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
Man who killed U of M student in hit-and-run crash sentenced
The incident happened in July 2023, when Hernandez, behind the wheel of a stolen car, blew through the red light going an estimated 88 mph.
Premium Health Care Two more resign from troubled UTHSC department as officials announce a new hire
Education High school seniors attend Adulting 101
Transportation & Logistics New bill would oust Memphis airport board
Public Safety Teen shot Downtown, third shooting in a week
Business
Two more resign from troubled UTHSC department as officials announce a new hire
The number of people who have resigned from the program grows amid abuse allegations that school officials allegedly refused to address.
Real Estate Rare office space in ‘garden community’ hitting the market later this year
Transportation & Logistics New bill would oust Memphis airport board
Premium Real Estate Fantastic Fans building is gone but owner still fixes wobble
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Sports
GG Jackson a good sport, even on receiving end of viral highlight
Jackson said he might be part of Victor Wembanyama’s career highlights, but he has no regrets about a viral dunk exchange.Related content:
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Spurs 123, Grizzlies 98
Memphis Grizzlies Spurs trounce Grizzlies, who lose fourth in a row
Premium North Mississippi Pro hockey returning to Mid-South with new team at Landers Center
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Pick watch: Grizzlies fans have a playoff race to follow after all
Food
Table Talk: Festival season kicks off with a cocktail
What seems to set this event apart from others in the same vein is the craft component to the offerings. There isn’t any single brand or spirit featured.
Food News Memphis Made closing taproom
Suburbs
GPAC’s latest season includes Mavis Staples, Second City, Samara Joy
The season includes actor/singer Darren Criss, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard, and fiddle duo Carter and Cleveland.
Premium North Mississippi Pro hockey returning to Mid-South with new team at Landers Center
Arts & Culture
GPAC’s latest season includes Mavis Staples, Second City, Samara Joy
The season includes actor/singer Darren Criss, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard, and fiddle duo Carter and Cleveland.
Visual Arts Case dismissed in lawsuit to stop Brooks’ Downtown museum
Opinion
Calkins: Trump came to Memphis. We’ll soon be ‘virtually crime free.’
President Donald Trump came to Memphis to declare victory over crime. Two Friday night shootings were a reminder that work still remains. Trump visits Memphis to talk Task Force US to hold off striking Iranian power plants, Trump says in MemphisRelated content:
Arts & Culture Opinion: Art is enduring
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Behind the scenes of Trump’s Memphis visit
The Daily Memphian sent four staffers to President Donald Trump’s visit to Memphis. Today, veteran reporter Bill Dries is here to talk about some of the behind-the-scenes details.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Are vee there yet? – A new RV park comes to Cordova
Games
Sudoku: March 24
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?