UK strain rapidly spreading; experts holding breath over more dangerous P.1
The rise in cases here is due largely to the U.K. mutant strain. By mid-April, it is expected to be dominant in Shelby County.
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Germantown
Hot air balloon festival in Collierville planned for Father’s Day weekend
Bluff City Balloons has announced plans for its first Bluff City Balloon Jamboree.
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Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Fewer than 100 new cases reported
The area has hovered near 100 new cases each day for the past week.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball
Tigers Basketball Insider: After rocky start, Memphis finishes season No. 1 in defensive efficiency
It wasn’t always sunny skies for the Tigers, but they capped the season with a dominant NIT title run.
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Business
Last 2 crew members named for St. Jude space mission
The mission is expected to raise $200 million for the hospital.
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High School Sports
Monday prep report: CBHS pitching tames MUS
Kelso confident his team will “get there” after weather-plagued start to 2021.
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Memphis Grizzlies
Grizzlies handle business in win over Houston
The Grizzlies pulled away in the second half behind huge games from Jonas Valanciunas, Desmond Bane and De’Anthony Melton.
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Calkins: Now comes the hard part for Penny Hardaway — persuading his players to stick around
The Memphis Tigers could be a dangerous team next season if their most important players return. But will they? In the age of the transfer portal, all bets are off.
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State Government
Tennessee lawmakers sending Gov. Lee permitless carry gun bill
The bill, which had already passed the Senate, passed the House 64-29 Monday. Some Republicans defected to vote against the measure, whose opponents include influential law enforcement entities.
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Memphis Grizzlies
Herrington: With trade-deadline dust settling, Grizzlies lock in to playoff race
The teams in the West are settling into three categories. Here’s what the Grizzlies face.
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High School Sports
Daily Memphian postseason boys basketball awards: Kameron Jones of ECS is the player of the year
Marquette signee led the Eagles to the Division 2-A state tournament while winning Mr. Basketball.
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Public Safety
Four indicted for July protest at Weirich home
They are accused of protesting outside Shelby County District Attorney Amy Weirich’s East Memphis home. About 40 demonstrators gathered July 4 and called for Weirich to be fired and for the release of jail detainees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball
Katrina Merriweather hired as Memphis women’s basketball coach
Merriweather had a winning record in each of her five seasons at Wright State and will be tasked with turning around a Memphis program that won just four games in 2020-21.
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Memphis Grizzlies
Grizzlies Insider: Designer may lace up a deal for Ja Morant signature shoe
Ja Morant has already debuted several new Nike adapt shoes, exclusive player’s edition sneakers, and labeled himself the “cozy king” of tech suits. Could a signature shoe deal be on the way?
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Coronavirus
Coronavirus: New cases under 100 again
After five days of more than 100 new cases daily, the Shelby County Health Department reported fewer than 100 new cases on Monday.
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Update Coronavirus
Highly contagious, resistant P.1 variant presents new challenges
The P.1 variant, a mutation of the Brazilian strain, can infect people who have already had COVID-19; the vaccine is thought to be less effective against it.
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New funeral service finds sanctuary, savings in churches
Former Memphis City Council member Brent Taylor for years has acquired and operated funeral homes in small towns near Memphis. But he recently innovated a relatively affordable funeral service in the heart of the bustling Poplar Corridor in East Memphis.
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Collierville
Slim Chickens opening in Collierville
Slim Chickens opens Monday in Collierville. This is the second franchise in the Memphis area, and Davis, Hull & Rowden have plans for more.
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Sports
May Rice women’s basketball remember Collierville fondly
At My Town Movers Fieldhouse, Rice dominated with 50% shooting compared to the Rebels’ 30%.
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Spirit of Memphis
‘We did it, man': Players rejoice — and see what’s possible
Penny Hardaway hopes the Tigers will be able to build on what they achieved in tumultuous time.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball
The best of the Tigers on Twitter: Shoutouts, dancing and the trophy
Ja Morant and Ryan Silverfield tweeted congratulations. And there is a sweet moment with Precious Achiuwa.
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Premium Geoff Calkins
Calkins: It was a perfect ending for the Tigers
Memphis won the NIT title Sunday, overwhelming Mississippi State. If it wasn’t the tournament the Tigers had hoped for, it was the triumphant ending they deserved.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball
Alex Lomax relishes Tigers’ NIT championship with an eye on next season
The leader lost time to an ankle injury, but Penny Hardaway made sure Lomax got to bask in the glory.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball
NIT championship box score: Memphis 77, Mississippi St. 64
March 28, 2021, NIT championship: Memphis 77, Mississippi St. 64
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Memphis Tigers Basketball
Tigers triumphant after demolishing Mississippi State in NIT championship
The Tigers clinch the National Invitation Tournament title with their patented defense and transition scoring.
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