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
Tennessee won’t say how many students are enrolled in new voucher program
Months after Tennessee launched its first statewide voucher program, the Tennessee Department of Education won’t say how many students are using it to attend private school.
City of Memphis MLGW takes step toward buying Cordova property
City of Memphis Council members to push Gov. Lee to reject Guard deployment
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: More on the National Guard; Midtown’s Parkview is back
Business
Main Street will soon get new banners
Four designs will be displayed on the Main Street Mall and will highlight and celebrate the city’s identity.
Real Estate The latest on Google’s West Memphis data center? It could add water recycling.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Business Peabody renovations ‘complete departure’ from old look
Sports
Dandy Dozen: Briarcrest makes a big jump; Germantown remains on top
Briarcrest moves up four spots following a big win over Nashville Father Ryan. Arlington, meanwhile, debuts ahead of Friday’s region opener against No. 6 Collierville.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Breaking down the Tigers’ unblemished home record against power conference schools since 2015
High School Sports Tuesday prep report: Northpoint scores crucial victory over St. George’s
High School Sports At Bolton High, a revived girls soccer program is playing for pride and joy
Food
Wiseacre’s OG location isn’t just for beer anymore
Since its inception, Wiseacre’s Broad Avenue taproom has relied on a rotating cast of food trucks. But now the brewery is opening its own in-house sandwich shop.
Suburbs
Collierville Schools to improve cell service at high school, hears site purchase updates
Collierville Schools is hoping cell service is soon improved in the high school area. District leaders also heard an update on two sites they are purchasing.
Arts & Culture
Mellencamp, McBride, Gales to honor Memphis Music Hall of Fame inductees
John Mellencamp, Martina McBride and Eric Gales will honor inductees at the Memphis Music Hall of Fame ceremony on Sept. 25.
Opinion
Calkins: Memphis has a rich history of playing the SEC. Is it coming to an end?
For almost exactly 60 years, SEC teams have been traveling to the Liberty Bowl to play Memphis in football. Saturday might be the beginning of the end.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: How a new MPD position rankled the department
In the wake of Tyré Nichols’ death, the Memphis Police Department decided it had an absence of supervision in the field, and set out to fix that problem by creating a new position — the second lieutenant. But that solution caused a string of other problems.