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
‘Pay now or pay later': MPD criticized at public meeting on DOJ report
A host of community members, local activists and some local officials gathered at the National Civil Rights Museum to express their thoughts on the DOJ’s report.
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Business
Memphis-area small businesses will soon have access to more support
BLDG Memphis has already helped grow 1,150 small businesses in seven Memphis neighborhoods through its Community Navigator Pilot Program. The nonprofit’s new project will build on that success.
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Sports
Memphis refuses to fold, digs out of early hole in road win over Virginia
Led by PJ Haggerty’s 27 points, five assists and five rebounds, the Tigers overcame a performance that saw them shoot only 37.5% from the floor and 21.7% from 3-point range. Related content:
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Food
Downtown’s Café Keough set to close Saturday
Cafe Keough was Kevin Keough’s modern spin on a traditional European cafe, but, he said, the location has always been a little difficult.
Suburbs
Tony Salvaggio begins term as Germantown alderman
Salvaggio took his oath Monday evening. Here’s a look at what he wants to bring to the suburb in his first term.
Arts & Culture
GloRilla gives back to her alma mater Melrose High
The rapper, whose real name is Gloria Woods, graduated from Orange Mound’s Melrose High in 2017. On Wednesday, Dec. 18, she returned with a $25,000 check towards a new media center for the school.
Opinion
Herrington: As trade market awakens, should the Grizzlies look to deal?
The NBA trade deadline isn’t until Feb. 6, but Chris Herrington looks at a handful of potential targets for Memphis. Grizzlies Insider: Which current team do Memphis fans dislike the most?Related content:
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Hated teams, trade talk
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the most hated teams for Grizzlies fans and share thoughts on how the team should approach the trade deadline.