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FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2020 file photo, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee delivers his State of the State Address in the House Chamber in Nashville, Tenn. Bill Lee declared a state of emergency Thursday, March 12, to help the state address the spread of the new coronavirus. The emergency declaration frees up additional funds and relaxes rules surrounding assistance from state agencies to affected communities. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Tennessee governor announces safer-at-home order

By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and ADRIAN SAINZ - Associated Press

Visitors get ready to tour Graceland in Memphis, Tenn. *FILE* (AP Photo/Beth J. Harpaz)

Music fest, barbecue contest in Memphis are rescheduled

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FILE - In this Monday, April 7, 2008, file photo, Kansas' Mario Chalmers shoots a three pointer to take the game in to overtime against Memphis during the championship game at the NCAA college basketball Final Four in San Antonio. Kansas defeated Memphis 75-68 in overtime. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

AP Was There: Chalmers, Jayhawks best Memphis for ‘08 title

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 14, 2017 file photo, The Tennessee Valley Authority's coal-burning Allen Fossil Plant in Memphis, Tenn. Groundwater in wells at the plant have tested for excessive levels of arsenic and lead. The Tennessee Valley Authority says it plans to move toxin-laden coal ash from a retired plant in Memphis to an off-site landfill. The nation's largest utility says it is considering six landfills in the South after it decided to move millions of cubic yards of coal ash from the old Allen Fossil Plant in Memphis rather than keep the material in place.(AP Photo/Adrian Sainz)

SC senator wants to charge $140 million to take TVA coal ash

By JEFFREY COLLINS - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony, left, has some words with referee Karl Lane, right, during the first quarter of the team's NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

Blazers snap 2-game skid with 121-105 win over the Suns

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Orlando Magic guard D.J. Augustin (14) shoots during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Ross scores 24, Magic rally to beat Grizzlies 120-115

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Memphis forward Precious Achiuwa, left middle, wrestles for a rebound with Houston forward Fabian White Jr., right middle, in front of center Chris Harris Jr., left, and guard Marcus Sasser right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, March 8, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

White, Grimes lead No. 21 Houston to 64-57 win over Memphis

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New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson (1) shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves' James Johnson in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 8, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Holiday has 37 points help Pelicans top Timberwolves 120-107

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts between Atlanta Hawks guard Brandon Goodwin (0) and forward John Collins (20) after scoring in the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Valanciunas, Morant lead Grizzlies past Hawks, 118-101

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Judge: School choice advocates can intervene in voucher case

By KIMBERLEE KRUESI - Associated Press

Memphis Tigers Precious Achiuwa (55), Lester Quinones (11) and Lance Thomas (15) celebrate after a win against Houston in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)

Memphis’ NCAA case goes to independent investigation arm

By RALPH D RUSSO - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks center Damian Jones (30) defends against a shot by Memphis Grizzlies center Gorgui Dieng during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 2, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Dieng leads 9 scorers in double figures, Memphis routs Hawks

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Achiuwa helps Memphis hold off Tulane 74-67 in overtime

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Woman’s leap of faith bake shop turns 3 on Leap Day

By JENNIFER BIGGS and The Daily Memphian - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots ahead of Memphis Grizzlies guards Yuta Watanabe (18) and Dillon Brooks (24) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Morant has 27 points, 14 assists as Grizzlies defeat Lakers

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes (40) drives to the basket while defended by Memphis Grizzlies guards De'Anthony Melton (0) and Dillon Brooks (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Nikki Boertman)

De’Aaron Fox scores 25 points, Kings beat Grizzlies 104-101

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Jolly scores 13 to lead SMU’s sweep of Memphis 58-53

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Cleaner of postal vehicles illegally dumped wastewater

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Memphis guard Alex Lomax (2) heads to the basket as Houston guard Nate Hinton defends in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)

Achiuwa’s free throw gives Memphis win over No. 22 Houston

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes dunks as Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson, right, watches during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Barnes makes 7 3-pointers in Kings’ win over Grizzlies

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press