Shelby County's suburban cities are beginning to expand on openings allowed under the first phase of the local "Back to Business" phased plan and will allow "close contact" businesses to open next week.

On Friday, TDOC confirmed more than 1,246 COVID-19 positive cases, out of 2,450 total tests, among staff and inmates at the Trousdale Turner Correctional Center in Trousdale County.

Congratulations, you made it to May. Today, we're talking about plans to reopen the local economy, balancing work from home with homework, shakes go sayonara and how special events have changed since the coronavirus came on the scene. 

One Houston High junior decided he could get a head start on his senior capstone project. He took the opportunity to give back to healthcare workers.

You've seen the parades all over town, haven't you? For birthdays and elementary schools and the like? Well, they had one at Trezevant Manor Thursday. It was the happiest parade of them all. 

We can’t even stand up and come together as one to fight something that’s killing us for two or three months without falling apart. After all, we need our nails done and a haircut.

City of Memphis COO Doug McGowen discusses the metrics Memphis’ elected officials and health officers studied to determine when to start gradually reopening the city. 

House and Senate leaders could run into disagreement on whether to concentrate only on the state’s budget in a COVID-19 economic disaster or take up hot social items such as abortion restrictions, constitutional carry and even the Bible bill when the Legislature returns June 1.

The city's chief operating officer said on Behind The Headlines that the hospital is one example of how the pandemic has changed and will continue to change how the city addresses issues that existed before COVID-19 arrived.

Restaurateurs have differing opinions on whether the decision to open restaurants on Monday is the right thing to do; some say it’s time, some say it’s too soon.

Ron Redwing and Golden Gate Cathedral set out to ease a financial burden for residents in Frayser, but the addition of music made for a timely party at the pump.

Here's a brief rundown of the businesses you can expect to see open May 4.

The Rev. Robert W. Marshall is expected to assume his new responsibilities in Louisiana in July. His installation and ordination are on hold until the faithful, perhaps only a percentage of their number, can gather.

The goal of the “Masks for Memphis” fundraising campaign is to raise $25,000; purchase masks being sewn by individuals in the elected officials’ districts and distribute those masks for free to those in need.

Memphis offers season ticket options in case of cancelation to the 2020 football season. 

With a plateauing of coronavirus cases locally, leaders plan to start reopening the county next week. Businesses such as libraries, gyms, places of worship and restaurants will begin reopening with restrictions. 

Data from the past 14 days shows Shelby County’s coronavirus positivity rate has declined as testing for the virus has expanded to more parts of the community.

The handshake is a time-honored tradition in sports (mostly), but Dr. Anthony Fauci's suggestion that we never shake hands again could change this ritual of sportsmanship at every level and, in turn, the way competitors view the games and one another. 

The president of the Memphis Restaurant Association joins Eric Barnes to talk about the heavy economic toll COVID-19 has had on local restaurants — and the difficulties restaurants face in reopening.

It's Thursday, April 30, and we've got two Memphis musical performances tonight, the county grappling over its upcoming budget, a coronavirus marathon and a gas giveaway. 

The Paycheck Protection Program loan could be a lifeline to restaurants, or it could be of no use at all. Experts say the loan, and especially its forgiveness criteria, is complicated.

The Memphis College of Art Legacy Catalog celebrates the school's 84-year history with lots of photographs and names.

One immigrant mother helping others protect their families from COVID, ICE and other threats.

Christina Stevison looked to her mother, late magazine publisher and entrepreneur Tina Birchett, for inspiration in developing an online workshop with the look and feel of Memphis' annual Sisterhood Showcase expo.

With an assist from the Society of International Paediatric Oncology, the registry has been publicized around the world.