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
The Early Word: Break-ups for Ford, Feagins and Memphis Tigers football
Zach Edey is injured, the old 616 could see new life and Midtown is getting a salad spot.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Wheel of Fortune, ‘Friday’ party and Phillips on a float
Education CBU exits probation after two years, school announces
Public Safety Just City lawsuit over state bail law now represents thousands of defendants
Premium Shelby County Sheriff’s Office responds to inmates’ depictions of jail life
Business
Charlie’s Meat Market’s temporary closure could turn permanent
There hadn’t been any announcements until now because “all options are on the table,” according to Charlie’s owner Chuck Hogan.
Business Kamala Harris to speak at Orpheum Jan. 15
Real Estate Houston company plans to turn two blocks of Downtown into a tech hub
Premium Real Estate Inked: Facials are getting ‘uncomplicated’ in Memphis
Real Estate ‘Double down on Memphis’: Mayor Young highlights investment in the city
Sports
Roles change, but Vince Williams Jr. does not. Memphis’ agitator keeps fans guessing.
On the court, Vince Williams Jr. is Memphis’ best agitator. Off of it, he keeps his thoughts to himself.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch as Memphis renews its rivalry with Louisville
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Memphis and Louisville are no longer rivals. That has to change.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Tigers AD on Ryan Silverfield departure: ‘We lost some meaningful games, and he moved on.’
Memphis Grizzlies Zach Edey out with injury, Grizzlies announce
Food
$15 deal: By the Brewery’s avocado toasted ‘Egg in the Hole’
This $12 sandwich is one of By the Brewery’s most popular items whether it’s breakfast or lunch.
Premium Business Charlie’s Meat Market’s temporary closure could turn permanent
Suburbs
Bailey: Barton sends warning to evil-doers traveling from the north
DeSoto County prosecutor Matthew Barton sends a message to criminals who wander into Mississippi to commit crimes — leave or face consequences.
Premium Real Estate Lakeland approves new plan for The Lake District after years of setbacks
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: In ‘G.R.I.T.S.,’ Memphis roller skaters reach for their dreams
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.
Business Memphis in May names honored country for 2026
Opinion
Opinion: Rising health care costs will be breaking point for many Memphians
“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.”
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Huff won the press conference in a rout. Can championships be far behind?
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Wheel of Fortune, ‘Friday’ party and Phillips on a float
This weekend is awash in holiday parades — and you can even see Daily Memphian newsletter editor Bianca Phillips in person, during a Downtown parade.
Public Safety The AM/DM podcast: Tales from inside 201
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 11
Ready for today’s sudokus?