Shelby County sees positive COVID-19 cases rise
The Shelby County Health Department confirmed 316 new cases of COVID-19 and two new deaths.
Jennings’ stoppage-time goal helps 901 FC pick up first point of the year
Late goal provides morale boost heading into AutoZone Park return.
Higher ed preps for an academic year shaped by the coronavirus
Most schools are planning for a semester combining on-campus and online learning.
FedEx flexing robotic arms in Memphis
FedEx and Plus One collaborated with Yaskawa America on new package-handling robotic arms that made their debut earlier this year at FedEx Express world hub in Memphis.
Hagerty praises federal response in Portland in joint online appearance with Trump
During the half-hour online event Friday evening, Trump called Tennessee's Republican Senate primary "a real primary" -- an apparent reference to the tightening race between the former U.S. ambassador to Japan and Dr. Manny Sethi of Nashville.
Calvo withdraws from SCS race, backs Harris in challenge of McCormick
Mauricio Calvo’s withdrawal accented the opening day of early voting in Memphis. Preliminary numbers show more than 5,000 people voted early Friday. In getting out of the District 5 school board race, Calvo cited his duties as executive director of Latino Memphis and the disproportionate impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on Latino Memphians.
Five years after death of Darrius Stewart, family wants case reopened
The family of Darrius Stewart and local activists gathered to remember him on the five-year anniversary of his death. They also called for District Attorney Amy Weirich to reopen the case of his death.
Opinion: We need to get past politics to reopen schools
Everything about the coronavirus has become politicized, so why not a return to school? The answer is simple: The losers will be our children, and that is not an acceptable price to pay for political points.
Metro
Redistricting update: ACLU brings in outside attorney. A case is reassigned. NAACP calls for college boycott
The ACLU of Tennessee brings in outside attorneys to argue against new congressional map as another case gets reassigned and the NAACP calls for a boycott of college sports in eight states in reaction to redistricting.
City of Memphis Splash course: Whitehaven YMCA’s public pool opens with promise of free swim lessons
Education Only MSCS 3rd graders at risk of retention to retake TCAP exam on last days of school
Premium Arlington Arlington schools lock in superintendent’s new four-year deal, plan raises and stipends
Elections The AM/DM podcast: After 20 years holding federal office, Cohen drops out
Business
Novel bookstore employees to vote on union
Discussions to form a union began a little more than a year ago. Management has given raises, but they have not been able to keep up with the cost of living in Memphis, employees said.
Premium Transportation & Logistics ‘An existential threat’: Supreme Court ruling on freight brokers could impact smaller operations
Premium Spirit of Memphis Make-A-Wish golf tournament tees off its 16th year with new name
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Health Care Two Memphis hospitals get poor rating from federal government
Sports
Memphis baseball prepares for first conference tournament in three years
The No. 5 seed Tigers will play No. 8 seed Charlotte in the American Conference Tournament in Clearwater, Florida.
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Why was there a flash mob in the Methodist hospital parking garage? Because dancing always helps.
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Notes from the NBA Draft Combine and playoffs
Premium High School Sports Spring Fling 2026: CBHS, Collierville share title aspirations in boys soccer
Premium High School Sports Spring Fling 2026: McEwen Taylor carving out his own legacy at MUS
Food
After six years, a new Enjoy A|M restaurant to open
“We’ve always wanted a cocktail, steakhouse-y kind of restaurant,” said Andy Ticer of the second-floor bar at his and Michael Hudman’s new restaurant.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Greek Fest’s spanakopita
Suburbs
Arlington schools lock in superintendent’s new four-year deal, plan raises and stipends
Arlington Community School board approves its budget for the coming fiscal year, while recognizing the work of Superintendent Allison Clark with a new four-year contract.
Update North Mississippi Mississippi state Rep. arrested in Hernando
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies this Week: ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Boosters’ and a couple of Oscar winners
There’s a solid fistful of notable revival screenings around town this week, though three of them will be showing on the same night (Thursday), at the same time (7 p.m.). Which will you choose?
Music Indigo Girls, Linda Perry to play Overton Park Shell
Opinion
Opinion: With redistricting, ‘Memphis is defined by the people who stay and fight for it’
“Memphis has never been defined by the people who pass through it or pass judgment on it.”
Premium Opinion Opinion: When government leaders sling around terms like pharisee, it feeds antisemitism
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: After 20 years holding federal office, Cohen drops out
Longtime political reporter Bill Dries joins us today to talk about U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen’s legacy and how the three congressional races are shaping up.
City of Memphis The AM/DM podcast: A week for Hope?
Games
Sudoku: May 18
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?