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
County mayor in Nashville working on alternatives to MSCS takeover bill
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris was in Nashville on Monday trying to talk lawmakers out of a state takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. He says there are some alternatives being discussed.
Premium Education School board appointee ready to be ‘loudest advocate’ for Germantown
Business
Corporate Transparency Act adds confusion for small businesses
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network requirement can be time-consuming, expensive and confusing, according to business owners and attorneys. Adding to the confusion is the fact that the Corporate Transparency Act is in limbo as various court rulings continue to block and restore the law.
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Sports
Calkins: Ed Scott aims to make Memphis ‘a Top 25 athletic program in America’ — believe it or not
Memphis athletic director Ed Scott has been on the job for a tumultuous, wrenching but ultimately triumphant six months. In that time, Scott has seen enough to believe Memphis can be “a Top 25 athletic program in America.” Now he needs others to believe it, too. Calkins: Ed Scott on realignment, Penny, the NCAA investigation, attendance and more Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium will have reduced capacity, according to new plansRelated content:
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Food
After 2 1/2 years, Central BBQ reopens in Midtown
Central BBQ marries both the old and the new in its revamped Central Avenue location.
Suburbs
School board appointee ready to be ‘loudest advocate’ for Germantown
“Education, to me, is the great equalizer,” said Scotty Hendricks Jr., who Germantown leaders appointed to the Board of Education. “There is nothing that prevents someone that has education from being able to figure out how to overcome obstacles.”
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘September 5,’ ‘Paris is Burning’
The most notable new wide-release film opening in Memphis this week is the mysterious “Companion,” a comedy-thriller that’s gotten positive early buzz.
Opinion
Calkins: Ed Scott on realignment, Penny, the NCAA investigation, attendance and more
Memphis athletic director Ed Scott has been on the job for six months. Here’s what he has to say about realignment, the ongoing NCAA investigation, Ryan Silverfield, Penny Hardaway and the university’s plans for paying players.
Podcasts
County mayor, judge say they have plan to take over juvenile-detention center
Mayor Lee Harris and Judge Tarik Sugarmon talk on “Behind The Headlines” about the compromise they have taken to Sheriff Floyd Bonner about administration of the county’s juvenile-detention center.