Memphis’ second COVID-19 case is hospital employee
The employee was exposed to the novel coronavirus by the individual who was the first confirmed case in Shelby County, the hospital system says.
Hospitals making triage plans, preparing for uptick from rural counties
Baptist has added a mobile testing unit outside the Emergency Room entrance at its East Memphis hospital.
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.
The Extra Podcast: How Opera Memphis continues to work outside the opera house
Ned Canty of Opera Memphis talks about the Ramones, how opera became a "tool of social exclusion," and the evolution of opera globally and in Memphis.
‘Full steam ahead’ for Snuff District, Union Row despite virus turbulence
The coronavirus has roiled the financial markets just as primary construction for Union Row and the Snuff District is about to start. Yet the developers are plowing ahead.
State leaders look to speed up budget work amid economic shock
Tennessee’s political leaders are speeding up work on Gov. Bill Lee’s $40.9 billion budget proposal, which is expected to contain extra funding to deal with COVID-19 and tornadoes that struck the state amid a state of emergency.
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.
Metro
Tennessee’s felony law when local officials vote for ‘sanctuary’ policies is ruled unconstitutional
Earlier last year, the GOP-supermajority state Legislature and Republican Gov. Bill Lee approved legislation to aid the Trump administration with immigration enforcement.
Elections What should be done about 201 Poplar? Democratic county mayor candidates share their ideas.
Public Safety US attorney hires more — but says help still needed with Task Force caseload
Public Safety Man accused of killing Campbell Clinic doctor will face hearing
Metro Cohen, Kustoff, Hagerty, Blackburn react to Trump speech
Business
East Memphis momentum spawns new mixed-use development along South White Station Road
The $10 million development at 621 S. White Station will have 18,145 square feet of retail space on the ground floor and 6,000 square feet of office space on the second floor.
Business U of M marks launch of $90M upgrade of business school — with sledgehammers
Premium Real Estate Inked: So long Smart Mart, ICE in East Memphis and a deal Downtown
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Yemeni coffee shop to open in Memphis, franchise to follow
Premium Real Estate New Cook Out coming to old Back Yard Burgers, with headquarter plans in the works
Sports
Who has the edge in NBA’s reverse standings race?
The Grizzlies’ injury situation may help their NBA Draft Lottery positioning, but the team’s remaining schedule is tricky.
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 124, Mavericks 105
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies 25: Desmond Bane wasn’t drafted to be a star. He became one anyway.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis follows familiar script to fall to Wichita State for fifth straight loss
Player of the Week Standouts from Houston, Bartlett win Player of the Week fan vote
Food
On the rocks: State system delays leave DeSoto liquor stores running dry
Problems at the Mississippi Alcoholic Beverage Control has led to delays in the delivery of spirits to DeSoto County businesses, bars and restaurants.
Food News Swamp Lounge to open in former Second Line space
Suburbs
Millington resident will repair sidewalk by mid-May
A Millington homeowner who was cited earlier this year for problems with a cracked sidewalk is working with the city to correct the problem before her home sale is complete in May.
Premium Bartlett Bartlett dirty-pop soda shop owners swinging for fences with new venture next door
Arts & Culture
Luke White Memorial Fund will support emerging Memphis musicians
A grant fund named in honor of Luke White will be announced on Friday during a special event at B-Side Memphis.
Music Free jazz concerts return to Ben Hooks Library
Opinion
Opinion: Why immigration enforcement is not the same struggle as the Civil Rights Movement
“Supporting local charities and advocating for legislative reform are reasonable paths forward; interfering with active law enforcement is not.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Memphis, are you still thinking about the Roman Empire (and Yellow Fever)?
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Tulips and a steamy show
This weekend isn’t for wallflowers.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: In med school, students can do no harm to first patient
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 27
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