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
‘Harder than it looks': Newcomers give curling a whirl at Mid-South Ice House
About 30 people showed up to the Mid-South Ice House Saturday to learn the ancient sport of curling, taught by members of the Mid-South Curling Club.
Metro Storms bring strong wind, heavy rainfall but no major damage
State Government Legislation would strip MSCS board members of most duties and powers
Metro Why Mid-South tornadoes can be more dangerous than those in Tornado Alley
Business
Food Files: Memphis juice shop closes, another one opens
Here’s some juicy info.
Health Care TV’s Richard Ransom joins Methodist Le Bonheur staff
Real Estate New residential neighborhood planned near Mike Rose complex
Premium Real Estate Inked: Industrial space headed to auction, CanopyNation expands to East Memphis
Sports
Herrington: Tony Allen took over and reminded Memphis why it loves him
“On and off the court, Allen turned being an NBA player into a kind of lunatic performance art, and in Memphis, he found a deeply appreciative audience.”
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch in Memphis’ AAC Tournament title game vs. UAB
Memphis Grizzlies Jackson, Bane lead Grizzlies to 125-91 victory over Miami
Update Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers NCAA Bracketology tracker. What seed will Memphis receive?
Food
$10 Deal: Chukis’ hefty, cheese-wrapped Birriburro
A word of warning: This is not a “light lunch” situation. This is a commitment. You’re either going to need a nap afterward or a solid reason to walk around for the next hour.
Suburbs
Bradley Central races past Bartlett for Class 4A title
The Bartlett Panthers finish as state runner-up for the third consecutive season.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Grizzlies program spotlights local artists
Grizzlies fans seeking fresh gear can find hoodies emblazoned with “Standing on Grizzness,” embroidered color-block hats and other custom merchandise designed by Memphis artists at select home games.
Opinion
Conaway: A time for reflection — and mayonnaise
“For me, Lent is a time for reflection. The journey so far, the journey at present, and the journey to come. That’s what I feel called to do these 40 days.”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Tony Allen stories, Ja Morant’s surge and a winning streak
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap Ja Morant’s recent surge, retell some of the best Tony Allen stories and talk about the Yuki Kawamura phenomenon.