What’s in a number? A decade of revenue hangs in the balance
City hopes self-reporting figures continue to rise as the Census Bureau prepares to resume field activities on June 1.
Germantown police involved in shooting; one person dead
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed there was shooting involving three officers in Germantown on Sunday.
Coronavirus live blog May 17: State reports 100 new cases
Tennessee Department of Health reported 100 new cases of COVID-19 Sunday for a total of 17,388. Three new deaths were also confirmed.
Legislators won’t have solid budget numbers when they return June 1
When state lawmakers return to Nashville to grapple with the state budget in a flagging COVID-19 economy, they'll have an incomplete picture of the state's economy because state revenue is trickling in and business tax collections have been delayed until July.
Game on? COVID-19 pandemic puts youth sports venues in holding pattern
Local youth sports venues sustaining substantial losses amid novel coronavirus pandemic, but competitive baseball tournaments could be up and running before the end of May.
Planning and Development division goes to online permitting
The $2 million “Develop901” system was in the works before the COVID-19 pandemic. Planning and Development division Director John Zeanah talked about the extensive overhaul on The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast and a slight drop in permits that may be cyclical and not pandemic-related.
The time Michael Jordan made a bet with the mayor of Memphis
The bet against MJ did not go the way of former mayor Willie Herenton. More tales of basketball-star-turned-baseball-player's trips to Memphis.
Science can bring happiness in the time of COVID-19
Finding a light when things are so dark is what scientists do, and this is how society will think (not just spend) our way out of this pandemic and all its consequences.
Let’s take some cues from poets in a pandemic
Poets, artists and musicians historically have been able to speak the truth when the truth is hard to come by, and sometimes do more more to help people through the crises they face than so-called experts.
Metro
Incognito presents an art mystery where buyers are encouraged to buy what they love, not what they know
At the Incognito Art Auction to benefit the Memphis Botanic Garden, buyers will be purchasing pieces that speak to them without knowing who actually created them until the sale is complete.
Premium Public Safety Federal judge recuses self from two more cases
Metro D.C. Scorecard: Memphis US reps split on Big, Beautiful Bill
Education Gov. Bill Lee downplays transparency concerns about Tennessee school voucher program
Business
Inked: Bartlett building sold, new storage facility planned
An Asian restaurant leased out the former King of Spuds location at 5376 Knight Arnold Road, and the new tenant plans to start work on the site in the coming months.
Shelby County Mayor appoints interim public health director
Premium Business Redbirds stir up controversy with ‘Big Beautiful Buffet’ post
Premium Transportation & Logistics Flying for July Fourth? Here’s what to know about the Memphis airport
Sports
Memphis Grizzlies trade Jay Huff to Pacers, sign free agent center
The trade opened a roster space for Memphis to sign a free agent center.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies announce summer league roster, No. 11 pick Coward doubtful
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis falls to Nashville, 6-1
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: What’s left as Grizzlies shift from free agency to summertime
Food
Sound Bites: Ellen Chamberlain makes her Memphis food podcast debut
Ellen Chamberlain joins Memphis food podcast host Holly Whitfield to talk about Memphis food news of the week, from a car crash at Celtic to caviar bumps.
Suburbs
DeSoto Hope awards first scholarships to students affected by cancer
The local nonprofit founded by five cancer survivors has announced the first two recipients of its new $2,500 Community Cancer Support Scholarship.
Arts & Culture
Incognito presents an art mystery where buyers are encouraged to buy what they love, not what they know
At the Incognito Art Auction to benefit the Memphis Botanic Garden, buyers will be purchasing pieces that speak to them without knowing who actually created them until the sale is complete.
Opinion
Conaway: The Fourth is in all of us
“July Fourth is in you. Look for it, and realize you’re a revolutionary.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Ellen Chamberlain makes her Memphis food podcast debut
Ellen Chamberlain joins Memphis food podcast host Holly Whitfield to talk about Memphis food news of the week, from a car crash at Celtic to caviar bumps.