Shelby County out of coronavirus vaccine; 2.6% of residents got shots
The Shelby County Health Department says more than 24,000 COVID-19 shots have been given in Shelby County so far.
Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr.: Injuries can’t dull their enthusiasm, towel waving, high-fiving
While recovering from his ankle injury, Ja Morant has purposely asked to sit close to the floor so he can bring the energy off the bench to his teammates.
Congress reconvenes after Capitol occupied by rioters
Dozens of people breached security perimeters at the Capitol and lawmakers inside the House chamber were told to put on gas masks as tear gas was fired in the Rotunda. Related Story: Elected officials in D.C. respond to protesters storming Capitol
Herrington: Kustoff, Blackburn and Hagerty denounce the violence; they must also renounce the lies behind it
It was not a question of whether Blackburn or Hagerty or Kustoff would stand with Bernie Sanders or Joe Biden or Mitt Romney. Would they even be willing to stand with Mitch McConnell? None of them wanted what happened on Wednesday afternoon, but they all helped prepare the stage.
Both Democrats win Georgia Senate races, changing chamber control
Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, Democratic challengers who represented the diversity of their party’s evolving coalition, defeated Republicans David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler.
Local pro-Trump group protests peacefully in East Memphis
The protest of several dozen along the Poplar Corridor came before the aborted attempt in Washington D.C. to certify the Electoral College results that ended in violence.
Macy’s at Carriage Crossing closing
The store’s location in Collierville is expected to close by the end of 2021.
Harris proposes county $2.5M restaurant workers relief fund
Harris took the proposal for grants of $1,000 per qualified worker to commission committee sessions Wednesday, Jan. 6.
Kelsey bill would eliminate residency requirements statewide for police and fire
The bill follows a City Council decision late last year to remove a referendum question that would have allowed Memphis police and firefighters to live outside Shelby County.
Coronavirus: Nearly 600 new cases, 8 deaths reported
The Shelby County Health Department is vaccinating residents and staff of assisted living and other congregate facilities this week. No drive-thru vaccination sites are operating.
Central Yards project seeks $23M tax incentive
Even with the tax-break incentive, Central Yards would still generate $7.7 million more in local tax revenues over 20 years than the same property would generate without the mixed-use development, according to the Downtown Memphis Commission.
Tigers’ Brady White wins William V. Campbell Trophy
The Memphis quarterback adds the “academic Heisman” to his already loaded résumé.
State vaccinating at one of best rates in country despite local obstacles
The coronavirus is spreading faster in Tennessee than just about anywhere, but the state is also vaccinating residents faster than the national average. Locally, however, officials are awaiting smoother and more consistent distribution from the state to improve the situation.
Tuesday preps: FACS tops Tipton-Rosemark in battle of unbeatens
Daniel Egbuniwe shines in the second half as FACS wins its fifth straight top open the season.
Tigers Football Insider: A look at special teams in 2021
Special teams will have a new coordinator next season, but who will he have to work with?
Your coronavirus vaccine questions answered
Our running list of questions and answers has been updated with more locations where people can get vaccinated.
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.
Memphis ‘keeping the pressure on’ amid 17-day layoff
The Tigers are hoping to get a game during that span, but in the meantime, it’s a chance to work on their new offense.
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Rosie makes a Russian Honey Cake
Rosie bakes a cake; Chris and Jennifer talk about fish; Natalie jumps in to discuss the Pimento’s burger.
Recruiting notebook: MAHS receiver Cameron Miller narrows schools to six
The standout lists attributes of each program, including Memphis.
Metro
Memphis’ claims against Nichols, family meant to ‘poison’ jury pool
Attorneys for RowVaughn Wells, Tyre Nichols’ mother, said that the city “misused” the court docket and is attempting “to poison the jury pool” in a case set for trial next year.
Premium Germantown Germantown school board member resigns
Business
Memphians mourn old Union Planters Bank building targeted for demo
The 60-year-old building on the corner of White Station Road and Park Avenue, known for its circular architecture and stone-stacked exterior, will be destroyed to make way for a Bojangles. Some locals say it’s “tragic.”
Premium Health Care Stork 901 program to bring pregnancy care on wheels to rural West Tennessee
Sports
Four Downs with Finebaum: Tennessee’s tough loss, Memphis’ big win, CFP outlook
ESPN college football expert Paul Finebaum answers The Daily Memphian’s questions after Week 12 games.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: As Grizzlies get healthier, decisions loom, beginning at small forward
Food
Etowah dinner series cofounder launches cocktail bar
Josh Conley said Bar Limina will feature a revolving lineup of mixologists and bartenders from across the globe.
Suburbs
Germantown school board member resigns
Daniel Chatham was elected in 2022. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is responsible for appointing an individual to finish the unexpired term.
Arts & Culture
Dixon exhibit tracks American art history through railway art
Visitors can see work by artists Grandma Moses and Georgia O’Keeffe at the Dixon’s new exhibit. “The history of the railroad is really the history of the United States in a lot of ways,” says Dixon curator Julie Pierotti.
Opinion
Hutchinson: Beware of these lending scams
A Florida woman claimed to have more than 10 years of experience in grant writing. In reality, her last known employment was at a Krystal, and she was on probation for stealing cash deposits from it.
Podcasts
Workforce initiatives at U of M expand their reach
Leaders of the three separate initiatives joined Eric Barnes to talk about their programs this week on the WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines.”
Games
Jigsaw: More is more
This week’s jigsaw puzzle features a photo from freelance photojournalist Brad Vest taken for The Daily Memphian at John Mark Enterprises in Germantown.