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.
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For the first time, taxpayers can redirect up to $1,700 ($3400 married couples filing jointly) of federal taxes to fund scholarships at the school of their choice.
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
Red wall or rising blue wave? Tennessee’s midterms split along party lines
A memo from Marsha Blackburn’s strategist credits a “red wall” for her win over Jerri Green. Democrats counter that flipped seats and closer margins show Tennessee isn’t as red as it looks.
Premium Collierville After more than four decades, Wanda Chism retires from education — again
Metro This Week in Memphis: Downtown Dining and drinking at the Hu. Hotel
Education Did the Tennessee midterms complicate Marsha Blackburn’s voucher expansion plans?
Premium Health Care More than 40,000 in Shelby County qualify for lung cancer screening
Business
Mississippi River Expeditions brings wilderness adventures, energy to Mud Island
A canoe excursion company is the third new business at the Mud Island River Park in the last two years, giving Memphians a new view of the city from the water.
Premium Real Estate Easy Way brand to be part of Downtown revival project
Premium Health Care More than 40,000 in Shelby County qualify for lung cancer screening
Premium Business Midtown Autowerks moving a few blocks to Liberty Park area
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Sports
Herrington: The best argument for moving the Grizzlies east? Maybe not the one you think.
“Memphis or Minnesota? Who should move to the Eastern Conference in a realigned NBA? Here are four arguments in what I think are escalating levels of persuasion.”
Premium High School Sports Hill: Local high school athletes are chasing NIL deals. Who’s protecting them?
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Respect won’t come easily for these Tigers. Two wins are a good start.
Sports Gunner Stockton and Georgia pound Ole Miss 42-7 to make case for top ranking
Memphis Tigers Basketball Jayden Reid’s free throws lift Tigers to win over VCU
Food
What to Order: Libro’s meatloaf
When a good friend repeatedly encourages you to order a particular dish, you should listen.
Food Mid-South Food Bank scrambles to fill the gap as SNAP rules tighten
Suburbs
After more than four decades, Wanda Chism retires from education — again
“A teacher advocate all the way — teacher and student,” John Aitken, the first superintendent of Collierville Schools, said.
Premium Elections Why hasn’t Mississippi’s US Senate race been called?
Arts & Culture
The old Temple Israel building has been demolished. But not the congregation’s rich history.
Temple Israel’s former home at Poplar and Montgomery, which opened in 1916, is being torn down. Here’s a look at the building’s history and the plans to preserve part of the facade.
Premium Performing Arts Arts Beat: ‘Narnia’ made him a Playhouse kid. Now he’s directing it.
Opinion
Herrington: The best argument for moving the Grizzlies east? Maybe not the one you think.
“Memphis or Minnesota? Who should move to the Eastern Conference in a realigned NBA? Here are four arguments in what I think are escalating levels of persuasion.”
Guest Columnists Echols: The naked headlines and the name of Jesus
Podcasts
Shelby County political reality gets more complex with last election of 2026
The Nov. 3 election and its results were discussed on “Behind The Headlines” in a reporters’ roundtable that examined Shelby County’s role as the bluest county in a red state that may not be that simple.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more From the London Hard Rock to Kudzu’s, Steve Edmundson saw it all
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Daily Jigsaw: Mekong Memphis Festival
Today’s puzzle features a scene at the Mekong Memphis Festival. Sophia Surrett took the photo.