Did you know the Grizzlies have the longest streak of games with 40 points in the paint since the NBA started tracking the statistic in 1996-97?

Even before donning the Memphis jersey, Winslow says he felt the “unwavering love” and patience from the team. 

The owners of Tops Bar-B-Q have sold at least seven of their 15 restaurant buildings to a Phoenix firm that buys the real estate of businesses and leases it back to them.

Feb. 28, 2021: Grizzlies 133, Rockets 84
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Memphis’ bench outscored the entire Rockets roster, and Justise Winslow put up 20 points.

Going forward, vaccinating the citizens of Shelby County against COVID-19 is under the authority of the City of Memphis after the state transferred custody of the vaccine and administration of the process away from county leaders. It took a dizzying array of missteps for this to occur, and Shelby County Commissioner Mick Wright says: “The public deserves to know what happened.”

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From Feb. 1 through last Friday, Feb. 26, the missteps that led to Dr. Alisa Haushalter’s downfall as director of the Shelby County Health Department unfolded day by day. 

Feb. 28, 2021: Memphis 80, Cincinnati 74

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The Shelby County Health Department reported 136 new cases and no additional deaths on Sunday, Feb. 28.

On The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast, Shelby County Chief Information Officer Sandra Perry talks about the lasting impact and the security challenges of work-at-home government services and what happens when one part of county government wants its own computer system and network.

The Daily Memphian City Council Scorecard looks at a committee vote this past week on whether to send $2.6 million to the council grants program or the city’s bus system. 

Veterans Services (USA) plans to transform the East Memphis Crowne Plaza into a mixed-use development marketed to veterans and other seniors. The organization’s goal is to operate such a facility in all 50 states.

The Teacher’s Discipline Act would create a uniform referral process allowing teachers to petition for removal of a student who repeatedly or substantially interferes with classroom learning.

The second location of Marshall Steakhouse will hold 340 customers and occupy 7,800 square feet on two levels with a brewery onsite.

SCS teachers are preparing to be joined in their classrooms by students for the first time in nearly a year. 

Chandler Jackson leads the way with 25 points as Brothers advance to final four in Cookeville next week. Tipton-Rosemark, Evangelical Christian School and Hutchison also advanced on Saturday, joining Northpoint’s girls in their winning bids to reach Cookeville.

Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said the city is confident —along with its other partners like local hospitals — it can currently deliver 40,000 inoculations, both first and second doses, each week. That’s more than double the current average of 10,000 to 15,000 doses administered.

Saturday’s event – one that featured many elected officials and community organizations – was the second unity walk in a three-month span.

The Shelby County Health Department reported 192 new coronavirus cases and 12 new coronavirus-related deaths on Saturday.

When the American Athletic Conference stripped Memphis of its final home game against Houston, it was just the latest in a long line of civic shaftings. There’s a reason Memphians are so resilient. What other choice do we have?

Analysts say local hotels should do better financially in 2021 than they did last year. But how long it will take for the hospitality industry to fully recover from COVID-19 losses is a matter for debate.