Positivity rate declines with small increase in positive cases; Randolph stresses holiday safety
Shelby County's positivity rate has declined slightly with a small increase in cases due to more than 1,400 administered tests Wednesday.
Coronavirus live blog, May 21: Executive order permits groups of 50
Gov. Bill Lee said he signed an executive order Thursday allowing groups of 50 to participate in social and recreational activity. But he continued to point toward the importance of social distancing as people gather. The order includes Shelby County and five other counties with health department independent of the state.
What a $12 million local COVID testing infusion will – and won’t – do
Mayor Jim Strickland’s proposal to expand testing moves the city closer to a more ambitious scaling up of COVID-19 testing as local health experts explore an even broader scale for the long term.
Tennessee unemployment highest in 37 years in April
Tennessee's unemployment rate in April was the highest on record, eclipsing a low-water mark that had stood since 1983.
Memphis airport traffic starting to rebound
Memphis International Airport passenger traffic fell 95% in April and appeared to start rebounding in May, while cargo activity strengthened during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kundarrius Taylor no longer with Memphis Tigers
The 6-foot-2 wide receiver tweeted Thursday afternoon that he entered the transfer portal.
Coach Penny Hardaway’s NBA experience has Tigers involved with Mac McClung
Former Georgetown player Mac McClung wants to improve his point guard skills for the NBA. There's no better teacher than Tigers coach Penny Hardaway.
Although limited, Mulqueen glad to get his 901 FC players back on the pitch
Enthusiasm and motivation are high as 901 FC players begin to transition back to doing what they do best.
Harris signs letter of intent for new $4 million voting system
The details of the winning proposal for the new voting machines were made public Thursday with the signature of Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris. Still to come is approval of funding by the Shelby County Commission.
Arcade games may be slow to return, but Rec Room heading outdoors
The venue also has become "home" to 901Wrestling, which hopes to resume live matches around mid-June when the Rec Room plans to reopen.
Attorney General asks Supreme Court to intervene in voucher lawsuit
Gov. Bill Lee said the State Attorney General has filed a request for the Tennessee Supreme Court to take the Education Savings Account case and allow it to move forward while the case is on appeal.
Herrington: Alone in the Jungle Room and other notes as Graceland reopens
How do you measure 6 feet of social distance in Elvis speak? Where the Memphis Zoo stenciled 6-foot markings of snakes and alligators on the ground when they reopened, Graceland has gone with six gold records or six teddy bears.
Daily Memphian takes 2 first-place honors in digital contest
Judges noted The Daily Memphian "had the best user interface in the category and the most balanced design with graphics and text" in awarding first place for best website.
Memphis adding additional four-game series with Arkansas State
Memphis will play Arkansas State eight times over the next 10 seasons after agreeing to a new four-game series.
Memphis area jobless claims top 100,000 since pandemic hit
Tennessee reported 6,081 new jobless claims from the Memphis area, raising nine-week total to 86,080 in southwest Tennessee and likely pushing it to more than 103,000 in the metro area.
Metro
Redbirds stir up controversy with ‘Big Beautiful Buffet’ post
“Gross, gross.” “It’s OK to make a mistake.” “Yikes!” Memphians react to a Redbirds ad for a Fourth of July celebration.
City of Memphis Memphis Parks appoints new director
Premium City of Memphis City puts teeth in blight fight
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Business
What Mitch Graves wants to bring to the TVA board
The CEO of West Cancer Center plans to provide the perspective of the federal agency’s largest customer: MLGW.
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Sports
Where are the former Memphis Tigers playing in NBA Summer League?
The Tigers are again well-represented this summer in the California Classic Summer League, the Salt Lake City Summer League, as well as the NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas.
Memphis Grizzlies GG Jackson scores 27, but Grizzlies lose to Jazz in summer league
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers vs. Bears: Memphis basketball agrees to new home-and-home series
Premium Sports St. Louis Cardinals’ top prospect promoted to Memphis
Food
What to Order: Say hello to lunch at Ciao Bella
The Fig & Prosciutto Flatbread is sweet and tangy, with fresh, peppery arugula, prosciutto de parma and balsamic glaze.
Suburbs
Collierville sues party house owner
Collierville has taken legal action against a homeowner after problematic parties at his residence. The town believes its ordinances prohibit the events held at the home.
Arts & Culture
Bobby Rush to play in Overton Park Shell fall concert series
Other acts include Pokey LaFarge, Kudzu Kings, Lukah, DJ AD & The Vibe Tribe, Arkansauce, Princeton James Productions, Nashville family quartet The New Respects, and Nashville hip-hop/R&B artist Daisha McBride featuring Memphis rapper and designer Brezay.
Opinion
Opinion: Your Jewish neighbors need you more than ever
By working together, fostering understanding, and speaking out against hate, we can ensure that Memphis remains a beacon of safety and acceptance for all.
Podcasts
Candidates ‘have the responsibility for turnout’
The Shelby County Election Commission chairman and the elections administrator talked about low voter turnout and election off year mechanics on “Behind The Headlines.”
Games
Jigsaw: Art of mystery
This week’s jigsaw features a photo from the Incognito Art Auction at the Memphis Botanic Garden.