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.
U of M instructor dies in Milwaukee of apparent COVID-19 complications
Lenard Wells, a University of Memphis criminal justice professor, has died in Milwaukee of apparent COVID-19 complications.
Coronavirus daily blog, March 22: Miss. reports 18 cases in DeSoto County
Memphis: 66
DeSoto: 18
Tipton: 5
Fayette: 3
Marshall: 3
Crittenden: 1
Governor signs executive order curtailing business operations statewide
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 to run Shelby County Schools meal distribution program during closure
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.
Wedding crasher: Love in the time of coronavirus
Many impending weddings are disrupted by the need for social distancing.
Lieutenant Governor: State copes with 2 disasters
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.
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.
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.
Closed for at least the week, suburban schools ponder next steps
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.
Local Democrats choose delegates to summer convention
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.
MSO’s new season, from ‘La Mancha’ and Aretha to ‘Romeo and Juliet’
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.
Metro
How U of M scientists navigate conspiracy theories and the polarized world of public health
To the dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Memphis, its mission begins — but doesn’t end — with data.
Public Safety New federal charges target Ghost Mob again
State Government Millington native’s return to US attorney seat clears Senate Judiciary Committee
Germantown Hundreds gather in Germantown park to honor Charlie Kirk
Business
Small business owners to share their journey on Daily Memphian panel
The Daily Memphian will host a seminar Thursday, Sept. 18, at Memphis Botanic Garden where four small business owners will discuss the road to small business ownership.
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Caribbean restaurant launches vegan spin-off
Health Care St. Jude announces a second Advanced Research Center
Premium Business With an incoming Target and Academy Sports, Millington has hit the retail ‘bullseye’
Sports
Mississippi State sweeps past Alcorn State
The Mississippi State offense was efficient all game. Blake Shapen threw a touchdown pass to Jordan Mosley on the first play of the game and it was all Bulldogs from there.
Sports One-yard touchdown run in OT gives Georgia win at Tennessee
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Martin: Memphis football handles business. Now comes the chance to make noise.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis defense looks poised for a step up in competition
Food
Table Talk: Flying Saucer makes it right
There are two things never to joke about on the restaurant scene: stellar service and tater tots.
Suburbs
New game plan: Germantown will not pursue outdoor sports complex
Both proposals submitted to Germantown were different than the suburb’s vision for an outdoor sports complex.
Arts & Culture
A weekend of creators, comics and cosplay
Vendors selling all kinds of collectibles also make up a huge part of the Memphis Comic Expo, with everything from vintage toys, posters, books and gaming cards to statues.
Opinion
Conaway: Drained at Sassy Bass, beached at Tommy Bahama: The Great Walmart Heist
“I swear if we were still having children, or my kids were to have another grandchild, I’d lobby for the name iBank, boy or girl. That’s probably going to be the name of my next dog.”
Podcasts
How U of M scientists navigate conspiracy theories and the polarized world of public health
To the dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Memphis, its mission begins — but doesn’t end — with data.