Dr. Williams touched hundreds with zeal for life, health
Friends and colleagues talk about the irrepressible good sport and hard worker who had just begun his life of service.
Ex-Briarcrest star returns as Memphis hosts NIBC championship game
Former Briarcrest standout Kennedy Chandler is among the many highly-regarded prospects in the game between Sunrise Christian and Montverde Academy.
Grizzlies’ Desmond Bane won’t be available against Lakers
The rookie is out for personal reasons, according to the team.
Have an ice day — images from Memphis’ winter weather
Memphians woke up this morning to freezing rain and icy conditions.
Tributes pour in for Ken Taylor, political strategist and activist
Ken Taylor, a well-known politico and education advocate, died Monday at age 36.
City proposes inclusion of 100 North Main Building in Downtown parking plan
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.”
Memphis basketball’s road game at Houston postponed
Positive COVID-19 tests forced the Tigers to cancel two games this week against Cincinnati and Houston.
Health Department postpones Friday vaccinations
Second day of vaccine appointments canceled.
‘Snow day’ brings ice, keeps public works crews busy
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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Doctors suspect COVID delayed immune response in young surgeon’s death
Dr. J. Barton Williams did not know he had COVID; antibody was present in his blood, doctors say.
Five local players named Mr. Basketball and Miss Basketball finalists
Standouts from ECS, Tipton-Rosemark, CBHS, Houston and Hutchison are among those in the running for state’s top basketball honor.
‘It’s time!’ says Kelsey as bill advances to get SCS students back in class
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.
Millington Schools remains closed due to inclement weather
Millington Schools will remain closed, while other suburban districts plan to reopen Friday.
Herrington: New starters boost offense while a Ja Morant rivalry game looms
De’Anthony Melton’s absence is noticed, and Kyle Anderson is shooting with gusto.
Southwind firms, property owners win battle against proposed strip center
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.
Opinion: Call in the National Guard — or FedEx: Memphis’ vaccination efforts need a leader
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.
Coronavirus: Third day of fewer than 200 new cases
Those 190 cases come from 4,253 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 4.5%.
Grizzlies Insider: Historic shooting night is ‘validation’ for Grizzlies
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.
Prep notebook: After committing to Michigan, Germantown’s Jones turns recruiter
Red Devils defensive back Kody Jones is the sixth-ranked prospect in Tennessee in the class of 2022. Also, Vic Shivers has been named the new head coach at Arlington.
Clayborn Temple stained glass could capture historic events
The Center City Development Corp. will consider a $50,000 grant to help create new stained-glass windows for Historic Clayborn Temple.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: Leaders reject guard, and the Greenline turns 15
Also happening this week: Memphis Music Hall of Fame inducts six new members, and Collierville could reach its liquor store limit.
Shelby County A divided County Commission to decide its response to National Guard
Premium Spirit of Memphis On two Memphis farms, veterans are getting back to nature
Metro New deputy governor, county commission turnover, and Washington votes
Business
Hyde Park housing plan ‘an answered prayer’ for some residents
“New structures and new individuals and new ideas will have to bridge the gap between a dying community and a living community,” said Hyde Park resident Jairus Winfrey.
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Sports
Memphis vs. Arkansas: Tigers rally from down 18 to edge Hogs
Sutton Smith’s 64-yard touchdown run gave Memphis a 32-31 lead with 4:51 left in the game and the Tigers hung on for the win over Arkansas.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Buckley: Torn ACL? No problem. Tigers’ ‘RoboCop’ shreds Arkansas.
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Food
Sound Bites: Looking back at the smorgasbord so far
This season so far on Sound Bites, we’ve offered unsolicited advice, heard some hot takes, interviewed barbecue royalty and swapped stories with Memphis restauranteurs.
Suburbs
Two Bartlett barbers strike out on their own with new shop
Two barbers who formerly worked at the Stage Road Barber Shop have opened The Barber Shop, an old-fashioned clip business around the corner from their former employer.
Arts & Culture
The ‘greatest era of all’ — symphony conductor Robert Moody, a decade in
When Robert Moody joined the Memphis Symphony in 2016, the orchestra was in danger of collapsing due to financial challenges. But Moody believed the MSO could survive.
Opinion
Opinion: An open letter to Memphis and a farewell
“For my final column, I wanted to write a letter to Memphis, to the city I love and that has made so much of my story possible,” Narcisse said.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Football fun and a hot air balloon blast
On this morning’s episode of The AM/DM, we get into the Memphis Tigers’ last SEC football game (for a while, at least), where you can see hot air balloons take flight and why you might want to hit the Totally Rad Vintage Fest.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Cooper-Young Festival crowds
Today’s jigsaw puzzle features a photo from the 37th annual Cooper-Young Festival taken by freelance photographer Brad Vest.