Calkins: The class of 2020, and a lost senior spring
The Class of 2020 will not have the senior spring that the rest of us had. It may shape them in important and lasting ways.
The Class of 2020 will not have the senior spring that the rest of us had. It may shape them in important and lasting ways.
Lenard Wells, a University of Memphis criminal justice professor, has died in Milwaukee of apparent COVID-19 complications.
Memphis: 66
DeSoto: 18
Tipton: 5
Fayette: 3
Marshall: 3
Crittenden: 1
Gov. Bill Lee signed an executive order Sunday, March 22, calling for businesses across the state to use "alternative business models" beginning Monday. Like local orders already in place, it bans dine-in services at restaurants statewide.
YMCA of Memphis & Mid-South has stepped in to make sure students who were relying on Shelby County Schools for meals next week can be fed. Shelby County Schools announced Friday it was suspending its program after a nutrition services employee tested positive for COVID-19.
Many impending weddings are disrupted by the need for social distancing.
Lt. Gov. Randy McNally calls it the “black swan,” an unforeseen event capable of shaking Tennessee’s foundation, yet one the state must be prepared to handle, this time using a military approach on a worldwide scale.
Scotty Oates, 29, understands the 'hell' of living inside the coronavirus crisis. No, Oates is not a doctor. He's a bread man.
Leaders of the city’s four major medical institutions have worked out unprecedented terms of cooperation among their institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The organization administered tests to 50 patients, after pooling together resources from throughout its citywide clinics, as test supplies are still in global scarcity.
Shelby County's suburban school districts were supposed to return from Spring Break this coming week but instead are now, like everyone else, figuring out how to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. All are closed at least through the coming week.
Most of the delegates for the Democratic National Convention from the 9th Congressional District go to former vice president Joe Biden. The delegate selection was moved online because of the COVID-19 virus.
The orchestra will salute Beethoven’s 250th birthday with Symphony No. 9, perform a tribute to Aretha Franklin and revisit “Romeo and Juliet” with the help of the Tennessee Shakespeare Company.
The requested trial date would be more than three and a half years after five now-former Memphis Police officers beat Tyré Nichols, who later died from his injuries.
For a Memphis program, finding home-grown professionals to bolster the medical workforce starts at Hire Local.
It’s been a big week for Aldama, 24, who also got married in Spain over the weekend with several former teammates present.
Turkey is smoked for an entire day before it becomes part of this breakfast favorite.
Before Todd Ondra was hired, Olive Branch’s 17 department heads reported directly to the town’s mayor.
Funding will go toward three nonprofits with programs to support children dealing with trauma, death and stress through stage performances, art classes and instruments.
Two weeks after Jarmond Johnson was shot and killed at Memphis Rox, the gym reopened with a joyful, mournful — and ultimately hopeful — ceremonial climb.
In this episode of The AM/DM, The Daily Memphian’s new morning podcast, newsletter editor Bianca Phillips and editorial director Mary Cashiola discuss this week’s upcoming news events.