‘No one’s going to die alone’
Memphis hospitals relaxed strict visitation policies, allowing outside ministers to visit patients alongside family. But an uptick in COVID numbers could cause those policies to tighten again.
Top-ranked high school football star leaving Memphis
Walter Nolen III is departing St. Benedict and enrolling at a Knoxville-area high school.
Peach Jam recap: MUS stars, Jalen Duren capture championships
University of Memphis basketball targets Curtis Givens III and R’Chaun King, both MUS Owls, and Jalen Duren, one of the top players in the nation, all captured Peach Jam titles Sunday.
MATA: Come on and take a free ride
Through a partnership with Whole Child Strategies, Memphis Area Transit Authority offers Klondike and Smokey City residents bus rides each Tuesday and Saturday to nearby locations where healthful food is available.
Redbirds win 15th straight as offense gets hot
Memphis sweeps Louisville, with four homers in last two games.
Tenn. No. 7 on fastest-growing COVID list
‘In the general course of a month, Delta went from nothing to just about everything,’ said Richard Webby, an infectious disease expert who works at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Chief Davis takes a stroll to see neighborhood problems firsthand
Memphis police chief goes for a walk with a city council member who says residents of her district can’t sleep at night for fear of being shot in their beds.
901 FC runs unbeaten streak to four with win over Tulsa
Increasingly, it’s becoming clear that Memphis is going to be a tough team to score on and fullback Mark Segbers said that’s part of the game that the team is taking a lot of pride in right now.
Calkins: Meet Memphis’ secret Olympian
‘Jessica Ramsey could win the gold medal in shot put in Tokyo. She prepared for the challenge by (I swear) working at Insomnia Cookies on Beale Street.’
Archimania, at 25, aims to be ‘change agent’
The Memphis-based architectural firm marks its 25th birthday with a new way it’s helping nonprofit organizations and by announcing new and emerging leaders within the firm.
Cohen discusses meeting Hagerty, and more
He also blasted the disqualification of U.S. sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson from the Olympics after she smoked marijuana. “It’s only performance-enhancing if you are in the Coney Island hot dog-eating contest.”
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?