Tuesday prep report: Houston puts six past ECS in impressive victory
With several new faces in the line-up, Mustangs are still figuring things out. But early returns are promising.
SCS releases COVID-19 case data
The most recent data available is from Aug. 13-19, the second week of school.Related story:
Germantown assistant principal demoted over social media post
Germantown Municipal School District will not fire the educator following its investigation regarding her social media post.
Collierville parents remain divided on masking in schools
Collierville Schools Board Chairman Wright Cox asked residents Tuesday, Aug. 24, to remember their choices impact everyone.
Houston Middle sees 27 COVID-19 cases
Houston Middle is seeing the largest number of parents opting out of the Shelby County Health Department mask mandate — with 22% of 834 HMS students receiving parental permission to not mask.
Downtown office tower bought by Florida company
CBRE will handle management and leasing of the 15-story office tower at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Third Street.
Emoni Bates reportedly to make commitment decision Wednesday
Memphis fans are on high alert amid hopes the No. 5 player in the class of 2021 will join Jalen Duren on campus.
Letters to the Editor: We have a shot at ending the COVID-19 crisis. Let’s get it done.
By getting the vaccine, you are protecting not only yourself but your family, co-workers and the entire community. You are also helping to ensure that our health care facilities retain the capacity to care for patients who are seriously ill with other disorders.
U of M students return to campus
The University of Memphis campus was teeming with activity Monday, Aug. 23, as students returned for in-person learning.
U of M offering weekly on-campus vaccine clinic
It is offering two hours of administrative leave, per dose, for faculty and staff not yet vaccinated.
Literally, The Ambush: Tigers create new student sections
Student fan engagement is part of the reason for the U of M’s new venture.
Tigers Basketball Insider: Is Emoni Bates the solution to Memphis’ point guard question?
The sole question on the Memphis roster right now is the point guard spot, with Alex Lomax and freshman Johnathan Lawson being the two only players who are natural floor generals. Could Emoni Bates help in that area?
Collierville Police Department makes ‘major’ appointment
David Townsend, who has been with Collierville Police Department for 26 years, became the first officer promoted to the rank of major in the department.
Pipeline setback ordinance advances to final commission vote
A proposed ordinance establishing setback requirements for oil pipelines will advance to a final Shelby County Commission vote next month despite getting only five “yes” votes from commissioners this week.
Monday prep report: Golfers from MHEA, ECS heat up at Windyke
Dakota Cunningham, Claire Todd win at FCA Tournament.
Virtual seminar to offer strategies for small businesses
Register for The Daily Memphian’s Small Business Seminar, a virtual event set for Thursday, Aug. 26, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Metro
Group of 10 apply to fill County Commission vacancy
Commissioners are also voting on an effort to restructure its diversity efforts in keeping with the Trump administration’s ban on such programs.
Spirit of Memphis ‘We decided to do something’ about rundown cemetery
Premium Spirit of Memphis When wild birds of prey are injured, rehabbers aim to fix damage done by other humans
Premium Real Estate Convention center Sheraton could be redeveloped, rebranded by 2029
State Government Evictions are being livestreamed. One Memphis lawmaker wants to change that
Business
Convention center Sheraton could be redeveloped, rebranded by 2029
The redevelopment project includes moving the hotel entrance to Main Street to face the convention center, and adding meeting space and an outdoor event lawn.
Premium Health Care Lawmakers unleash ‘grassroots uprising’ targeting unfair health insurance practices
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Health Care St. Jude president and CEO on 40-plus years at a global icon: ‘Pursuit of science is the pursuit of truth’
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Grab that microphone, Memphis, and get ready to sing
Sports
Memphis fails to overcome early hole before losing to UAB
Memphis fell behind by 16 at halftime and cut the deficit to 3 points with 7:05 left in the game, but UAB held off the Tigers to win in Memphis for the first time since 1999.Related content:
Memphis Tigers Basketball Box score: UAB 78, Memphis 67
Memphis Grizzlies Undersized and undermanned Grizzlies no match for Heat scoring attack
High School Sports Saturday preps report: Houston holds off Arlington in district semis
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Heat 136, Grizzlies 120
Food
Recipe Exchange: Good Fortune Co.’s Tan Tan Noodles
Tan Tan noodles are extremely versatile as they can be made as a vegan or vegetarian dish.
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: Cocktails meet canvases in The Edge
Suburbs
To thrift or not to thrift, that’s Bartlett’s question
A growing interest in thrift stores among younger shoppers has Bartlett officials considering a revisiting of the suburb’s ordinance regarding the businesses.
Premium Spirit of Memphis When wild birds of prey are injured, rehabbers aim to fix damage done by other humans
Arts & Culture
They’ve been married for 72 years. Here’s how they met — and their advice for other couples.
Joy and Red Rodenmeyer have been together for more than seven decades, and in that time, they’ve lived abroad and crisscrossed the country. This is their story and their thoughts on what makes a long and happy marriage.
Premium Arts & Culture James Lawson autobiography traces path of Civil Rights icon through Memphis and beyond
Opinion
Guest Column: Memphis is well placed for the next wave of growth
“Rebuilding the electrical grid will be a central American industrial challenge. Memphis has a rare opportunity to be more than a pass-through point in that effort — it can become a place where the grid is built.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Why immigration enforcement is not the same struggle as the Civil Rights Movement
Podcasts
Steve Mulroy’s mixed review of the Memphis Safe Task Force
Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the Task Force and criticism Memphis Mayor Paul Young has taken.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Storylines for rest of season
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Tsunami displacement
This jigsaw puzzle is of the interior of Tsunami, which will close Feb. 21, and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.