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  • Coronavirus

    Commission’s in-person meeting likely last one for a while

    Changes to state law approved in subcommittee Wednesday will allow bodies like the Shelby County Commission and Memphis City Council to meet and take votes by conference calls.

    By Bill Dries, Linda A. Moore March 19, 2020
  • State Government

    Governor proposes ‘no-growth’ budget plan for fiscal 2021 amid emergency

    Gov. Bill Lee introduced a “no-growth” budget for the next fiscal year, reducing a 3.1% revenue growth projection to zero and eliminating dozens of spending proposals while spending hundreds of millions to respond to the COVID-19 emergency.

    By Sam Stockard March 18, 2020
  • Education

    Sweeping Tennessee legislation filed to drop TNReady tests, allow fewer school days

    The proposal aims to lift the burden of testing and other state mandates from public schools disrupted by the ongoing spread of COVID-19, as well as deadly twisters that shredded parts of Middle Tennessee this month.

    By Marta W. Aldrich March 18, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Adjusting to our new remote reality; who COVID-19 is helping

    It's Wednesday, March 18, and we're hunkered down, though not because the city's State of Emergency tells us we have to be. Look for how FedEx and UPS are taking care of couriers as more packages are being shipped directly to homes and, sorry, more closures and cancellations. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 18, 2020
  • Guest Columnists

    Morris: The faith community and COVID-19

    A Facebook page will be the home base for this unified faith effort. You can find the page by searching for Memphis Clergy COVID-19 Response. Anyone can access the page and offer to work on a project.

    By G. Scott Morris March 18, 2020
  • Business

    Cleaning services see increased requests as COVID-19 concerns rise

    As coronavirus cases continue to rise in the area and statewide, cleaning services are seeing a larger number of requests for thorough treatment of commercial and residential spaces.

    By Abigail Warren March 19, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Coronavirus daily blog, March 18: Health Department confirms fourth Shelby case

    • Tennessee's 98 cases mostly in patients between 18-49 years old
    • Small business emergency declared
    • Nike donating $500,000 to Memphis response
    • Community Foundation launches response fund

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 20, 2020
  • Memphis Grizzlies

    ‘Sobering details': Kevin Durant tests positive as NBA reevaluates

    As Kevin Durant and three other Brooklyn Nets test positive for COVID-19, the NBA Board of Governors hears from a former U.S. surgeon general on the "grim potential impact" of coronavirus. 

    By Don Wade March 17, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Untangling the testing process: With state shortage, who is getting tested and how

    COVID-19, or coronavirus, testing has been slow and frustrating. Here's what you need to know about how it works. 

    By Sam Stockard, Jane Roberts March 18, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Governor likely to declare small business emergency

    Gov. Bill Lee outlined an assistance plan Tuesday to help people survive the crisis financially and is expected to declare a small business emergency so companies can obtain federal loans to stay afloat.

    By Sam Stockard March 17, 2020
  • Elections

    Candidates pull petitions for August election

    Candidates are filing petitions for August election ballot.

    By Bill Dries March 17, 2020
  • Sports

    Laird Veatch outlines Tiger athletic steps during coronavirus pandemic

    U of M Athletic Director Laird Veatch outlined the steps the university is taking for athletes as all adjust to life under the coronavirus pandemic

    By Jonah Jordan March 17, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    What the city’s state of emergency means

    The declaration doesn't close any businesses or force the cancellation of any events at this point. Strickland says it unlocks federal assistance to the city and allows the city to make quick buys of emergency equipment and supplies. 

    By Bill Dries March 18, 2020
  • Business

    Local small businesses could get help through state disaster loans

    Small businesses in Memphis may soon be receiving assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration in the form of Economic Injury Disaster loans due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

    By Omer Yusuf March 17, 2020
  • Business

    FedEx details China comeback in otherwise cloudy earnings outlook

    FedEx reported earnings for the December-February quarter on Tuesday, March 17, amid widespread uncertainty about coronavirus impact on future.

    By Wayne Risher March 18, 2020
  • Food

    Rendezvous shuts its dining room; caterers suffering as events cancel

    The Rendezvous suspends eat-in service for now; caterers take big hit as events are canceled across the city.

    By Jennifer Biggs March 17, 2020
  • High School Sports

    TSSAA delays decision on state tournaments, keeps options open

    TSSAA board of control votes to keep options open for state basketball tournaments and Spring Fling.

    By John Varlas March 17, 2020
  • Business

    Updated: Huge shipment of donated COVID-19 test kits, masks moves through Memphis

    Chinese billionaire Jack Ma's donation of coronavirus test kits and masks to the U.S. was handled at Memphis International Airport, with a little help from FedEx.

    By Wayne Risher March 18, 2020
  • Public Safety

    Two corrections center inmates tested for COVID-19

    Two inmates at the Shelby County Divisions of Corrections are isolated after viral infection. They are being tested for COVID-19. 

    By Yolanda Jones March 18, 2020
  • LIVE Coronavirus

    Coronavirus daily blog, March 17: Strickland declares state of emergency; third local case confirmed

    The state reports the total number of confirmed cases in Tennessee is 73, and a third Shelby County case has also been reported. That individual is isolated at home and did not contract it in Shelby County.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 20, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: A Tigers documentary, nursing homes on alert, and cancellations

    It's Tuesday, March 17, and also St. Patrick's Day. Our daily Live Coronavirus Blog lists a lot of cancellations, but while grocery stores worry about supplies, there's still takeout. And will Memphis in May need a new month this year?

    By Andrew A. Smith March 17, 2020
  • 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

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