Tennessee COVID deaths top 20,000 after data dump
Nearly three out of every 1,000 Tennessee residents have died of COVID-19, new data from the state health department shows.
The respect is mutual as Silverfield coaches against mentor
Ryan Silverfield and Hawai’i coach Todd Graham have nothing but high praises for one another as the two friends face off in the Hawai’i Bowl.
Orpheum Theatre transfer approved
The Memphis City Council approved the property transfer for a token $1 payment Tuesday, Dec. 21, on a unanimous vote.
Calkins: Grizzlies and City of Memphis getting closer on lease?
The Grizzlies may be closing in on an agreement with the city and county that would dramatically reduce the chance the team relocates under the “early termination” clause of the arena lease.
The Second Line, Pantà closed this week for COVID
More restaurants closing for COVID: This time it’s Pantà and The Second Line; both should reopen next week.
Case drop may show South Africa’s Omicron peak has passed
South Africa has been at the forefront of the Omicron wave and the world is watching for any signs of how it may play out there to try to understand what may be in store.
Five Memphis firms win statewide architectural awards
Memphis architectural firms received more than a third of the statewide design awards announced by the Tennessee chapter of the American Institute of Architects.
Tigers Football Insider: Looking at the different personnel changes heading into the Hawai’i Bowl
Hawai’i is expected to start freshman quarterback Brayden Schager who Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan has already played against in high school.
Table Talk: When José Andrés was in my kitchen
José Andrés was in my kitchen, via Zoom, and I forgot to tell you about it (but now I am). McEwen’s is open, a Guinness record is coming to Memphis, and so is a Hy-Vee grocery.
Listen to Grizzlies writers discuss the reintegration of Ja Morant
Can a win at Golden State or Phoenix bring Morant out of his somber spell? Just how long will it take to reintegrate their star?
Listen to Tigers beat writers preview Hawai’i Bowl, recap Tennessee cancellation
The Memphis football team also wraps up the season in the Hawai’i Bowl and there’s a lot at stake for Ryan Silverfield.
Williams appointment in clerk’s office delayed again by council
The delay by the city council came after Calvin Williams said he’s paid for his mistakes but insisted he never “mismanaged anything in government.”
Opening day to get on May primary ballot draws 28 potential candidates
Those pulling petitions have until noon Feb. 17 to file their petitions with the Shelby County Election Commission and if certified go on the May 3, 2022, county primary ballot.
Job status undetermined for coach at Freedom Prep
Video shows basketball coach Bwerani Johnson assaulting a player — his son — during a game.Related Story:
Inked: A mobile flower truck sets up shop, a new grocery chain for Memphis, Whataburger update
Construction is underway for a Whataburger in Southaven at the corner of Goodman Road and Airways.
Metro
Gov. Bill Lee wants $155 million to fund 20,000 new vouchers
If Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee achieves his goal, Tennessee would spend more than $303 million in public dollars on vouchers next fiscal year to help send 40,000 students to private schools across the state.
winter weather Spirit of Memphis Memphis caterer delivers all the way to Holly Springs — due to weather
Business The Station gets its liquor license, seemingly clearing the way for the store to fully open
Update State Government New state budget proposes $80M for Memphis
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Business
Uncovering the Legacy 87 Adams: Downtown Memphis church will memorialize thousands
From 1855 to 1862, about 3,800 slaves were sold in what is now Calvary Episcopal Church’s parking lot. The church is shedding a light on this history, and it received a major grant for its effort.
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Sports
Grizzlies enjoy team-wide romp in last home game before trade deadliine
It was the first win for the Grizzlies on their home floor since Jan. 11 against the Brooklyn Nets. Related content:
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High School Sports Rebounding, free throws lift St. George’s over Harding
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies muzzle Timberwolves to break losing streak
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 137, Timberwolves 128
Food
Memphis caterer delivers all the way to Holly Springs — due to weather
As winter storms left parts of north Mississippi isolated, a Memphis caterer partnered with a disaster relief group to deliver meals to those who needed them.
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Suburbs
Situation in South grows more dire as ice, frigid temperatures, outages persist
It could be days before power is restored across the South, where more subfreezing temperatures are expected by Friday in areas unaccustomed to and ill-equipped for such cold.
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Arts & Culture
Calkins: After a year of triumph, death and music, the Central High jazz band plays on
Well, darn. The Central High band won’t be going back to New York this year to defend its title in the Essentially Ellington jazz contest. But after a year of triumph and tragedy, that won’t stop director Ollie Liddell from teaching “with (his) hair on fire.”
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Opinion
Herrington: Ty Jerome’s return, GG Jackson’s reemergence and Mike Conley nearing the end
As we finally arrive at the NBA’s trade deadline week, let’s survey a few pressing Grizzlies topics.
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Back to work? Again?
It’s Feb. 2 — Groundhog Day — and this week in Memphis may feel like something of a do-over. But hopefully it’s in a hilarious, nostalgic way.
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Games
Daily Jigsaw: Snowy seats
Today’s puzzle is of the snow-covered seats at FedExPark’s Avron Fogelman Field and was taken by Patrick Dolly.