Calkins: The best reason to root for James Wiseman
Yes, he quit on the Memphis Tigers. But Memphis fans should be rooting for him, anyway.
No March Madness in Memphis: 2021 NCAA tournament regional relocated
The NCAA is moving preliminary rounds from 13 cities, including Memphis, to a single site.
Room in the Inn, CME Church plan permanent shelter for homeless
The CME Church has dropped plans to turn its historic, long-vacant Collins Chapel Connectional Hospital property into a skilled nursing facility. Now the church plans to lease the space to Room in the Inn, which will provide shelter, meals and some medical care to the homeless.
Collierville runoff early voters get first use of new voting system starting Wednesday
The Shelby County Election Commission says its hand was forced by having to keep voting machines used in the November elections sealed until all results from that election are certified next week. Early voting in the two Collierville runoff elections starts Wednesday.
Commercial space may return to Poplar Viaduct’s east end
A site plan for 2847 Poplar shows a commercial building of more than 7,000 square feet and 36 parking spaces.
Silverfield: ‘Confident’ in vetting process following report of transfer player’s suspension
Memphis QB Peter Parrish had been accused of rape while at LSU; no charges have been filed.
Rust Hall lease, MLGW budget and Downtown parking overhaul top council agenda
The Memphis City Council agenda Tuesday also includes a new violent crime task force, a ban on bottled water at all city facilities post pandemic and the election of a new chairman for 2021.
New Grizzlies assistant Sonia Raman saving the best of Memphis for last
Raman has gotten the highlights of the city. Now it’s time to get her eye on the team.
James Wiseman on his blip of a Memphis Tigers career: ‘I wouldn’t change anything’
The center is one of the top prospects in Wednesday’s NBA draft despite playing in just three college games.
Metal Museum confident it can raise $13M more for Rust Hall work
Museum’s leadership expresses confidence it can a meet a proposed city deadline: Within two years, add $13 million to the $12 million it has already raised to make Overton Park its new, expanded headquarters.
Coronavirus: Nearly 700 new cases reported
The 686 cases come from 6,396 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 10.7%.
New date set for Memphis-Tennessee basketball game
This season’s rivalry game between the Tigers and Vols has been postponed until 2021.
Arlington retail center to target health-minded clientele
Gary Rapp Jr. is developing a four-bay center on Airline Road, including one bay where he will operate a new deli.
TJ Carter, John Cartwright expected back for Memphis vs. Stephen F. Austin
The Tigers hope to see their best cornerback and a much-needed defensive lineman against Stephen F. Austin.
Moderna vaccine shows 94.5% effectiveness against COVID
The flu vaccine, given every year, has an efficacy rate of 40%-50%.
Herrington: Grizzlies could dive into trade, but have reasons to wait
Surprise! The NBA suddenly decided to lift the trade moratorium, which brings up a bevy of names to consider.
Palazzolo to seek another term as Germantown mayor in 2022
Mayor Mike Palazzolo has announced he will seek reelection in 2022. Palazzolo has served as mayor of Germantown since 2014.
Germantown mayor issues surprising invitation
The annual call for Germantown citizens to apply for boards and commissions this year included a personal invitation from Mayor Mike Palazzolo to a select few residents.
Memphis police officer charged with rape
Al Bond, a patrolman for three years, has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman at a party.
Metro
Head of TVA, which supplies MLGW, announces retirement
Memphis Light, Gas and Water, which serves the Memphis metro area, is TVA’s largest customer.
Education MSCS advises staff about immigration directive
Business
Box score: Railroads, Chamber push for stiffer cargo theft penalties
Memphis is the No. 2 city in the nation for cargo theft behind Los Angeles-Long Beach, and it’s a problem that “has a ripple effect” for retailers and consumers.
Business Greater Memphis Chamber Chairman’s Circle has new chairman
Sports
Grizzlies Insider: Luke Kennard trying to not think about upcoming trade deadline
The Feb. 6 trade deadline is one week away, and several NBA players will soon have new homes.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Even rousing win can’t erase worry about Ja Morant
Food
Table Talk: Can a kid be a food critic? Corky’s BBQ thinks so
Corky’s No. 1 fan just might be a 10-year-old who goes to St. George’s Independent School.
Suburbs
New girls basketball coach making a mark at Collierville
After a successful run at Rossville Christian, first-year coach Kendrick Watkins has the Dragons believing after an uncertain offseason.
Arts & Culture
Tennessee Williams’ paintings among February art exhibitions in Memphis
Months after his death, the first major Memphis exhibition of South Memphis native Floyd Newsum Jr. opens at the Dixon. Plus, a Colombian artist is showing at Sheet Cake Gallery.
Opinion
Sanford: Firing Feagins was unwise, but she shares the blame
“Now what we have is chaos on steroids. The board is seen as a laughingstock, except no one is laughing.”
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: After demolition of UAB, can Memphis keep its foot on the gas?
Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and college sports columnist John Martin analyze Memphis’ blowout win over UAB on Sunday and look at the Tigers’ road ahead.