Pandemic stretches help for homeless
Social distancing guidelines force centers to limit services
Social distancing is creating big challenges for local organizations that provide services and meals to the needy in Memphis.
Keep your distance: Packing parks during pandemic not permitted
Following restrictions set in place by Mayor Jim Strickland, public park-goers appear to be adhering to social distancing standards.
Health official: Adhering to social distancing guidelines crucial
In the Saturday afternoon address, a Shelby County Health Department official provided context for the importance of Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland's "Safer in Place" executive order as well as updates and responses to local cases and national health recommendations.
Calkins: What happens when a St. Jude kid plays golf in the pandemic
Dakota Cunningham is the St. Jude patient who sank a 5-foot putt for $50,000 at the World Golf Championship-FedEx St. Jude Invitational last summer. This past Thursday, he did better than that.
Fayette County civil rights leader John McFerren dies at age 95
John McFerren died Saturday of natural causes. He was instrumental in registering African American voters and integrating Fayette County, Tennessee, schools.
‘Shelter at home’ order won’t stop joggers as long as they keep their distance
Memphis resident Nick Kenney is getting in more miles than ever during a “shelter at home” order with few people or cars on the streets. Jogging and many other outdoor activities are allowed, as long as people keep their distance.
Good news! The Grizzlies beat the Trail Blazers (and me)
In a time without sports, does the NBA 2K League have a huge opportunity? Grizz Gaming player Dan Davis is optimistic.
Morris: We just need to keep walking
Memphis has always been a religious city. We will rise to the occasion, because we are a city driven by the engine of faith.
What Ellis Marsalis did for Memphis jazz
By taking a chance on playing a concert at Rhodes College, Marsalis gave the Curb Institute credibility and paved the way for appearances by George Coleman, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Harold Mabern and Charles Lloyd.
Metro
City Council to consider resolution opposing new congressional district lines
The resolution is not binding on state lawmakers, who have already passed the controversial plan. Council members also take a look at affordable housing in Orange Mound.
Business MIFA names new president and CEO
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Business
MIFA names new president and CEO
MIFA named Dorcas Young Griffin, a longtime Shelby County employee, as its incoming president and CEO on Monday.
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Sports
Why Charles Huff wants Memphis football to be like Michael Jackson
When Charles Huff’s family took him to see the new Michael Jackson movie, “Michael,” he couldn’t stop thinking about how Jackson’s career illustrates what he’s trying to do with the Tigers.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Lottery Luck!
High School Sports Spring Fling tennis preview: Lausanne boys take aim at history
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Food
Ghost River goes back to its beginnings — and adds music
“Really, Beale became redundant,” said Ghost River owner Bob Keskey after the company made a number of improvements at its original location.
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Suburbs
Declining birth rates impact enrollment in Shelby County’s suburban schools
Enrollment is trending downward across Shelby County’s suburban schools, and that impacts funding as the municipal districts are finalizing their budgets.
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Arts & Culture
The AM/DM podcast: A week of barbecue, budgets and bikes
The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest returns this week as the only barbecue fest in town.
Arts & Culture Photo Gallery: 2026’s Memphis Art & Fashion Week’s Runway at the Museum
Opinion
Calkins: Making Memphis madder — on a week the city best never forget
There is a single spot in Memphis where you can stand in all three congressional districts. It’s an absurdity, yes. And a cause for rage.
Opinion Echols: Will we recognize each other in Heaven?
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Lottery Luck!
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington give their instant reaction to the NBA Draft Lottery results.
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Games
Daily Jigsaw: Memphis meets the Met Gala
Today’s puzzle is from the Met Gala Watch Party at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and was taken by Greg Campbell.