Wright Cox has taken over as the new president of BankTennessee, replacing Jim Rout who retired from the position on Friday.

The 7-day average of new COVID-19 cases per day is 1,909.

About 13.5 million 12- to 17-year-olds — just over half that age group — have received two Pfizer shots, according to the CDC.

Collierville’s Board of Education met in a special called meeting Sunday night. Staffing schools is a concern due to the number of employees who’ve positive for COVID or come in close contact with someone who has coronavirus.

Matt Barnes joins the University of Memphis after serving multiple roles in his football coaching career.

Anderson is the latest Grizzlies player to be entered in health and safety protocols.

Two days into 2022, we’ve experienced both snow and record heat. The Jan. 2 snowfall follows a New Year’s Day high of 79 — the warmest ever recorded in Memphis in January. Meanwhile, some MLGW customers remain without power.

The Shelby County Health Department reported a new record of 3,394 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, Jan. 2. The health department reports there are a total of 18,970 active cases and 3,657 active pediatric cases.

‘As this new year begins ... I’m committing to three areas that daily will make my life healthier and meaningful.’

Olive Branch acquired an additional 18.8 square miles last summer, making it geographically the second-largest city in Mississippi with 56 square miles. Only the capitol city of Jackson, with 111.05 square miles, is bigger.

Homes measuring around 280 square feet are planned to be built in cottage courts in Raleigh, Orange Mound and other neighborhoods by Homes for Hearts and its partner organizations. 

Matt Barnes, coming off the Buckeyes’ Rose Bowl win on Saturday, replaces Mike MacIntyre. 

Memphis makes former two-way player part of solidified roster; Sam Merrill has been waived.

The Tigers smashed Wichita State Saturday. It was the best way possible to begin what could be one of the most important years in Memphis basketball history. 

The Shockers had no answers to the return of DeAndre Williams and Jalen Duren for Memphis.

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Box score: Memphis 82, Wichita St. 64

Let’s ring in 2022 by casting votes for our favorite pics from the final week of 2021. We’ve got athletes savoring special moments, an intrepid artist and a determined businesswoman.

In 1941, Alice and Ferdinand Haas fled Germany before they could be murdered by the Nazis. They gave a pastry plate to their housekeeper before they left. After 80 years, that plate found its way back to the family, in Memphis. 

The Shelby County Commission Scorecard tracks the votes at the final meeting of 2021 that approved pay raises for the commission, county mayor and sheriff. Also approved: Giving $6.7 million toward the redesign of Tom Lee Park.

The Anglican archbishop who died Sunday, Dec. 26, came to Memphis in 1992 to receive the National Civil Rights Museum’s Freedom Award.

So far, 43 contenders have pulled qualifying petitions to get on the May 3 county primary ballot. Three have also filed their petitions with the Shelby County Election Commission.

Dec. 31, 2021: The Grizzlies defeat the San Antonio Spurs at FedExForum.

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Ja Morant became the fourth Grizzlies player to score 30-plus points in three straight games. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 118, Spurs 105

The Tigers may be targeting Matt Barnes, who was the Ohio State Buckeyes’ defensive play-caller for much of this football season.