India COVID-19 variant detected in Shelby County
One variant linked to India’s recent COVID-19 surge was detected in Shelby County this week, said David Sweat, Shelby County Health Department deputy director.
Violent crime still rising, first-quarter stats show
Property crimes dropped during the first three months of 2021, according to data from the Memphis Shelby County Crime Commission and the Public Safety Institute.
Shelby holds out on ending mask mandate as other metros fall in line
Sullivan, Knox, Hamilton and Madison counties lift mask mandates; Davidson is waiting.
Herrington: The Grizzlies are in a playoff race; it’s time they embraced it
The team is facing at least three lineup disruptions, and there are just 11 regular-season games left to piece together the puzzle.
Bill to let college athletes make money passes Legislature
A bill allowing student athletes in Tennessee to make money from their brand has passed both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly with little opposition, and it is now headed to Gov. Bill Lee.
Existing pipeline makes Byhalia Connection unneeded, environmental groups say
Environmental groups are asking the state to reconsider a permit for the proposed Byhalia Connection oil pipeline because they say an existing pipeline could serve the same purpose. Plains All American mounting fight against revised city ordinanceRelated Story:
Economy recovering, but it won’t look the same, experts say
The pandemic will need to end before businesses shift gears to full recovery mode, according to Douglas Scarboro, regional executive with the Memphis Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, who said, “July 1 seems like a key revaluation point.”
Plains All American mounting fight against revised city ordinance
Plains All American Pipeline is launching a full-on offensive against the proposed legislation with the help of organizations that support the oil and gas industry. Existing pipeline makes Byhalia Connection unneeded, environmental groups sayRelated story:
Memphis Americans are back as new league’s first franchise
The National Indoor Soccer League will have men’s and women’s divisions, with the season to start in December.
City Council to gather in person for first time in more than a year
Members to meet Downtown for budget retreat.
Calkins: It’s time for the Grizzlies and Taylor Jenkins to stop screwing around
After Wednesday’s humiliating loss to Portland, the Grizzlies have 11 games to stake their claim to the playoffs. It’s time to stop screwing around with the rotation — and play the guys who will win.
Is it time to just accept the playoff aspirations?
Wednesday was another “learning opportunity” for this Grizzlies, but the playoffs are around the corner.
Bartlett High names new girls soccer head coach, assistant
Former Germantown player Traci Sipniewski taking the reins after a successful spell in Massachusetts.
The To-Do List: Indie Memphis debuts ‘Debuts’
What could have been a college classroom project became, with Indie Memphis, three film screenings open to the public.
Coronavirus: 175 new cases reported
The 175 cases come from 2,947 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 5.9%.
International Paper reports strong quarterly results in spite of COVID, bad weather
Bad weather and COVID-19 notwithstanding, Memphis-based International Paper outperformed analysts’ expectations in the first quarter of this year. Strong demand for e-commerce has helped boost financial numbers for the producer of industrial packaging.
Grizz Insider: C.J. McCollum’s jab not exactly unfair
The Portland Trail Blazers earned the right to say whatever they want after the butt-kicking they gave the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday night.
Eighth grader Warren Nolen already has colleges’ attention
With help from his equally precocious youth coach, the 13-year-old football standout has offers from Georgia, Michigan and Tennessee.
Decker chosen as high school vice principal at Lakeland Prep
Jeana Decker, who’s leaving her administrative role with Millington Municipal Schools, has nearly 35 years of experience in education.
Opinion: Support radio that ‘just sounds like Memphis’
At WYXR, a cast of musicians with global name recognition see the station as a vehicle to express a fascination with not only Memphis’ music, but Memphis’ people.
Metro
Ready for spring? Outlook favors warm and wet conditions
Spring conditions create a situation in which strong to severe thunderstorms thrive, bringing the threat of torrential rain, high wind, large hail and, in some cases, tornadoes.
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State Government Bills could eliminate hemp industry in Tennessee entirely
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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Real Estate Memphis office market sees a ‘flight to quality’
Sports
‘It’s everything’: Win over UAB carries special weight for Tigers
“Just as a competitor, it’s everything,” Penny Hardaway said after his No. 18 Tigers beat UAB 88-81 Sunday. “You look forward to these types of games. These games are what makes players.” Haggerty scores 25, Rogers adds 21 to help No. 18 Memphis beat UAB 88-81Related content:
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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
Bartlett schools names hitting facility in honor of late Coach Phil Clark
Bartlett City Schools is memorializing the huge impact the late Phil Clark had on the district as its baseball coach and athletic director.
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 Concert, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and Juno Award wins.
Opinion
Echols: Our morning coffee is a funny little mercy
“This Coffee Dance we’re all doing with the way we make our morning joe is the way we wake up, it’s the way we ease into the day. Each of us is quietly declaring our own preferences over and over again, every single time the Earth goes round.”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: What is Memphis’ go-to closing lineup?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss which players are making the best case to be part of Memphis’ playoff rotation and closing lineup.
Games
Jigsaw: Puppet Play
This week’s jigsaw features a photo by Daily Memphian photographer Mark Weber of students at Arlington Elementary School.