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  • City of Memphis

    Workshops for City Council grants to be rescheduled

    This week was to have been a critical point in the grant process, with grant-writing and administration workshops that are required for getting a grant from the City Council.

    By Bill Dries March 17, 2020
  • State Government

    Governor to expedite scaled-back budget for early recess, long layoff

    Reacting to the national coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Bill Lee will present an “adjusted” budget by Wednesday containing funds to respond to the COVID-19 crisis and mid-state tornado victims as lawmakers hoped to take a recess of at least two months.

    By Sam Stockard March 16, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    Memphis In May schedule remains up in the air

    So far, organizers of the month-long festival say they are sticking with the May schedule but more talks are to come with the city.

    By Bill Dries March 17, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    What you need to know about coronavirus

    We've rounded up answers to questions, such as: Is coronavirus a serious threat or just media hype? What if I think I have COVID-19? Can my pet get the virus? Why are people hoarding toilet paper?

    By Beth Gooch March 16, 2020
  • Public Safety

    Hearing over police consent decree canceled

    A hearing scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, over Memphis Police compliance with a consent decree has been canceled because of the coronavirus.

    By Yolanda Jones March 16, 2020
  • Health Care

    Senior facilities care for those most vulnerable to COVID-19

    Area senior care facilities are taking added precautions to protect some of the most vulnerable from the coronavirus.

    By Abigail Warren March 17, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Strickland: Drive-thru testing soon, Memphis in May could move to summer or fall

    Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland discusses drive-thru testing, Memphis In May and a legal order that might allow him to close businesses that flout CDC guidelines on COVID-19.

    By Bill Dries March 17, 2020
  • Memphis Grizzlies

    If NBA resumes, don’t assume games with fans in FedExForum

    The NBA is bracing for a longer shutdown due to the coronavirus, sources telling ESPN resuming play in June might be a best-case scenario. 

    By Don Wade March 17, 2020
  • Memphis Tigers Basketball

    Memphis basketball’s season is over. What now?

    Coronavirus has slowed the coaching movement around the country and sent players home for what could be the rest of the semester. 

    By Drew Hill March 17, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Legislature to pass short-term budget and vacate premises

    House and Senate leaders reached an agreement Monday for the Legislature’s schedule, likely entailing an early, temporary adjournment for 60 days out of concern for COVID-19, according to sources.

    By Sam Stockard March 17, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    State has only 500 coronavirus tests available

    Tennessee has tested less than 300 people in the past two weeks; 'There aren't enough kits,' local doctor says

    By Bill Dries, Sam Stockard March 16, 2020
  • Business

    Grocers adjust to COVID-19 pandemic

    Numerous grocers are adjusting their hours and increasing cleaning efforts to protect customers and employees from COVID-19. 

    By Omer Yusuf March 17, 2020
  • Health Care

    Mildly ill? Isolate. Fever, short of breath? Head to ER

    With flu still in the community, not every sniffle and low-grade fever is coronavirus; but isolate yourself to be sure.

    By Jane Roberts March 17, 2020
  • Metro

    Governor urges all school districts to close for coronavirus

    Gov. Bill Lee called Monday for all school districts to close as soon possible to stop the spread of coronavirus, drawing a response from the TEA for TNReady testing to be canceled.

    By Sam Stockard March 16, 2020
  • Metro

    Criminal court cases suspended over COVID-19 are reset

     Criminal Court reset court cases that were canceled because of COVID-19. 

    By Yolanda Jones March 16, 2020
  • Metro

    3 U of M researchers receive AAC Consortium grants

    Broad array of research focuses on student-athletes.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 17, 2020
  • LIVE Business

    Coronavirus daily blog, March 16: SCS extends closure to April 6

    Confirmed cases
    Tennessee
    52
    Shelby County
    2
    • Tunica casinos close temporarily
    • Catholic Diocese of Memphis decree cancels Eucharist celebration, excuses people from mass
    • U of M may postpone spring graduation 
    • Dow experiences worst day since 1987
    • Gov. urges all Tennessee schools to close

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 20, 2020
  • Metro

    City Council chair urges public to stay home

    Editor’s note: Due to the serious public health implications associated with COVID-19, The Daily Memphian is making our coronavirus coverage accessible to all readers — no subscription needed.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 16, 2020
  • Food News

    With business down, restaurants look at meals to go

    In trying times, local restaurants are looking to new menus for delivery, discount gift cards and letting diners know they're open – and clean.

    By Jennifer Biggs March 18, 2020
  • Public Safety

    Crime lab move to Jackson will have little impact, TBI director says

    The TBI crime lab in Memphis is moving to Jackson next year. What does the move mean for evidence processed in criminal cases? Officials say there will be little or no impact. 

    By Yolanda Jones March 16, 2020
  • Education

    New Frayser High School could blur school boundaries and roles

    The founder of the charter school company operating Frayser's ASD School, MLK Prep, and County Commissioner Michael Whaley talked about the Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris' proposal for a new high school in Frayser on "Behind The Headlines."

    By Bill Dries March 16, 2020
  • Transportation & Logistics

    Pandemic’s toll could come into focus in FedEx earnings

    Analysts aren't sure yet how much impact coronavirus will have on FedEx third quarter earnings, scheduled for reporting Tuesday, but some believe the company should be prepared for long-term fallout.

    By Wayne Risher March 16, 2020
  • Update Food

    Your Daily Memphian COVID-19 Social Distancing Bracket!

    The results are in for the first-round matchups of our special, first-ever, how-to-spend-time-whilst-social-distancing bracket. 

    By Geoff Calkins March 18, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: FedEx guard changes, Memphis restaurants’ to-go options, and a leisure-time bracket

    It's Monday, March 16, and our experts on pleasant pastimes have created a bracket to counter the cancellation culture. We're also talking to Ryan Silverfield and about FedEx earnings. 

    By Andrew A. Smith March 18, 2020
  • State Government

    Antsy lawmakers could force Legislature to adjourn early

    Speculation spreads about the Legislature possibly wrapping up by the end of this week. But Lt. Gov. Randy McNally said it will likely take two to three weeks for the General Assembly to finish its work.

    By Sam Stockard March 16, 2020

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