Health Department panel recommended Harris pass on Taylor as new director
The nomination of Dr. Michelle Taylor as the new Shelby County Health Department director drew fire Wednesday, July 21, with distribution of a May memo to Mayor Lee Harris that said a search panel recommended not picking Taylor and continuing the search.
Calkins: If Milwaukee can win an NBA title, why can’t Memphis?
The Milwaukee Bucks proved you don’t have to be in a major market to win a title. So Grizzlies fans are free to dream.
Three former Memphis Tigers to compete in Tokyo Olympics
These three athletes, from Nigeria, Australia and Great Britain, are competing in Tokyo.
Professional rugby championship coming to AutoZone Park
Memphis Inner City Rugby is one of the reasons Professional Rugby Sevens found the city an attractive destination for its championship.
Southwest Tennessee taps Jarrett Stephens to lead basketball program
Veteran coach returns for Memphis after a stint at Florida A&M.
Ford-Harris bad blood renewed over county pay bonuses
Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. wants the county to get the bonuses to county workers in the next pay period. County Mayor Lee Harris says the county needs to be sure the use of federal American Rescue Plan Act funds is allowed before it cuts checks.
State GOP lawmakers backpedal on vaccination comments
Legislators seek to clarify stance on vaccinations in wake of national criticism following the firing of vaccine official Dr. Michelle Fiscus.
New voting machine issue is moving again in County Commission
A vote Monday by the Shelby County Commission on a new voting system could mean new voting machines by the May county primary elections.
A note to subscribers: Our iPhone app is working! (UPDATED)
Our app for iPhone and iPad is working again after a very frustrating few days where some subscribers were having trouble. Please update your app if you’re having trouble.
Table Talk: A beer series launches, plus an apple cake recipe and new Midtown restaurants
An unsolicited recipe that you’ll appreciate is in this week’s Recipe Exchange; two new Midtown restaurants are on the way; food truck news for you too.
Latoshia Daniels to get court-appointed attorney
Leslie Ballin, a Memphis-based criminal defense attorney, has represented Daniels since her arrest in 2019.
New Spanish restaurants will soon be in our midst, as well as ice cream
The Daily Memphian is in its new office and we’re back in the studio to record podcasts for the first time since March 2020, which means we had a lot to say this week.
Grizzlies podcast: Hill, Herrington discuss offseason updates
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the offseason plans for Jaren Jackson Jr., Justise Winslow and Ja Morant.
Tigers Football Insider: Memphis trending for highly regarded defensive lineman?
Is Memphis the leader for a three-star defensive lineman?
Metro
TDOT working to keep roads clear as freezing conditions endure
Despite the snowy weather, Tennessee Department of Transportation SmartWay cameras showed steady traffic on the Interstate 55 and Hernando DeSoto bridges. Streams for other interstate routes in the city showed minimal weather-related disruptions.
City of Memphis Global Café team delivers warm, hearty meals to snowed-in neighbors in need
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.
City of Memphis Global Café team delivers warm, hearty meals to snowed-in neighbors in need
Sports
Memphis Grizzlies sign G League breakout Zyon Pullin to two-way contract
The Memphis Grizzlies signed G League breakout Zyon Pullin to a two-way contract. Pullin is averaging 24.8 points, 7.7 assists and 6.7 rebounds through six games of the G League regular season.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Calkins: Sure, Taylor Jenkins screwed up. But that’s not what you should worry about.
Food
TikTok ban — and local cookie entrepreneur’s case — go before Supreme Court Friday
“We are being asked to be present so that these court justices can ... put faces to creators and stop seeing this as so much of a battle about data breaches of state information,” said Chloe Sexton of Chloe’s Giant Cookies.
Suburbs
Anatomy of a winter closing: What goes into canceling classes
Way before the weather rolls in, Memphis-area school leaders are already considering the numerous factors that might lead them to close schools.
Arts & Culture
GloRilla to perform on SNL
The Memphis rapper, whose real name is Gloria Woods, will be the musical guest on the Jan. 18 episode of “Saturday Night Live.”
Opinion
Hill: Believe now? Zach Edey is (still) the rightful ROTY favorite
“Before the doubts about his NBA potential loudened, Rookie of the Year contender Zach Edey was in the gym three times a day preparing for his professional opportunity.”
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Basketball’s rankings, adjustments, ECU game
With Memphis having a week off between Sunday’s home win over North Texas and its upcoming matchup with ECU on Saturday, coach Penny Hardaway said significant changes to his team’s practice structure were coming. Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and columnist John Martin discuss what those are and more.
Games
Word Search: Happy birthday, Elvis!
Can you solve this week’s word search?