Civil rights protests create another headwind for Memphis Tourism's push to rebuild demand for hotels, attractions and restaurants after COVID-19 flattened travel.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

With the NBA’s Board of Governors now expected on Thursday to approve a plan for completing the 2019-2020 season, some initial reactions on what this means for the Grizzlies: 

Staff likely will not get 1.5% pay hike; tuition not expected to rise.

Mike Miller said he is stepping down to spend more time with his family. He will pursue other careers in basketball. 

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.

The currently No. 8-seeded Grizzlies need to hold a four game lead in the playoff race to avoid a play-in scenario.

Mask distribution has been halted until results of an independent test of the Renfro mask and chemicals used in its manufacturing are confirmed.

There's no right way to protest. But Tuesday in Memphis, several hundred protestors marched to Mason Temple and forged a moment of heartbreaking grace. 

Local high school distance runners have been able to improve their times and get a sense of competition despite season being canceled.

A small group of protesters led by Darin Abston of the Memphis People Coalition started at Shelby Farms on Tuesday night and eventually blocked lanes of Germantown Parkway.

Passing the $707.8 million city budget saw $1.8 million from a dozen line items moved around to items council members wanted and the use of city reserves that leaves the rainy day fund at a low level of 7% of the budget that starts July 1.

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.

A Senate committee defeated legislation designed to let more people vote without going to the polls this fall as the COVID-19 crisis is expected to stretch on for months.

The mixed-use development comprises 29 apartment units and nearly 4,000 square feet of retail space.

The Department of Revenue will look at the sales taxes reported by businesses statewide and prepare to make payments ranging from $2,500 for the smallest to $30,000 for the largest ones, as the state distributes federal CARES Act funds.

Point guard led Whitehaven girls to their best season ever in 2019-2020.

The Tennessee National Guard mobilizes 1,000 troops to stop potential rioting in the nation’s capital over the death of George Floyd.

The board also decides to cancel the town’s annual Star-Spangled Spectacular that was slated for June 27.

A normal Memphis job for 1-800-BoardUp is being called to board up a business after a fire or storm. This week, the storm is civil unrest. Or the fear of it.