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
Flash flood warning extended again, this time to 9:15 p.m.
Memphis ‘got lucky' Wednesday. But rocky weather will continue through the weekend. And motorists who encounter standing water are reminded to “turn around, don’t drown.”
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Michelin stars align, and 201 Poplar is a taxing problem
Update Metro Storms kill 7 in the South and Midwest as forecasters warn of catastrophic rains, floods this week
Public Safety Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend in Shelby Farms indicted for first-degree murder
Business
Falling Into Place: Broad Avenue shop closing, but the future is sweet
“There’s nothing sad about any of this,” Falling Into Place owner Mary Claire White said. “I feel really, really good about what I’ve done for 10 years. I’m excited to focus on the next thing.”
Health Care Tennessee commissioner wants to ‘depoliticize’ public health policy
Premium Real Estate Local industrial market booms with early-year sales, setting promising stage
Premium Real Estate Inked: Data Center in the works, egg wholesaler headed to Memphis
Sports
Lausanne baseball standout wins spring-sports athlete-of-the-week vote
Emre Roan provided a history-making walk-off winner against CBHS.
Spirit of Memphis Brad Luckett takes over as CBHS basketball coach
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball AAC commissioner working on basketball strength of schedule
Sports Redbirds', Tigers’ postponed baseball games reset for Friday
Food
Bittersweet bakers: 17 Berkshire closing, Jacques Louise opening in Midtown
As it closes, 17 Berkshire is “passing the torch” to gluten-free bakery, Jacques Louise.
Suburbs
Collierville Schools enters contract for new bus lot
Collierville’s Board of Education wants to buy nearly 28 acres on U.S. 72 to park the fleet of yellow vehicles that transport Collierville and Germantown students.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: Hot Foot Honeys, drag time travel and a bad tattoo contest
This week, Martin Luther King Jr. is honored, a fashion legend is celebrated and a mid-century home transforms into a vintage pop-up shop.
Opinion
Narcisse: Giving up more than just chocolate this Lent
Lent should unsettle our belief we’ve done anything to justify what we have and what others do not. And that, I believe, is a way of life worth living.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Flyway Brewing’s head brewer talks beer, Memphis eats, more
Flyway Brewing Co. took over the former High Cotton Brewing and Edge Alley restaurant locations near Downtown. They reopened as a combined space in November.
Games
Word Search: April theater in Memphis
Can you solve this week’s word search?