Coronavirus: Area hospitals near ICU capacity, nearly 900 new cases reported
Tuesday’s case numbers yielded a 10.6% positivity rate.
City spends most of remaining CARES Act money on personnel
The city is in a race with the calendar to spend its federal funding within the next two weeks or send it back to D.C.
Recommendation for police force of 2,500 raises questions of coordination
The task force making the call is one of several working on police reforms and better police practices. The size of the Memphis Police force is a controversial part of the civic discussion about police reform.
One Beale, Downtown parking plan clear key financing hurdles
Memphis City Council members heard about the difficulty of getting financing for hotel projects before approving the financing of a third hotel for One Beale. The set of parking projects nearby had a more complex path to approval.
Memphis school leaders ask $30 million for learning loss and literacy
The request would increase to about $50 million annually in the third year as the Memphis district hires more teacher assistants for students in K-2.
State’s first COVID vaccines serving as backup
Tennessee is using its initial 975 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine as a backup supply, but 74 hospitals are expected to receive more than 56,000 other doses Thursday.
Grind City Brewing, U of M agree to craft beer partnership
Tiger Tail, a new product made by Grind City Brewing Co., will be the official craft beer of Memphis Tigers athletics.
University of Tennessee president joins Redbirds ownership group
Randy Boyd brings state-wide connections, valuable baseball experience to an already-successful organization. “He’s Mr. Tennessee,” said Craig Unger, Redbirds president and general manager.
Collierville moves toward convenience store south of Tenn. 385 near Byhalia Road
Collierville officials approved a conditional use permit for a convenience store and gas station on the south side of Tenn. 385.
Applicant proposes Binghampton residence for homeless
Homeless veterans, those in second chance and sober living programs or people simply wanting to get their lives in order are the target groups for The Purpose Place, the applicant behind the proposal.
Street racing, muffler crackdown draws council concerns
A set of three proposed ordinances aren’t due for a vote by the full council until the new year. But several council members are concerned about how police will carry out the ordinances if they are passed.
Election Commission certifies Collierville runoff
John Worley and Missy Marshall were certified as the winners of the Collierville runoff elections.
Surge in cases has Health Department on verge of more restrictions
Health Department expects it could be vaccinating EMS workers and nursing home residents and staff by Dec. 28.
AutoZone expands share buyback program
AutoZone directors have increased the company’s share repurchase authorization by $1.5 billion, pushing the total since 1998 to $24.65 billion.
Update: Phillip Ashley Chocolates to be featured on ‘ABC World News Tonight’
Local chocolatier Phillip Ashley Rix gets more national recognition. He’ll be on ABC’s national news show this week to showcase his creativity with candy and his business model during COVID-19.
Scouting Report: A quick look at Tigers’ bowl opponent Florida Atlantic
Florida Atlantic is led by former USF coach Willie Taggart and has a strong defense. But the Owls don’t have a 1,000-yard passer or a rusher with more than 500 yards, despite playing eight games.
Tigers Basketball Insider: Hardaway taking reins on offense
“We’re playing defense well enough to beat teams. We’re just not playing offense well enough to beat teams,” Hardaway said.
FedEx marks milestone in feeder fleet upgrade
FedEx has taken delivery of first of at least 30 purpose-built turboprop air freighters to serve feeder markets around the world. ATR-72 600Fs will be delivered over five years.
Metro
Judge resets controversial Cooper-Young recovery home hearing
Questions delay the hearing for the Midtown recovery home opposed by neighbors and allegedly in violation zoning rules.
Public Safety Central High student in critical condition after shooting
Business
JoJo’s Espresso expands into space five times larger than original
JoJo’s Espresso, now in the 850-square-foot suite 114 at 1730 S. Germantown Road, will open in its new 5,000-square-foot space in the late first quarter.
Health Care Former St. Jude fundraising exec to lead global anti-hunger charity
Sports
Terry Tippett won games and influenced lives in equal measure
Tippett did a lot of winning. Six state championships and 902 games to be exact. Basketball was important — but not as important as the people who played it.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies update injury report ahead of clash with Denver
Food
JoJo’s Espresso expands into space five times larger than original
JoJo’s Espresso, now in the 850-square-foot suite 114 at 1730 S. Germantown Road, will open in its new 5,000-square-foot space in the late first quarter.
Suburbs
Germantown school board member resigns
Daniel Chatham was elected in 2022. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is responsible for appointing an individual to finish the unexpired term.
Arts & Culture
Preston Lamm leaves 40-year legacy at Rum Boogie Cafe
Beale Street would not be what it is today without Rum Boogie Cafe owner, and former CPA, Preston Lamm. But today, he will turn over the keys to the club’s new owner.
Opinion
Hutchinson: Beware of these lending scams
A Florida woman claimed to have more than 10 years of experience in grant writing. In reality, her last known employment was at a Krystal, and she was on probation for stealing cash deposits from it.
Podcasts
Workforce initiatives at U of M expand their reach
Leaders of the three separate initiatives joined Eric Barnes to talk about their programs this week on the WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines.”
Games
Jigsaw: More is more
This week’s jigsaw puzzle features a photo from freelance photojournalist Brad Vest taken for The Daily Memphian at John Mark Enterprises in Germantown.