Reliever Clarkson Shoaf helps keep Owls on track.

With ample vaccine, the push is on to get people in line to stem the tide of the rapidly growing U.K. strain, which now accounts for 30%-50% of COVID cases in Shelby County.

Superintendent Joris Ray said teacher burnout was considered in the plan, and teachers had direct input into the schedule.

The Grizzlies and Pepsi paired to open a new career lab for students at Booker T. Washington High School. 

The City Council voted Tuesday, April 6, to approve a consultant’s contract that is the next step leading to recommendations by the end of this year. But there was some dissent on the council before the vote.

Germantown’s Planning Commission encouraged approval of a softball facility for the Houston Mustangs. The site plan will move to the suburb’s Design Review Commission.

Moussa Cisse, the AAC Freshman of the Year, announced his decision in an Instagram post on Tuesday. 

Davion Warren is used to coming from behind, but now he gets to benefit from Penny Hardaway’s tutelage.

A timetable for the Fairgrounds conversion has the new youth sports complex opening in the fall of 2022.

City Council also endorsed a general plan for athletic fields by Christian Brothers University on 7 acres at the intersection of Avery Avenue and South Hollywood.

The Hall of Fame quarterback joins his father on the list of Distinguished Citizen honorees.

Lovesac will open its first Mid-South showroom at Shops of Saddle Creek South in Germantown later this month.

On April 10, the city could terminate its contract with Waste Pro for poor service or determine that Waste Pro has made good on dealing with the backlog of trash. The council voted Tuesday calling on the administration to cancel the city’s contract.

The relocation of the ServiceMaster Brands headquarters to Atlanta will result in some significant job losses for Memphis.