State basketball tournaments canceled for coronavirus
State basketball tournaments are latest cancellations with COVID-19.
Health Dept.: Local cases traveled to New Orleans together
The two cases of coronavirus in Shelby County were contracted after Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans.
Calkins: A surreal ending for a surreal season
It was not the season Memphis basketball expected. It was an ending nobody will ever forget.
MLB spring training camps closed as Cardinals and Redbirds head home
From Memphis Redbirds principal owner Peter Freund, to Memphis manager Ben Johnson and St. Louis Cardinals coach Stubby Clapp, COVID-19 is now very real on a professional and personal level.
The party is over for Memphis basketball’s roller coaster season
The Memphis team that fought so hard for a chance to revive an unpredictable season will now never get the opportunity.
MLB to cease operations for at least a month; Memphis Redbirds impacted too
CBU’s baseball program was taking a hiatus and the Rhodes College season looked to be finished.
Memphis sports scene: suspensions, postponements, cancellations
The Memphis sports scene has been met with a wave of cancellations from schools and profession teams.
Suburban schools open ahead of spring break; private schools delay in-class instruction
Suburban schools will open Friday, but some private schools are already preparing for online classes for a few weeks.
Travel ban doesn’t apply to cargo, FedEx says
FedEx said it will continue cargo flights between Europe and the U.S. after confirming that President Trump's 30-day ban on travel doesn't apply to air freight.
Court system makes changes to address coronavirus concerns
Cher, America cancel Memphis performances, citing COVID-19 precaution
The legendary pop artists were participating in headlining tours scheduled at FedExForum and the Orpheum.
Grizzlies, NBA navigate uncertainty in wake of suspended season
At home and on the other side of the country, the Grizzlies are in the same position as the rest of the NBA: Still trying to figure things out.
Legislative leaders call for limiting Capitol visits as COVID-19 cases increase
With Gov. Bill Lee declaring a state of emergency, Republican legislative leaders are calling for limited visits to the Capitol complex in an effort to stem to spread of the coronavirus, though Democrats say more extensive steps should be taken.
Restaurateurs worry as business slows down amid coronavirus fears
Local restaurant owners worry that slow business could last longer than they can if fears of coronavirus keep people from dining out.
Infectious disease expert: Closings may be ‘genius move or an overreaction’
Testing should increase in the coming weeks, which will give infectious disease experts a better idea of how pervasive the virus is in Memphis-Shelby County.
Metro
Fake combat veteran pleads guilty to federal ‘stolen valor,’ wire fraud charges
A Fayette County woman pleaded guilty Thursday to pretending to be a combat veteran and using the story to solicit goods and services from donors.
City of Memphis City solid waste pickup delayed again
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Business
Uncovering the Legacy at 87 Adams: Downtown Memphis church will memorialize thousands
From 1855 to 1862, about 3,800 slaves were sold in what is now Calvary Episcopal Church’s parking lot. The church is shedding a light on this history, and it received a major grant for its effort.
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Winter Weather Business From Cash Saver to Kroger, stores work to restock after winter storm
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Sports
Grizzlies can’t find trade, hold Ja Morant through deadline
The Grizzlies listened to Ja Morant trade offers but ultimately did not find a deal for the star guard amid beginning of rebuild.
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Food
With savory hand pies, Whisks of Doom whips up a different type of bakery
Founder Allie Trotter said Whisks of Doom was never meant to fit into traditional bakery culture, which she describes as too “cotton candy” for her taste.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Memphis caterer delivers all the way to Holly Springs — due to weather
Suburbs
Collierville looking at mixed-use for former Gus’s site
The project would replace the historic home that Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken once operated. The mixed-use development would offer a residential ownership option above retail and office space.
Premium Education Lakeland ‘renames’ its middle school for next school year
Arts & Culture
Snow won’t stop the show: Memphis theaters push through the winter freeze
Memphis productions adjust to winter’s disruptions.
The To-Do List Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras bar crawls and a concert by Diana Krall
Opinion
Calkins: Jaren Jackson had to be traded. Because it’s time for the Grizzlies to start again.
The Grizzlies stunned the city by dealing Jaren Jackson Jr. Yes, it’s disappointing. But it’s time to start fresh.Related content:
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Solidifying a legacy at 87 Adams
It was a decade ago that members of Calvary Episcopal Church decided they needed to do something about an old historical marker about Nathan Bedford Forrest on the church’s property.
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Games
Sudoku: Feb. 4
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