Coronavirus live blog, April 14: Tennessee up to 5,823 cases, 124 deaths
There have been 633 hospitalizations and 1,969 people are classified as having recovered from the disease.
Governor extends ‘shelter at home’ order until April 30, prepares to reopen economy
With his “shelter at home” order set to expire Tuesday, Gov. Bill Lee Monday extended the mandate for at least two weeks in an effort to flatten the COVID-19 curve.
Expanded unemployment benefits begin with $94 million in payments
The state also says it has opened the unemployment claims process to self-employed, freelancers and gig economy workers who are newly qualified for benefits because of the CARES Act.
Calkins: University of Memphis president David Rudd optimistic there will be students — and football — on campus this fall
University of Memphis president David Rudd told The Daily Memphian that "current indicators would suggest" students will be back on campus in the fall. He's hopeful football will be back, too.
Former bartender turns misfortune into ‘Laid Off Lawn Care’
Scott Briggs, a laid off bartender in Memphis, borrowed a truck and turned his misfortune into a lawn care business that can pay the bills.
Jalen Green switches decision date, weighs pro options
The tone shifted around Jalen Green's commitment Tuesday, and many are now picking the prospect to make the professional leap.
Shopping at The Fresh Market? Take your face mask
The Fresh Market, following CDC recommendations to cover your face, is the first grocery in town asking that shoppers put on face masks before coming in the store.
Amazon hired 2,000 people in Tennessee the past month
Amazon says it has met its goal of hiring an additional 100,000 people in the U.S. over the past month, including 2,000 in Tennessee.
Inside Baptist’s COVID-19 ICU: No visitors, IV stations in the halls and experimental treatments
In this exclusive look inside Baptist’s COVID-19 units, leaders have reconfigured the hospital to meet the specific demands of the virus, found ways to preserve crucial resources for the surge, and are deploying groundbreaking treatments to save lives.
Ventilators among life-saving gear moving through Memphis area
Medtronic's U.S. distribution network, which runs through Memphis, is moving ventilators made in Galway, Ireland, to hospitals battling coronavirus.
Reopening the economy looks to be phased and possibly different for Shelby County
The early discussions locally suggest businesses will reopen in waves and possibly with some new restrictions.
Metro
Republican bill clears way for private firearms in government buildings
This follows a trend in this session of legislation that relaxes gun rules in public spaces.
Public Safety Memphis gun violence cost more than $1B, data says
Shelby County Some docs in Feagins’ initial lawsuit won’t be ‘released to Facebook’
City of Memphis New approach to tidier Memphis interstates starts rolling
Premium Health Care UTHSC looking for new faculty to stem resignations after abuse allegations
Business
UTHSC looking for new faculty to stem resignations after abuse allegations
The staff members’ departures will leave just two occupational-therapy faculty remaining, including the faculty member accused of mistreatment.
Premium Business TV merger means 1 group will control 3 of Memphis’ 5 stations, worrying some
Health Care ‘Universe puts you where you’re supposed to be’: UTHSC students celebrate Match Day
Premium Transportation & Logistics FedEx announces record profitability during holiday season
Premium Real Estate Midtown’s Stomping Grounds aims for 901 Day opening
Sports
Celtics escape ‘amazing’ Grizzlies with late rally
The injury-riddled Grizzlies had a 3-point lead over the Boston Celtics with seven minutes remaining, but the Celtics survived. Celtics rally in fourth quarter to beat Grizzlies Box score: Celtics 117, Grizzlies 112 Former Grizzly and Briarcrest standout Kennedy Chandler returns to NBARelated content:
High School Sports Late mistakes cost Middle College in Class 1A semifinals
High School Sports Panthers steam into Class 4A final; Whitehaven very nearly joins them
High School Sports Walker Valley ousts Whitehaven in Class 4A semis
Memphis Grizzlies Celtics rally in fourth quarter to beat Grizzlies
Food
From crops to cattle, erratic weather is disrupting how Tennessee farms do business
At best, shifting weather patterns mean adjusting planting or grazing schedules. At worst, it means moving animals back indoors, delaying harvests or watching crops fail.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Brazen Restaurant Group’s Scotch eggs
Suburbs
Lakeland mulls change in government
As Lakeland grows, Commissioner Connie McCarter is suggesting that a change in government with district representation might better serve citizens.
Premium Lakeland Bailey: Suggested change in Lakeland government deserved more details
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Downtown is coming alive with the sound of street performers
Walking in Memphis is about to get a lot more entertaining as the DMC will hire buskers to perform along a Downtown street.
Music Tina Turner’s name, image, likeness and most music catalog rights acquired by Pophouse
Opinion
Herrington: Grizzlies notes on injuries, expansion and draft scouting
Herrington offers his thoughts on four Grizzlies topics: The team’s latest injury updates, the NCAA tourney and draft scouting, the standings and lottery odds “race,” and NBA expansion.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Hardaway, Tigers concerned about fans in the stands. What’s the plan to fix it?
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Spring has sprung, and we take a Journey
Today is the first day of spring, and there are so many ways to get outdoors and celebrate this weekend.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Meet the local foodie behind our $15 deals
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Yes for Regional One
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the signage at Regional One Health and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.