Just over two years ago, a nonprofit called Memphis Fourth Estate Inc. began operation. I am fortunate to be one of the first two employees of that organization, which would go on to launch The Daily Memphian in September 2018.

Street contests called "take overs" have increased during the coronavirus pandemic, and police are cracking down on the illegal racing. 

The MLGW contract with TVA to supply all of its electric power goes back to the Great Depression. The contract is in play with some concerted lobbying efforts that have drawn the ire of at least one City Council member and some interesting filings in two federal courts.

Housing inventory and interest rates remain very low in the Memphis MLS, providing plenty of fuel for more new-home construction. 

Even Mother's Day didn't lure crowds into area restaurants. This weekend is the first since social distancing began that Shelby County dining establishments could welcome guests for sit-down meals. But many opted for take-out.

U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee appeared on "Meet the Press" hours before the test results were announced Sunday by his chief of staff. Alexander is in self quarantine where he will chair by videoconference a Monday Senate committee meeting featuring health expert Dr. Anthony Fauci. 

City council member Martavius Jones, on The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast, said a proposal to cut MATA funding by $10 million is the first item in the city budget book that got his attention.

Mississippi has confirmed 123 new COVID-19 cases for a total of 9,501. Tennessee reports 217 new cases, for a total of 14,985.

Teacher association leaders objected to the pause, saying the district was using the pandemic as an “excuse” and that Superintendent Joris Ray’s administration has not explored all options to funnel more money to teacher pay. 

The YMCA’s community meal plan is now running seven days a week. A week ago Friday, it fed 18,000 people in one day.

The Stockwell and Abbott families started a Downtown lunch spot 40 years ago that inspired a son’s lifelong belief in city-building: ‘Nine-year-old me didn’t doubt Downtown could rally, because I had seen my own family do it.’

The Memphis Clergy COVID-19 Response group remains cautious about resuming in-person worship despite receiving qualified permission from the state.

Apparel retailers see a desire to dress up from customers returning to stores, but athleisure trend won't be going away any time soon. 

Owls worked hard, played hard and had plenty of success under legendary coach Bill Taylor.

When your late mother was a passionate Kansas Jayhawks basketball fan, and you watched the title game vs. Memphis with her, you look at April 7, 2008, through a different lens. 

The Daily Memphian’s Eric Barnes writes about how the emotional quarantine of dementia is made worse by coronavirus on Mother’s Day.

A class of 50 graduates were honored through a prerecorded program of remarks and awards during a Facebook Live ceremony, the final graduation of Memphis College of Art's 84-year history.

Though Shelby County returned only 616 new tests, the rate of positivity for those screened for COVID-19 remained well under the current average of 8%.

Shelby County's positivity for new cases is at 4.3%.

Two Memphis CRE executives talk on "Behind The Headlines" discuss the challenges, opportunities and changes behind the pandemic.

Taylor Berger's new company, founded to provide handyman-type work to jobless restaurant workers, has grown and is moving into a new headquarters. 

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris' administration officials answered questions as county commissioners prepare for another review of the fiscal 2021 budget.

City council budget committee chairman Martavius Jones talks about the city budget season and the effect of the pandemic on city finances.

With a $700 million budget shortfall looming, House Minority Leader Karen Camper said the state needs make the Education Savings Account program its first cut.

Darrell Cobbins and Kemp Conrad join host Eric Barnes to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic in Memphis, including the impact it has had on businesses and future developments.