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
Memphis Public Libraries book sales, used-book storefront closed until further notice
Memphis Public Libraries’ failure to reach an agreement on a fundraising plan with the volunteer group Friends of the Library means some temporary changes.
Elections Candidates make it official for November elections
Elections Lowery: ‘Collaboration’ with state, not intervention or takeover
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Business
Downtown DoubleTree owners want to invest $63M in renovating hotel
Developers hope to pump new life into the Downtown DoubleTree hotel with the help of tax incentives.
Premium Real Estate Tallest tower in East Memphis for sale
Real Estate North Memphis manufactured home park wins approval despite flooding concerns
Premium Business Developer sues proposed Collierville Chick-fil-A landowner
Premium Business The robots are here, and they could be coming to Memphis-area classrooms
Sports
Ed Murphey Classic on Beale lures tourist from Graceland
For the fifth year in a row, the second day of the Ed Murphey Classic, Memphis’ premier track-and-field event, was held on Beale Street, where shot putters and pole vaulters put on a show for visitors.
High School Sports Major League Baseball Draft snaps up two local players
Memphis Grizzlies Morant says he’s grateful for Memphis as he tries to show Portland ‘a different Ja’
Premium Sports Open triathlon practice encourages Memphians to ‘just tri it’
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: In Las Vegas, Boozer doesn’t have to win comparison game to win on the floor
Food
Sound Bites: Cam Smith has an appetite for the spice of life (and cheesy bread)
Country clubs, oyster bars, casual cocktail lounges and plenty of “fancy” pop-up dinners. These are just a few of the kitchens where Memphis chef Cameron Smith cut his teeth before becoming the executive sous chef of Hog & Hominy.
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Suburbs
Candidates make it official for November elections
The November ballot is taking shape as suburban candidates decide where their name will appear on the ballot and file appropriate paperwork.
Premium North Mississippi DeSoto judicial candidate wants to be added to supervisor’s lawsuit
Arts & Culture
Memphis Public Libraries book sales, used-book storefront closed until further notice
Memphis Public Libraries’ failure to reach an agreement on a fundraising plan with the volunteer group Friends of the Library means some temporary changes.
Arts & Culture Pure fantasy: Anime Blues Con combines costumes and community
Opinion
Warren: Recent legal actions in the suburbs filled with personal attacks
“The legal challenges making news this week seem to be name-calling, accusations and publicly shaming others.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Risks of SpaceXAI data center outweigh benefits
Podcasts
Lowery: ‘Collaboration’ with state, not intervention or takeover
Democratic nominee for County Mayor Mickell Lowery talked about state intervention, his vote to raise county property taxes and tax breaks as economic development incentives on “Behind The Headlines.”
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Cam Boozer’s summer league debut
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Riverdogs
Today’s puzzle features the Bayshore RiverDogs Little League team and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.