182 articles by Lamar Alexander :

• May 2020

  • Minneapolis officer who knelt on handcuffed black man arrested

    The Minneapolis police officer was seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in custody after pleading that he could not breathe.

    By The Associated Press May 29, 2020

  • Mississippi governor condemns church fire amid virus pandemic

    Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Thursday condemned a church fire in Holly Springs that’s being investigated as an arson.

    By The Associated Press May 22, 2020

  • It’s not about electricity; it’s about buying

    When we get into buying big stuff, like $20 billion to $25 billion worth of electricity, there are laws and rules, conventions, traditions and common sense that apply. One of these is getting competitive bids from more than one capable bidder.

    By John Malmo May 18, 2020

  • We risk failure if we don’t manage this well

    “Going slow to go fast” describes a strategy of being measured and methodical in the early phases of a journey. Caution is vitally important now. Nothing would be more demoralizing than having to shelter-in-place all over again because we didn’t do the right things in these coming months.

    By Michael Ugwueke May 04, 2020

• April 2020

  • Mayor: Daily COVID-19 data reports help county marshal its resources

    “When it comes to the racial implications of the data, most observers note the correlation between race and pre-existing conditions. Also, I suspect that the relatively large number of African American cases is partly a function of the disparities in wealth and access and distribution of resources.”

    By Lee Harris April 19, 2020

  • Officer at county juvenile detention center tests positive for COVID-19, commissioner says

    County commissioner says officer at juvenile detention center tested positive for COVID-19. 

    By Yolanda Jones and Linda A. Moore April 01, 2020

• March 2020

  • Coronavirus daily blog: Avoid crowds of 50, CDC says

    Confirmed cases

    Tennessee

    39

    Shelby County

    2

    • Shelby County Schools closing district office
    • Public urged to avoid council meeting
    • Some Walmart stores adjust hours
    • Libraries, community centers to close
    • YMCA branches to remain open
    • Germantown Animal Shelter revises policy
    • One Kroger store affected

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 30, 2020

  • Coronavirus daily blog, March 27: ‘Social nature’ of parks threatens access to them

    The city could close parks if social distancing is not maintained. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 30, 2020

  • Coronavirus daily blog, March 16: SCS extends closure to April 6

    Confirmed cases

    Tennessee

    52

    Shelby County

    2

    • Tunica casinos close temporarily
    • Catholic Diocese of Memphis decree cancels Eucharist celebration, excuses people from mass
    • U of M may postpone spring graduation 
    • Dow experiences worst day since 1987
    • Gov. urges all Tennessee schools to close

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 20, 2020

  • State basketball tournaments canceled for coronavirus

    State basketball tournaments are latest cancellations with COVID-19. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 13, 2020

  • Trump suspends travel between U.S., Europe for 30 days

    WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Wednesday he is suspending all travel between the U.S. and Europe for 30 days beginning Friday as he seeks to combat a viral pandemic.

    By The Associated Press March 11, 2020

  • Trump surveys Tennessee tornado damage

    President Donald Trump traveled to Tennessee on Friday to tour neighborhoods where lives and homes were destroyed by tornadoes that swept through parts of the state earlier this week.

    By The Associated Press March 06, 2020

  • Tornado hits downtown Nashville, at least 8 die in Tennessee

    Tornadoes ripped across Tennessee early Tuesday, shredding at least 40 buildings and killing at least seven people. 

    By The Associated Press March 03, 2020

• February 2020

  • Photo Gallery: Tigers vs UConn

    Pictures capture the drama of Memphis' loss to UConn in Hartford, Connecticut, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. 

    By The Associated Press February 16, 2020

• January 2020

  • Plans for new youth detention center up in air amid talk of renovation

    Shelby County officials, who last year approved funding for preliminary work to build a new juvenile detention facility, are now exploring alternatives such as renovating a closed youth facility in Southeast Memphis.

    By Yolanda Jones and Linda A. Moore January 16, 2020

  • Grizzlies beat George-less Clippers 140-114 for 7th road win

    Jae Crowder scored 27 points and the Memphis Grizzlies took advantage of Los Angeles star Paul George’s absence to rout the Clippers 140-114 on Saturday.

    By The Associated Press January 04, 2020

• December 2019

  • Brooks, Clarke lead Grizzlies past Hornets, 117-104

    The Grizzlies send Charlotte to its fifth straight loss, beating the Hornets 117-104

    By The Associated Press December 30, 2019

  • Jokic has a triple-double as Nuggets beat Grizzlies 119-110

    Nikola Jokic scored a season-high 31 point, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 119-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.

    By The Associated Press December 28, 2019

  • Grizzlies hang on to the lead this time, beat Thunder 110-97

    Memphis blew a 24-point lead against Oklahoma City Dec. 18, but held on to one this time to beat the Thunder.

    By The Associated Press December 26, 2019

  • Retiring Collierville library head cites a love of learning

    Collierville’s library director, Deanna Britton, is beginning retirement in the new year. Her love for education and reading drove her long career in libraries.

    By Abigail Warren,  December 23, 2019

  • A letter from Mike Norvell: ‘Thank you, Memphis’

    Former Memphis coach Mike Norvell sends a letter to the city in appreciation for his time in the Bluff City and as leader of the Tigers.

    By Mike Norvell December 11, 2019

• November 2019

  • Jackson scores 28 as Grizz fall to Pacers,126-114

    Jared Jackson scored 28 and Ja Morant chipped in 19. But the Pacers established a huge lead early on, leaving the Grizzlies playing catch-up until the end in Indianapolis. 

    By The Associated Press November 25, 2019

  • Booker, Baynes lead Suns past Grizzlies, 114-105

    Devin Booker scored 21 points and Aron Baynes hit a career-high four 3-pointers and had 20 points in the Phoenix Suns' 114-105 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.

    By The Associated Press November 02, 2019

  • TIGERS WIN!

    Brady White threw for 350 yards and three touchdowns, Antonio Gibson had a school-record 386 all-purpose yards with three scores and No. 24 Memphis held off No. 15 SMU 54-48 Saturday night to cap the biggest day yet in Tigers' football history.

    By The Associated Press November 02, 2019

  • Game Day: Memphis-SMU face each other in Tigers biggest game of season

    After a week of hoopla surrounding ESPN GameDay, it's time for the main event as the nationally ranked Tigers and Mustangs battle for the top spot in the AAC's West Division.

    By The Associated Press, Clay Bailey November 02, 2019