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
Press pool flap, TN governor’s race are backdrop for Trump trip to Knoxville
President Trump came to support Tennessee Republicans, but his presence at Neyland Stadium did not help the Vols, who lost to the Texas Longhorns.
Business SpaceXAI offers to buy out some Southaven residents over lawsuit
North Memphis Most everyone, maybe even the 9-year-old who said ‘nope’ to a kayak ride, enjoyed exploring the Wolf River Greenway
Premium Spirit of Memphis Hill: He quit fixing cars to help kids. Then the Grizzlies and FedEx gave them a place to play
Premium Real Estate The women behind the return of Leon Place: ‘We break ground on a belief in Memphis’
Business
SpaceXAI offers to buy out some Southaven residents over lawsuit
SpaceXAI offers to buy real estate from some Southaven residents if they pledge not to join a class-action lawsuit filed in June over the company’s North Mississippi power plant.
Premium Real Estate The women behind the return of Leon Place: ‘We break ground on a belief in Memphis’
Premium Real Estate ‘Colossus is the biggest thing that happened to Memphis since FedEx — and it may only get bigger’
Business Two years after opening, Starbucks on Covington to close
Premium Business Texas company says SpaceXAI owes them almost $2M
Sports
Memphis basketball scrimmage foreshadows a high volume of 3-point shooting
The Memphis Tigers held an open practice Saturday, giving fans a 40-minute peek into how the team is shaping up.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Hill: He quit fixing cars to help kids. Then the Grizzlies and FedEx gave them a place to play
Sports No. 1 Texas beats No. 14 Vols in first trip to Neyland
High School Sports Briarcrest downs Southwind in battle of unbeatens
Sports Jadan Baugh and No. 21 Florida run roughshod over 4th-ranked Ole Miss, 52-28
Food
Recipe Exchange: The Farmer’s mushroom sloppy Joe
The Farmer’s sloppy Joe helped bring national attention to the Memphis restaurant.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: ‘Donut’ overlook this Midtown bakery
Suburbs
SpaceXAI offers to buy out some Southaven residents over lawsuit
SpaceXAI offers to buy real estate from some Southaven residents if they pledge not to join a class-action lawsuit filed in June over the company’s North Mississippi power plant.
Public Safety Lindsey Whiteside pleads guilty in federal case
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Primetime,’ Dolly Parton’s ‘Nine to Five’
Also screening this week, “Psycho” and “Breathless” provide a film education that budding Memphis cinephiles should really take advantage of.
Premium Music Arts Beat: 10 must-see October concerts
Opinion
Sanford: Political fighting in Memphis and across America is hurting local Democrats
“With Republicans refusing to address high gas prices, heavy-handed immigration policies and blatant corruption by President Trump, Democrats have been handed all the ammunition they need to put their GOP opponents on the defensive. But instead, some are fighting each other.”
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: It’s the Super Bowl, the World Cup and ‘American Idol’ all wrapped up in one. Plus, lots of ducks!
Podcasts
How Hotel Pontotoc went from bordello to boutique hotel
Joey Lewis is on “The Sidebar” to talk about his love for the hotel and everything it has become.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: ‘Donut’ overlook this Midtown bakery
Games
Daily WordRow: Sept. 26
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.