The University of Memphis unveiled plans Monday, Dec. 14, for a plaque honoring Miriam DeCosta Sugarmon Willis, the school’s first African American faculty member. 

The Division 1 and Division 2 all-metro teams are also announced.

FedEx reported at mid-day Monday, Dec. 14, it had delivered COVID-19 vaccines to more than 100 destinations without incident and ahead of schedule.

Baptist Memorial Health Care’s flagship Baptist-Memphis hospital on Walnut Grove Road will get the vaccine on Thursday, Dec. 17.

The day’s numbers were the highest new coronavirus case totals since the beginning of the pandemic. There are five new related deaths.

The goal is to produce more physicians of color from Memphis and leverage partnerships to enhance research and improve the health of area residents.

Maciel’s in Cooper-Young delivers the same fresh Mexican favorites as the original restaurant Downtown. For the time being, it all comes on paper and with plastic for our safety — but the food is still great.

Coach Taylor Jenkins detects positive trends from rookies and Ja Morant’s leadership.

As parents of students attending Shelby County Schools grapple with how to handle in-person learning once it resumes, larger school districts elsewhere in Tennessee are making plans as well. Related article: Lopsided teacher/student ratio fuel differing decisions

The first COVID-19 vaccines for U.S. use arrived at FedEx’s Memphis hub about 11:30 a.m. Sunday. By 4 p.m., vaccine shipments had started moving to final destinations. Related article: FedEx flying high into latest earnings report

Memphis is headed to Montgomery, Alabama, for its seventh straight bowl appearance.

Hardaway called it his “hardest loss.” Memphis fans may share that sentiment. There also is a seed of concern that he might not be able to get this team to the NCAA tournament.

Former NBA players and a host of volunteers helped give out food and protective items to community members. The players are traveling the country to help those in need and continuing to fight for social justice.

The linebacking corps and Morris Joseph also made their impact in the Tigers’ 30-27 triumph against Houston.

Rev. James Netters, city, faith and civil rights leader, died Sunday. He was 93 years old.

The Health Department also reported seven new deaths, and 738 people have died from coronavirus in Shelby County. An estimated 49,873 people have recovered and 4,318 cases in the county are active.

Faith leaders say this holiday season is less about the quest for a perfect Christmas or the best Hanukkah ever, and more about connecting with people as the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact, and take, lives. 

Parents have made decisions about their children’s education for the new year, but a lot of the logistics are still up in the air. Related article: Tennessee school districts share staffing concerns

Christmas Cove is a treasured tradition for holiday families. This year, the display has a deeper meaning and honors Dave Brown, the man who started it all.

This Memphis football team isn’t the greatest team ever. But there’s never been one with a greater will to win. 

Memphis got its initial looks at rookies Xavier Tillman Sr. and Desmond Bane. 

Dec. 12, 2020: Memphis (7-3, 5-3 AAC); Houston (3-4, 3-3)

Making his first start, the redshirt sophomore made the game-defining score against his hometown team.