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.
Zach Edey is injured, the old 616 could see new life and Midtown is getting a salad spot.
There hadn’t been any announcements until now because “all options are on the table,” according to Charlie’s owner Chuck Hogan.
On the court, Vince Williams Jr. is Memphis’ best agitator. Off of it, he keeps his thoughts to himself.
This $12 sandwich is one of By the Brewery’s most popular items whether it’s breakfast or lunch.
DeSoto County prosecutor Matthew Barton sends a message to criminals who wander into Mississippi to commit crimes — leave or face consequences.
The TV show stars three women and an Orange Mound skating rink, with appearances from local musicians and shots Memphis streets and neighborhoods. But the story, like the city it’s based on, is much more complex.
“Sometime next year, unless Congress changes course, health insurance is going to become a lot more expensive for hundreds of thousands of people in Tennessee.”
This weekend is awash in holiday parades — and you can even see Daily Memphian newsletter editor Bianca Phillips in person, during a Downtown parade.
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