Shelby County is 33% toward its vaccination goal
Vaccinating 700,000 people — about 70% of the population —would be sufficient for the county to reach herd immunity, according to local public health experts.
Penny Hardaway lands a transfer of his own
Hampton senior guard Davion Warren announced his commitment to the University of Memphis in a tweet Saturday.
Coronavirus: Four new deaths reported
The Shelby County Health Department reported 89 new coronavirus cases and four additional virus-related deaths Saturday, April 3.
Tigers basketball: Where Penny Hardaway’s roster stands after transfers
The departures actually are not surprising, and Hardaway gets to dig through the portal for the Tigers’ needs.
MICAH calls on Strickland to open up police director selection process
Social justice group seeks to be part of the discussion and decisions about police reforms and the selection of the next Memphis Police director.
Design board staff likes new building coming to historic site
Few people if anybody wanted the demolition of Downtown’s historic Nylon Net Building. But the staff of the Design Review Board gives a thumbs-up to the proposed way that the replacement building would look.
New programs, plants blossom at Agricenter
The Home Show of the Mid-South will be the first event to take place in the expo center since March 2020. The home show runs April 9-11 followed by the Mid-South Jewelry & Accessories Fair from April 16-18.
White says Germantown schools transfer bill gets all sides to the table
On The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast, state Rep. Mark White acknowledges the bill doesn’t address many of the complexities of the local schools merger and demerger that kept the three namesake Germantown schools in the Shelby County Schools system.
Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
Here are a few of our favorite images from this week. The theme is gratitude. (Except for the kangaroos, but they’re so darn cute we couldn’t resist.)
Grizzlies rain 3-pointers, pull away from Wolves in team effort
Minnesota’s two-man show was no match for Memphis’ 10-man rotation. Related story:
Opinion: Dr. King was an activist, but also a preacher
‘Commemorations with little or no consideration for King as preacher, make me wonder how many King admirers are unaware of the transcendent religious experience that was his defining moment.’
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: Amazon takes a harder look at logistics
Last week, Amazon announced it was launching Amazon Supply Chain Services and offering freight, distribution, fulfillment and parcel shipping to, as it said, “business of all types and sizes.”
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: A Grizz star has fallen, and Sexton pushes House Dems out
State Government ACLU files federal lawsuit over Tennessee’s new Congressional map
City of Memphis City Council to consider resolution opposing new congressional district lines
Premium Shelby County A quick history of Tennessee redistricting and a closer look at unofficial vote totals
Business
The AM/DM podcast: Amazon takes a harder look at logistics
Last week, Amazon announced it was launching Amazon Supply Chain Services and offering freight, distribution, fulfillment and parcel shipping to, as it said, “business of all types and sizes.”
Business MIFA names new president and CEO
Premium Transportation & Logistics As Amazon targets business shippers, FedEx faces fresh questions
Premium Health Care ‘Don’t give up on yourself’: Regional One team defy odds to save officer’s leg
Premium Business Tomato prices spike as weather, supply chains squeeze growers and retailers
Sports
Reflecting on Brandon Clarke, whose unlikely rise ended too soon
The day before his 29th birthday, a Memphis Grizzlies forward delivered a check to a class full of second graders. “I tried to make sure everyone got a high-five or a hug.” That was Brandon Clarke. ‘A light to everybody': Brandon Clarke’s coach describes the man he knew ‘It’s bigger than basketball': Peers remember Brandon ClarkeRelated content:
Memphis Grizzlies ‘A light to everybody': Brandon Clarke’s coach describes the man he knew
Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Grizzlies’ Brandon Clarke found dead in California
Memphis Tigers Basketball Hardaway ‘feels better’ about Tigers roster now than at this time last year
Memphis Grizzlies ‘It’s bigger than basketball': Peers remember Brandon Clarke
Food
Ghost River goes back to its beginnings — and adds music
“Really, Beale became redundant,” said Ghost River owner Bob Keskey after the company made a number of improvements at its original location.
Food News Pitmasters, start your smokers! Memphis in May’s barbecue contest is back this week.
Suburbs
Lakeland approves first reading for ‘inevitable’ sewer-rate hike to flush the deficit
A significant increase in sewer fees is on the horizon for Lakeland residents as the suburb continues to keep pace with providing the service.
Premium Germantown Germantown sanitation rates are going up despite some pushback
Arts & Culture
Tom Lee Day will move to October, but poetry honored today
The Memphis River Parks Partnership announced the change Friday, May 8, as it honored recipients in the 5th annual Tom Lee Poetry and Spoken Word competition.
Music American Revival brings Yo-Yo Ma, T Bone Burnett, Valerie June, Arrested Development
Opinion
Calkins: Making Memphis madder — on a week the city best never forget
There is a single spot in Memphis where you can stand in all three congressional districts. It’s an absurdity, yes. And a cause for rage.
Opinion Echols: Will we recognize each other in Heaven?
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Amazon takes a harder look at logistics
Last week, Amazon announced it was launching Amazon Supply Chain Services and offering freight, distribution, fulfillment and parcel shipping to, as it said, “business of all types and sizes.”
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Lottery Luck!
Games
Sudoku: May 12
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