It’s one of the more interesting things about daily life in Memphis, and one that just might kill you. We can’t drive. Worse. We’re proud of it.

Former Briarcrest standout Kennedy Chandler is among the many highly-regarded prospects in the game between Sunrise Christian and Montverde Academy.

The rookie is out for personal reasons, according to the team.

Friends and colleagues talk about the irrepressible good sport and hard worker who had just begun his life of service. 

De’Anthony Melton’s absence is noticed, and Kyle Anderson is shooting with gusto. 

The resolution from Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland going to City Council next week would include the city’s tallest building in the use of a PILOT extension fund and also include a parking garage in the “Snuff District.”

Ken Taylor, a well-known politico and education advocate, died Monday at age 36.

Second day of vaccine appointments canceled.

Positive COVID-19 tests forced the Tigers to cancel two games this week against Cincinnati and Houston. 

Millington Schools will remain closed, while other suburban districts plan to reopen Friday.

The coating of ice arrived just before dawn Thursday, after a night of rain and followed by a light snow by afternoon. It is expected to hang around into the weekend.
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The Land Use Control Board also approved a transitional group home in Binghampton for veterans, an attached-townhouse development on Brookhaven Circle, and plans for a used-car lot in Raleigh. The board rejected plans a 35-lot subdivision of container homes in New Chicago.

Memphians woke up this morning to freezing rain and icy conditions. 

Those 190 cases come from 4,253 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 4.5%.

The team is firmly in the mix as a playoff contender and they have their depth to thank, as well as veteran Kyle Anderson, playing the best basketball of his career. 

After a tense exchange between two Memphis-area lawmakers, the Senate Education Committee voted 8-1 for a measure that would ensure Gov. Bill Lee could legally force Shelby County Schools to offer in-person learning.

The Center City Development Corp. will consider a $50,000 grant to help create new stained-glass windows for Historic Clayborn Temple.

With their record-setting performance, led by Kyle Anderson, their swagger seems to be back.

Ja Morant said he agrees with stars LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo that the All-Star Game is unnecessary. 

Grizzlies, who pulled away in the third quarter, sank 23 3-pointers against the Hornets.

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Box score: Grizzlies 130, Hornets 114

The beleaguered Shelby County Health Department simply cannot effectively manage the monumental effort needed to distribute vaccines. We need someone to take charge and lead. Someone who will get things done, without excuses.

Dr. J. Barton Williams did not know he had COVID; antibody was present in his blood, doctors say.

All six suburban districts and the University of Memphis campus are closed due to the threat of winter precipitation.