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.
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Work for families and become part of one
Sometimes it takes a family to find just where you belong.
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
The Early Word: No new property tax, but hotel tax is up and Wells is out
Local measles case was a false alarm, the Hilton hotel is up for sale and we remember inventor/businessman Dan Oppenheimer.
Spirit of Memphis Dan Oppenheimer framed his business life in art, collaboration
City of Memphis City Council questions MATA’s ask to buy full-size buses
State Government What’s happening in the waning hours of the 2025 state legislative session
Business
Inked: Hilton Memphis listed for sale
Also, a new industrial building will be ready in the summer, a new University of Memphis building is coming soon and work on National Plaza has been set in motion.
Health Care Measles case was a false alarm
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Health Care Whooping cough case confirmed in Memphis
Sports
Grizzlies throttle Hornets, but lose Jaylen Wells for season
The Grizzlies almost had the spectacularly uneventful game that they hoped for, but rookie Jaylen Wells sustained a scary injury. Grizzlies rookie Jaylen Wells leaves game on a stretcherRelated content:
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis offensive lineman to enter transfer portal
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis drops series opener at Nashville
Food
Food Files: A sourdough bakery, juice bar; Half Shell opens in Germantown
Kat’s Sourdough and Juice Bar opened in the former Clean Juice, and Half Shell in Germantown has opened.
Suburbs
Arlington Town Hall addition could be completed by late November
Arlington will fast-track an addition to Town Hall because of crowded conditions in government offices, a temporary measure until a new location is built.
Arts & Culture
Dan Oppenheimer framed his business life in art, collaboration
He died at 76, a man who saw no reason in retiring because his work gave him creative expression and avenues for improving the world, his children said.
Opinion
Herrington: Early returns on Tuomas Iisalo and late-season Grizzlies player trends
Are the five games since interim coach Tuomas Iisalo took over progress or variance and what are the latest player trends for the Memphis Grizzlies?
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Huey’s, Pronto Pups and Lucero
Alex Boggs talks about Huey’s upcoming 55th anniversary celebration, the return of a beloved sandwich and the Sweet Cheeks barbecue-competition team on this week’s “Sound Bites.”
Games
Word Flower: April 8
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.