Coronavirus daily blog, March 13: Grizzlies to pay game-night employees
Tennessee
26
Shelby County
2
Beaches, ski slopes, cruises beckon wary spring break travelers
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.
County Mayor Harris, delegation in Ghana during pandemic
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.”
For area sports books, almost all bets are off
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.
Tigers, Grizzlies security guard faces life without sports
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.
North Memphis officials seek state funding to help with COVID-19
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.
Former Germantown soccer star named head of U.S. Federation
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.
Students provide sales pitch for technology developed in Memphis
Challenge is developing marketing and commercialization paths for local technology, then stepping up to the plate to sell it.
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.
Lakeland moving ahead with plans for new park
Lakeland is moving forward with plans for a new city park as part of its efforts to provide more recreational athletic offerings.
Cher reschedules Memphis performance amid virus concerns
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.
State Supreme Court suspends in-person court proceedings
Coronavirus suspends most court activity, affects prison visitation.
McKesson lays off 79 soon after receiving $830,000 jobs grant
The pharmaceutical-distribution company has closed one of its operations in Southeast Memphis even as its invests in other Memphis-area facilities.
$17M in tax cuts sought for proposed Broad apartments
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.
UTHSC experts: Coronavirus likely to infect 30% of us
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.
Metro
Footwear fans tread in, with bulging wallets and dreams of lacing up the latest kicks
‘Sneakerheads’ willing to buy, trade or sell their soles descend on the Agricenter International for SneakFest Sneaker Expo.
Spirit of Memphis Hulk Hogan learned the ropes of wrasslin’ in Memphis
Premium Business U of M sets fundraising record, officials say
Public Safety New sentencing dates set for former cops charged in Tyré Nichols death
Business
XAI could tackle some MSCS building upgrades
“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.
Premium Ford Megasite BlueOval City megasite authority plans to protect Memphis aquifer
Premium Real Estate Inked: Man Cave comes to East Memphis — with a speakeasy in the back
Premium Real Estate Food Files: The mushroom queen is back to support local chefs
Sports
Buckley: Finally someone from Memphis addresses Big 12 proposal
Memphis Tigers football coach Ryan Silverfield says what he really feels about the American Conference.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Tigers’ defensive details shared with rival quarterback downplayed
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Buckley: The Memphis-UTSA mess is a shame. But there’s a bigger shame.
Premium High School Sports Prep football 2025: New faces, new challenges for Houston
Food
Table Talk: Easing on down the road
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.
Suburbs
Bartlett project with mystery grocery store secures permit approval
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.
Arts & Culture
Footwear fans tread in, with bulging wallets and dreams of lacing up the latest kicks
‘Sneakerheads’ willing to buy, trade or sell their soles descend on the Agricenter International for SneakFest Sneaker Expo.
Opinion
Opinion: ‘When federal support vanishes, the community needs to step in’
“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.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Barbecue, breakfast and reopening a beloved Midtown diner
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.