Calkins: Hey, Memphians, there’s good news on COVID-19 (so you’re allowed to embrace it)
The experts are "optimistic and hopeful" about the trajectory of COVID-19 in Memphis. So you can be, too.
The experts are "optimistic and hopeful" about the trajectory of COVID-19 in Memphis. So you can be, too.
This is the fifth time in the past eight days, Shelby County reported at least 100 new coronavirus cases. The average is about 96 new cases a day as testing numbers over the same eight-day span is 1,407.
Tennessee’s Education Savings Account program drew support in Republican-controlled subcommittees Tuesday, May 26, 2020, with hardly a word.
The County Commission has until June 30 to approve a balanced operating budget for the county.
In-Rel Properties said in an email that the East Memphis landmark will change ownership due to the outcome of a legal case.
Despite a decrease in sales tax revenue, Collierville is proposing a flat property tax rate. The tax rate will remain at $1.83 per $100 of assessed property value.
The school was unable to withstand the impact of a world pandemic, economic recession and competition from other schools.
The NBA has been in discussions with the Walt Disney World about hosting games in a controlled “campus” or “bubble” environment in Orlando. And it looks like the Grizzlies will be part of the picture.
Legislation in the General Assembly’s renewed COVID-19 session could help Democratic state Rep. John DeBerry find his way back on the ballot in 2020 after the Democratic Party took him off.
MLGW's 80-year partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority is up for renewal. TVA president and CEO Jeff Lyash talks with Eric Barnes and Bill Dries about the benefits of continuing this contract.
Classes will be a combination of face-to-face and online; in some cases, double occupancy will be possible in dorms.
Houston High told families it will not hold a traditional graduation in June. Germantown Municipal School District made the announcement Tuesday.
An effort to tweak the NCAA's nose failed Tuesday in the General Assembly as two Memphis lawmakers' bills allowing student-athletes to be compensated failed to gain traction.
AutoZone chairman, president and chief executive Bill Rhodes said he's "quite bullish" on the Memphis-based auto-parts retailer's future, despite short-term headwinds from COVID-19.
Catcher Hunter Goodman, who played at Arlington High, is the 11th player in the history of the University of Memphis baseball program to receive All-American by Collegiate Baseball recognition.
FedEx's new #SupportSmall business grant program is accepting applications through June 12. Winners will receive $5,000 grants and $500 in print and business services.
The head of the Stax Museum talks about plans for reopening — and contemplates when live music and events will happen again.
Also happening this week: Memphis turns 206, and the city takes on the county in a basketball game.
The Memphis Area Association of Realtors Commercial Council has renamed its annual tournament.
Memphis allowed seven consecutive runs to Jacksonville in its Sunday loss.
For Dude Wipe’s rib-eating contest, four contestants were lined up in front of tin dishes filled with 5 pounds of ribs and an extra pour of Cattleman’s BBQ Sauce.
A DeSoto County state legislator was arrested in Hernando. He said he was heading to address a family emergency.
Plus, Mississippi-native KIRBY sings the new “Spider-Noir” TV series’ theme song.
“Memphis has never been defined by the people who pass through it or pass judgment on it.”
The quick shift from the May elections to the August elections is the main topic of discussion on this week’s “Behind The Headlines.”
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