The day’s positivity rate is 5.5%.

A Memphis police officer, who was moonlighting as a Lyft driver, has been charged with raping and kidnapping a passenger. Travis Pride, an officer for three years with MPD, has been relieved of duty while police investigate. 

Even Ja Morant took note of Grizzlies fan Randy Smith, who says he’ll bring his moves again if the team advances.

Briarcrest combines for 32 runs in two games as St. Benedict’s postseason run ends.

The trio of Brooks, Morant and Valanciunas led the Grizzlies to the win against the Spurs.

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Box score: Grizzlies 100, Spurs 96

More than 100 people came out to Memphis Jewish Community Center Wednesday evening to rally for peace.

U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen voted for the bipartisan panel while U.S. Rep. David Kustoff voted against the investigation. The measure passed the House with 35 Republicans voting with the Democratic majority, none of them from Tennessee.

A path is emerging to a low-key budget passage by the County Commission next month. But commissioners are considering a big capital ask by SCS.

Glasgow, the redevelopment of the former Germantown Country Club, is moving ahead and will receive a formal recommendation from the Planning Commission in June.

The EDGE Board on Wednesday, May 19, approved tax incentives for Walgreens’ high-tech distribution center, Ampro’s expansion in Frayser and the renovation of an old shopping center in the Heights.

Carrington Davis scored the winner in a thrilling title-game victory over Harpeth Hall on May 15.

Millington is no stranger to solar farms; this newest one should come online in late 2023. 

Former MPD officer indicted on murder charges after he allegedly killed a man while on duty. 

SCSO said a body was found Wednesday, May 19, in woods off of Interstate 40. 

Another Memphis in May is in the books, and here’s the roundup (with a recipe you need in your life). Also, LBOE is closing and Greys Fine Cheese and Entertaining is open.

A new Downtown Memphis report tackles this awkward time when gas-powered vehicles still dominate but when the age of electric vehicles is just beyond the horizon. 

The Arlington school board gave Superintendent Jeff Mayo high marks for his inaugural year leading the suburban district.

Nathan Weyant comes to the Eagles from Rollins College in Florida.

They say first impressions matter, and the Memphis Tigers will have an opportunity to make a big one with Tevin Carter.

For the third day in a row, the Shelby County Health Department reported fewer than 100 new coronavirus cases.

How does an organization like The Levitt Shell — which was founded to offer as many as 50 free concerts a year — adapt to COVID? 

Greys Fine Cheese and Entertaining is a welcome addition to East Memphis that will bring in cheese lovers from all around the area.