Ja Morant had 35 points and 10 assists, and De’Anthony Melton had six 3-pointers.

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Council member J.B. Smiley argues that if the city accepts police and fire applications from outside the city, more effort will have to be put into screening candidates.

Proposed rules delay action on the city adding a $2.6 million community grants program to its next budget.

Council member Chase Carlisle was sharply critical of health officials, the County Commission and county Mayor Lee Harris. The wording was later amended after a lengthy council debate.

The city plans to offer the property to developers once the sale from THM Properties of New York City closes. Demolition of the part of the city’s skyline is also an option.

The City of Memphis continued to transition into administering COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday, trying to streamline the process for those getting the shots.

The president also announced he will use the powers of the federal government to direct all states to prioritize vaccinating teachers.

The existing PILOT on the center runs through December 2026.

Anderson will be replaced by Brandon Clarke in the starting lineup. 

Those 42 cases come from just 937 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 4.5%.

The developers of the Historic Snuff District plan a second, mixed-use building of six stories, 292 apartments, 420 parking spaces and 10,000 square feet of commercial space. They seek a tax incentive valued at $19 million over 20 years.

Arlington officials increased the population threshold for opening a second liquor store in the town by amending the town code.

Mailing delays are causing some issues with residents receiving utility bills. While the town will extend the payment period, there are many ways to pay even if residents have not received their bill.

Ja Morant is one of five NBA players to become a brand ambassador for BODYARMOR. 

Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington talk about nachos, from the ones you make at home to barbecue nachos to dessert nachos, and Chris is so inspired by a curry on Facebook that he makes a comment.

M.A. “Mo” Myers, former head of the Memphis FBI field office, has been promoted to oversee the agency’s intelligence branch. 

Georgia Tech signee scores 18 points in quarterfinal victory over Brentwood Academy.

Tigers fans have likely gotten used to watching ugly basketball games this season.

Memphis’ divisional competition includes six-time conference finalist Louisville City.

The Memphis-based company reports strong financial numbers despite the pandemic.

Tennessee was not “insulated” from cold weather. Temperatures in Memphis were similar to parts of Arkansas and Texas. What was significantly different was the safe, reliable power delivery to Memphians that avoided rolling blackouts that crippled other areas of the country.

Desmond Robinson, who graduated from the University of Memphis, is known professionally as Chef D. Arthur. His “Chopped” competition is titled “Meat Fight: Bison!”

Sourdough bread is the star at this South Main bakery and cafe, but an egg sandwich with milk bread is well worth trying. The lobby of the Arrive Memphis hotel provides the appealing backdrop. 

“It’s time to claw back the power our public health institutions have accumulated this year. That’s the goal of Tennessee House Bill 7,” says guest columnist Daniel Chatham, a Shelby County physician.