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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

City of Memphis

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

Update Coronavirus

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

Update Coronavirus

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

Premium Memphis Tigers Football

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

Food News

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

Otis Sanford

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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Metro

Rhodes offering panel discussion on Latin American migration

Moderator Michael LaRosa’s latest book, cowritten with a Memphis attorney, will be released the same day.

By Jane Roberts 4 hours ago

Education U of M opens doors to batch of its most-promising prospects

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 9 hours ago

Health Care Sleepless Mid-Southerners find relief at Baptist center

Tigers win the Battle for the Bones with a blowout victory on Senior Night

The seniors led the way as Memphis smoked UAB in the Battle for the Bones in front of an announced crowd of 24,225 fans at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.