Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans thumped Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies for a fifth straight time Tuesday. And, yes, it’s frustrating, in part because it is not at all a reflection of reality. 

Another winter storm, with the potential of several more inches of snow and ice, prompts a state of emergency, disrupts vaccinations and hampers delivery.

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On a party-line vote Tuesday, Feb. 16, the Shelby County Election Commission voted 3-2 to take the County Commission to court in the ongoing standoff over a new voting system for the 2022 elections. 

FedEx Express has had to temporarily suspend service to many cities in eight states in the South and Midwest, and its other businesses also are suspending services. 

When Shelby County Schools teachers got vaccinated after a surprise last-minute availability, Superintendent Joris Ray “took the opportunity to stand with” them.

Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland declared a citywide state of emergency Tuesday, Feb. 16, because of the ongoing winter storms.

All the appointments will be rescheduled, Health Department says.

For the rare times we have enough snow on the ground, Southerners enjoy it by bringing it in their kitchen and stirring up a batch of snow cream.

Sanitation in Collierville will be delayed one week, but residents can utilize the transfer station this weekend to dispose of excess garbage.

Teachers in the suburban municipal districts can begin receiving vaccinations beginning Wednesday as educators begin to receive the shots.

The Raleigh vaccination site will open next week at Greater Imani Cathedral of Faith.

A fourth Memphis basketball game has been called off due to positive COVID-19 cases within the Tigers program. 

Almost 30,000 people locally are fully vaccinated. 

View the gallery to see how Mid-Southerners experienced the more than 4 inches of snow.

Arlington and Lakeland will be closed Wednesday as Bartlett students transition to virtual learning.

A variety of factors contributed to the streak: smothering defense, a motion-heavy offense and a penchant for rallies.

The writer and documentarian joins Eric Barnes and Chris Herrington on The Sidebar.

The restaurant is leasing 6,500 square feet from the shopping center near the southeast corner of Poplar and Interstate 240.