Three county commissioners voted against the $1.44 million purchase of 180,000 tests in 90 kits with two tests a piece. One cited comments by Dr. Ben Carson on Fox News earlier this week complaining that more tests would mean a rise in COVID cases.
Baby antelopes “Hinata” and “Zito” are the Memphis Zoo’s first babies of the new year.
Is a trip to Jerry’s Sno Cones REALLY a trip to Jerry’s if you don’t get a Supreme? We talk it over: ice cream in your snow cone versus straight up.
The masks will be available for pickup at pharmacies and community health centers across the country.
Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith made their first court appearance Wednesday, Jan. 19.
The new ownership group was initially interested in working with the former owners on the multifamily part of a planned mixed-use redevelopment but ultimately made an offer for the entire property.
The fifth-year seniors combined for 30% of Memphis’ tackles and super senior Sean Dykes was the second-leading receiver on the team.
Shelby County Schools will formally recommend the closures of Shady Grove Elementary and Alton Elementary Schools. The changes will go to a vote at the board’s business meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 25.
As the Grizzlies pass their annual MLK Day marker, they’re closer to the West’s No. 1 seed (4.5 games back) than to the fifth seed (5 games up). And with apparent momentum for more.
The elaborately designed convenience store with gas pumps and retail bays would have been built at 2977 Broad Ave. at Tillman Street and Sam Cooper Boulevard.
Fullback Rece Buckmaster was a big factor for Memphis in 2020 before moving to Indy Eleven.
Shelby County commissioners meet in special session Wednesday, Jan. 19, to approve $1.4 million in funding to buy 15,000 COVID self-test kits at a unit price that comes to 180,000 tests.
The name change approved Tuesday changes the street’s name on city maps and as a mailing address.
The Grizzlies will be missing their shooting guard and key reserve as they embark on a four-game road trip.
This will be Daron Schoenrock’s 37th year coaching college baseball and his 18th season as the Memphis head coach.
The state has lowered the percentage it expects to make on investments that finance pension funds. By state law, the city of Memphis must lower its discount rate as well in the spring budget season.
Community members gather for a memorial service to recognize the military life of a man they didn’t know.
Scheidt’s children are creating a matching fund, meaning that the goal is that the new fund will raise $1 million total.
Kajuan Robinson played two seasons with the University of Memphis.
Kenneth Gainwell scored one more touchdown in his final game of the season.
Calling it a “terrible reality,” Memphis City Councilman Worth Morgan said that “people are not being held accountable for fleeing from police.”
The Tigers’ 1-5 road record is why they’re on the wrong side of the bubble, again.
The Tigers might get a player back this week, and the window to add another game is closing.
“This is a racist power grab for Republicans to try to cheat their way to more power,” said Charlane Oliver, cofounder and co-executive director of The Equity Alliance. “We will obstruct, we will disrupt any chance we get.”
Steven Adams picked up one of the Chicago Bulls and carried him away like a small child. Just more evidence that this is not a Grizzlies team to be trifled with.