Court rules Tenn. must expand absentee voting
The judge ruled in favor of two groups, including Memphis and Nashville residents who said their health could be jeopardized if they were forced to vote in person.
Floyd protests Day 9: Spontaneous demonstration breaks out
No protest was planned for the evening of Thursday, June 4, 2020, but one occurred anyway after a civil disobedience class at the National Civil Rights Museum. The Daily Memphian followed events with photos, videos and stories.
State Supreme Court won’t hear school voucher appeal
A Davidson County chancellor in early May ruled the voucher program unconstitutional, saying the Legislature forced the program on Shelby and Metro Nashville without local approval.
Norvell apologizes for remark that angered some Seminoles
Mike Norvell issues an apology and a key Seminoles player says the situation is improving with former Memphis football coach, who faced strong criticism after saying he spoke with his Florida State team about racial injustice.
How the Memphis Medical District is coping during the shutdown
MMDC’s President Tommy Pacello talks about the group’s effort to support small businesses, residents in need, and future development on this week’s Extra Podcast.
Calkins: They’re not going to rook them! (The Grizzlies catch a break as the NBA returns)
The NBA is returning! And in a truly shocking development, the Memphis Grizzlies were not hosed by the back-to-basketball plan.
Grizzlies president Jason Wexler on the NBA’s looming return
The NBA’s Board of Governors approved the outline of a plan that will bring 22 teams to a Disney campus in Orlando next month for eight more regular-season games and a full-scale 16-team playoffs. Wexler appears satisfied.
Germantown Board of Education approves 2020-21 budget
Germantown has several financial challenges it is facing in its budget in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The board approved its $58.7 million operating budget Thursday evening.
Rendezvous reopening for lunch and dinner
The smell of smoke will fill the alley between Union and Monroe once again when the Rendezvous reopens for lunch and dinner starting Friday, June 5.
COVID-19 Task Force: ‘Being older than 55 is a risk factor in itself’
Epidemiology chief David Sweat said the "vast majority" of deaths are patients age 55 and older.
Protests and pandemic may be something Memphis COVID rates can weather
The dean of clinical affairs at UTHSC says the local pandemic is "under reasonable control" and a week of protests gathering hundreds of Memphians together was important enough to risk what might lead to a rise in confirmed cases.
TSSAA legislative council votes to maintain dead period
TSSAA legislative council hears good arguments from both sides but decides not to alter sports calendar.
NBA makes return official with play-in format for playoffs
The NBA Board of Governors made it official on Thursday, the league is coming back. But Vegas doesn't like the Grizzlies chances of grabbing the title.
Stream of jobless claims slows as business rebounds
Tennessee reported 5,676 new unemployment claims from the Memphis area in week ending May 30, for total of 97,696 since COVID-19 began causing massive layoffs and business closings.
Crosstown’s curved, former flea market to become medical clinic
The space that formerly housed the Cleveland Street Flea Market at 438 N. Cleveland is to become a medical clinic with a variety of services, a building document shows.
Governor’s budget plan calls for cutting voucher spending in half
Gov. Bill Lee’s plan eliminates $58 million proposed for teacher pay increases and includes $50 million for an employee buyout program.
United Soccer League votes to resume season
USL Championship has voted to continue the truncated 2020 season, and targets provisional July 11 re-start.
Metro
The Early Word: JJJ is traded away; Green wants snow plan for side streets
Local pre-K is OK for now, Musk is one step closer to AI in space and Arlington preps for its second liquor store.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: A Ford era ends
Education Gov. Bill Lee wants $155 million to fund 20,000 new vouchers
Elections New bill would bar some Tennesseans from running for Congress
Update State Government New state budget proposes $80M for Memphis
Business
Uncovering the Legacy at 87 Adams: Downtown Memphis church will memorialize thousands
From 1855 to 1862, about 3,800 slaves were sold in what is now Calvary Episcopal Church’s parking lot. The church is shedding a light on this history, and it received a major grant for its effort.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Spirit of Memphis Seeds for lawyer’s success planted when she was a child
Winter Weather Business From Cash Saver to Kroger, stores work to restock after winter storm
Premium Business International Paper splits into two public companies, reports $23.6B in 2025 sales
Sports
Herrington: Analyzing the JJJ deal — and what’s next for the Grizzlies
Chris Herrington wades into the Jaren Jackson Jr. trade, explains what happened Tuesday and what it means and what it suggests.Related content:
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Player of the Week Winter weather timeout: Catch up on Memphis’ fans choice and OrthoSouth players of the week
Food
With savory hand pies, Whisks of Doom whips up a different type of bakery
Founder Allie Trotter said Whisks of Doom was never meant to fit into traditional bakery culture, which she describes as too “cotton candy” for her taste.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Memphis caterer delivers all the way to Holly Springs — due to weather
Suburbs
Could Bartlett get rid of its property tax?
Bartlett Alderman David Reaves wants the suburb to look into eliminating property taxes, but others wonder how the suburb would make up the lost revenue.
Winter weather Arlington Suburbs pretreated roads, but still need help from Mother Nature
Arts & Culture
Pro cornhole comes to town, and the Dixon celebrates 50 years
In this week’s To-Do List, a new Pink Palace exhibit explores the science and culture of food. And Urban Earth hosts a workshop on air plants.
Premium Visual Arts Arts Beat: Satisfying our craving for crafting
Opinion
Opinion: Like Minneapolis, Memphis doesn’t have an ‘immigration problem’
“Introducing immigration enforcement into our neighborhoods does not make us safer; it fractures trust, drives fear underground and harms families who are already contributing quietly and faithfully to the life of this city.”
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Ty Jerome’s return, GG Jackson’s reemergence and Mike Conley nearing the end
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: A Ford era ends
Last year, Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. was charged with seven counts of federal bribery and tax evasion charges. This week, he pleaded guilty to five of them.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: The difference between Memphis and Minneapolis
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 3
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