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.
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 AM/DM podcast: Blight and back to school
During this morning’s AM/DM podcast, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips tee up the week ahead.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Why to stay out of the river; plus, we remember Mayor Morris
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City of Memphis This Week in Memphis: MSCS board election vote, back-to-school parties
Business
Memphis Record Pressing readying major expansion
The Bartlett-based company is about to get its groove on.
Premium Health Care Methodist laid off about 1% of its workforce. Now, a new partnership will try to turn the tide.
Premium Business From Como with crunch: Pecan brand is rooted in family
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Sports
What will it take to improve the American’s basketball perception?
American commissioner Tim Pernetti said improving the basketball league is about “bringing the bottom up.”
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Martin: Can Memphis football beat the odds?
Update High School Sports Hospitalized Bolton football player dies
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Gwinnett ends Memphis’ four-game winning streak
Food
New East Memphis restaurant to open on Poplar Avenue
Fuego Vivo is expected to open by the end of the year in the space formerly occupied by Carrabba’s Italian Grill at 5110 Poplar Avenue.
Suburbs
BlueOval City megasite authority plans to protect Memphis aquifer
Ford’s electric vehicle truck and battery plant anticipates pumping several million gallons of water daily from the aquifer during peak operations.
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: GloRilla takes charge, with a festival of her own making
Memphian Gloria Woods’ “Glo Bash” is set for Friday, July 25, at FedExForum. The event lets the three-time Grammy Award nominee and multi-platinum artist set her own agenda.
Opinion
Opinion: History is a useful teacher for present and future
“Telling the truth about what we’ve done, how we’ve hurt, what we’ve built and where we are going is always hard and troublesome work.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Blight and back to school
During this morning’s AM/DM podcast, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips tee up the week ahead.