State changes course on coronavirus reporting, will identify home county
The state reversed course Tuesday amid criticism and said it would begin identifying the home county of those with confirmed cases of coronavirus.
Coronavirus daily blog, March 10: U of M athletics releases statement
CBU faculty member, student under self-quarantine; Le Bonheur updates visitor policy; stocks rebound. Editor's note: Due to the serious public health implications associated with COVID-19, The Daily Memphian is making our coronavirus coverage accessible to all readers.
Late charge comes up short as Grizz fall to Magic, drop under .500 again
The Grizzlies lost an early lead and then couldn't complete a late comeback in falling to the Orlando Magic, 120-115.
Shelby County’s efforts to fund MATA inch forward
Participants at the Shelby County Commission's public transportation ad hoc committee meetings have whittled down options in search of ways to raise $9 million for MATA.
UT researcher in Memphis working tirelessly on coronavirus drug
Dr. Colleen Jonsson is testing compounds for antiviral drugs to stem the spread of the epidemic.
Burned remains of Hog & Hominy come down; new restaurant will rise on same site
Hog & Hominy has been demolished and ‘a whole new restaurant’ will be built on the same lot on Brookhaven Circle.
Penny Hardaway: AAC Tournament championship would be movie ending for Memphis’ season
A run to the conference championship might be the Oscar-worthy performance that "Blue Chips" was not for Memphis coach Penny Hardaway.
Achiuwa named to All-AAC first team
Precious Achiuwa named to All-AAC first team.
Chandler, Lawson, Cisse all win Mr. Basketball awards
Lawson adds to family's trophy case while Chandler brings home honors for the second year in a row.
Grizzlies, NBA adjust to changing coronavirus reality, wait for what’s next
Grizzlies coaches and players adjusted to changing protocols ahead of Tuesday night's game at FedExForum, and prepared for the prospect of more.
Frayser church expands after donation from Bellevue
Pursuit of God Church recently moved into its new home at 3759 N. Watkins St., formerly the site of Bellevue Baptist's Frayser campus.
Language barrier adds to coronavirus concerns for Memphis parents
Lori Gilbert, the president of Treadwell Elementary’s parent group, said some Spanish-speaking parents did not get the district’s robocall about a quarantined employee in Spanish until after school started.
Former Tigers: Plenty of reason to believe Memphis can win AAC Tournament
There are more similarities to this season's Memphis team and the 2010-11 conference champion Tigers than most would think.
Executive director retiring from Carpenter Art Garden
The current director of programs and outreach will take over in May at the Binghampton nonprofit that serves youths in a variety of capacities.
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No charges to be filed against Bartlett officers in fatal standoff
DA: No charges to be filed against Bartlett officers who shot and killed a man during a standoff/barricade in 2018.
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Whitehaven school celebrates expansion ‘miracle’
St. Paul Catholic School unveils $18 million campus expansion — the first new campus construction in 60 years — increasing its enrollment capacity by 36%.
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Health Care Regional One-UTHSC partnership on new hospital no longer in play
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Business
Flights halted at all US airports, including MEM, due to air traffic control problems, FAA says
The Homeland Security secretary says there’s no indication of nefarious acts behind FAA communications issues that caused all flights nationwide to be grounded Friday, Nov. 13.
Health Care Regional One-UTHSC partnership on new hospital no longer in play
Spirit of Memphis Eddie Saig leaves a legacy of business success, mentorship and a life well lived
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Sports
Jaylin Carter becomes latest Tiger to reach 1K rushing yards in a season
Memphis running back Jaylin Carter rushed for 109 yards and two scores in a 52-41 win against South Florida to reach the 1,000-yard milestone for the season.
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High School Sports Whitehaven football to forfeit 3 victories
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Sports Tigers women’s soccer to take on UAB in conference title match
Food
Food Files: Wing Guru plans ‘comeback’ for Park Avenue
The Wing Guru hasn’t opened a new location in several years. Also in this column: an Afro-Caribbean restaurant opens Downtown.
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Suburbs
Collierville’s former town administrator finalist for job near St. Louis
Molly Mehner, Collierville’s former town administrator who left the position in September, is a finalist for a similar role in a St. Louis suburb.
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Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Evan Linder wrote ‘Byhalia, Mississippi’ to get the South right. Now, he’s directing it in Memphis.
“Byhalia, Mississippi,” is at Theatre Memphis, while “Frozen: The Broadway Musical” opens at Playhouse on the Square.
The To-Do List It’s Wienermania time at the Hi-Tone, and Second City comes to GPAC
Opinion
Calkins: Charles Huff told some blunt truths about Memphis recruiting. But couldn’t he have fibbed?
“Charles Huff wasn’t lying when he said that he could take Memphis players with him if he gets a better job. But he would have been better off to fib.”
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Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: 2 games, 2 different stories
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap the Memphis Grizzlies’ win over the Toronto Raptors and the loss to Denver earlier in the week.
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Games
Daily Jigsaw: Practical magic
Today’s puzzle features the tarot decks available at The Broom Closet. Noah McLane took the photo.