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
This Week in Memphis: General Assembly begins
This week, the Shelby County Commission discusses Feagins, and an award-winning food podcast records in Memphis.
Education Schools set for Monday return as snow melts across Memphis
Business
Some believe Supreme Court will uphold TikTok ban, but Memphis-area baker is optimistic
After attending Friday’s nearly three-hour Supreme Court hearing, Chloe Sexton of Chloe’s Giant Cookies feels her side will prevail.
Premium City of Memphis Global Café team delivers warm, hearty meals to snowed-in neighbors in need
Sports
‘He’s a winner’: Tigers’ PJ Haggerty becomes brand ambassador for NIL app
PJ Haggerty, Memphis’ superstar guard, has emerged as an All-American candidate and dark-horse National Player of the Year contender. Now, his big plays could directly help him earn a few extra dollars.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers drop low-scoring affair at Rice
Food
Sound Bites: More inside details about No Comment and Fawn
Plus, bar owners Mary Oglesby and Paul Gilliam talk about the state of the service industry in Memphis.
Suburbs
Schools set for Monday return as snow melts across Memphis
Friday’s snow day made for a long weekend for students in Memphis and Shelby County.
Arts & Culture
Memphis musicians, Stax family remember the legendary Sam Moore
Sam Moore, one half of the legendary duo Sam & Dave, died Friday at age 89. Memphis musicians and fellow Stax alumni eulogized Moore on Saturday.Related content:
Opinion
Calkins: Sure, Taylor Jenkins screwed up. But that’s not what you should worry about.
Taylor Jenkins took the blame for the loss. It was nice of him to say. But the Grizzlies real problem may be their inability to handle the best in the West.
Podcasts
What the Live Nation venue at Crosstown can bring to Memphis
Todd Richardson, the CEO of Crosstown Concourse, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk not just the new venue but also all kinds of new happenings in and around Crosstown.
Games
Crossword: Snow much fun
The Mid-South seldom receives snow that’s deep enough for serious sledding. But a recent article hints at the best spots for slipping and sliding plus a brief history of “Ski Mt. Moriah.”