Shelby County announces 2nd dose appointments
Those who received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine can begin making appointments for a second dose starting at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25.
Friday prep report: Madlock, Lawson lead Houston past Bartlett
State’s top-ranked AAA team still in the fine-tuning stage.
Calkins: A graveside concert for the leader of the band
Joe Sills — a legendary high school band director throughout West Tennessee — died of COVID-19. His former students are gathering to play a graveside concert in his honor Saturday. One of them will be playing Sills’ own silver trumpet.
Still the King: Hank Aaron died an American hero, and the champion of the home run
From humble beginnings to home run king, Hank Aaron, who died on Jan. 22, left a legacy. He even found time for a brief stopover in Memphis and hit a home run in a football stadium.
Cummins to close Memphis plant
A Cummins manufacturing plant that rebuilds turbochargers in Memphis will close, eliminating 300 jobs.
About 40 candidates apply for Memphis Police director job
Michael Rallings retires in April. Mayor hopes to present candidate to City Council in mid-March.
‘Please don’t hurt my children,’ Joris Ray begs lawmakers
Superintendent Joris Ray posted a video Friday, Jan. 22 urging state legislators to vote against a bill that could “defund public education” if Shelby County Schools remain closed.
TNReady requirements concern suburban superintendents
The governor and education commissioner have touted districts won’t be penalized based on test results. However, that’s only if 80% of students take the exam. Superintendents are concerned as so much uncertainty surrounds the requirements.
Family of Shelby County jail detainee files wrongful death lawsuit
The family of a man who was a detainee last year at the Shelby County Jail has filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging health officials at the jail did not do enough to help the victim, which led to his death at the hospital.
Rapidly improving Grizzlies’ defense is catalyst for winning streak
The Grizzlies lead the NBA in steals per game and rank second in defensive efficiency behind the reigning champion Lakers.
Legislators approve handful of education-related measures to end short special session
Intent on returning kids to classrooms, reversing months of “learning loss” and improving literacy, the Tennessee General Assembly approved a handful of bills Thursday and Friday, Jan. 21-22, and $110 million in spending.
DMC takes step to keep Mobility Center on budget, on time
The Downtown Memphis Commission has hired a search committee consultant to help meet its goal of identifying by Feb. 25 the final candidate for the CEO/president position.
Memphis’ indoor movie theaters begin reopening
Major films including “Wonder Woman 1984” and “One Night in Miami” will be showing as theaters reopen following the newest health directive.
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art will reopen
The museum in Overton Park will reopen under the new Health Directive 17.
Collierville High School to continue hybrid learning plan
Collierville Schools released learning plans for students on Friday.
Shelby County is poster child in national eviction study
The county’s large-scale evictions, relatively affordable housing and median unemployment rate make it representative of hundreds of communities in the nation.
Coronavirus: 15 new deaths reported
The 337 cases come from 4,172 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 8.1%.
Calkins: Electric performance by Memphis was ‘a long time coming’
After months of frustration, the Tigers’ performance against Wichita State was reason to exhale.
Strickland proposes $200 million plan for capital projects
The plan was outlined in a Thursday State of the City speech by Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland. Strickland also outlined two violent crime intervention programs.
Metro
The Early Word: One school’s bust is another’s boost; top cop temp check
Some locals aren’t down for the demo of an iconic East Memphis building, Regional One Health puts pregnancy care on wheels and a Germantown designer leaves his mark on the holidays.
Premium City of Memphis With Council’s Cordova high ‘death blow’ vote, Frayser high could be built first
Business
Memphians mourn old Mellow Mushroom building targeted for demo
The 60-year-old building on the corner of White Station Road and Park Avenue, known for its circular architecture and stone-stacked exterior, will be destroyed to make way for a Bojangles. Some locals say it’s “tragic.”
Premium Health Care Stork 901 program to bring pregnancy care on wheels to rural West Tennessee
Sports
The Grizzlies’ system is fueled by speed. And the holiday spirit?
The Grizzlies new offensive scheme that features more movement, more cuts and a faster pace of play helped Memphis score 41 field goals against the Nuggets, with 31 coming from assists. Grizzlies beat short-handed Nuggets 105-90 in opener of a 2-game set in MemphisRelated content:
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 105, Nuggets 90
Food
Etowah dinner series cofounder launches cocktail bar
Josh Conley said Bar Limina will feature a revolving lineup of mixologists and bartenders from across the globe.
Suburbs
Bartlett exploring options for Quail Ridge Golf Course
While Quail Ridge golf course in Bartlett has closed, there are still ongoing discussions about the future of the property, but apartments do not appear to be an option.
Arts & Culture
Dixon hosts exhibition of CBU art professor, gallery manager
His art combines sound and visuals with many of the works now on view at the Dixon Gallery & Gardens.
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.