Exclusive: Survey reveals how many are likely to get vaccine, reasons for those who will not
One-fifth of respondents have no plans to get a COVID vaccine; nearly another 20% are on the fence.
Tuesday prep report: St. George’s and Houston battle to a draw
Both coaches take positives from exciting tie game.
Tigers have continued opportunity for growth against Boise State
Moussa Cisse and D.J. Jeffries reflect on their personal development ahead of Thursday’s NIT matchup versus the Broncos.
Exclusive: Bari finds balance and flexibility in a new space down the street
Bari will leave its home of 19 years in May and move to a former yoga studio on Cooper, where it will have room to expand outdoor seating and parking.
Five council members call for changes to garbage collection by Waste Pro
Waste Pro is the second private contractor in three years to have the solid waste contract for parts of Cordova, Hickory and East Memphis, known on solid waste routes as Area E.
Grizzlies notebook: Keeping Morant’s momentum for gauntlet ahead
The Grizzlies are 10th in the West, and they have a bear of a schedule the next two weeks.
Now being vaccinated: Locals 45 and up
Shelby County’s reproductive rate rose to 1 last week for the first time in 2021, indicating cases are again increasing, likely due to the highly contagious U.K. variant.
Downtown’s Majestic Grille reopening next month
After more than a year, The Majestic Grille is reopening on South Main, all spiffed up and ready to go with most of its original menu and familiar faces.
Tigers Basketball Insider: Memphis is ‘unique’ challenge for Boise State
“Man, their defensive numbers are off the charts,” Boise State’s coach said of the Tigers Monday.
Rhodes College to build new residence hall
The future residence hall will have more than 61,000 square feet, single rooms, suites, common spaces and a lodge for the campus’ cultural organizations.
Operation Winter Freeze 2 nets more than 300 arrests
Memphis police made more than 300 arrests and seized guns and drugs ranging from marijuana to cocaine during Operation Winter Freeze 2, MPD Director Michael Rallings announced Tuesday, March 23.
Memphis 901 FC announces home opener date, adds veteran defender
Club adds veteran defender Skylar Thomas.
Coronavirus: Fewer than 90 new cases, no new deaths
The Shelby County Health Department reported 85 new coronavirus cases and zero new coronavirus-related deaths on Tuesday, March 23.
‘Orleans Station’ to bring residents, new retail to Medical District
A new, mixed-use development is designed to bring hundreds of new residents and new retail to a 10-acre area that touches the University of Tennessee Health Science Center campus, Victorian Village, the Edge District and the Medical District.
Catfish, favorite dishes from Memphis Black Restaurant Week
Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington revisit their favorites from Memphis Black Restaurant Week and talk about their favorite Southern dish: Fried catfish.
The Parish opens in Hernando, and Parish Grocery moves to Cooper-Young
Parish Grocery is moving from Overton Park to Cooper-Young; The Parish has opened in Hernando; and One & Only BBQ has reopened on Perkins Ext.
How Lester Quinones became Memphis’ not-so-secret weapon
In addition to being a knockdown shooter, Quinones has unlocked his potential as a ferocious defender and rebounder.
Here’s everywhere you can get a COVID-19 vaccine in the Memphis area
This listing of Memphis-area COVID-19 vaccination sites has been updated with pop-up sites in Hickory Hill, Oakhaven, Orange Mound, Raleigh and South Memphis.
Metro
Edmund Ford Jr. placed on leave from city job
Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr., who was indicted last week, has been placed on leave without pay from his city job, the City of Memphis said Tuesday, March 4. Ford Jr. steered more money to nonprofits, documents show Inside proposed ethics changes for county government Harris wants to suspend Ford Jr. from making more county grantsRelated content:
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Business
Peabody to start $18M renovation in early March
Built in 1925 and reopened in 1981 after Belz Enterprises restored the hotel, The Peabody’s general manager said they are constantly renovating and upgrading all elements of the historic building.
Business Memphis businesswomen say ‘Yes, and’ approach is key to success
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Sports
Varlas: TSSAA has good intentions. But not everyone else will
State governing body for athletics faces potential headaches after passing a new transfer rule that’s ripe for bending.
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Food
What to Order: Who Dat Catfish at Ragin’ Cajun
Ragin Cajun’s Who Dat Catfish combines fried fish and crawfish etouffee to make a dish worthy of Mardi Gras.
Suburbs
From hand puppets to Harvard, Arlington students get new opportunities
Legacy grants in the Memphis suburb cover some extras, including Arlington High Model UN students’ trip to Harvard Mock Congress in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Arts & Culture
Babyface, Kraftwerk and more must-see shows for March
In March, musicians performing locally are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Grammy Hall of Fame, Hollywood Walk of Fame and have earned Tiny Desk Contest, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and Juno Award wins.
Opinion
Morris: Memphis needs more Black doctors
“The lack of Black doctors is not due to a lack of talent or drive. It’s a consequence of long-standing inequities that continue to shape who gets to wear the white coat.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Josh Carlucci counts down his favorite $10 Deals
Daily Memphian food writer Joshua Carlucci returns to “Sound Bites” this week to discuss more of his favorite $10 Deals, a major writing project and butchering a goose at home.
Games
Jigsaw: Puppet Play
This week’s jigsaw features a photo by Daily Memphian photographer Mark Weber of students at Arlington Elementary School.