Defensive lineman Devon Robinson’s time at Mississippi State made him realize he wanted to return to Memphis.

Morant, frustrated by his ankle injury, was buoyed by his teammates and their play.

Collierville will reopen its town building Tuesday. The buildings closed in December as part of the Safer at Home order.

The total number of cases since early March now totals 77,566.

Over the past quarter century, Robert Gordon’s book has become a favorite of music lovers, and now it’s back in a revised edition that features 80 new photographs, fresh interviews, and an updated introduction.

Hendrell Remus is the first Black chairman of the state party and a veteran political operative in Memphis who recently moved to Nashville. He got the votes for chairman Saturday on a pledge to shake the state Democratic Party from its traditional Nashville orientation to a more grass roots and statewide approach. 

Imperial Industrial Supply Co. seeks a tax incentive in return for buying an industrial building in Memphis for distribution of its products. The project would mean a $21 million investment and 35 jobs.

A development team has purchased three Edge District buildings, plans to renovate them, and already has signed a lease with Sweet Magnolia Gelato Co. to open a shop in one of them. 

New labs associated with a variety of STEM programs have become part of the Arlington High curriculum, expanding studies for non-traditional, but desired, skills.

Jan. 16, 2021: 206 people were in attendance at FedExForum

Morant looked to be in good form with 17 points and six assists after 18 days out of action with an ankle sprain.

Just 18 days after suffering a Grade 2 ankle sprain, the point guard is back in the lineup.

From Jan. 2 to Jan. 16, the Health Department reported an average of 589 new cases and 4,266 tests results a day with a 13.8% positivity rate.

The 535 COVID-19 cases reported Saturday resulted from 5,199 tests, yielding a 10.3% positivity rate. The positivity rate for Tennessee is 14.8%.

American Eagle flight 4245 was set to leave Memphis International Airport at 7:48 a.m. and was delayed for more than five hours, according to American Airlines. It finally departed at 1:41 p.m.

The Hyde Family Foundation has purchased 15 vacant acres on the south edge of Binghampton for the Lighthouse Project. The strategy is to provide and integrate a strong school with accessible housing, job development and health care.

Overton Park golf course may be jammed this weekend with golfers playing one last round before the nine-hole track closes until the fall. The course is being redesigned and rebuilt.

The new initiative will help students move toward reading at grade level.

Tennessee Republican Party Chairman Scott Golden, on The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast, says the map to winning Tennessee may have changed with some suburban areas turning purple. 

Jacobs brothers combine for 39 points to lead Bartlett.

Cornerback An’Darius Coffey was a redshirt this past fall.

Missy Abel is taking on a new role with Germantown Municipal School District. 

The Friday, Jan. 15 game between the Grizzlies and Timberwolves has been postponed due to coronavirus complications with Minnesota. 

Lakeland officials say they understand the seriousness of the virus, but want better collaboration with the Health Department.

Calvin Austin III had 11 touchdowns and more than 1,000 yards this season.