Collierville High moves to remote learning
The decision comes eight days after the board did not vote to implement universal masking in schools despite Superintendent Gary Lilly’s concerns about staffing issues.
Memphis police chief’s gun stolen in car break-in
Police Chief C.J. Davis reported a duty weapon assigned to her was stolen from a vehicle parked outside a Cordova business.
Hardaway: Memphis tried to schedule game with Colorado State
An additional opponent ideally would fit in a gap in mid-February.
Final public meeting on proposed Summer Avenue improvements held
The 5.5 mile section on the main thoroughfare may soon become a “complete” or multimodal street that is safer for everyone, including drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists. The improvements may also attract new businesses and people to the area.
Herrington: Grizzlies-Warriors a Hollywood-style reboot worthy of original
Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, once the upstarts, come to town to meet (again) the brash upstarts of Morant, Jackson and Bane.
James Wiseman’s jersey retired at East, site of his greatest Memphis moments
Wiseman was honored with Golden State Warriors teammates and former Memphis Tigers teammates in attendance.
Half of county is COVID vaxxed, only 17% have booster shot
Shelby County Health Department director Dr. Michelle Taylor also complained about employers requiring a test for workers who have quarantined for the recommended five days to return to work after initially testing positive for COVID.
As criminal investigation continues, Ford challenges journalists, commission chair
Edmund Ford Jr. said he was “sort of offended” after an executive from The Commercial Appeal complained to the commission over Ford’s treatment of a reporter.
Calkins: He’s in! Spook Murphy first Tiger in College Football Hall of Fame
Three decades after he was first nominated, former University of Memphis coach Billy “Spook” Murphy is elected to the College Football Hall of Fame.
Suspects in Phil Trenary homicide back in court Feb. 18
Both defendants in the homicide have remained in jail without bond since their 2018 arrests.
Germantown makes it official: Huisman named city administrator
Germantown leaders officially confirmed Jason Huisman as the suburb’s city administrator Monday evening. He replaces longtime leader Patrick Lawton.
Huisman’s path home started with Ole Miss baseball, took short stop in minors
Jason Huisman was on a path for success in professional baseball, but a phone call in 2010 changed the trajectory of his career.
Ja Morant repeats as Western Conference Player of the Week
Ja Morant is the first player this season to earn the honor in consecutive weeks.
Omicron hits home for Gibson’s GM, family, workers
“Oh, Omicron, when are you gonna be gone?” That’s Britton DeWeese’s question as he sits at home, recovered but with a sick family and a work staff continuing to test positive.
Bluff City Biz: Downtown investment, Mid-South innovation with Greater Memphis Chamber CMO
“There’s demand, and we couldn’t have a stronger signal for investors that this is the place to invest,” said Apryl Childs-Potter, chief marketing officer with the Greater Memphis Chamber.
901 FC re-signs another key component of 2021 playoff team
Laurent Kissiedou scored four goals and assisted on five last season.
Duke football snags Memphis’ offensive coordinator
Kevin Johns joins the Blue Devils in the same capacity after three seasons in Memphis.
Grizzlies Insider: A massive week ahead for the surging Memphis Grizzlies
It’s a new era of Grizzlies, with the same Memphis vs. Everybody attitude.
How former Tigers did in the NFL: Week 18
Four former Tigers set season highs this week, and two kickers were perfect.
County Commission approves corrections officer pay raises
The money will mean raises of up to 20% for guards working at prisons run by the county administration.
Shelby County lawmakers set priorities for the 2022 session
Residency requirements, reckless driving and Germantown’s namesake schools are among the issues lawmakers plan to address at the upcoming General Assembly session. School funding reform might have to wait until next year.
Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 6
Standouts from Arlington, Fayette Academy, Lausanne, MHEA and St. George’s up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 13.
Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 6
Standouts from East, Hillcrest, MUS, Southwind and St. Benedict up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 13.
Metro
The Early Word: Joint office fights violence, and a local yogi is a warrior
Mauck slaying case heads to grand jury, a Downtown theater fences off foot traffic and a Memphis chef is on fire.
Public Safety Man accused of citywide shooting spree will go to trial next summer
Business
FedEx lays off hundreds across three cities, including Memphis
The cuts this week are likely the result of the company’s massive work to merge its Express, Ground and FedEx Services divisions.
Spirit of Memphis Priest, marine biologist address climate change from shared perspective
Sports
Love it, Like it or Hate it: Reviewing Memphis’ win against Ohio
“When the chips are down, we just fight harder,” Memphis coach Penny Hardaway said after the Tigers’ 94-70 win over Ohio. “We don’t come out punching. But when we get down and things look a little bleak, we can turn it on at any given time and push away.”Related content:
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Food
Huey’s on Poplar Avenue closed until tonight due to fire
The main reason for the closure was the smoke and smolder that affected the surrounding kitchen area. Huey’s area director said after they clean up, they will be “ready to rock and roll.”
Suburbs
Bailey: A tour around the suburbs
Honors and ground breaking for Buc-cee’s highlight a week of touring around the suburbs for news.
Arts & Culture
Felix Cavaliere to receive AutoZone Liberty Bowl award
Felix Cavaliere and The Rascals earned rock-and-roll fame with No. 1 hits like “Good Lovin’,” “Mustang Sally,” “Groovin’” and “People Got to Be Free.”
Opinion
Calkins: 901 FC is gone. Could the Redbirds be next?
If Memphis doesn’t find the money to make needed repairs, Geoff Calkins says, there could be an empty ballpark at B.B. King Boulevard and Union Avenue before long.
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Football’s senior day, basketball’s second-half magic
How will this Memphis football season be remembered if the final two regular season games play out in the Tigers’ favor? Can the Tigers’ basketball team continue to pull of their second-half magic? Drew Hill, Frank Bonner II and Parth Upadhyaya discuss.
Games
Word Search: Thanksgiving to-go
Can you solve this week’s word search?