Grizzlies hold on to lead for victory over Kings
The game got intense late in the fourth quarter, but the Grizzlies didn’t let go in Sacramento.
Box score: Grizzlies 124, Kings 110
Feb. 14, 2021: Grizzlies 124, Kings 110
Mayor Harris promises changes at Pipkin vaccination site after weekend of confusion
Saturday, many were turned away unable to receive a vaccine. They were told to return Sunday and some arrived to a snowy lot with no staff on site.
Bartlett City Schools, local colleges close Monday for inclement weather
Bartlett City Schools and local colleges close campuses, Monday classes due to inclement weather.
Memphis women’s basketball coach Melissa McFerrin retires
University of Memphis women’s basketball coach Melissa McFerrin announces her retirement after a tenure marred by abuse allegations and a lack of consistent on-court success.
Geoff Calkins: Love in the time of COVID
When David Porter and Kontji Anthony proclaimed their love on Facebook, it proved what we already should have known. Love doesn’t stop for a pandemic. Here are seven Valentine’s Day stories that will remind you of the wonder and durability of love.
COVID cases under 200, 1 new death reported
The Shelby County Health Department reported 180 new cases and one additional virus-related death Sunday.
On-demand transit, the wave of the future?
The Memphis Area Transit Authority launched its new Groove On-Demand service, which enables people to use their smartphones or other devices to order rides with specified pick-up and drop-off points, similar to the way ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft operate.
Memphis game Feb. 18 at Wichita State postponed
It is the Tigers’ third straight postponement because of COVID-19 related issues in the program.
‘We have to be intentional’ about getting vaccines to all, councilman says
On The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast, City Council member JB Smiley Jr. says the Health Department needs “boots on the ground” in Black communities to remedy a racial disparity in who is getting the COVID-19 vaccines.
The short life and long legacy of Memphis Mardi Gras
For a while, the good times rolled when Memphis had its own Mardi Gras. Then Yellow Fever happened. This year, as the pandemic takes a toll on Fat Tuesday, we look at 1870s images that recall a citywide celebration.
Opinion: We need to share the road and slow down
While cities across the U.S. are moving toward roads for all users and equitable, place-based strategies promoting safety and access, Memphis is often stalled and focused on crime and punishment or bending to the will of the auto-centrics.
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Opinion: Lawmakers must step up to protect Memphis Sand Aquifer
The state granted the oil pipeline a permit. The Army Corps of Engineers approved a fast-track permit for the project. And here’s the detail that astounds: Neither the state nor the feds consider groundwater or the aquifer.
Metro
The Early Word: Game over for Tigers, but liquor stores aren’t giving up
District 93 House seat has no candidates, Germantown changes its tune on mayoral rules and a former food hall may be getting a new life.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: What happens now with The Standard?
Education As forensic audit results loom, MSCS to update certain processes
Premium State Government Competing bills battle to restrict community bail funds
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Business
February home sales up with a busy spring expected
Shelby County recorded 897 homes sold, followed by 68 in Fayette County and 46 in Tipton County.
Business Power-transformer maker plans to construct $30M manufacturing building
Premium Real Estate Inked: Grocery and coffee shop planned Downtown, and stingrays get new homes
Business Collierville delays Chick-fil-A vote
Premium Real Estate Tax incentive for Germantown’s The Standard development fails
Sports
Buckley: The season was a ‘failure.’ A somber Hardaway reflects on what’s next.
Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway plans to meet with athletic director Ed Scott following an early exit from the American Conference Tournament.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway admits he could use help to ‘build everything’
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis ends dismal season on sour note against Tulane
Spirit of Memphis Memphis Amateur Sports Hall of Fame adding 13 new members
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies 25: As franchise’s first All-Star, Pau Gasol did it all
Food
$15 Deal: Barksdale’s chilaquiles fries
Instead of using chips as the chilaquiles’ base, the geniuses at Barksdale’s use long, crispy, shoestring fries.
Food News Protein bowls, salmon, avocado ice cream headline Babalu’s new menu
Suburbs
The AM/DM podcast: What happens now with The Standard?
The Standard could have been Germantown’s first TIF, or tax increment financing, district.
Premium Germantown Germantown still must decide language regarding full-time mayor’s outside employment
Arts & Culture
St. Patrick’s Day fun, Brazilian food and unlimited coffee
In this week’s To-Do List, Crosstown Arts opens spring exhibitions, the daffodils come in all colors at the Dixon and the Orpheum reveals its next Broadway lineup.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: Oscars (finally) arrive, Hitchcock’s ‘The Birds’
Opinion
Calkins: Lionel Hollins has never left Memphis — or stopped working to make it a better place.
Lionel Hollins is the new board chair of Heal the Hood. Why has he stayed in Memphis for 23 years? Because our purpose is lift others up.
Premium Guest Columnists Opinion: Beware of deceptive business opportunities
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: What happens now with The Standard?
The Standard could have been Germantown’s first TIF, or tax increment financing, district.
Business The AM/DM podcast: Could consumers see tariff refunds?
Games
Sudoku: March 11
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.