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
MPD investigating two back-to-back Downtown shootings
Two people were shot less than an hour apart Downtown Friday, March 20, according to the Memphis Police Department.
Premium State Government Republican bill clears way for private firearms in government buildings
Public Safety Memphis gun violence cost more than $1B, data says
Education Tennessee GOP advances bill to relax voucher testing rules for private schools
Public Safety Federal civil suit over County Jail inmate’s death gets new judge
Business
FedEx announces record profitability during holiday season
AI, technological advancements and other improvements are expected to fuel revenue growth for the company this year.
Premium Real Estate Midtown’s Stomping Grounds aims for 901 Day opening
Premium Real Estate Blighted building owned by Tom Intrator being demolished
Premium Real Estate National bridal shop says, ‘I do!’ to Memphis
Premium Health Care Most of UTHSC occupational therapy faculty resign amid abuse allegations
Sports
Celtics escape ‘amazing’ Grizzlies with late rally
The injury-riddled Grizzlies had a 3-point lead over the Boston Celtics with seven minutes remaining, but the Celtics survived. Celtics rally in fourth quarter to beat Grizzlies Box score: Celtics 117, Grizzlies 112 Former Grizzly and Briarcrest standout Kennedy Chandler returns to NBARelated content:
High School Sports Panthers steam into Class 4A final; Whitehaven very nearly joins them
High School Sports Walker Valley ousts Whitehaven in Class 4A semis
High School Sports Late mistakes cost Middle College in Class 1A semifinals
Memphis Grizzlies Celtics rally in fourth quarter to beat Grizzlies
Food
Food Files: Central BBQ offers breakfast in Midtown, more
Central BBQ is rolling out several new offerings: breakfast at Midtown, plus value items and party wings in various locations. Also, news from Domino’s and Wild Beet.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Soup, dumplings and noodles from Little Petals Chinese
Suburbs
Contender joins race in Republican primary for Collierville Schools board seat
Another enters the battle in the Republican primary for Wanda Chism’s seat on the Collierville Schools board.
Premium Lakeland Lakeland commissioner wants change in suburb’s form of government
Arts & Culture
Buckley: Painter. Air Force reservist. Bride-to-be. Rachel Heck isn’t just a star golfer from Memphis anymore.
With the sport Heck has loved since she was 4 on the back burner, her art, military service and wedding plans are what keep the former Memphian busy these days.
Performing Arts Five musicals, two Broadway plays, one new Orpheum season
Opinion
Buckley: Hardaway, Tigers concerned about fans in the stands. What’s the plan to fix it?
Two days after deciding to retain coach Penny Hardaway, Memphis athletic director Ed Scott and Hardaway himself address dwindling basketball attendance.
Premium Education Calkins: Justice Amy Coney Barrett is speaking at Rhodes. It’s more complicated than it should be.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Spring has sprung, and we take a Journey
Today is the first day of spring, and there are so many ways to get outdoors and celebrate this weekend.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: What happens now with The Standard?
Games
Sudoku: March 20
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?