SCS students return to classrooms for first time in a year
Monday was the first day of in-person classes for Shelby County Schools.
FedEx ramps up vaccine delivery
With the approval of a new COVID-19 vaccine, FedEx is preparing to increase the number of doses it delivers on behalf of the federal government each week.
More than 10% of Shelby County has received at least one COVID vaccine dose
According to the latest Tennessee Department of Health data, just over 10% of the Shelby County population has received at least one coronavirus shot. That compares to more than 12% of the state population.
Justise Winslow: Grizzlies trade was best thing to happen to me
Even before donning the Memphis jersey, Winslow says he felt the “unwavering love” and patience from the team.
Herrington: Early Justise Winslow intrigue, shooting guard competition and an absence of ‘clutch’
And the De’Anthony Melton Appreciation Society would like to present its evidence.
National search gearing up to find Haushalter replacement
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said the county will hire a national search firm to field the applications, which are due by the end of this month.
Who’s returning for 2021 Tigers football? Here’s a list
Defensive back Tyrez Lindsey and linebackers JJ Russell and Keith Brown Jr. are two more returning for a final year. The biggest name missing was Manuel Orona-Lopez.
How does the Johnson & Johnson vaccine work?
Four questions about how the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine works. Related story: First U.S. doses of J&J vaccine shipped
First US doses of J&J vaccine shipped
Nearly 4 million doses of the newest COVID-19 vaccine were shipped Sunday night, and will begin to be delivered to states for injections starting on Tuesday, March 2.
Tops Bar-B-Q sells part of its real estate
The owners of Tops Bar-B-Q have sold at least seven of their 15 restaurant buildings to a Phoenix firm that buys the real estate of businesses and leases it back to them.
Series of miscues led to Haushalter’s rapid fall from grace
Going forward, vaccinating the citizens of Shelby County against COVID-19 is under the authority of the City of Memphis after the state transferred custody of the vaccine and administration of the process away from county leaders. It took a dizzying array of missteps for this to occur, and Shelby County Commissioner Mick Wright says: “The public deserves to know what happened.” Related story:
County vaccination timeline
What Blackburn and Hagerty said at CPAC before Trump spoke
Democratic U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen’s tweets on Trump’s appearance offered a contrast to the social media reaction from Blackburn and Hagerty. Republican U.S. Rep. David Kustoff didn’t comment on CPAC but did post on his vote against the Democratic COVID stimulus package that passed in the House.
Eight Memphis community centers begin phased reopening
The city reopened the centers in a phased reopening of the 24 community centers across Memphis.
Grizz Insider: Memphis makes history
Did you know the Grizzlies have the longest streak of games with 40 points in the paint since the NBA started tracking the statistic in 1996-97?
Shelby County Fire dispatchers receive training on mental health calls
Shelby County Fire Department dispatchers are receiving training in dealing with mental health calls and emergencies.
Metro
Tax season drumbeat grows louder at City Hall
City Council members have some amendments to Mayor Paul Young’s budget, and they could move closer to closing out the budget season at Tuesday’s council day.
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Business
Outdoors Inc. building hits market for almost $2 million
Location, location, location: The two buildings that housed the former Outdoors Inc. are near one of the busiest intersections in the city, seeing more than 29,000 vehicles daily.
Premium Business Firefighter developing health and tutoring AI apps: ‘We have a lot of bright minds here.’
Premium Business After 27 years, The Blue Monkey is closing its doors in Midtown
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Sports
Memphis coach Charles Huff in favor of new proposed eligibility model
A new age-based model could be voted on as early as this month. If implemented, a player would have a five-year clock to compete for up to five seasons.
Memphis Tigers Football Why Huff had to play Tetris with revenue-share payments in his first year
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant trade speculation, listener questions
Premium Sports Buckley: Fun was name of the game at Memphis Hound Dogs’ home opener
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Food
After 27 years, The Blue Monkey is closing its doors in Midtown
“It’s been difficult for quite some time, but it just got to the point where, you know, we just really didn’t have much of a choice,” said partner and general manager Mike Johnson as the restaurant closes its first of two locations.
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Suburbs
Property taxes hold steady in proposed Germantown budget
While the property tax rate will remain at $1.79 per $100 of assessed value, homeowners may have something to say Monday about a significant increase in sanitation costs facing the suburb.
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Arts & Culture
How do you get to Carnegie Hall? These Memphis-area teens know.
Four Memphis Youth Symphony members have been selected for Carnegie Hall’s national music programs, which will take them to New York and beyond.
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Opinion
Buckley: Fun was name of the game at Memphis Hound Dogs’ home opener
“Man, it’s fun playing football,” added Sky Forest, a Lausanne football player who took over at quarterback for the Hound Dogs after starter Kevin Taylor was injured Saturday. “You can’t beat that.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: ‘The joy doesn’t lessen the grief’
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant trade speculation, listener questions
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the potential for a Ja Morant trade and take questions from listeners.
Behind The Headlines Democratic sheriff nominee takes wait-and-see approach on cooperation with federal immigration
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Good gravy
Today’s photo is from the Memphis Italian Festival and was taken by Jonathan Mintz.