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
Memphis Art Museum tour ends with $6 million
Memphis City Council members got a peek inside what will be the new Memphis Art Museum before voting to repurpose city funds for public infrastructure outside the Front Street museum.
Public Safety Man charged with attempting to kidnap mayor enters plea
City of Memphis City Council wants answers on ‘No Kings’ march violence
Metro XAI sued because of alleged Clean Air Act violations
Public Safety 17-year-old killed in senior skip day shooting at Shelby Farms
Business
GXO Logistics leasing bulk warehouse in Olive Branch
GXO Logistics is streamlining its local footprint, leasing an Olive Branch warehouse after Elon Musk’s xAI purchased two of its previous local facilities.
Business Morgan Steel seeking tax break for expansion
Premium Real Estate Historic building where Elvis trained in martial arts hits the market
Premium Business Social media and a salmon club: How Smackers made a name for itself
Premium Real Estate ‘Not a surprise’ Stryker didn’t renew local office space, experts say
Sports
Pitt guard picks Memphis, becomes second portal commit of day for Tigers
Penny Hardaway was busy working the NCAA transfer portal Tuesday afternoon.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball lands first commitment in Rihards Vavers
High School Sports TSSAA approves provision to first-time transfer law
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Jimbo Fisher was at Tiger practice - because Charles Huff says learning never stops
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: The Grizzlies need some lottery luck. Maybe that will stop people from talking about Ja Morant.
Food
Big Bad Breakfast to open in Cooper-Young
Big Bad Breakfast is taking over a former restaurant space.
Premium Spirit of Memphis City Hall Cheesecake’s mission rests on sweet treats and second chances
Suburbs
Collierville artist began his career at 74 years old
He did so after being encouraged by his mother’s best friend Jeannine Paul, a then-94-year-old Memphis artist.
Premium Lakeland Cloud control: Where do Shelby County suburbs stand on vaping regulations?
Arts & Culture
Memphis Art Museum tour ends with $6 million
Memphis City Council members got a peek inside what will be the new Memphis Art Museum before voting to repurpose city funds for public infrastructure outside the Front Street museum.
Premium Real Estate Historic building where Elvis trained in martial arts hits the market
Opinion
Opinion: Resurrection, remembrance and the work ahead
This Sunday as churches fill with songs of resurrection and families gather around tables remembering freedom, may we also remember our unfinished work.
Guest Columnists Opinion: DA Mulroy on criminal justice data and accountability
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Prince Mongo, Minglewood and unleaseable space
Today, commercial real estate reporter Andy Ashby takes us inside several property transactions as well as why commercial real estate is such a fun and interesting topic. For real.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: A week to celebrate Girls Inc., LeMoyne-Owen and realtors
Games
Sudoku: April 13
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.