Harris appoints interim Health Department director
Hall will serve up to 90 days and will also help conduct the search for new permanent director.
17,000 facing utility cutoffs forces MLGW to phase in disconnects
MLGW resumed disconnecting customers for overdue bills this week. But there are so many, the utility has had to phase the cutoffs in, giving customers more time to work out payment plans over the next year.
State Health Dept.: Early data shows vaccines ‘kept in temperature’
When state investigation is over, state Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey says she will report to the citizens of Shelby County.
Decision on Arlington girls basketball pushed to Wednesday
At Tuesday’s hearing, attorneys for Arlington’s parents argued the TSSAA’s postseason ban was “arbitrary and capricious,” while the TSSAA’s attorney argued that member schools must abide by its decisions.
When Jaren Jackson Jr. returns, Grizzlies will go ‘full throttle’
Memphis faces a cramped second half of the schedule and is more than ready to have Jackson’s talents back.
Calkins: Tigers believe they can win the conference tournament — and they’re not lying to themselves this time
The Tigers are confident they can earn an automatic spot in the NCAAs by winning the AAC tournament. This year, they’re not fooling themselves.
Collierville High to host WNIT semis and championship game
My Town Movers Fieldhouse, which also is a regional host site, will hold the final four March 26-28.
‘Bold’ purchase of city’s tallest building approved
“This will allow us to get rid of a black eye that exists right in the heart of our Downtown,” said the DMC’s interim president.
Rallings says tenure as MPD director has been a ‘rough and bumpy’ ride
Outgoing Memphis Police Director Michael Rallings discussed his retirement, violent crime and the future of MPD Tuesday, March 9, as he prepares to retire next month.
Memphis Black Restaurant Week: 901 Wings, Mr. P’s Buffalo Wings
Not all wings are equal, but the bar in Memphis is high and both 901 Wings and Mr. P’s clear it.
Fox-Greenberg named chief executive of Memphis Heritage
Leah Fox-Greenberg has a deep history with both preservation work and nonprofit organizations. She will start her job as chief executive of Memphis Heritage in April.
Tigers hitting reset for AAC tourney and a March already gone mad
The difference between the start of the season and now: Comfort with the defense, and locked in as a family.
Resolution seeking judge’s removal fails in subcommittee
The effort to remove the judge who ruled last year that the COVID-19 pandemic was a valid reason for Tennesseans to vote by mail failed Tuesday, March 9, in a House subcommittee.
City senior centers to reopen March 15 for programs only
The four senior centers operated by the City of Memphis will reopen Monday, March 15, on a limited basis.
Bartlett, Lakeland and Arlington could open joint COVID-19 vaccine site
Bartlett’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen authorized Mayor Keith McDonald to enter an agreement with Lakeland and Arlington to open a joint vaccination location at its meeting Tuesday.
Lakeland schools eye return to normalcy as vaccinations rise, COVID cases drop
Superintendent says 65% to 70% of the district’s employees have been vaccinated.
Tigers Basketball Insider: Memphis might have to play AAC tourney without Lomax
Point guard Alex Lomax is back at practice but that doesn’t mean he’ll return for the Tigers’ first AAC tournament game Friday.
Memphis lands TCU offensive lineman Austin Myers
Myers, who started with the Horned Frogs, will be able to play immediately as a grad transfer.
Pop-up sites critical to provide access to vaccine
To build capacity, the City of Memphis expects to run five or six fixed vaccination sites plus one or two pop-up locations in neighborhoods where access is an issue.
Vaccine appointments available for pop-up Frayser site
First-dose Pfizer appointments are available for Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Chester Anderson Training Center.
From suburban sprawl to Greenprint to Memphis 3.0
John Zeanah talks about the evolution of regional planning on this week’s episode of The Sidebar.
Cynthia Daniels talks Memphis Black Restaurant Week
Memphis Black Restaurant Week is in its sixth year, adapted for COVID this year, but going on with more participating restaurants than ever.
Coronavirus: Shelby County reports fewer than 50 new cases
Shelby County Health Department reported fewer than 50 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday.
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
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.
Education U of M opens doors to batch of its most-promising prospects
Business
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.”
Health Care Sleepless Mid-Southerners find relief at Memphis medical center
Sports
Buckley: Discount what Seth Henigan has done for Memphis? Not fair at all.
“Seth Henigan may be the most underappreciated among Memphis’ recent run of stellar quarterbacks, and that’s not right.”Related content:
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Food
Etowah dinner series cofounder launches cocktail bar
Josh Conley said Bar Limina will feature a revolving lineup of mixologists and bartenders from across the globe.
Suburbs
Bailey: A tour around the suburbs
Honors and ground breaking for Buc-cee’s highlight a week of touring around the suburbs for news.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Police Department to launch TV show on ABC24
The Memphis Police Department is hosting a new local TV show to showcase its efforts in curbing crime in the city.
Opinion
Hutchinson: Beware of these lending scams
A Florida woman claimed to have more than 10 years of experience in grant writing. In reality, her last known employment was at a Krystal, and she was on probation for stealing cash deposits from it.
Podcasts
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.”
Games
Crossword: Thanksgiving dinner
If you like Thanksgiving food — either cooking, eating or just thinking about it — this puzzle is for you.