Pandemic stretches help for homeless

<strong>Constance Abbey co-founder Margery Wolcott greets one of her "neighbors" in as safe a fashion as possible since the onset of COVID-19 social distancing on April, 2, 2020. Constance Abbey is seeing an uptick in traffic as many churches close their doors for social distancing and other homeless facilities cut back to minimize spreading the virus.</strong> (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)

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.

By Toni Lepeska April 06, 2020

City of 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.

By Jared Boyd April 05, 2020

Shelby County

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.

By Jared Boyd April 04, 2020

Spirit of Memphis

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.

By Geoff Calkins April 06, 2020

Suburbs

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.

By Omer Yusuf April 06, 2020

State Government

‘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.

By Sam Stockard April 04, 2020

Premium Memphis Grizzlies

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.

By Drew Hill April 05, 2020

Guest column Guest Columnists

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.

By G. Scott Morris April 05, 2020

Guest column Music

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.

By John Bass April 05, 2020