Downtown block party seeks to defund police, bring ‘black joy’
Local organizers held a "Defund the Police" block party downtown Wednesday evening as part of a national movement that is gaining traction.
Shelby County coronavirus cases continue to rise as testing levels off
Following an increase in new cases over the past two weeks, the Shelby County Health Department announced Monday plans to delay a move into Phase 3 until at least June 15.
Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke finds success outside of the spotlight
A series of fortunate breaks helped Brandon Clarke go from overlooked Arizona high school player to the surprise of the 2019 NBA Draft.
Calkins: As Memphis prepares to play football this season (really!), the Liberty Bowl may be the perfect place
The Liberty Bowl has long been mocked as "too big" for modern times. But in this strangest of college football seasons, it may be the perfect place to spread out.
George Floyd protests feature familiar faces, newcomers to movement
The people involved in the George Floyd protests and activism in Memphis speak up.
Daily Memphian announces two promotions, new hire
The Daily Memphian names an editor to oversee coverage of education as well as local neighborhoods and suburbs while also announcing new reporters for the Memphis Grizzlies and University of Memphis football.
Gibbons says violent protests shouldn’t distract pursuit of police misconduct
Memphis-Shelby Crime Commission president also talked about calls to defund police departments, the difficulty in prosecuting police officers and the new requirement for police to intervene when another officer is abusing his or her power.
Chancellor refuses to back off universal absentee ballots
A Davidson County chancellor is allowing an appeal but refusing to lift an order requiring the state to offer absentee ballots to all voters worried about catching COVID-19 at August and November elections.
Lee prepares to resume limited nursing-home visitation
Testing for COVID-19 of every nursing home and long-term care facility in the state will be completed by the end of the week, Gov. Bill Lee said.
Longtime local radio host makes jump to the web
For decades, listeners could tune in to hear Drake Hall on the radio. Then suddenly, for the first time in a long time, they couldn’t.
Kustoff admits two congressional wrongs in providing COVID-19 relief
Congressman said he would not support additional federal unemployment payments, but suggested perhaps a one-time, return-to-work bonus of up to $1,200.
University of Memphis may limit football seating to season ticket holders
The University of Memphis "anticipates" capacity limitations for 2020 football season.
Calkins: Here is Penny Hardaway’s real statement about racial inequity – and it’s not the one he released
It’s good that Penny Hardaway released a statement in support of the protesters. But he didn't have to. This is why.
Union presses for Congress to protect food supplies, workers
Kroger and Prairie Farms targeted by Teamsters rallies seeking congressional action to protect America’s food supply chain and its workforce.
From fantasy to reality: Memphis football indoor practice facility almost complete
For decades, the notion of an indoor football practice facility at the University of Memphis was the stuff of dreams, but no longer. The $10.6 million facility is almost finished.
Arlington taps a pair of new soccer coaches
Separate coaches intended to give the Arlington Tigers' programs a chance to thrive.
Lakeland School Board forms black stakeholders ad hoc committee
Committee chair Kim Louis hopes the panel will be a safe haven for black stakeholders to freely share concerns and to ensure equity and fairness.
Senate allows Forrest Day observance to continue but lets governor wash his hands
Tennessee will observe Nathan Bedford Forrest Day on July 13, but the governor won’t have to sign a proclamation recognizing the observance under legislation passed by the Senate Wednesday.
Shelby County coronavirus cases increase by 101, deaths by 3
More than 90,000 coronavirus tests have been administered in Shelby County.
Fine and fun dining is back: Erling’s reopens with a bigger, better bar
Erling’s has reopened with an expanded bar, a new bar menu and happily, most everything else has remained the same.
A veteran supports demilitarizing police
'With 17 years of experience with military equipment, I can tell you that most police departments don’t have the experience and level of training needed to operate this equipment properly.'
Governor refuses to take stand on Forrest but encourages ‘dialogue’
Despite civil strife, Gov. Bill Lee refuses to say whether the Nathan Bedford Forrest bust should be removed from the State Capitol or the day of recognition for the Confederate general should be eliminated.
Metro
President Trump and Gov. Lee plan to talk next week about deploying National Guard to Memphis
Gov. Bill Lee’s call with President Donald Trump followed the president’s Friday morning announcement on Fox News that he would send the guard to Memphis.
City of Memphis Mayor Young’s strategy for working with the National Guard
City of Memphis What Mayor Young said is reducing crime in Memphis
City of Memphis C.J. Davis to remain Memphis’ top cop amid National Guard deployment
Business
Memphis International Airport begins $700 million upgrade
The airport improvements, funded in part by $50.6 million in federal grants, will take about six years.
Premium Real Estate Inked: East Memphis gets hot then cold, Laurelwood gets new art gallery
Transportation & Logistics Control of MATA money goes to city trust
Health Care Methodist grows Neuroscience Institute with $2.8M expansion
Sports
Martin Market Report: A look at the sportsbooks for Week 3 of college football
Bets are made every day — on teams, on players, on corporations and companies. The money isn’t always right, but it can usually give us a great sense of what the correct side is.
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis finally wins one in Jacksonville
Premium High School Sports Defense critical in Germantown win over Whitehaven
Premium High School Sports Friday prep report: Melrose QB accounts for seven TDs in win over Bolton
Food
Something new to look out for soon in Germantown? First Watch
A restaurant with no heat lamps, no deep fryers, no microwaves, and even a “no night shifts ever” approach is opening in Germantown.
Suburbs
Something new to look out for soon in Germantown? First Watch
A restaurant with no heat lamps, no deep fryers, no microwaves, and even a “no night shifts ever” approach is opening in Germantown.
Arts & Culture
Find comedy, tragedy, mystery and ‘Nunsense’ on Memphis stages in September
Memphis-area theaters are opening four shows on the same night.
Opinion
Opinion: Memphis is a better place when journalism thrives
“The Daily Memphian is a nonprofit news organization that gives away immeasurable amounts of news content for the good of this community. Your subscription pays for you to read all our journalism. Your donation powers the work we do to reach everyone else with the news.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: The ’90s are alive in Memphis this weekend
In this episode of The AM/DM, newsletter editor Bianca Phillips and digital producer Kelsey Bowen talk about the weekend ahead, which is ripe with events that hearken back to the dot-com era.