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
Memphis Grizzlies and FedEx unveil new Dream Court at Northeast Prep Academy
Northeast Prep Academy students celebrated the unveiling of a vibrant new Memphis Grizzlies and FedEx Dream Court featuring a hand-painted mural by local artist Siphne Sylve.
Breaking News Public Safety Lindsey Whiteside pleads guilty in federal case
Premium Metro Most computers have 1 GPU. Colossus II might exceed 1M by year’s end.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Locals sue SpaceXAI over noise; wings take over taco spot
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Fall festival season begins
Business
‘Colossus is the biggest thing that happened to Memphis since FedEx — and it may only get bigger’
“Because of the energy infrastructure that (Elon Musk is) getting, not just from Tennessee but also from Mississippi, you could see the greatest boom since FedEx in this town. You need to double down here.”
Business Two years after opening, Starbucks on Covington to close
Premium Business Texas company says SpaceXAI owes them almost $2M
Premium Real Estate New stores and development signify a growing Millington
Premium Transportation & Logistics Memphis residents sue SpaceXAI over ‘roaring’ turbines at Southaven plant
Sports
Memphis Grizzlies and FedEx unveil new Dream Court at Northeast Prep Academy
Northeast Prep Academy students celebrated the unveiling of a vibrant new Memphis Grizzlies and FedEx Dream Court featuring a hand-painted mural by local artist Siphne Sylve.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Most intriguing preseason figures
High School Sports There’s light at the end of the tunnel for Horton night races
Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Grizzlies waive D’Angelo Russell ahead of training camp
Sports Ole Miss and Florida head to Swamp clash following big wins
Food
Two years after opening, Starbucks on Covington to close
Starbucks is planning to close about 1% of its 18,000 North America locations.
Premium Food News Food Files: American comfort food takes over former Maciel’s space
Suburbs
Lindsey Whiteside pleads guilty in federal case
DeSoto County’s Lindsey Whiteside saga is almost officially over.
Premium Collierville Collierville owes Molly Mehner $235,000 as part of agreement
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: 10 must-see October concerts
October concerts in the Memphis area include Lakecia Benjamin, The Avett Brothers, Amy Grant, Brittney Spencer, Bryson Tiller, Hayley Williams, and Morris Day and the Time and The S.O.S. Band.
Music Gonerfest is here, and so are the unofficial afterparties
Opinion
Bailey: A pass through the suburbs from elections to Bodine to coverage of Collierville drama
A weekly tour through suburban coverage, this time featuring elections, an appeal of the Bodine School expansion and details of the Collierville drama.
Premium Otis Sanford Sanford: Political fighting in Memphis and across America is hurting local Democrats
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Most intriguing preseason figures
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington rank their 10 most intriguing Memphis Grizzlies figures ahead of team media day.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Memphis Farmers Market sampling of pork rinds, peas and pepper bacon
Games
Daily Jigsaw: St. Jude Rides
Today’s puzzle features one of the more than 300 motorcyclists who took part in the 20th annual St. Jude rides event. Mark Weber took the photo.