Latest COVID case data hits — yet another — new high
Today’s number of new COVID cases beats the area’s previous high, reported Dec. 27, by more than 700 cases.
Tennessee receives first shipment of oral COVID antiviral
The Tennessee Department of Health is coordinating with Walmart pharmacies to distribute Paxlovid by Pfizer and molnupiravir by Merck. Both drugs will be available for free, but will require a prescription.
Here’s where to get a COVID-19 test this weekend
Staffers at local testing sites have been impacted by COVID infections, much like other local workplaces, causing a strain to the system.
COVID task force briefing: ‘If you’re unvaccinated, let this be the day ... you change that’
Shelby County Health Department director Michelle Taylor urges masks and self-isolation for anyone experiencing mild symptoms. Residents are asked to avoid emergency rooms unless it’s a true emergency.
Grizzlies Insider: A Grizzlies New Year’s resolution
As 2021 grinds to a halt, your Insider has a suggestion for 2022.
The To-Do List: New Year’s Eve edition
If you decide to leave your couch this New Year’s Eve, here are a few options to welcome the year 2022.
Mixed-use development planned for South Main
Butler Row would span more than 2 acres, including the intersection at East Butler Avenue and B.B. King Boulevard.
Calkins: The Penny Hardaway era is not going well
Memphis lost to Tulane for the first time since 2016. That was the last season for Josh Pastner. Which doesn’t mean this will be the last season for Penny Hardaway, of course. But things are not going well.
New Health Directive recommends ‘alternative work solutions’ where feasible
The new year comes with a new health directive to permit ‘increased social distancing and to facilitate appropriate quarantine and isolation measures.’
Grizzlies add Xavier Tillman Sr. to health and safety protocols
The Grizzlies will have seven players out when they play the Spurs on Friday night.
$10 Deal: Two can feast for $20 at Las Delicias
Las Delicias is a solid choice for Mexican food and a destination for guacamole and chips. It’s also a real bargain.
Memphis-based Connect Music connects artists to top streaming platforms
The rapid shift from physical to digital created a need for services that can aggregate the data and distribute it for consumption, which is where Connect Music found its opening.
Nail Haven Salon & Spa to open in Whitehaven
“My goal is to be a part of the revitalization of Whitehaven,” owner Yulonda Ewing said.
Herrington: Desmond Bane’s breakout season, from every angle
If there was a redraft, where would Bane be taken? Some comps also can give an indication of how he’s doing and where he might be trending.
Edge District development to go before Design Review Board
The folks at cnct. development say infill projects are as important to revitalizing the Edge District as larger projects like Orleans Station and The Ravine.
Listen to Grizzlies writers discuss Ja Morant’s great week
The Grizzlies can play short-handed, but how will they look when everyone is healthy?
Watch the COVID-19 Task Force briefing
The latest COVID-19 Task Force briefing begins at noon, Thursday, Dec. 30.
Metro
Interim CEO: MATA lied about missing bus routes for nearly a year
In all, nearly one-third of MATA buses weren’t showing up where or when they were scheduled to.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Why ‘Skip’ is more than a nickname to Tigers baseball coach Matt Riser
Metro Family Safety Center abruptly closes in ‘huge loss’ for community
Premium Public Safety MPD consultant: ‘It’s not about throwing a net and grabbing everybody’
Business
Interim CEO: MATA lied about missing bus routes for nearly a year
In all, nearly one-third of MATA buses weren’t showing up where or when they were scheduled to.
Premium Food News Food Files: New plans for Happy Mexican; JoJo’s Espresso opens new location
Premium Real Estate Commercial space at a premium in Bartlett’s big retail centers
Transportation & Logistics Spring break to bring almost 50,000 people through Memphis airport
Sports
The Memphis Tigers’ road to an AAC regular-season title
The road Coach Penny Hardaway and his Tigers took to get to this point is one that featured plenty of twists and turns and ups and downs along the way and began nearly a year ago.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Why ‘Skip’ is more than a nickname to Tigers baseball coach Matt Riser
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Calkins: ‘What a difference a year makes,’ says Penny Hardaway — as he cuts down the net
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball ‘What life is all about’: Hardaway earns redemption a year after hitting bottom
Food
$10 Deal: Hard Times’ chicken Caesar sandwich is a revelation
You’d think all the hype, the endless press and the Instagram carnage of stacked sandwiches might make it impossible to live up to expectations. But you’d be wrong.
Suburbs
Germantown considers eliminating holiday decorations ordinance to resolve lawsuit
Germantown may eliminate its holiday decorations ordinance as part of a resolution to a federal lawsuit.
Arts & Culture
Hundreds gather to celebrate video game star Mario
Crosstown Concourse hosted its third annual Mario Day for fans of the mustachioed character that debuted more than 40 years ago in the original Donkey Kong stand-up arcade game.
Opinion
Conaway: Of Katz and rats, dads and doughnuts, then and now
“Even though we were in those same places at the same time, we were not the same. My public pool was in the Fairgrounds; Howard’s was in Orange Mound. At Katz, he’d have his water fountain, and I’d have mine.”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Will Memphis get back on track?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss what has gone so wrong for the Grizzlies during their three-game losing streak.
Games
5 by 5 crossword: March 7
Maybe you just want to take a minute and sit a spell.