Coronavirus live blog, April 22: Tenn. adds 448 cases, largest daily increase so far
Tennessee adds 448 cases, 9 deaths. The increase from yesterday is the state's largest daily rise in cases to date.
Local coronavirus case rate slowing down
In the past week, coronavirus cases in Shelby County increased by 25% — a 14% decrease from the previous week.
Extended ‘Safer at Home’ order inches city, county toward cautious re-opening
The extension of the order first issued more than a month ago was expected. The order has evolved since last month and there could be more changes to its conditions.
Burgess seeking state’s help on tax relief during pandemic
Assessor Melvin Burgess needs the authorization of the state to move forward with initiatives to ease the tax burden for home and business owners impacted by the coronavirus.
Grizzlies Notebook: Jaren Jackson Jr. Zooms, Niele Ivey jets and throwback games on tap
Jaren Jackson Jr. talks about training at home and what he's watching and the impact of now-former assistant coach Niele Ivey, who became Notre Dame's head coach on Wednesday.
State leaders figuring out how to spend $3.6B in federal stimulus funds
Tennessee leaders are trying to figure out how to spend $3.6 billion in federal COVID-19 funds, about half of which has arrived in the state as officials remain worried about tax revenue shortfalls and their impact on state and local budgets.
Hard-nosed but fair, Tom Nix created a lasting legacy at CBHS
Legendary CBHS football coach Tom Nix, who died on Wednesday, is remembered by his former players as a caring disciplinarian.
Former Memphis Tiger dies of COVID-19
Dennis Bradshaw, former quarterback at the University of Memphis, died Saturday of COVID-19 at the age of 62.
Preservation organization to plant native trees across Memphis
Neighborhood Preservation Inc., is celebrating Earth Day with a pledge to plant trees in vacant lots across Memphis.
$65,000 in forgivable loans approved for 13 Downtown businesses
The Center City Development Corp. has now approved about $200,000 in forgivable loans for 33 Downtown businesses.
TSWA all-state boys basketball teams announced
Thirteen Shelby County players honored among the state’s best for 2019-2020.
A fence of shipping containers deters theft, violates zoning
The owner of a Whitehaven tire and repair shop is searching for a way to store and protect his inventory from theft in a way that does not violate zoning.
Claybrooks ready to display speed in the NFL - no matter where he’s picked
Former Memphis cornerback Chris Claybrooks hopes "electrifying" play translates to an opportunity in the NFL. All he wants is a chance to show his value.
School construction postponed as Germantown grapples with financial effects of COVID-19
The Germantown Municipal School District is limiting general fund spending through the end of the fiscal year to combat reduced revenues streams.
Stryker, Wright Medical closing in on deadline for $5.4B deal
The clock is ticking on medical device maker Stryker's $30.75 a share offer to buy Memphis-grown Wright Medical and boost Stryker's position in the global orthopedic surgical products market.
Amid pandemic crisis, new bakery experiencing sweet success
Sugar Avenue bakery had a name and a website, but it took a crisis and a desire to do something happy to bring it to fruition.
MLGW’s got a once-in-a-generation shot at clean energy
We must not waste this unique opportunity to build a clean, prosperous energy economy by relying again on the same old dirty sources of power.
Metro
The Early Word: Grizz, Tigers get big wins; leaders get discreet Forum tours
County wants more control over MSCS funds, broken jail doors will take two years to fix and another big live music venue is on the way.
Metro Memphis orgs wary after freezing of federal grants debacle
Business
Regional One’s Union Avenue plan happened at breakneck speed
A week before Thanksgiving, a local real estate agent got a call to look for a 16-acre site close to the Medical District.
Health Care School district, Health Department team up to battle exploding HIV rate
Sports
Herrington: Even rousing win can’t erase worry about Ja Morant
While the good vibes of a hard-fought win perhaps provided a happy distraction, this Ja Morant absence seemed to raise more concern than past ones.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball ‘Colby Freakin’ Rogers’ snaps into form in Tigers’ road win over Tulane
Food
Table Talk: Can a kid be a food critic? Corky’s BBQ thinks so
Corky’s No. 1 fan just might be a 10-year-old who goes to St. George’s Independent School.
Suburbs
IV and weight-loss clinic coming to Arlington
Pro Health’s services include weight-loss solutions, IV hydration infusions, testosterone replacement, sinus cocktail shots, sports physicals, B12 injections and more.
Arts & Culture
Tennessee Williams’ paintings among February art exhibitions in Memphis
Months after his death, the first major Memphis exhibition of South Memphis native Floyd Newsum Jr. opens at the Dixon. Plus, a Colombian artist is showing at Sheet Cake Gallery.
Opinion
Sanford: Firing Feagins was unwise, but she shares the blame
“Now what we have is chaos on steroids. The board is seen as a laughingstock, except no one is laughing.”
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: After demolition of UAB, can Memphis keep its foot on the gas?
Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and college sports columnist John Martin analyze Memphis’ blowout win over UAB on Sunday and look at the Tigers’ road ahead.