Coronavirus daily blog, March 13: Grizzlies to pay game-night employees
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Friday, March 13, looked like a regular Friday morning at Memphis International Airport, not the spring break traffic jam that had been predicted before coronavirus began spreading in the U.S.
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris remains in constant contact with staff and health department officials while on “a very important trip to a very important place.”
The coronavirus has shut down most of the sports world and, as a consequence, sports books at Southland Casino and Racing and in Tunica are in for huge decreases in sports gaming revenue.
Terrence Miller will have to dip into his savings to pay the bills now that events inside FedExForum are off. But he is one of the lucky ones.
State Rep. Antonio Parkinson is seeking more state funding for unemployment benefits and food stamps to help the working poor during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A former Germantown High soccer star and member of the U.S. Women's team has reached the pinnacle of the United States Soccer Federation.
Challenge is developing marketing and commercialization paths for local technology, then stepping up to the plate to sell it.
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.
Lakeland is moving forward with plans for a new city park as part of its efforts to provide more recreational athletic offerings.
After canceling her "Here We Go Again" tour, following concern surrounding the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, Cher's performance at FedExForum has been rescheduled.
Coronavirus suspends most court activity, affects prison visitation.
The pharmaceutical-distribution company has closed one of its operations in Southeast Memphis even as its invests in other Memphis-area facilities.
Developers have returned with a new design for 350 apartment units that would rise across the street from Broad Avenue's row of historic storefronts.
The virus is already widespread in the United States, so travel bans and school closures will not stop the virus or prevent individuals from eventually being infected. The most reasonable argument for doing so is to prevent a surge in severe cases that might overwhelm area health systems.
‘Sneakerheads’ willing to buy, trade or sell their soles descend on the Agricenter International for SneakFest Sneaker Expo.
“You should look forward to going to school,” said Brent Mayo, a key executive of xAI in Memphis, in talking about the company’s plans to invest in upgrades at schools near its data centers.
Memphis Tigers football coach Ryan Silverfield says what he really feels about the American Conference.
More than a dozen Memphis restaurants are promoting the Broadway show “The Wiz,” and most aren’t even requiring proof of ticket purchase to participate in the edible, whimsical fun.
After hitting roadblocks with a nearby day care and some unhappy residents, revised plans for the Union Depot addition development — and a grocery store under contract — get an approval.
‘Sneakerheads’ willing to buy, trade or sell their soles descend on the Agricenter International for SneakFest Sneaker Expo.
“This isn’t about panic, blame or partisan finger-pointing. It’s about a community resource we’ve all invested in — through our time, our talent, our listening — and what it will take to keep it vibrant.”
Ryan Glosson and the husband-and-wife team of Bryant and Heather Bain join Sound Bites to talk about their experience owning and operating two restaurants in Midtown, Bain BBQ and Barksdale.