Health officials note diminishing COVID-19 intensity, but urge vigilance
COVID-19 Task Force briefing revealed rate of the novel coronavirus spread is slowing, but officials reiterate that citizens shouldn't relax on social distancing.
Coronavirus live blog, April 10: Vanderbilt model suggests mid-May to mid-June peak, depending on behavior
The best-case scenario assumes statewide testing and improved contact tracing.
Metro hospitals release ICU, ventilator counts; Health Department refuses
Twice this week, county Health Department officials have said they were forbidden from releasing hospitalization figures, including numbers of patients in ICUs and on ventilators, because the statewide Hospital Resource Tracking System is not public data.
Vanderbilt COVID-19 model predicts best scenario of mid-May statewide peak, encouraging Shelby numbers
A Vanderbilt University COVID-19 model projects the disease will peak in Tennessee by mid-June under the state’s status quo but could start winding down by mid-May if the state gets more aggressive with testing and contact tracing.
Unprepared for COVID-19: Did Memphis, state missteps early on cost us?
Did we do enough – soon enough – to avert a catastrophe that could overwhelm our local hospitals?
During these tough times, local journalism matters most
During these difficult times, one of the most important things we need is information. Timely, accurate and locally-focused information.
New emergency rules address likelihood schools won’t reopen this spring
The rules – which also direct the state to drop overall effectiveness scores in this year’s teacher evaluations — position Tennessee to weather the rest of the school year in remote learning mode.
Need jewelry in a pandemic? ‘Drive-by diamonds’ is one store’s solution
Robert Irwin Jewelers is allowing customers to pick up diamonds at the door of its Perkins Extended location.
Calkins: How a 62-year-old Marine named Sgt. Tony is winning Facebook Live
Tony Ludlow started his wise-cracking boot camp more than 20 years ago. Now he's beaming it out on Facebook Live.
Former Collierville standout Nikki McCray-Penson heading to Mississippi State
The former college all-American had a record-setting career at Collierville High before moving into coaching ranks.
Memphis kindness live blog, April 10: The gift of pizza on porches
One woman in Sea Isle has made sure her neighbors have popsicles and pizza.
Tennessee Medicaid funding request for COVID-19 patients likely to die
Tennessee’s request for Medicaid funding to treat COVID-19 patients appears to be on life support as the federal government looks to the CARES Act to distribute billions of crisis dollars to state governments.
Some seniors could miss out on HOPE Scholarships under emergency grading plan
For some students just short of a 3.0 grade point average, two extra months of grading could mean the difference between obtaining the state’s HOPE scholarship to attend college – or not.
Logistics company DHL, countertop maker seek EDGE tax breaks
A supply chain company and a countertop fabricator are seeking tax incentives from the Economic Development Growth Engine Wednesday, April 15.
Politics Podcast: Secret bids, legal opinions and new voting machines
Shelby County election commissioners Brent Taylor and Bennie Smith talk about the complex path to making a decision on new voting machines.
Metro
Trial for murder of Mississippi Boulevard pastor begins
The Arkansas woman on trial allegedly drove to pastor Brodes Perry’s Collierville apartment and shot him while shouting, “You broke my heart.”
Elections Candidates strike sparks, define themselves at first Shelby County mayoral campaign forum
Premium Public Safety Memphis Business Academy football coach charged in drug conspiracy
Public Safety 201 Poplar inmate’s death possibly linked to pepper spray, autopsy says
Business
Historic Ashlar Hall listed for sale
The 129-year-old building, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, is owned by Juan Montoya, who bought it in 2016 for $59,000, according to deed records.
Premium Real Estate School of Rock’s three Memphis-area locations have been sold
Spirit of Memphis How Malcolm Rawls helps Memphis RISE
Premium Real Estate ‘A rising tide lifts all boats': Local vet has a vision for Collierville Square
Sports
Tigers appear in projected College Football Playoff bracket
No Group of Six school was included in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season.
Premium Public Safety Memphis Business Academy football coach charged in drug conspiracy
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: These Grizzlies need patience. Does a ‘joy’-less Ja Morant have any to give?
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Can Morant get his joy back? He says ‘We’ll see’
Food
What to order: The Memphian’s Korean BBQ short ribs and mushroom flatbread
Why bar hop the block when you can simply hop on an elevator?
Suburbs
Trial for murder of Mississippi Boulevard pastor begins
The Arkansas woman on trial allegedly drove to pastor Brodes Perry’s Collierville apartment and shot him while shouting, “You broke my heart.”
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Jennifer Lawrence in ‘Die My Love,’ Tom Cruise gets ‘Risky’
Could Jennifer Lawrence be back in a big way? Plus, alien attacks at the Pink Palace, and chickens on the run.
Opinion
Guest Column: ‘Living in Memphis means choosing life over fear’
“We can’t let people who don’t actually live in Memphis tell us how terrible our own city is. ... Yes, there’s risk here – but there’s also rhythm, resilience and beauty.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Visit a Downtown restaurant and the City Council
On this episode of The AM/DM podcast, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips help you prepare for the week ahead.