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
Immigration bill passes, heads to governor’s desk
The Tennessee House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday that creates a state Centralized Immigration Enforcement Division and makes it a class E felony for local officials to vote in favor of sanctuary city policies.
Premium Education Germantown aldermen submitted three picks before choosing school board member
Business
New Uptown Memphis music venue to open in spring 2026
The venue’s outdoor space overlooks the Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid and the Mississippi River.
Business IP reports sobering 4th quarter; CEO promises turnaround
Sports
Jaren Jackson Jr. named to NBA All-Star team
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. has been selected as an NBA All-Star for the second time.
High School Sports Standouts from Collierville, Hutchison voted player of the week
Food
$10 Deal: Isabella’s New-York style pizza in Bartlett
The display case tells you everything you need to know about Isabella’s. A sprawling array of classic, oversized slices dominates the counter.
Suburbs
Germantown aldermen submitted three picks before choosing school board member
Germantown leaders submitted three names to administration before appointing Scotty Hendricks Jr. to school board. He was the only name to appear on the list of all five aldermen.
Arts & Culture
New Uptown Memphis music venue to open in spring 2026
The venue’s outdoor space overlooks the Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid and the Mississippi River.
Opinion
Herrington: Blowout loss highlights Grizzlies concerns
A single loss has to be pretty bad to wipe away the good vibes of a six-game winning streak.
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Memphis concern level rising
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the ugly loss to the Knicks and the importance of the Grizzlies’ upcoming matchup with the Houston Rockets.