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
Memphian named TVA board chair
The West Cancer CEO was recently appointed to the board after board chair Bill Renick resigned in February.
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Public Safety Former county director, wife could face federal charges
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Business
Cook Out starting renovation for second Union Avenue location
Fresh off a favorable ruling, Cook Out is moving forward with its plans to convert the former Back Yard Burgers.
Business IKEA Memphis closure to result in 114 layoffs
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Premium Real Estate Inked: Two Class A buildings on the market; a church expands
Sports
Ja Morant ‘progressing’ but remains out
The Memphis Grizzlies point guard last played Jan. 21.
Update High School Sports Briarcrest survives four-overtime battle to advance to title game
High School Sports Hutchison Sting are stung in Division 2-AA basketball semifinals
Player of the Week Standouts from Briarcrest, Bartlett voted Player of the Week
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Food
Make it a McTriple: Collierville could get third set of golden arches
McDonald’s could open another location in Collierville under the leadership of an established franchisee.
Real Estate Cook Out starting renovation for second Union Avenue location
Suburbs
Make it a McTriple: Collierville could get third set of golden arches
McDonald’s could open another location in Collierville under the leadership of an established franchisee.
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Arts & Culture
The Elvi are coming, and you can eat chili, soup and gumbo for a cause
In this week’s To-Do List, catch the premiere of a new opera set in Memphis, the Dixon celebrates women in the arts and the Monster Club honors the King of Cool.
Premium Real Estate After 10 years in the pulpit, pastor opens sober lounge
Opinion
Opinion: Senator Hagerty on ‘Making Memphis the safest city in America’
“One of the great gifts of public service is the ability to make an outsized difference for your fellow citizens. I would never have imagined earlier in my life I could help make Memphis safe and marketable.”
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Getting MATA on track?
The beleaguered public transportation agency is now headed by an operations trustee, and the goal is stability.
Memphis Tigers Basketball The AM/DM podcast: How much money goes to U of M athletes
Games
Sudoku: March 4
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?