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
School board recall not possible under state, county law
Supporters of Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Marie Feagins are focusing on changing one vote and saving her job.
Premium Spirit of Memphis GloRilla gives back to her alma mater Melrose High
Business
Memphis-area small businesses will soon have access to more support
BLDG Memphis has already helped grow 1,150 small businesses in seven Memphis neighborhoods through its Community Navigator Pilot Program. The nonprofit’s new project will build on that success.
Premium Midtown ‘Y’all are my Santa Claus:’ Woman’s Exchange helps women succeed
Sports
Desmond Bane hopes these free agent Grizzlies (dogs) find a home team
When this Blues City Animal Rescue volunteer received seven chihuahua-mix puppies from animal control, she named them after Grizzlies players. Now, those players want someone to take the dogs home.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football The Tigers look toward a new era after Seth Henigan completes college career
Food
Downtown’s Café Keough set to close Saturday
Cafe Keough was Kevin Keough’s modern spin on a traditional European cafe, but, he said, the location has always been a little difficult.
Suburbs
Tony Salvaggio begins term as Germantown alderman
Salvaggio took his oath Monday evening. Here’s a look at what he wants to bring to the suburb in his first term.
Arts & Culture
GloRilla gives back to her alma mater Melrose High
The rapper, whose real name is Gloria Woods, graduated from Orange Mound’s Melrose High in 2017. On Wednesday, Dec. 18, she returned with a $25,000 check towards a new media center for the school.
Opinion
Herrington: As trade market awakens, should the Grizzlies look to deal?
The NBA trade deadline isn’t until Feb. 6, but Chris Herrington looks at a handful of potential targets for Memphis. Grizzlies Insider: Which current team do Memphis fans dislike the most?Related content:
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Hated teams, trade talk
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the most hated teams for Grizzlies fans and share thoughts on how the team should approach the trade deadline.