<strong>Paul Crum performs for a small crowd during a May Day Rally outside City Hall on May 1, 2019, to celebrate International Workers' Day promoted by the labor movement to honor workers and draw attention to issues like workplace inequality, the wage gap, parental leave and sexual harassment.</strong> (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)

Wilson, Moses push mayoral campaigns at May Day rally

Two contenders for Memphis mayor called for change in the city's leadership during a lunch hour rally outside City Hall that featured competition from a rain storm and an active shooter scare.

By Bill Dries May 01, 2019

State Government

Legislature passes governor’s voucher bill amid dollars dispute

NASHVILLE – The Legislature adopted Gov. Bill Lee’s voucher legislation to use public dollars to send children to private schools in a hotly-contested compromise report despite doubts raised about its long-term financial implications.

By Sam Stockard May 01, 2019

Memphis Grizzlies

European coach, former NBA player Sarunas Jasikevicius a reported Grizzlies coaching target

European coaching star and former NBA player Sarunas Jasikevicius has been identified as a Grizzlies head coaching candidate.

By Chris Herrington May 02, 2019

Business

EDGE approves ICED loans for Soulsville burger joint, Whitehaven hair salon

The finance committee of the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis & Shelby County (EDGE) approved two forgivable loans for small businesses Wednesday.

By Elle Perry May 01, 2019

Memphis Tigers Football

Wide receiver Traveon Samuel transferring to Memphis

Memphis continues to add to its wide receivers group, this time with transfer Traveon Samuel.

By Jonah Jordan May 01, 2019

Metro

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By The Daily Memphian Staff May 01, 2019

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How the House v. NCAA settlement impacts the Tigers

Though Memphis opted into the settlement, athletic director Ed Scott said in late April that the Tigers did not have the means to share the full $20.5 million with their athletes.