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 Animal Services officer charged with aggravated animal cruelty
Police found 17 abused or severely neglected dogs at the officer’s residence, as well as evidence that he was possibly involved in dogfighting.
Elections Souls to the Polls rally mixes political optimism with hardcore organizing
City of Memphis Tax season drumbeat grows louder at City Hall
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Business
WK Kellogg laying off more than 100 in Memphis
Layoffs include union and non-union employees.
Premium Real Estate Outdoors Inc. building hits market for almost $2 million
Premium Business Firefighter developing health and tutoring AI apps: ‘We have a lot of bright minds here.’
Premium Business After 27 years, The Blue Monkey is closing its doors in Midtown
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Sports
Memphis coach Charles Huff in favor of new proposed eligibility model
A new age-based model could be voted on as early as this month. If implemented, a player would have a five-year clock to compete for up to five seasons.
Memphis Tigers Football Why Huff had to play Tetris with revenue-share payments in his first year
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant trade speculation, listener questions
Premium Sports Buckley: Fun was name of the game at Memphis Hound Dogs’ home opener
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Food
After 27 years, The Blue Monkey is closing its doors in Midtown
“It’s been difficult for quite some time, but it just got to the point where, you know, we just really didn’t have much of a choice,” said partner and general manager Mike Johnson as the restaurant closes its first of two locations.
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Suburbs
No residents speak during Germantown budget hearing
Germantown’s budget moved to its final reading. No residents utilized the public hearing opportunity during Monday’s meeting.
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Arts & Culture
How do you get to Carnegie Hall? These Memphis-area teens know.
Four Memphis Youth Symphony members have been selected for Carnegie Hall’s national music programs, which will take them to New York and beyond.
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Opinion
Buckley: Fun was name of the game at Memphis Hound Dogs’ home opener
“Man, it’s fun playing football,” added Sky Forest, a Lausanne football player who took over at quarterback for the Hound Dogs after starter Kevin Taylor was injured Saturday. “You can’t beat that.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: ‘The joy doesn’t lessen the grief’
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant trade speculation, listener questions
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the potential for a Ja Morant trade and take questions from listeners.
Behind The Headlines Democratic sheriff nominee takes wait-and-see approach on cooperation with federal immigration
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Good gravy
Today’s photo is from the Memphis Italian Festival and was taken by Jonathan Mintz.