Memphis hospitals unite, pledge to work together to combat coronavirus
Leaders of the city’s four major medical institutions have worked out unprecedented terms of cooperation among their institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Christ Community holds drive-thru COVID-19 testing
The organization administered tests to 50 patients, after pooling together resources from throughout its citywide clinics, as test supplies are still in global scarcity.
Coronavirus daily blog, March 21: Health official says spread continuing in families, workplaces
The total number of Shelby County cases is up to 42, and the Shelby County Health Department says the increase is "not unexpected because testing has increased, especially by commercial laboratories.” •MATA to implement social distancing on buses, trolleys
• Gibson’s Donuts to close temporarily
• Alcohol Commission approves beer with to-go orders
Calkins: The Bread Emergency (from the inside)
Scotty Oates, 29, understands the 'hell' of living inside the coronavirus crisis. No, Oates is not a doctor. He's a bread man.
Strickland expands list of business closings in city
The expanded set of businesses come as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city increases and follows through on Mayor Jim Strickland's pledge that the city's state of civil emergency he declared this past week would be expanded.
For first time, Memphis gets sense of how many have been tested
There is no combined count of how many novel coronavirus tests have been performed by the local health department and private hospitals. But the head of the health department says the number of tests isn't as important as the upward climb in those who test positive.
Metro
Teen arrested in fatal Shelby Farms shooting, officials say
Deputies arrest 16-year-old male in fatal shooting at Shelby Farms earlier this week that left Coriuan Bean, 17, dead
Public Safety 201 inmate died from drug overdose, autopsy says
2026 elections Elections Partisan MSCS board races begin as state considers takeover. Here’s who is running for office.
State Government Tennessee passes $58B budget
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Business
After years of wrangling, Alabama oyster restaurant coming to Memphis
Aw, shucks. Wintzell’s Oyster House is opening its first Memphis location at a former Hooters site.
Premium Transportation & Logistics Memphis airport board approves contract for new baggage-inspection system
Premium Real Estate Southeast Memphis office property changes hands
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Stix Express Downtown to close, plus more Dunkin’
Premium Business Will the Live Nation monopoly ruling affect Memphis? It’s complicated.
Sports
How Penny Hardaway convinced one of the nation’s top shooters to pick Memphis
New Memphis commit Rihards Vavers spoke to The Daily Memphian about his decision and what he plans to bring to the Tigers next season.
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington’s Grizzlies 2026 offseason roster rankings Part 2: Nos. 8-1
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis Tigers land 6-9 forward Deng
Update Memphis Tigers Basketball Hardaway hires Missouri assistant coach to Memphis’ staff
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis loses to Gwinnett in 10-inning game
Food
After years of wrangling, Alabama oyster restaurant coming to Memphis
Aw, shucks. Wintzell’s Oyster House is opening its first Memphis location at a former Hooters site.
Food News The AM/DM podcast: A weekend of food
Suburbs
Lakeland dives deeper into discussion on change of government
Lakeland officials continue to study a possible change in the suburb’s government format with former Collierville Town Administrator James Lewellen explaining the process.
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Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Why the national choreography center is stopping in Memphis
The National Center for Choreography–Akron is “Making Moves” across the United States, but the ties that bring it to Memphis go beyond tour dates.
Premium Visual Arts Collierville artist began his career at 74 years old
Opinion
Herrington’s Grizzlies 2026 offseason roster rankings Part 2: Nos. 8-1
Chris Herrington is ranking all 18 players who ended the season on the Grizzlies’ extended roster. This is Part 2 and counts down players No. 8 to No. 1.
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: A weekend of food
If there’s one thing happening this weekend, it’s food. You can go to two different food festivals on both Saturday and Sunday.
City of Memphis The AM/DM podcast: New Nichols documents hint at plaintiff’s case
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Houston Classic
This jigsaw puzzle is of Khaleigh Hill of Arlington High competing at the 32nd annual Houston Classic and was taken by Wes Hale.