Locations, signup link released for second doses
Second COVID-19 vaccination dose is available only at Appling site this week.
Youngest member of Lawson family is right at home at Houston High
Versatility has made the Oregon commit an ideal complement to an already strong Houston team.
Health Dept. testing messaging system for vaccine standby list
After receiving a text, people would have four hours to get to a vaccination site.
Calkins: For the past two weeks, I’ve had COVID. Here is what I learned.
I was stunned when I tested positive for COVID. In the course of recovering, I learned a few things.
Limits on surplus military equipment for Sheriff’s Office approved after lots of changes
The ordinance allows the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency and Homeland Security to acquire some surplus military hardware for protection and natural disasters. But most military hardware offered by the federal government requires a majority vote of the commission.
PILOT moratorium proposal moves to a task force
Shelby County commissioners agree that the tax incentives, the most potent part of the local economic development arsenal, need to be discussed. The conversation Monday was about how to shape the discussion so that it doesn’t go the way of past conversations about PILOTs.
County Commission bans renamings for Trump, condemns Capitol insurrection
With no discussion, Shelby County commissioners approved Monday, Jan. 25, a resolution that forbids the county from renaming any of its property, roads, bridges or buildings in honor of former President Donald Trump.
Germantown OKs firm to study Crestwyn Hills parkland
Monday’s $38,450 approval is part of suburban leaders due diligence phase and displays leaders’ interest in acquiring the land.
Veazey leaving city government for ALSAC post
Kyle Veazey, the deputy chief operating officer for the city of Memphis, is moving to ALSAC, the fund-raising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, as senior vice president for executive operations.
UNIS leases additional industrial space
The California-based company that provides logistics services to other companies will open its second fulfillment center in Memphis, bringing its total footprint in Memphis to about 600,000 square feet.
Grizzlies Insider: Ja heading to Japan?
Ja Morant might be a longshot for the Olympics, but don’t count him out just yet.
Grizzlies: 13 takeaways 13 games into the regular season
It’s not the break the team wanted, but the rash of postponements could help get Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. on the court together for more games.
The most exciting elements of the Tigers’ first two wins of 2021
At last, the offense has kicked in. And with two games this week against SMU, the defense will need to be as solid as ever.
Landers Center becoming COVID-19 vaccination site
The Landers Center is replacing the DeSoto County Health Department as a vaccination site.
Coronavirus: Seven new deaths reported
The Health Department reported about 415 new coronavirus cases Monday, Jan. 25.
Police investigating the discovery of bones at Mud Island
Memphis police are investigating the discovery over the weekend of what appeared to be human bones on Mud Island.
Education equity alliance launches in Tennessee
The Tennessee Alliance for Equity in Education is organized by The Education Trust, which last year opened a state office in Tennessee.
Herrington: As Grizzlies await return, team’s paths might be shifting
Plus: We’re accepting submissions to the mailbag, but with a twist.
Shelby County’s updated vaccination schedule
Tennessee’s Health Department announced on Friday, March 19, that the state would open vaccinations up to all adults.
Club Windward in Lakeland sold to Frida’s co-owners
Club Windward, a landmark at the Canada Road exit of Interstate 40 in Lakeland has new owners and potentially a new direction once the impact of COVID-19 wanes.
Your coronavirus vaccine questions answered
Our running list of questions and answers has been updated with more locations where people can get vaccinated.
Section of Highland to be renamed for Vieron
The section of Highland in front of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church is being renamed to honor Father Nicholas L. Vieron, the church’s longtime pastor who died in September.
We have a new food Facebook group; Table Talk has a place for you
Our new Table Talk Facebook group is ready for you to join so we can start dishing about good food and drink we’ve enjoyed and what’s still to come.
New athletic facility a labor of love for basketball-crazy businessman
Hernando venue, at 63,000 square feet, will house facilities for basketball, baseball and volleyball.
Metro
Mulroy investigation now in state’s high court
A resolution that urges the Tennessee Supreme Court to create a panel to investigate three state district attorneys general passed the state Senate Wednesday, April 16.
Premium Education MSCS could sell Bayer Building, demolish several vacant schools
Premium Education CBU hit in purge of foreign students
Downtown Downtown safety funds survive state whittling of local programs
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
Seven deadly sins that could cost Grizzlies vs. OKC Thunder
You might remember regular-season games between Memphis and the Oklahoma City Thunder. They were mostly a disaster for the Grizzlies. Here’s what Memphis must do to avoid biting that apple in the NBA playoffs.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: After two-year drought, FedExForum drinks in postseason Grizzlies win
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies roll over the Mavericks. But there’s Thunder on the horizon.
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Ja Morant lifts Grizzlies over Mavs and into playoffs
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.