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
How U of M scientists navigate conspiracy theories and the polarized world of public health
To the dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Memphis, its mission begins — but doesn’t end — with data.
Public Safety New federal charges target Ghost Mob again
State Government Millington native’s return to US attorney seat clears Senate Judiciary Committee
Germantown Hundreds gather in Germantown park to honor Charlie Kirk
Business
Small business owners to share their journey on Daily Memphian panel
The Daily Memphian will host a seminar Thursday, Sept. 18, at Memphis Botanic Garden where four small business owners will discuss the road to small business ownership.
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Caribbean restaurant launches vegan spin-off
Health Care St. Jude announces a second Advanced Research Center
Premium Business With an incoming Target and Academy Sports, Millington has hit the retail ‘bullseye’
Sports
Martin: Memphis football handles business. Now comes the chance to make noise.
Athlon Sports wrote a story recently that proclaimed The American is having a moment. Well, now it’s the Tigers’ turn to have theirs.
Sports Backup QB shines in surprise start as Ole Miss outlasts Arkansas 41-35
Sports One-yard touchdown run in OT gives Georgia win at Tennessee
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis defense looks poised for a step up in competition
Food
Table Talk: Flying Saucer makes it right
There are two things never to joke about on the restaurant scene: stellar service and tater tots.
Suburbs
New game plan: Germantown will not pursue outdoor sports complex
Both proposals submitted to Germantown were different than the suburb’s vision for an outdoor sports complex.
Arts & Culture
A weekend of creators, comics and cosplay
Vendors selling all kinds of collectibles also make up a huge part of the Memphis Comic Expo, with everything from vintage toys, posters, books and gaming cards to statues.
Opinion
Conaway: Drained at Sassy Bass, beached at Tommy Bahama: The Great Walmart Heist
“I swear if we were still having children, or my kids were to have another grandchild, I’d lobby for the name iBank, boy or girl. That’s probably going to be the name of my next dog.”
Podcasts
How U of M scientists navigate conspiracy theories and the polarized world of public health
To the dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Memphis, its mission begins — but doesn’t end — with data.