Floyd protest Day 8 blog: Protest begins at I Am A Man Plaza, Civil Rights Museum
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Calkins: With Miller gone, pressure increases on Hardaway
Penny Hardaway will have to hire a crack recruiter to replace Mike Miller. It's another in a long list of challenges facing Hardaway as he heads into his third year as Memphis coach.
Shelby County sees case spike, positive rate rise over past two weeks
From May 21 to June 3, Shelby County reported an average of 98 new cases a day, 1,553 reported tests and 6.3% positivity rate. In that span, Shelby County reported at least 100 new cases seven times with a daily high of 190 on Tuesday.
U of M expects to lose $15 million in state funding due to COVID losses
Staff likely will not get 1.5% pay hike; tuition not expected to rise.
Buoyed by legislation, DeBerry likely to run as independent
Legislation allowing Memphis Rep. John DeBerry to renew a re-election bid is to be considered Thursday by the full Senate after Democrats kicked him off the ballot.
County Commission goes long again on complex budget fix
Shelby County commissioners got within $11 million of rebuilding County Mayor Lee Harris’s consolidated county budget proposal before calling it a day and leaving the rest for a Monday commission meeting.
Jim Green’s legacy echoes through venues small and large
Longtime entertainment booker and concert promoter Jim Green died Monday, June 1, after a heart attack. He was 50 years old.
No digital devices yet for SCS students; still too many questions for the board
School board chairwoman Miska Clay-Bibbs said with so many questions about electronic devices for students, it's not yet time to vote on the purchase.
FedEx unveils COVID-19 peak surcharge
FedEx is adding a 30 cents-a-package surcharge for some residential deliveries as a result of a volume spike associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Floyd protest Day 7 blog: Twin protests end peacefully at curfew
Two groups of protesters worked in at opposite ends of the city Tuesday night, one moving down Germantown Parkway from Shelby Farms, the other starting at I Am a Man Plaza Downtown. Both ended peacefully before curfew.
Memphis tourism keeps eye on protests as COVID-19 recovery inches forward
Civil rights protests create another headwind for Memphis Tourism's push to rebuild demand for hotels, attractions and restaurants after COVID-19 flattened travel.
U of M plans master’s degree in nonprofit management
With an assist from ALSAC and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the University of Memphis plans to offer an interdisciplinary online master’s degree in nonprofit management, which could begin in January 2021.
Mike Miller steps down as Memphis assistant coach
Mike Miller said he is stepping down to spend more time with his family. He will pursue other careers in basketball.
Report: NBA return will feature advantage-based play-in model
The currently No. 8-seeded Grizzlies need to hold a four game lead in the playoff race to avoid a play-in scenario.
Prepare for a ‘play-in’: As NBA resumes, Grizzlies will have work left to do
Manufacturer defends masks, as state investigates
Mask distribution has been halted until results of an independent test of the Renfro mask and chemicals used in its manufacturing are confirmed.
Some lawmakers oppose sending National Guard to D.C.
State Rep. Jesse Chism, who stood between the National Guard and peaceful protesters on the steps to the State Capitol Monday night, is opposed to sending Tennessee troops to the nation's capital as they mobilize.
Health care leaders: Racism is another pandemic
We, the leaders of the health care systems in the Mid-South, recognize that we must continue to do better in reaching at-risk populations. We must develop more effective intervention strategies. We must make engaging with our system easier and more practical.
Metro
New federal charges target Ghost Mob again
A new federal racketeering indictment unsealed Thursday in Memphis federal accuses six alleged Ghost Mob gang members of conspiracy to murder and attempted murder in the aid of racketeering for a 2020 incident firefight with a rival gang.
State Government Millington native’s return to US attorney seat clears Senate Judiciary Committee
Germantown Hundreds gather in Germantown park to honor Charlie Kirk
Premium City of Memphis City to install 30 new traffic cameras — but enforcement efforts lack real teeth
Business
Food Files: Caribbean restaurant launches vegan spin-off
Trap Fusion closes its Cordova restaurant but launches Trap Vegan in its flagship eatery in Whitehaven. Wiseacre Brewing Co.’s new sandwich concept Panuzzo King will launch soon on Broad Avenue.
Health Care St. Jude announces a second Advanced Research Center
Premium Business With an incoming Target and Academy Sports, Millington has hit the retail ‘bullseye’
Transportation & Logistics Control of MATA money goes to city trust
Sports
Tigers QB Brendon Lewis on record setting pace. Already.
Brendon Lewis is averaging 74.5 rushing yards in the season’s first two games. That puts him on track to become the Tigers’ leading quarterback rusher for a single season.
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Jumbo Shrimp take another from embattled Birds
Memphis Tigers Basketball Rider University grad transfer forward commits to Memphis
High School Sports Memphis area high school football statistical leaders
Food
Table Talk: Flying Saucer makes it right
There are two things never to joke about on the restaurant scene: stellar service and tater tots.
Suburbs
New game plan: Germantown will not pursue outdoor sports complex
Both proposals submitted to Germantown were different than the suburb’s vision for an outdoor sports complex.
Arts & Culture
Cooper-Young Fest, Pride Fest (again) and the co-creator of the Ninja Turtles
This week, Southaven launches its hummingbird fest, the Halloran Centre celebrates 10 years and Beale Street throws a 100th birthday party for B.B. King.
Opinion
Conaway: Drained at Sassy Bass, beached at Tommy Bahama: The Great Walmart Heist
“I swear if we were still having children, or my kids were to have another grandchild, I’d lobby for the name iBank, boy or girl. That’s probably going to be the name of my next dog.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Kinfolk’s Sunday pop-ups and plans for Gussied Up
What is a dive bar anyway? On this week’s Sound Bites, Holly Whitfield talks to Cole Jeanes and Harrison Downing about the definition of a dive bar and about a weekly breakfast biscuit pop-up.