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  • Spirit of Memphis

    ‘Data, not dates’ guide worship plans for many Memphis congregations

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

    By Tom Bailey May 11, 2020
  • Premium Business

    Local retailers address fashion as Memphians come out of quarantine

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

    By Christin Yates May 10, 2020
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Wade: Remembering Mom and a game otherwise better forgotten

    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. 

    By Don Wade May 11, 2020
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Memphis College of Art celebrates final commencement via Facebook

    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.

    By Jared Boyd May 11, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Significant drop-off of new tests maintains declining positivity rate

    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%.

    By Jared Boyd May 09, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    Commercial real estate offers first clues of life in a pandemic

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

    By Bill Dries May 09, 2020
  • Business

    Two Broke Bartenders growing into permanent business

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

    By Tom Bailey May 09, 2020
  • Shelby County

    Shelby County government retreat gives clearer picture about county’s budget

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

    By Linda A. Moore May 08, 2020
  • State Government

    Camper, Democrats urge removal of voucher funding in budget crisis

    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.

    By Sam Stockard May 08, 2020
  • Business

    Behind the Headlines Podcast: Coronavirus impact on business and future developments

    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.

    By Eric Barnes May 08, 2020
  • Calkins Spirit of Memphis

    For this Mother’s Day, letters (37 of them!) from my Mom

    Before Zoom, there were letters. My Mom was the best letter-writer I've ever known. 

    By Geoff Calkins May 11, 2020
  • Metro

    Germantown begins reviewing new water tower

    The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen is reviewing the first step to place a water tower on the east side of the city.

    By Abigail Warren May 08, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Harris outlines $10 million expansion of county Health Department

    The plan includes at least 140 full-time employees working on the COVID-19 virus efforts locally over a long period of time. Harris also wants to fund "wrap-around" services for those isolated or quarantined, including financial support for those who can't work and some place to stay if they are isolated from those with whom they are living.

    By Bill Dries May 14, 2020
  • Photo gallery Coronavirus

    Tide of COVID-19 testing continues in Memphis

    Government officials try to get a handle on outbreaks with ramped up coronavirus tests.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 08, 2020
  • Business

    10 more businesses receive NEED grants

    EDGE has approved $121,500 in NEED grants for 21 neighborhood businesses to date, 19 of those being minority and women-owned businesses.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 08, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Local COVID-19 case rate and testing numbers stabilizing

    Shelby County reported 3,113 coronavirus cases with 66 deaths and 1,803 recoveries from the virus as of Friday, according to the health department.

    By Omer Yusuf May 08, 2020
  • Education

    SCS proposed budget reduces staff, but gives teachers a 1% pay increase

    Altogether, the budget proposal cuts 220 full-time positions and adds 199 part-time positions. It also sets aside $6 million for the 1% salary increase for teachers and licensed staff such as school counselors and psychologists.

    By Laura Faith Kebede May 08, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Coronavirus live blog, May 8: Harris: ‘solid progress’ on indicators of success

    Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said there is “solid progress” on indicators of success, including testing capacity with an “upward trajectory."

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 08, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: What happens in the fall? Plus, not all restaurants are returning

    It's Friday, May 8, and today we're talking about what seems like the distant future: what schools and colleges will do in the fall. We've also got how coronavirus is affecting kids and a key member of the area's COVID-19 task force briefings. 

    By Mary Cashiola May 08, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    First dinner out is a whole new thing; it’s up to you to make it safe for everyone

    Many restaurants are open and others are opening; use common sense when you’re out to keep public areas safe for everyone. And wear a mask!

    By Jennifer Biggs May 08, 2020
  • Financial Services

    Second round of PPP funds to soon run out

    The second round of the Paycheck Protection Program's forgivable-loan funds is running out. Banks are scrambling to help small businesses before the money is gone.

    By Christin Yates May 08, 2020
  • Education

    Colleges make flexible plans for fall semester as situation remains fluid

    Rhodes College, University of Memphis and Christian Brothers University leaders hope life returns to normal when the fall semester should begin, but they are making contingency plans.

    By Jane Roberts May 08, 2020
  • GUEST COLUMN Guest Columnists

    COVID-19’s profound effects on children are on the horizon

    Children may face immediate and long-term consequences of COVID-19 – from delays in seeking medical attention for current illnesses, to chronic toxic stress, to the threat of communicable diseases due to delayed vaccinations.

    By Bindiya Bagga, Jason Yaun May 08, 2020
  • Elections

    Election Commission approves new voting system

    Shelby County election commissioners approved a new voting system for Shelby County Thursday night, May 7, that will include machines with a paper audit trail.

    By Bill Dries May 08, 2020
  • State Government

    Memphis field hospital impresses state officials

    Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says the goals of preserving lives and livelihoods has been a difficult balance at times. And Tennessee Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey says testing statewide is moving toward focusing on clusters and outbreaks of the virus just as local health officials are making the same shift.

    By Bill Dries May 07, 2020

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