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
St. Paul Catholic School breaks ground on $18M expansion
The expansion will add 21,000 square feet of space, including a new pre-K facility and renovations to the existing school, including two playgrounds, two STEM labs, an updated dining hall and a chapel.
Elections Political Roundup: Shelby County Democrats stalled on chair, more
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Oak Court Mall to face the wrecking ball
Josh Poag and a group of Memphis investors purchased the mall at 4465 Poplar Ave. in 2023 for $18.3 million and spent the last year envisioning Oak Court’s future.
Premium Business Pool school: Mother-daughter team have taught kids to swim for decades
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Sports
Herrington: Reacting to nine notable end-of-season Grizzlies quotes
Chris Herrington breaks down what the Memphis Grizzlies were saying one day after their 2024-25 season ended and what he thinks it really means.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers Talk: Memphis’ roster, chance of a PJ Haggerty return, hidden gems
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Food
Sound Bites: What’s planned for ‘Felicia’s 2.0’
Chef Felicia Willett-Schuchardt said Felicia Suzanne’s will offer signature dishes and Southern favorites.
Suburbs
Germantown eliminates holiday decorations ordinance
A resident had filed a federal lawsuit pointing out the prior policy limiting the time or such decorations violated her freedom of expression and First Amendment rights.
Arts & Culture
Lamar Sorrento paints world only way he knows how
“Some people, their goal in life is to be their authentic selves. Most people never get there,” said a longtime friend. “(Lamar Sorrento’s) gotten there and gone past it, I think.”
Opinion
Calkins: On Clayborn Temple’s final day, shaken Memphians came to pay their respects
The city can feel like it’s in crisis. The country can feel like it’s in crisis. And Monday, we all woke up to the news that Clayborn Temple had burned down.Related content:
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Sound Bites: What’s planned for ‘Felicia’s 2.0’
Chef Felicia Willett-Schuchardt said Felicia Suzanne’s will offer signature dishes and Southern favorites.