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
Chaz Molder backs data center pauses in campaign for Congress
The Democratic nominee in the 5th Congressional District and outgoing Mayor of Columbia, Tennessee, talked about a wide range of issues on “Behind The Headlines.”
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Public Safety Memphis orgs rally to support families affected by ICE raid
Public Safety Task Force agent’s bullet killed Memphis man in May, autopsy reveals
Metro Freedom Award honorees include Fred Gray, Nneka Ogwumike
Business
Downtown exterior refreshes and new apartment complex to go before board
The Downtown Memphis Commission Design Review Board will review three projects at its Sept. 9 meeting.
Premium Business Food Files: Food-truck operator to open in former Crazy Coop space
Premium Transportation & Logistics FedEx Freight leader fired
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Sports
Southwind hangs on to defeat Houston and stay unbeaten
Houston’s late two-point conversion pass was unsuccessful as the No. 1 Jaguars win their 19th straight regular-season game.
High School Sports Nate Brick, special teams lead CBHS to victory
High School Sports Friday prep report: Briarcrest roars past Nashville Ensworth
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis football moving closer to capacity crowd for Saturday home opener
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Food
Recipe Exchange: Rawgirls founders’ lentil soup
The original Rawgirls have a new cookbook of 10 soup recipes, several of which echo dishes they once served at their former food truck and cafe.
Premium Business Food Files: Food-truck operator to open in former Crazy Coop space
Suburbs
Lakeland evaluates its Flock-camera usage
Flock cameras have come under criticism for misuse of the technology and questions about privacy, but a law enforcement official said they have benefited Lakeland.
High School Sports Southwind hangs on to defeat Houston and stay unbeaten
Arts & Culture
Calkins: It’s not just a new museum. It’s the story of a father, a son — and a silver bowl for M&Ms.
The Metal Museum takes the wraps off its move to Overton Park this weekend. For one Memphis family, the celebration will be deeply personal.
Premium Business Sneak a peek at Satellite Music Hall’s food, lounge and stage
Opinion
Opinion: ‘Ain’t gonna let nobody … turn my Grizzlies around’
“I’m tired of conspiracy theories about moving the Grizzlies out of Memphis. Not from any true insider have I heard that the intention is to move our team anywhere, especially to Nashville. Wrong sport.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Tennessee has never waited for history to happen
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Meddlesome’s approach to Memphis water concerns and a changing brewery scene
Ben Pugh of Meddlesome Brewing joined Holly Whitfield to t
Behind The Headlines Meals on Wheels turns 50 as MIFA’s ‘flagship’ program
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Inside Lucy Elementary
Today’s puzzle features a mural inside Lucy Elementary School. Patrick Lantrip took the photo.