Early shot-takers praise compassion, can-do efficiency at Pipkin
The Health Department is making notes for rolling out mass COVID-19 vaccinations in other neighborhoods.
Tuesday prep report: Jacobs beats the buzzer as Bartlett edges Briarcrest
Panthers continue their trend of strong second-half performances.
Health Department: Pandemic plateauing after holiday surge
While cases and hospitalizations remain higher than the benchmarks set by local health officials, the pandemic is plateauing following the Christmas and New Year’s surge, Shelby County Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter said.
Surrounding Tennessee counties out of vaccine as Shelby resumes
While Shelby County is resuming distribution of its limited supply of COVID-19 vaccine, surrounding Tennessee counties are out.
Federal government asking states to speed vaccine, not hold back 2nd dose
The Trump administration is asking states to speed delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to people 65 and older and to others at high risk by no longer holding back the second dose of the two-dose shots, officials said Tuesday.
Bartlett rejects special use permit for cigar lounge
The Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen rejected Sticks X Stones’ request in a 4 to 2 vote Tuesday evening.
Feds: Social media clues used to ID Tennessee man in D.C. riot
Eric Munchel, 30, was taken into custody Sunday after being charged with one felony count of the federal version of trespassing and one felony count of violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds.
Memphis police director consults with FBI after officer charged in slaying
Memphis Police Director Michael Rallings said the investigation is ongoing in the case of a MPD officer charged with kidnapping and fatally shooting a man while on-duty. Rallings has asked the FBI to consult on the case.
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken picks Germantown location
The deal for the 3,000-square-foot space was signed shortly before Christmas.
Staks Pancake Kitchen headed to Southaven’s Silo Square
Silo Square is to comprise 13 mixed-use buildings, 305 single-family housing lots, six retail outparcels, a bank outparcel, two hotel sites, three office buildings, a 2.6-acre farmer’s market, 10 acres of apartments, and 64 acres of green space.
Magnolia & May’s Chip Dunham talks about what his new restaurant is doing during COVID
Chip Dunham opened Magnolia & May just a couple of months into COVID; he talks to Jennifer Biggs about what it’s been like to have a new restaurant in a pandemic.
Tennessee lawmakers return for 2021 session
Tennessee’s legislative session is likely to stretch for several months, with a special session called by Republican Gov. Bill Lee on tap starting Jan. 19 to address education challenges that have popped up amid the virus outbreak.
UMRF earns international designation; could boost recruiting
The designation signifies UMRF can help with domestic market research, patent reviews, import/export law, plus offers access to capital investment.
Former U of M president, Thomas G. Carpenter, has died
Thomas G. Carpenter, the 11th president of the university, also was the founding president of the University of North Florida.
Memphis DB T.J. Carter enters transfer portal
A key defensive player, Carter is the second big name to leave the Tigers within the past week.
Tigers Basketball Insider: Turnovers take toll on team
Ahead of the team’s first game of the year, rampant turnovers pose the question: Can the Tigers get out of their own way?
TSSAA high school basketball scoring leaders: Briarcrest freshman claims top spot
Cooper Haynes leads Shelby-Metro area in scoring this week.
TSSAA selects new venues for 2021 state wrestling
Expo Center, which has hosted the state tournament since 2010, is being used as a COVID-19 testing site.
Collierville selects Fraser to continue as vice mayor
The alderwoman will serve as the town’s vice mayor. She has held the role consistently since 2013.
Civil Rights Museum to hold virtual ‘King Day’
Memphis musicians Garry Goin, TykeT, Karen Brown and Adajyo will perform.
Shelby County Schools considers how to spend next round of coronavirus relief money
District officials said they expect money they will get from the latest federal relief package could be about four times higher than last time, or about $190 million.
Coronavirus: More than 500 new cases, 10 new deaths reported
As the Health Department resumes vaccinations, it reported just over 500 new coronavirus cases.
First Commercial Bank raises $15 million in new capital
Banking company plans to grow Memphis presence, establish permanent office in the Crescent Center in East Memphis.
Metro
Protesters angry about everything from Social Security to Gulf of America
Hundreds protested for or against numerous causes at Poplar Avenue and Highland Street on Saturday afternoon, carrying signs denouncing xAI, the Trump administration and one that said simply, “Where do I start?”
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Business
Food Files: New Sichuan restaurant, two wings eateries coming
A new Sichuan restaurant should open by the year’s end in East Memphis, Wings House expanded from Southaven and A1 Wings & Things opened its first location in Cordova.
Real Estate Health care logistics facility awarded 10-year PILOT
Business CEO of Memphis-based paper company retires
Real Estate Mud Island project receives funding
Sports
Memphis tennis teams both advance to AAC championship matches
University of Memphis tennis teams are shining on the home courts at Leftwich Tennis Center.
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Food
$10 Deal: Mix and match at Great China Market
At Great China Market, $10 gets you a satisfying variety of combinations of delicious pastries and caramelized pork.
Suburbs
Millington bar gets friendly fresh start from Midtown owner
Louis Connelly, owner of Louis Connelly’s Bar for Fun Times and Friendship, officially took over Kickstart in March.“We’d love to keep growing, buying more neighborhood bars like this that have character and history,” he said.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: Shell Daze, Time Warp and Mary J. Blige for real this time
This week, Peabody rooftop parties return, Africa in April is back and Saddle Creek opens another art show.
Opinion
Conaway: Everybody in the golf world knows every King-Collins course, except here, of course
“Should you like to play a King-Collins course, still rare but growing in number, there’s one right smack dab in the middle of your city.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Italian restaurant to open soon in East Memphis
Cocozza East, from the owners of Cocozza American Italian in Harbor Town, will open in East Memphis in either late May or early June 2025.
Games
5 by 5 crossword: April 18
You don’t have to buzz in to play this quick crossword.