The new year comes with a new health directive to permit ‘increased social distancing and to facilitate appropriate quarantine and isolation measures.’

Today’s number of new COVID cases beats the area’s previous high, reported Dec. 27, by more than 700 cases. 

“My goal is to be a part of the revitalization of Whitehaven,” owner Yulonda Ewing said.

The rapid shift from physical to digital created a need for services that can aggregate the data and distribute it for consumption, which is where Connect Music found its opening. 

Memphis lost to Tulane for the first time since 2016. That was the last season for Josh Pastner. Which doesn’t mean this will be the last season for Penny Hardaway, of course. But things are not going well.

The Grizzlies’ star took over the fourth quarter and outdueled LeBron James in a signature performance.

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Box score: Memphis 104, Lakers 99

Without two of its top rim protectors, Memphis struggled on defense and had difficulty containing the Green Wave’s best scorer.

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Box score: Tulane 85, Memphis 84

Las Delicias is a solid choice for Mexican food and a destination for guacamole and chips. It’s also a real bargain.

Players are listed through games of Dec. 26.

A new drive-thru COVID-19 testing site just opened near the Memphis airport.

With hopes for a better 2022, we look to new places and a return to dining reviews; catch up on food stories you missed over the busy holidays. 

The Shelby County Health Department reported 962 new cases as of Wednesday, Dec. 29

The Tigers could be missing a few players when they play Tulane on Wednesday night. 

“Thank you to the University of Memphis for allowing me to come and follow my dreams both on the field and in the classroom and leaving this wonderful university with two degrees,” Francis tweeted.

A 120-year-old office building is moving forward with renovations, a new wine merchant is coming to the Edge District and Memphis may get a pOpshelf. 

Texas Tech shuts down the Bulldogs’ vaunted offense, achieving the biggest margin of victory in the game since 2013.

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Box score: Texas Tech 34, Mississippi State 7

After a two-week COVID-imposed hiatus, Memphis restarts its schedule, hoping to recapture the momentum from the Alabama win.

The Grizzlies will be forced to play without any of their usual rotation wings when they take on the Lakers on Wednesday night at FedExForum. 

Local hospitals and fire departments are met with challenges due to the recent spike in COVID cases. 

The point guard’s timing couldn’t have been better with his shot that beat the Suns and the start of All-Star voting. 

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris expects numbers at six public COVID-19 testing locations to remain high going into New Year’s. 

The Shelby County Health Department reported 1,540 new cases on Monday, Dec. 27.

Coach Penny Hardaway didn’t go into specifics about who tested positive but shared what information he could.

The new campus in Bartlett will open next month, providing a learning experience in an array of disciplines.

The two guards combined for 65 points, rescuing the Grizzlies, who frittered away an 18-point lead.

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Box score: Grizzlies 114, Suns 113