NBA season suspended ‘until further notice’
Memphis Grizzlies had left for three-game road trip hours before announcement
The NBA season has been suspended "until further notice" after a Utah Jazz player tested positive for COVID-19.
Trump suspends travel between U.S., Europe for 30 days
Tigers to play AAC tournament in arena without fans
The AAC Tournament is closing its doors due to the Coronavirus threat.
Calkins: Sometimes the show must not go on
I love sports. So do you. But the NBA did the right thing by suspending the season. The NCAA should stop play, too.
Coronavirus daily blog, March 11: Rhodes, UT suspend in-person classes
Restaurants seeing various degrees of changes over coronavirus
Local restaurants are seeing a varying degree of impact on business as concerns regarding coronavirus grow. Meanwhile, eateries are taking precautions to protect customers
Speaker won’t adjourn House temporarily at lawmaker’s request
House Speaker Cameron Sexton is turning down a Nashville lawmaker’s request for temporary adjournment of the House and passage of a short-term budget until state and federal health officials get a handle on the coronavirus pandemic.
Calkins: Precious Achiuwa wins AAC Player of the Year
The season may have been harder than expected but Precious Achiuwa — the AAC Player of the Year — says Memphis was the ‘“right place for him.”
Sherrie Hicks to run for Germantown alderman
Sherrie Hicks, a member of Germantown's Planning Commission, has announced she will run for alderman.
Ramos: Why we’ve unlocked our coronavirus coverage
"These are extraordinary times. A crucial part of our mission is to keep our local readers informed about the most important news, as it happens."
Arlington tops Brentwood for first quarterfinals tournament victory
Christina Nichols and Carmen Taylor combine for 35 points to lead Arlington.
Whitehaven holds off late Maryville charge to advance to AAA semifinals
Whitehaven girls basketball team is two victories away from school history.
Metro
Activists, State Rep. discuss school board recall possibilities
During a Thursday press conference, Tennessee state Rep. Mark White, R-Memphis, stopped short of committing to push legislation that would allow voters to recall Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members.
Public Safety Inmate dies from overdose at Shelby County Jail
Business
Holiday airport travel to peak Friday
More than 105,000 passengers expected to depart from here in the two-week holiday travel period.
Breaking News Transportation & Logistics FedEx plans to spin off trucking division
Sports
Memphis Tigers transfer portal tracker
Here is a list of players who have joined the Tigers through the NCAA transfer portal since the end of the regular season and a list of Memphis players who have entered the portal.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Hardaway explains why this season’s Tigers are ‘different’ in candid interview
Food
Sound Bites: Ice cream can make the holidays sweeter
It may be winter, but Kameisha Wilson of Kaye’s Pints & Scoops says that shouldn’t mean ice cream is off the table.
Suburbs
DeSoto County inmate facing additional five years after brief escape
On Dec. 16, a grand jury indicted Stephen Russell Jr. on one charge of felony escape after he reportedly faked a medical emergency when authorities prepared to transport him from the Hernando courthouse Dec. 9.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Big screen ‘Mufasa,’ little screen ‘Juror #2’
One of the year’s best films mostly bypassed theaters and will be available on HBO’s streaming service, Max. It’s a little bit “12 Angry Men,” a little bit Alfred Hitchcock and a little bit John Grisham.
Opinion
Calkins: Feagins survives for now. But what an embarrassing mess.
Grant Wells, a teacher, joined hundreds of others in support of Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Marie Feagins Tuesday night. His explanation for the entire fiasco? “This is Memphis stuff,” he said.
Podcasts
‘Miracle’ on Broad Avenue: Liquor Store hosts cocktail pop-up
New York-based Christmas pop-up bar Miracle partners with locations around the world to offer Christmas cocktails in cheery holiday-themed settings. Plus, we have tips for making your own holiday cocktails.