Hagerty, Blackburn react to Trump speech
The reaction among the city’s four representatives in the U.S. Capitol to President Donald Trump’s Tuesday, Feb. 24, State of the Union speech was along party lines. One of the four boycotted the speech.
Business U of M marks launch of $90M upgrade of business school — with sledgehammers
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Say goodbye to Smart Mart and five MSCS schools
Business The AM/DM podcast: What’s next for St. Jude
City of Memphis Seven candidates stake out positions at Democratic county mayoral forum
Business
New Cook Out coming to old Back Yard Burgers, with headquarter plans in the works
“We love Memphis,” said Jeremy Reaves, CEO of Cook Out. “We debated between here and Nashville. We want to be here ...”
Business U of M marks launch of $90M upgrade of business school — with sledgehammers
Business The AM/DM podcast: What’s next for St. Jude
Premium Spirit of Memphis The ‘life-changing’ lessons medical students learn from dissecting cadavers
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
Tigers keep hope alive with a double OT win over ECU
The Tigers must win the remaining three regular season games for a chance to play in the conference tournament.
Memphis Grizzlies Warriors guard Pat Spencer doesn’t want ‘bad basketball’ in Memphis, either
Memphis Grizzlies Warriors coast to win over shorthanded Grizzlies
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Warriors 133, Grizzlies 112
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch in Memphis’ rematch with Wichita State
Food
New Cook Out coming to old Back Yard Burgers, with headquarter plans in the works
“We love Memphis,” said Jeremy Reaves, CEO of Cook Out. “We debated between here and Nashville. We want to be here ...”
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: Memphis embraces the board
Suburbs
Collierville ordered by court to approve Chick-fil-A
Collierville has been ordered to reverse a decision it made more than two years ago.
Music Country stars set for Wolf Springfest in Southaven
Arts & Culture
Country stars set for Wolf Springfest in Southaven
Tickets go on sale this week for Ashley McBryde and Alexandra Kay, who will open the BankPlus Amphitheater season in April.
Premium Arts & Culture James Lawson autobiography traces path of Civil Rights icon through Memphis and beyond
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: What’s next for St. Jude
Today, we’ll introduce you to new business reporter Steve Bohnel and we’ll chat about Dr. James Downing’s new role at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, his possible replacement and even about curing cancer.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: The task force’s wide-ranging impacts
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 24
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.