Walmart stores to offer vaccine as early as Wednesday
Vaccine distribution will begin this week at Walmart locations across Shelby County, some as early as Wednesday.
Herrington: Dillon Brooks finds the balance, Ja Morant’s All-Star bid needs work
Here also is a compare-and-contrast injury evaluation for Jaren Jackson Jr. and Justise Winslow.
Builders collaborate for new neighborhood in Porter Farms
The residential market in Collierville remains strong and homes are in all stages of construction at Porter Farms, where several builders have worked together for designs that complement each other.
Born to be wild
After being laid off from her writing job, Sami Harvey used her newfound free time to rack up the 200 hours of training need to become a certified rehabilitator and open her own nonprofit, Out of the Woods Wildlife Rescue & Rehab.
Coronavirus: 225 new cases and 11 additional deaths
The Shelby County Health Department reported 225 new coronavirus cases and 11 virus-related deaths Sunday, Jan. 31.
Geoff Calkins: Watch out NBA, fourth-quarter Ja Morant is back
The Grizzlies returned from their 12-day absence with a vengeance. Ja Morant led the way yet again.
Grizzlies win sixth straight, showing no ill effects vs. Spurs
The Grizzlies returned from their COVID-19 pause with red-hot shooting.
Open space will separate ‘vibes’ of C-store, retail center
Singh Development designs its combo convenience stores/retail centers a bit differently than most.
Metro
The Early Word: FedEx Freight spins off; Grizz deliver a Warrior whoopin’
Former judge will monitor MPD, school board member recall would be tough and Cameo’s owners are opening two more spots.
Public Safety ‘Pay now or pay later’: MPD criticized at public meeting on DOJ report
Business
FedEx sees some gains in face of stubborn economy, other headwinds
The company affirms the value of its savings programs, more than $6 billion through 2027, but downgrades earnings-per-share for the rest of the year.
Business Memphis-area small businesses will soon have access to more support
Sports
Grizzlies batter Warriors in record-breaking bucket blitz
The Memphis Grizzlies set a franchise record with 27 3-pointers in the 144-93 win over the Golden State Warriors. It’s the biggest win in the NBA this season.
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 144, Warriors 93
Food
Knifebird owner Kate Ashby turns the page
The owners of two popular Cooper-Young restaurants are closing them within a week of each other. Here’s why they think “it’s OK for this chapter to be over.”
Suburbs
Arlington school board seeks state funding for special education
The Arlington Community Schools board put together its legislative agenda for the coming session with an emphasis on funding for special education and covering meals for students.
Arts & Culture
GloRilla gives back to her alma mater Melrose High
The rapper, whose real name is Gloria Woods, graduated from Orange Mound’s Melrose High in 2017. On Wednesday, Dec. 18, she returned with a $25,000 check towards a new media center for the school.
Opinion
Calkins: The jolliest place in Memphis this season? It might be this UPS Store.
He may not be Santa, but Thermon Knighten runs the jolliest packing and shipping store this side of the North Pole. Not only that, he does weddings. At The UPS Store. How jolly is that?
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Hated teams, trade talk
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the most hated teams for Grizzlies fans and share thoughts on how the team should approach the trade deadline.
Games
Word Search: The Woman’s Exchange
Can you solve this week’s word search?