COVID testing lags in Latino community when workers can’t afford job loss
For people who have no sick days, unemployment, the cost of testing and the quarantine that may follow are costs they avoid.
Daily Memphian names veteran journalist sports editor
Veteran sports journalist Elaine Sung has been named sports editor of The Daily Memphian. Currently the deputy sports editor at The Detroit Free Press, Sung has extensive sports experience, having also worked as a senior editor at ESPN.
Nelson: In these conflicted times, Mississippi shows the way
"Nuance and process are the boring but essential virtues we need to make good decisions about matters like state flags, Confederate monuments and public holidays."
Councilwoman: Our police officers should live in Shelby County
"While the MPD has some ways to go before it is fully reflective of the communities it serves, do we really believe that officers brought in from outside counties or states will improve any situation?"
Memphians for America sells out of flags, draws new volunteers
Leaders of the half-century-old organization, challenged by shrunken membership, expected Saturday's annual U.S. flag sale to be its last. But the customers had other ideas.
Back to basketball: A game-by-game guide to the Memphis Grizzlies’ return schedule
The NBA is still on track to resume the 2019-2020 season next month in an Orlando "bubble." The Grizzlies' eight-game gauntlet on the path to the playoffs is a tough one. We break it all down.
Delta Sigma Theta hosts Millington food drive to encourage COVID-19 screening
Members of the Shelby County Tennessee Alumnae Chapter of the historically black sorority held the Saturday food drive in the hopes that people in need of food would stick around to receive free testing for the coronavirus.
Cohen pushes for Barr impeachment, sees partisan divide in police reform calls
The city's top elected Democrat talked about Barr's coming appearance before the House next month and the police reform debate in Washington and in the streets of Memphis.
Memphis Jazz Workshop keeps kids upbeat with online music instruction
Pianist Steve Lee returned to Memphis from a career as a performing artist to share jazz with students. In the age of social distancing, he's had to take his own advice, and learn how to improvise.
New decorative lions coming to Lakeland by end of summer
Lakeland is adding signature lions around the city. The lions will be similar to the University of Memphis tiger statues and Germantown's horses, a way to give the community a distinctive identity.
Tennessee’s charter school commission widens search for leader
Tennessee’s charter schools sector has grown to 118 since a 2002 state law opened the door to the publicly funded, independently operated schools. Most are in Memphis. And its new overseeing body, the Tennessee Public Charter Schools Commission, is extending its search for an executive director.
First 12 days of protests in 12 photos
Daily Memphian photojournalist Patrick Lantrip takes a look at the first twelve straight days of protests over the death of George Floyd through 12 photos on the one-month anniversary of the first day of protests in Memphis.
Sports Notebook: WGC-FESJI could see field shrink; long odds on the Grizzlies
Brooks Koepka, the 2019 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational champion, just withdrew from a tournament because his caddie tested positive for COVID-19. It's a scene that could play out at TPC Southwind as the virus cuts down the field one by one. Also, AAC launches Racial Equality Action Group.
Metro
The Early Word: Lunching in Memphis and flying over Bartlett
There’s a new spot for sunset selfies, an arts school is coming to North Memphis and linguists study why Memphians say “mursic.”
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Juneteenth, local breweries and don’t forget Dad
Premium The Early Word Ask the Memphian: Why did the city and state try to put a highway on Mud Island?
Performing Arts A new act for Humes: Arts and tech school planned for Elvis’ alma mater
Spirit of Memphis Talking in Memphis: How GloRilla inspired a local accent research project
Business
A $30M renovation turned an apartment complex into a fresh start for 200+ families
“We sometimes say that we make our money in complexity,” said Sarah Jemison, head of ALCO, which just cut the ribbon on new affordable-housing units in Memphis.
Premium Transportation & Logistics It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s drone delivery drop-off descending into Memphis-area market soon
Premium Business Memphis native develops system that aims to put out fires in 15 seconds
Premium Spirit of Memphis At Midtown Hardware, one finds solutions, supplies and plenty of smiles
Premium Business Cardboard and creativity: How 901 Games brings Memphis’ gaming community together
Sports
Ole Miss eliminated by Troy at College World Series
Ole Miss (41-23) went two-games-and-out in its first trip to Charles Schwab Field since winning the national championship in 2022.
Premium Sports Redbirds Recap: ‘Birds cap off dominant series with comeback win at Tides
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: What might it cost the Grizzlies to trade up for a guard?
High School Sports Blaze Jordan headed to St. Louis
High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason baseball: CBHS star named player of the year
Food
Around the world in 80 plates: How a woman and her grandpa are exploring Memphis’ restaurant scene
Almost every Friday, Mara Daniele and her grandpa, Doug Duncan, meet for lunch for their “Around the World in 80 Plates” series. So far, they are about a fourth of the way around the world.
Food News Inspire Community Cafe closing this month
Suburbs
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s drone delivery drop-off descending into Memphis-area market soon
Walmart is considering introducing drone delivery from one of its Memphis-area locations.
Premium Germantown New murals add vibrance to Wolf River tunnel on Germantown Greenway
Arts & Culture
A new act for Humes: Arts and tech school planned for Elvis’ alma mater
Local dance director Katie Smythe’s new performing arts school recently bought Humes Middle, Elvis Presley’s alma mater in North Memphis.
Premium Education In the age of social media and AI, college students are opening physical books less. But Rhodes professors still believe reading is fundamental.
Opinion
Echols: A celebration of architecture — right here in Memphis
“It felt as if someone was whispering good secrets to the rest of the world about my home, and I was the one caught unaware. Sure enough, that’s precisely what has been happening for about a decade now.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Call it what it is — a tax increase
Podcasts
Reporters address SpaceX promises as Elon Musk company goes public
The local face of SpaceX has been making a lot of news as the Houston-based company goes public with a record-setting IPO. The local controversies against that backdrop were discussed on “Behind The Headlines.”
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant trade speculation, listener questions
Games
Sudoku: June 15
Ready for today’s sudokus?