Fund to help service industry workers announced amid COVID surge, new directive
Fund to help service industry workers is created as new Health Directive 16 will put more strain on service industry workers.
Study: Local COVID deaths could more than double in 60 days
For perspective, the death toll for first nine months of the pandemic is 821 as of Tuesday, Dec. 22.
Tuesday prep report: Brothers roll past Collierville in battle of unbeatens
Brothers share the wealth in impressive victory.
Shelby County Schools gets $1.8M federal grant
The grant is for a project at Belle Forest Community School.
Calkins: Grizzlies tip off 20 years — and hopefully 20 more
There is a lease provision that has to be dealt with, but right now there’s no reason Memphis and its touchstone can’t work things out.
City Council backs health directive, considers taking pay cut
The council action wasn’t unanimous and it follows a split vote the day before by the Shelby County Commission expressing support for the countywide directive that takes effect the day after Christmas.
Memphis basketball: Where do the Tigers go from here?
The numbers do not lie. But there are eight days until the next game to get back on track.
Alexander, Blackburn split on COVID-19 relief bill
The city’s representatives in the U.S. Senate split on the bipartisan $900 billion package while the city’s two Congressmen both voted for the bill.
New, restrictive health directive out, effective Dec. 26
New health directive released Monday afternoon puts more restrictions on businesses. Related story: Suburban, county leaders still have concerns about revised health directive
Coronavirus: Shelby County reports more than 900 new cases
About 44% of area ICU patients were either COVID-positive or suspected of having coronavirus.
COVID data in each surge led to different decisions locally
Each coronavirus surge in Shelby County came with an increase in cases, hospitalizations and deaths that preceded the previous one as transmission rose significantly.
Opinion: Surviving another round of pandemic-related restrictions
Taylor Berger: “Time spent fighting change, whether out of fear or resentment, is time wasted. Acceptance of the new normal is the key to growth, which sometimes even leads to gratitude.”
Memphis Grizzlies season preview
Grizzlies beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss expectations for Memphis in year two under coach Taylor Jenkins, predict the leap that future superstar Ja Morant could take and map out the team’s long-term plans.
Carlisle: Hyatt Centric to offer ‘unparalleled’ river views despite taller Grand Hyatt
Hyatt Centric’s hotel guests and patrons of its rooftop bar and riverfront restaurant will have river views despite plans to erect a taller Grand Hyatt next door.
Germantown aldermen appoint vice mayor, commissioners
Alderwoman Mary Anne Gibson was named vice mayor. She served in the role in 2018 and 2019.
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
Former St. Jude fundraising exec to lead global anti-hunger charity
A longtime Memphian and former executive for the fundraising and awareness organization at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is headed to Oklahoma to lead a global anti-hunger charity.
Premium Real Estate Memphians mourn old Union Planters Bank building targeted for demo
Sports
Grizzlies update injury report ahead of clash with Denver
Taylor Jenkins commented on the injury status of several players on Sunday. The team has listed Ja Morant and Zach Edey as out ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Nuggets.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: As Grizzlies get healthier, decisions loom, beginning at small forward
Food
Sam’s Deli closes
The University of Memphis-area deli was known for an eclectic menu of globally inspired sandwiches and Korean bibimbap bowls.
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.