Ja Morant starts strong, but Grizzlies collapse late against Raptors

Desmond Bane made his first start, and Jonas Valanciunas had 27 points and 20 rebounds in the loss.

Box score: Raptors 128, Grizzlies 113

By Drew Hill February 08, 2021

Lee defends conservative COVID response in his third State of the State

Lee defends his administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Democrats including Raumesh Akbari of Memphis say the state has not invested in what is important to Tennessee families.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s budget proposal for 2021-22

By Ian Round February 08, 2021

Shelby County

County Commission urges state to move up teacher vaccinations

The resolution, approved Monday, Feb. 8, in a unanimous vote, isn’t binding on the state. But it calls on the state to move teachers up in the vaccination line as a condition for reopening the state’s largest school system.

By Bill Dries February 08, 2021

Shelby County

Sale of two lots on Weaver Road for Byhalia Connection pipeline delayed

The delay by the Shelby County Commission also shows there may be a rift between commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. and his father, City Council member Edmund Ford Sr., on the issue.

By Bill Dries February 08, 2021

Shelby County

County Commission approves first phase funding for Big Creek resilience project

The project will widen a floodplain north of Big Creek for use as a recreational area with trails when the creek is low.

By Bill Dries February 08, 2021

Spirit of Memphis

Vaccine volunteers talk about why and what they do

Skills of all kinds are needed, and experts say volunteers will be needed for months and months.

By Jane Roberts February 08, 2021

Update Coronavirus

Frustration mounts among Memphians seeking second dose of COVID-19 vaccines

Many Memphians are growing frustrated and the gap between those receiving first and second doses is widening.

By Daja E. Henry February 09, 2021

Collierville

Collierville approves parameters for addressing the board

Collierville has new guidelines for those wishing to address the board at its meetings.

By Abigail Warren February 09, 2021

State Government

TennCare explainer: A look at what changes

What do the changes to the state’s TennCare program mean? Here’s a breakdown of the changes.
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By Ian Round February 08, 2021

Memphis Tigers Football

Silverfield announces date of Tigers’ spring football game

University of Memphis football coach Ryan Silverfield said the Tigers will open spring practice March 11 in advance of the April game at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.

By Steven Johnson February 08, 2021

Coronavirus

Coronavirus: More than 80,000 vaccines administered locally

According to the latest Shelby County Health Department data, close to 60,000 people in Shelby County have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.

By Elle Perry, Allyson Brown February 08, 2021

Public Safety

Collierville police nab resources including a drone, mobile command units

Collierville Police Department has added tools in recent months, including a drone bought with CARES Act funds, motorcycles and two mobile command centers inherited from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.

By Abigail Warren February 08, 2021

Memphis Grizzlies

Grizzlies Insider: Bad luck, injuries pile up

The Grizzlies will be without Brandon Clarke and De’Anthony Melton against the Toronto Raptors Monday night at FedExForum.

By Drew Hill February 08, 2021

Food News

Sugar Avenue joins Goldbelly online retailer

The move will give the local Memphis bakery’s cakes a national audience.

By Jennifer Biggs February 08, 2021

Health Care

UTHSC plays key role in COVID vaccine research

Using surrogate viruses developed by UTHSC professor, labs working on COVID vaccines and boosters can check their efficacy without using the dangerous SARS-CoV-2 virus.

By Jane Roberts February 08, 2021

Education

State sets teacher diversity goals for school districts

The policy aims to address the growing mismatch between Tennessee’s increasingly diverse student population and the educators who teach them.

By Marta W. Aldrich February 08, 2021

High School Sports

Daily Memphian postseason bowling awards: St. Benedict sweeps honors

The Eagles boast the Memphis area’s boys and girls bowler of the year.

By John Varlas February 09, 2021

City of Memphis

Memphis Police Super Bowl commercial part of $17,000 ad buy

The recruitment ad was part of a series of ads planned as the department seeks to increase its force size.

By Bill Dries, Yolanda Jones February 08, 2021

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City of Memphis

This Week in Memphis: CY sober home is in court, and Halbert ouster is, too

Also happening this week: The Shelby County Commission returns to a pay-raise request for the Circuit Court Clerk’s office, and the Grizzlies kick off the Emirates NBA Cup tournament.

By The Daily Memphian Staff 7 hours ago

Shelby County Commission to consider agent for city, county collab

Workforce initiatives at U of M expand their reach

Leaders of the three separate initiatives joined Eric Barnes to talk about their programs this week on the WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines.”

By The Daily Memphian Staff 14 hours ago

Health Care Sleepless Mid-Southerners find relief at Memphis medical center

The Grizzlies’ system fueled by speed. And the holiday spirit?

The Grizzlies new offensive scheme that features more movement, more cuts and a faster pace of play helped Memphis score 41 field goals against the Nuggets, with 31 coming from assists.