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Vaccine passports: A new term to learn?

The United States and some European countries are exploring the concept of “vaccine passports,” which would allow passengers to travel more easily if they have been vaccinated against COVID-19. However, those types of passports face a variety of logistical and ethical issues.

By Blake Fontenay March 18, 2021

High School Sports

Lawson leads Houston past Clarksville

Oregon signee scores 25 points to help Mustangs hold off scrappy Wildcats.

TSSAA Class AAA boys basketball quarters box score: Houston 70, Clarksville 58

By John Varlas March 18, 2021

Geoff Calkins

Calkins: Jarvis Greer is cancer-free — and has something he’d like to tell you

Jarvis Greer, the legendary WMC-TV sports anchor, has a message for Memphians about his recent cancer surgery. But it includes words that might make you squirm.

By Geoff Calkins March 19, 2021

Memphis Grizzlies

Herrington: Morant’s highs/lows, Melton’s impact and a shifting rotation

The De’Anthony Melton Appreciation Society continues to collect evidence that his swing plays are what make him so valuable.

By Chris Herrington March 18, 2021

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Seven police director candidates interviewed by 4 panels, city leaders

Panelists made up of community leaders, law enforcement and city leaders spent Thursday interviewing seven finalists for the police director’s job.

By Yolanda Jones March 19, 2021

High School Sports

Collierville clamps down on cold-shooting Cleveland in Class AAA quarterfinals

Seniors Davon Barnes and Jordan Jenkins combined for 39 points and 18 rebounds in the Dragons’ first state tournament victory since 1973.

TSSAA Class AAA boys basketball quarters box score: Collierville 62, Cleveland 56

By John Varlas March 18, 2021

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E-commerce powers FedEx through weather slowdowns

FedEx reported strong financial performance last quarter, despite last month’s bad weather.

By Blake Fontenay March 18, 2021

Real Estate

Peabody Place gets a new tenant

Peabody Place will soon be getting a new tenant. But not in the space that ServiceMaster Brands recently announced plans to vacate.

By Blake Fontenay March 18, 2021

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New vaccination phase opens, includes 55 and older, more

New appointments will be posted online Friday. People can also schedule an appointment by calling 901-222-7468 (SHOT).

By The Daily Memphian Staff March 19, 2021

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As other states open vaccinations to all adults, Tenn. defends its slow approach

A state spokesman says Tennessee’s plan emphasizes equity over speed, intentionally focusing on more vulnerable populations first. But only about 20% of West Tennessee’s vaccine appointments are booked each day.

By Jane Roberts March 18, 2021

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CDC report exonerates Health Department, Randolph says

Health officer stands up for Shelby County Health Department, says it was blamed for things it did not do.

By Jane Roberts March 18, 2021

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Why opting out was the hardest decision Damonte Coxie ever made

Coxie and other former Memphis stars are looking forward to showcasing their skills at the Tigers’ pro day Friday.

By Steven Johnson March 18, 2021

Memphis Tigers Football

Former Tigers RB Kenneth Gainwell receives Shaun Alexander award

Gainwell honored for phenomenal 2019 season.

By Steven Johnson March 18, 2021

Grizzlies Podcast

Ja Morant steals the show

Was Ja Morant’s layup the most important play of the win Wednesday night?

By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington March 18, 2021

Sound Bites

Kelly English on what a year of COVID has been like for him and his industry

The year since local restaurants were first shut for coronavirus has been hard; Kelly English talks about what it’s been like for him.

By Jennifer Biggs March 18, 2021

Update Coronavirus

Coronavirus: New cases over 100, third day of no new deaths

Updated with: Area hospital capacity data.

By Allyson Brown March 18, 2021

Memphis Grizzlies

Grizzlies Insider: Hello, operator, can you give us number 12?

Ja Morant answered the call Wednesday night instead of sending Grizzlies fans to voicemail.

By Drew Hill March 18, 2021

Real Estate

Tax incentive approved for first Memphis automaker in 63 years

Mullen Technologies received tax break in return for hiring 434 people, investing $362 million and becoming the first company to make cars in Memphis since the Ford plant closed in 1958.

By Tom Bailey March 18, 2021

High School Sports

Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Miller shines in state quarters

MAHS standout leads this week’s best of the best with 19 points in state quarterfinal victory.

By John Varlas March 18, 2021

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Opinion: Ford’s handling of Junior Achievement grant reminiscent of past scandals

An independent investigation by attorney Brian Faughnan flatly accuses Ford of deliberately deceiving his fellow commissioners by failing to disclose to them his obvious conflict of interest. To call Faughnan’s report damning is an understatement.

By Otis Sanford March 21, 2021

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This Week in Memphis: Last day to register to vote; NCAA portal opens

Also happening this week: Marie Feagins’ lawsuit is back in court, and the Chucalissa Homecoming Festival returns.

By The Daily Memphian Staff 56 minutes ago

Spirit of Memphis April 4,1968 through the eyes of a then-19-year-old who was at the Lorraine Motel

Education Tennessee elementary schools might limit classroom digital device use under pending law

Spirit of Memphis Memphis’ forgotten figures: Jimmie Lunceford

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Baby ducks are cute! And Metzer Farms hatches hundreds of thousands every year

Many of those downy little ducklings get to fly before they even sprout feathers — traveling on FedEx jets from the Cordova hatchery to buyers around the country.

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Premium Business Wang’s Mandarin House founders retire, sell longtime restaurant

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Memphis loses to Milwaukee, but will they finish below New Orleans?

The Grizzlies lost to Milwaukee on Sunday, which was important if they want a chance to finish below New Orleans in the Western Conference standings.

Wang’s Mandarin House founders retire, sell longtime restaurant

The brother-sister duo behind Wang’s is saying goodbye.

By Sophia Surrett 3 hours ago

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When disaster strikes, these hard-working people who get paid nothing answer the call in DeSoto County

In DeSoto County, joining the local Search and Rescue unit means logging thousands of training hours, swimming miles in open water and responding to traumatic scenes at a moment’s notice.

By Brandon LaGrone II 13 hours ago

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