Tenn. releases coronavirus vaccination distribution plan
A preliminary plan for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines prioritizes vulnerable populations and areas hard hit by the virus.
Arlington cancels Friday’s game due to COVID
Tigers were due to host Collierville in Region 7-6A.
Calkins: How the Memphis Grizzlies helped a 93-year-old woman vote for president
Jaren Jackson Jr. was voting for president for the first time. 93-year-old Beverly Nash was not. But they crossed paths Wednesday at the Agricenter voting station. And it was beautiful.
Brady White deflects acclaim, knowing what lies ahead
The Memphis QB is thankful for the awards, but “at the end of the day, you still have to replicate it.”
Federal crime initiative results in more than 60 local arrests, AG William Barr says
U.S. Attorney General William Barr said Wednesday, Oct. 21, that 5,500 arrests have been made nationwide, including 66 in Memphis, as part of Operation LeGend, an initiative designed to help curb violent crime in select cities.
AutoZone Liberty Bowl teams with SCS to host combine
With football officially off the table, superintendent Joris Ray says listening to data and science will determine if basketball will be played.
Jaren Jackson Jr. ready to get out of ‘timeout’
Vote. Rehab. Get tatted. Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr. has already had an eventful offseason.
Shelby County adds another 200 coronavirus cases
The day’s positivity rate was above 11%.
Salon owner opens Millington CBD store
Salon owner learns the ropes on hemp from fellow female entrepreneur and opens her own CBD store in Millington.
Tigers Football Insider: Ivory and Washington hope to be team’s next dynamic duo
The pair knew their recent performance against the Knights was possible due to the work they had already put in.
Pinch District tower developers meet council skepticism
Developers of a $180 million commercial mixed-use tower of hotel rooms and condos on the western edge of the Pinch District encountered some skepticism as they pitched the project to the Memphis City Council.
Street Food: Soi No. 9’s October surprise, Crosstown’s fried chicken fracas and more
From chicken to tacos, this street food stroll has some mouth-watering treats in store.
Daily Memphian high school honor roll: ECS’ Greenwood has another career game
Check out the other names in football, bowling, soccer and cross-country.
Karen Carrier, the unexpected restaurateur, talks about how it all happened
Jennifer Biggs talks with Karen Carrier about how she’s gotten through COVID, her winter plans, and how she ended up in the restaurant business.
UTHSC identifies drugs as possible coronavirus treatments
The drugs are already approved for other uses in humans.
Metro
The Early Word: Newlyweds flock to Southaven, and the ’90s are alive in CY
A Frayser pastor was shot and killed, tornadoes are more deadly here and Memphis gets barbecue redemption.
Public Safety Trump pardons former state Sen. Brian Kelsey
Millington Millington to break ground on new middle school
Premium Shelby County Commission Scorecard: An inside look at voting on Regional One, MSCS
Business
Inked: Industrial space headed to auction, CanopyNation expands to East Memphis
A Shelby Drive industrial building will be auctioned off, an insurance agency is expanding to East Memphis and a wholesaler moved to Pleasant View Road.
Premium Business Popular fitness instructor opening ‘Grit Group Fitness’ studio
Transportation & Logistics Spirit Airlines to offer nonstop flights between Detroit, Memphis
Transportation & Logistics Allegiant to pause flights from Memphis to Los Angeles
Sports
Grizzlies’ Morant says the win over Utah was not ugly. But it was dramatic.
Grizzlies star Ja Morant gave Utah guard Collin Sexton a thumbs down. Should Memphis get a thumbs up for another close win?
Premium Memphis Grizzlies The Birth of Grit and Grind: How Tony Allen completed the Grizzlies
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Thanks to Yuki Kawamura, Landers Center is a honeymoon destination
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis’ PJ Haggerty named second-team All-American by The Sporting News
Food
Comeback Coffee closing cafe
“We are not going anywhere as Comeback,” said Hayes McPherson, co-owner of the Pinch District coffee shop, which will continue producing coffee sodas and locally roasted coffee. “Things are just going to look different.”
Suburbs
Millington to break ground on new middle school
“We’re expecting a lot more growth in the next five to 10 years,” MMSD Director of Schools James “Bo” Griffin said. “Adding onto the middle school will help us to be ready for that growth.”
Arts & Culture
State honors Priscilla Presley as she asks support for Rock ’n‘ Soul Museum
While in Nashville asking the Legislature for support for the Rock ’n‘ Soul Museum, Priscilla Presley was given the highest civilian award Tennessee can bestow.
Opinion
Calkins: How an 11-year-old girl helped inspire Hardaway’s greatest season
Penny Hardaway was named American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year Tuesday. Is that because an 11-year-old girl gave him an unexpected gift? OK, maybe not. But he did just ask her for two more.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Stacey Greenberg talks Edible Memphis, restaurant advice
Greenberg is editor-in-chief of Edible Memphis magazine and has been chronicling the best places to eat in town for decades. On the podcast, she joins Holly Whitfield to talk about her career in food writing and taking the reins of Edible Memphis in 2018.
Games
Word Search: Grit Group Fitness
Can you solve this week’s word search?