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
Outgoing leader navigated health department through turbulent times
Shelby County Health Department Director Dr. Michelle Taylor, a White Station High graduate, takes the helm of the Baltimore City Health Department on Aug. 4.
Public Safety Man arrested for allegedly bringing gun into 201 Poplar
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Movers & Shakers
Marx-Bensdorf Realtors and Moskovitz, McGhee, Brown, Cohen & Moore announce additions.
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Transportation & Logistics Airport to be named after FedEx founder
Sports
Two Redbirds hit first two-homer game in win over Bulls
The Saturday night victory was part of a six-game series at the Durham Bulls.
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High School Sports TN Sports Writers announce all-state softball team
Memphis Grizzlies NBA releases Grizzlies’ Las Vegas, Salt Lake City summer league schedules
Food
$15 Deal: The N’awlins at Bayou Bar & Grill
Come for the sandwich. Stay for the secret-recipe, spicy, sweet Zydeco sauce.
Suburbs
Bailey: A special home for a hero
William Brooks paid a steep price in serving this country in Operation Iraqi Freedom. This week he received a gesture of appreciation for his sacrifice.
Arts & Culture
Pro tips for pollinator gardens
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Opinion
Herrington: What are the Grizzlies doing this summer? Just listen to them.
Don’t expect fireworks from the Grizzlies in the days ahead with either big additions or big departures.
Podcasts
Metal Museum head talks about future, new plans for old building
Executive director Carissa Hussong breaks down how the new Metal Museum building dramatically increases the programming — and the revenue generation — that will be possible in the museum’s new home.