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.
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.
Metro
Edmund Ford Jr. placed on leave from city job
Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr., who was indicted last week, has been placed on leave without pay from his city job, the City of Memphis said Tuesday, March 4. Ford Jr. steered more money to nonprofits, documents show Inside proposed ethics changes for county government Harris wants to suspend Ford Jr. from making more county grantsRelated content:
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Business
Peabody to start $18M renovation in early March
Built in 1925 and reopened in 1981 after Belz Enterprises restored the hotel, The Peabody’s general manager said they are constantly renovating and upgrading all elements of the historic building.
Business Memphis businesswomen say ‘Yes, and’ approach is key to success
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Sports
Varlas: TSSAA has good intentions. But not everyone else will
State governing body for athletics faces potential headaches after passing a new transfer rule that’s ripe for bending.
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Food
What to Order: Who Dat Catfish at Ragin’ Cajun
Ragin Cajun’s Who Dat Catfish combines fried fish and crawfish etouffee to make a dish worthy of Mardi Gras.
Suburbs
From hand puppets to Harvard, Arlington students get new opportunities
Legacy grants in the Memphis suburb cover some extras, including Arlington High Model UN students’ trip to Harvard Mock Congress in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Arts & Culture
Babyface, Kraftwerk and more must-see shows for March
In March, musicians performing locally are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Grammy Hall of Fame, Hollywood Walk of Fame and have earned Tiny Desk Contest, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and Juno Award wins.
Opinion
Morris: Memphis needs more Black doctors
“The lack of Black doctors is not due to a lack of talent or drive. It’s a consequence of long-standing inequities that continue to shape who gets to wear the white coat.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Josh Carlucci counts down his favorite $10 Deals
Daily Memphian food writer Joshua Carlucci returns to “Sound Bites” this week to discuss more of his favorite $10 Deals, a major writing project and butchering a goose at home.
Games
Jigsaw: Puppet Play
This week’s jigsaw features a photo by Daily Memphian photographer Mark Weber of students at Arlington Elementary School.