Shelby County records third highest coronavirus case jump since crisis began
This is the third time Shelby County has reported more than 100 new cases in a single day since the first coronavirus case was confirmed in the county in early March.
Coronavirus live blog, April 17: Grizzlies set up community fund
The fund will be divided into three focus areas: education, food insecurity and support for small businesses and people in the local gig economy.
Whitehaven golf course reopening Saturday to ‘test’ loosening of restrictions
The Links at Whitehaven city golf course will reopen Saturday, April 18, in the first loosening of restrictions in the city’s state of civil emergency.
Calkins: For Rev. Eli Morris and Hope Church, getting COVID-19 may have been an answered prayer
Eli Morris is feeling better after testing positive for COVID-19. Now he and the rest of the clergy at Hope Church are focusing on those in the community who are facing the same challenges he faced — usually with fewer resources.
Five inmates test positive for COVID at Shelby County jail as Bonner takes safety precautions
Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner said five inmates at 201 Poplar and 31 of his employees have tested positive for COVID-19. He said everyone who comes into the facilities has to wear a mask.
Virginia Tech transfer Landers Nolley II includes Memphis in his final list
Virginia Tech transfer Lander is, picked his final three destinations to play college basketball, including Memphis, along with Georgia and Ole Miss.
Local leaders face ‘challenge’ of how and when to reopen economy
Behind the Saturday trial opening of the city-owned Links at Whitehaven course is a lot of jockeying for positions by local businesses that want to be in the first wave of reopenings — from elective medical procedures by doctors to car washes and barber shops and nail salons to restaurants.
Downtown agency rushes love and money to distressed businesses
Twenty Downtown businesses severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic have now received forgivable loans totaling $135,000.
Small businesses left empty-handed as Paycheck Protection funds run out
As Congress debates adding more funds to the Paycheck Protection Program, many small businesses try to hang on.
SCS to get $49M in emergency funds
The money will cover short-term needs as schools address students’ learning loss and anticipated trauma from this year’s shutdown, as well as uncertain future revenues due to a likely recession.
Thirty years later, Nikki McCray still holds a special place in Collierville
Before all her accolades as a player and as a coach, Nikki McCray was the "Coast to Coast" wonder of Collierville High.
Gibson’s and Kelly English team up; new meal deals
Kelly English is passing out Gibson’s, Elwood’s has a Saturday night steak dinner, and Jimmy Gentry’s corn mash comes back next week.
Memphis kindness blog, April 17: MicroPort donates 100,000 surgical masks
MicroPort Scientific and its Arlington-based orthopedics division have donated 100,000 surgical masks to Memphis Fire Services, and the company plans to donate 100,000 more locally soon.
Metro
‘Bearing witness matters': Vigil protests ICE, honors woman shot in Minneapolis
After a woman was fatally shot by an Immigrations and Custom Enforcement agent in Minneapolis, a score of Memphians gathered to remember her and call for action amid local ICE activity.
North Mississippi Leaders tout xAI’s investment in Southaven data center: ‘This is an exciting day’
free access Business Measles case reported at Memphis International
State Government State lawmaker files bill to keep ICE out of schools, churches
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Business
Bartlett resident bringing Play It Again Sports to the suburb
After searching in several locations around Shelby County, a Bartlett resident has decided to open his Play It Again Sports location in his hometown.
free access Business Measles case reported at Memphis International
Premium Business How the Grizz will help local biz leaders ‘extend the Memphis brand globally’
Premium Business Memphis Tourism will capitalize on Grizzlies’ international games
Premium Business Christian Brothers University names insider to guide post-probation turnaround
Sports
Miami scores TD with 18 seconds left to beat Ole Miss
The Rebels held a 27-24 lead when Miami slipped by to win the Fiesta Bowl — and a shot at a national title.
Player of the Week Standouts from Wooddale, St. Agnes, Lausanne and Hutchison voted OrthoSouth players of the week
Memphis Tigers Football A Division II transfer may be Memphis’ answer at quarterback in 2026
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: How great is this Ole Miss story? It’s one that even (some) Memphis fans can get behind.
Premium High School Sports Varlas: Whitehaven will always be a part of Rodney Saulsberry
Food
$15 Deal: Good Fortune Co.'s roasted pork rice bowl
Here’s a rice bowl that’s cute, colorful and delicious.
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Suburbs
Leaders tout xAI’s investment in Southaven data center: ‘This is an exciting day’
“This is an exciting day, not only in Mississippi’s future, but this is an exciting day for Mississippi’s kids and for Mississippi’s workforce and for Mississippi’s economy,” Gov. Tate Reeves said Thursday about xAI’s new data center in Southaven.
Business Bartlett resident bringing Play It Again Sports to the suburb
Arts & Culture
Be a blacksmith for a day, and celebrate the Goblin King’s 40th birthday
This week, Novel hosts a Broadway party, local cartoonists gamify art and Good Fortune’s head bartender takes over an Edge District bar.
Visual Arts Dixon opens third installment of ‘Black Artists in America’
Opinion
Calkins: They fell in love. Broke up for seven decades. Then they found each other again.
She broke off their engagement so he could serve his country. More than seven decades later, Bill Moore has a vivid memory of the moment he asked Martha McClanahan to marry him.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: As injuries and losses mount, the Grizzlies season could be taking a turn
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: A short drive to deliciousness
The Daily Memphian’s Ellen Chamberlain recently put together a “worth the drive” piece on restaurants that may be a little bit off your beaten path but should not be missed.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: All about the sharp decline in Memphis’ murder rate
Games
Sudoku: Jan. 7
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?