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
County Commission to mull grants moratorium, other ethics moves
The possible freeze, which follows the indictment of Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. on bribery and tax evasion charges linked to grants, is one of the items on the March 17 agenda.
Metro This Week in Memphis: State school takeover talk starts; Ransom signs off
Spirit of Memphis ‘Harder than it looks': Newcomers give curling a whirl at Mid-South Ice House
Premium Public Safety Crime victims’ safety net unraveling with continued cuts
Business
Le Bonheur leader wants Heart Institute to be ‘center of excellence’
Dr. Bret Mettler is a new leader at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital’s growing Heart Institute, which boasts a slew of recently recruited pediatric cardiologists and heart surgeons from around the country.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium East Memphis After the pandemic, this psychiatrist wanted to take a holistic approach
Real Estate Virginia-based firm bringing new senior community to Cordova
Sports
Calkins: The Tigers are No. 1 again! (But even better, they’re No. 5)
Maybe we shouldn’t have been surprised the Memphis Tigers are a No. 5 seed in the NCAA Tournament. They’ve certainly earned the respect.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Last season was a mess. What does Ed Scott think of Penny now?
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball What to know: Memphis’ NCAA Tournament 1st-round foe Colorado State
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis is headed to West Region in NCAA Tournament
Food
Rappers, a grocery company and a retiree rally behind Cxffeeblack
“Coffee brings people to the table,” Cxffeeblack founder Bartholomew Jones said.
Suburbs
This Week in Memphis: State school takeover talk starts; Ransom signs off
Also happening this week: Memphis amateur athletes are honored, and suburban schools are on spring break.
Arts & Culture
Rappers, a grocery company and a retiree rally behind Cxffeeblack
“Coffee brings people to the table,” Cxffeeblack founder Bartholomew Jones said.
Opinion
Calkins: The Tigers are No. 1 again! (But even better, they’re No. 5)
Maybe we shouldn’t have been surprised the Memphis Tigers are a No. 5 seed in the NCAA Tournament. They’ve certainly earned the respect.
Podcasts
Memphis’ group violence-intervention program still work in progress
Memphis Police Department Chief C.J. Davis talks on “Behind The Headlines” about getting group violence-intervention right by looking at Detroit’s approach, the pressure that comes with last year’s drop in crime and more.