CDC recommends new mask guidelines, even for those vaccinated
The change reflects research that shows the vaccinated can transmit the COVID-19 virus to others.
The change reflects research that shows the vaccinated can transmit the COVID-19 virus to others.
Stripers’ starter shuts down baseball’s hottest team.
Memphis football is in the midst of a historic run. But will that be enough to save the program when realignment strikes again?
The Tigers offensive lineman and tight end on respective Outland, Mackey lists.
One Beale’s developer unveiled the final renderings for the 20-story, $190 million Grand Hyatt Hotel. Construction is to start early next year.
The tournament is expected to announce Thursday that Phil Mickelson, who in May became the oldest major winner in golf history, is joining the field.
A comprehensive traffic study is planned for incorporated Cordova, but crime was the main topic of discussion Tuesday evening.
The sites are for future schools, looking 15 to 20 years down the road, Superintendent Ted Horrell said.
The County Commission will soon have a panel of five to advise on ethics. One commissioner warns it could be seen as conflicting with the ongoing special prosecutor’s investigation into a 2019 grant proposed by Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr.
Brent Taylor says the County Commission decision to take its own bids on a new voting system “effectively bypasses” the Election Commission and “doesn’t indicate a willingness to work cooperatively.”
George Thomas III, named preseason Class 5A all-state, is getting noticed even as SCS teams weren’t allowed to play last season.
Memphis will soon be home to the corporate headquarters of six of the nation’s biggest companies.
A developer says he needs exceptions to zoning rules so he can build a 92-unit apartment complex near the University of Memphis and meet demand for student housing. But the University District Neighborhoods Corp. and others oppose the plan.
The surprise announcement last week at City Hall of a plan to truck the waste to a landfill near Memphis International Airport drew immediate criticism from City Council members. TVA isn’t pulling the plan but says will seek more public input.
Arlington and Bartlett school districts have announced safety protocols for the coming year even as they watch changing federal recommendations.
Grizzlies Draft headquarters
In this space in the coming days, through the NBA draft on Thursday, July 29, and into next week’s start of free agency, we’ll track, collect and comment on any news or worthwhile rumors that bubble up, related to the Grizzlies or the wider Memphis basketball world.
Whether climbing even higher in the draft or pursuing a star via trade, the Grizzlies might have the ammunition now to seek an even bigger move.
The Grizzlies still might be on the move. Here are five names to keep an eye on for Memphis’ No. 10 selection in the NBA draft.
The Memphis Grizzlies reportedly have made a major move with numerous picks and players involved.
We open by thanking Jonas Valanciunas for his play befitting the Memphis style. But the Grizzlies had to make some moves now that furthers their vision.
Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman has always said the goal is to bring an NBA title to Memphis. And if that required dealing Jonas Valanciunas, he was willing to do it. Memphis fans should be glad.
Collierville Schools is also recommending students who are sick stay home.
The third area Slim Chickens opens at Wolfchase, with big shoes to fill if it plans to keep up with the other two in international sales standings.
Tevin Carter has matured as his high school career took some twists and turns. And in case football doesn’t work out for him, he’s got a Plan B, but it has a few bugs in it.
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.
After attending Friday’s nearly three-hour Supreme Court hearing, Chloe Sexton of Chloe’s Giant Cookies feels her side will prevail.
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.
“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.
Way before the weather rolls in, Memphis-area school leaders are already considering the numerous factors that might lead them to close schools.
The Memphis rapper, whose real name is Gloria Woods, will be the musical guest on the Jan. 18 episode of “Saturday Night Live.”
“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.”
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.
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