First coronavirus case confirmed in Memphis; region reacts
Tennessee now has three confirmed cases of the new coronavirus.
Memphis-area coronavirus case prompts continued precautions
Fist bumps. Rigorous hand washing. Stocking up on sanitizing products. Precautions in Shelby County began long before coronavirus hit. However, schools remain open following the announcement Sunday of the first confirmed case in Shelby County.
Germantown revises exam exemption policy
Germantown has approved a modified policy on exam exemptions. The GMSD board wants to emphasize sick students should stay home.
Calkins: Now Memphis will have to make history
The Memphis Tigers will need four wins if they're to get the automatic bid by winning the AAC Tournament. And they've never done that.
AAC Tournament: Confident Tigers the No. 6 seed
Memphis will have the late-night slot at the AAC Tournament this week.
California preparing to come to Memphis
Infrastructure, logistics, conditions ripe for Memphis and the Delta to take some of West Coast production.
Bernie-Biden partisans gather for round one of delegate selection
The countywide Democratic party convention Saturday at Kirby High School is the first of two steps in selecting delegates to this summer's Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee.
Pups let the good times roll at Mardi Growl party on the Greensward
Mid-South dogs and their owners seize the opportunity to celebrate and socialize during Saturday's pet parade and costume contest at Overton Park.
A message to ‘Stay Woke’ at Lenten Preaching Series
Rev. Sonia Louden Walker is the speaker Tuesday, March 10, for the Calvary Lenten Preaching Series, which continues Tuesdays to Fridays through April 3 at Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 N. Second St.
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Whitehaven school celebrates expansion ‘miracle’
St. Paul Catholic School unveils $18 million campus expansion — the first new campus construction in 60 years — increasing its enrollment capacity by 36%.
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Health Care Regional One-UTHSC partnership on new hospital no longer in play
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Business
Flights halted at all US airports, including MEM, due to air traffic control problems, FAA says
The Homeland Security secretary says there’s no indication of nefarious acts behind FAA communications issues that caused all flights nationwide to be grounded Friday, Nov. 13.
Health Care Regional One-UTHSC partnership on new hospital no longer in play
Spirit of Memphis Eddie Saig leaves a legacy of business success, mentorship and a life well lived
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Sports
Jaylin Carter becomes latest Tiger to reach 1K rushing yards in a season
Memphis running back Jaylin Carter rushed for 109 yards and two scores in a 52-41 win against South Florida to reach the 1,000-yard milestone for the season.
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High School Sports Whitehaven football to forfeit 3 victories
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Sports Tigers women’s soccer to take on UAB in conference title match
Food
Food Files: Wing Guru plans ‘comeback’ for Park Avenue
The Wing Guru hasn’t opened a new location in several years. Also in this column: an Afro-Caribbean restaurant opens Downtown.
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Suburbs
Collierville’s former town administrator finalist for job near St. Louis
Molly Mehner, Collierville’s former town administrator who left the position in September, is a finalist for a similar role in a St. Louis suburb.
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Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Evan Linder wrote ‘Byhalia, Mississippi’ to get the South right. Now, he’s directing it in Memphis.
“Byhalia, Mississippi,” is at Theatre Memphis, while “Frozen: The Broadway Musical” opens at Playhouse on the Square.
The To-Do List It’s Wienermania time at the Hi-Tone, and Second City comes to GPAC
Opinion
Calkins: Charles Huff told some blunt truths about Memphis recruiting. But couldn’t he have fibbed?
“Charles Huff wasn’t lying when he said that he could take Memphis players with him if he gets a better job. But he would have been better off to fib.”
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Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: 2 games, 2 different stories
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap the Memphis Grizzlies’ win over the Toronto Raptors and the loss to Denver earlier in the week.
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Games
Daily Jigsaw: Practical magic
Today’s puzzle features the tarot decks available at The Broom Closet. Noah McLane took the photo.