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
City Council to consider resolution opposing new congressional district lines
The resolution is not binding on state lawmakers, who have already passed the controversial plan. Council members also take a look at affordable housing in Orange Mound.
Business MIFA names new president and CEO
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Business
MIFA names new president and CEO
MIFA named Dorcas Young Griffin, a longtime Shelby County employee, as its incoming president and CEO on Monday.
Premium Transportation & Logistics As Amazon targets business shippers, FedEx faces fresh questions
Premium Health Care ‘Don’t give up on yourself’: Regional One team defy odds to save officer’s leg
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Sports
Why Charles Huff wants Memphis football to be like Michael Jackson
When Charles Huff’s family took him to see the new Michael Jackson movie, “Michael,” he couldn’t stop thinking about how Jackson’s career illustrates what he’s trying to do with the Tigers.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Lottery Luck!
High School Sports Spring Fling tennis preview: Lausanne boys take aim at history
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Memphis Grizzlies The Grizzlies got lucky. Now a franchise-altering decision looms.
Food
Ghost River goes back to its beginnings — and adds music
“Really, Beale became redundant,” said Ghost River owner Bob Keskey after the company made a number of improvements at its original location.
City of Memphis The AM/DM podcast: A week of barbecue, budgets and bikes
Suburbs
Declining birth rates impact enrollment in Shelby County’s suburban schools
Enrollment is trending downward across Shelby County’s suburban schools, and that impacts funding as the municipal districts are finalizing their budgets.
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Arts & Culture
The AM/DM podcast: A week of barbecue, budgets and bikes
The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest returns this week as the only barbecue fest in town.
Arts & Culture Photo Gallery: 2026’s Memphis Art & Fashion Week’s Runway at the Museum
Opinion
Calkins: Making Memphis madder — on a week the city best never forget
There is a single spot in Memphis where you can stand in all three congressional districts. It’s an absurdity, yes. And a cause for rage.
Opinion Echols: Will we recognize each other in Heaven?
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Lottery Luck!
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington give their instant reaction to the NBA Draft Lottery results.
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Games
Daily Jigsaw: Memphis meets the Met Gala
Today’s puzzle is from the Met Gala Watch Party at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and was taken by Greg Campbell.