Grizzlies hold on to lead for victory over Kings
The game got intense late in the fourth quarter, but the Grizzlies didn’t let go in Sacramento.
Box score: Grizzlies 124, Kings 110
Feb. 14, 2021: Grizzlies 124, Kings 110
Mayor Harris promises changes at Pipkin vaccination site after weekend of confusion
Saturday, many were turned away unable to receive a vaccine. They were told to return Sunday and some arrived to a snowy lot with no staff on site.
Bartlett City Schools, local colleges close Monday for inclement weather
Bartlett City Schools and local colleges close campuses, Monday classes due to inclement weather.
Memphis women’s basketball coach Melissa McFerrin retires
University of Memphis women’s basketball coach Melissa McFerrin announces her retirement after a tenure marred by abuse allegations and a lack of consistent on-court success.
Geoff Calkins: Love in the time of COVID
When David Porter and Kontji Anthony proclaimed their love on Facebook, it proved what we already should have known. Love doesn’t stop for a pandemic. Here are seven Valentine’s Day stories that will remind you of the wonder and durability of love.
COVID cases under 200, 1 new death reported
The Shelby County Health Department reported 180 new cases and one additional virus-related death Sunday.
On-demand transit, the wave of the future?
The Memphis Area Transit Authority launched its new Groove On-Demand service, which enables people to use their smartphones or other devices to order rides with specified pick-up and drop-off points, similar to the way ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft operate.
Memphis game Feb. 18 at Wichita State postponed
It is the Tigers’ third straight postponement because of COVID-19 related issues in the program.
‘We have to be intentional’ about getting vaccines to all, councilman says
On The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast, City Council member JB Smiley Jr. says the Health Department needs “boots on the ground” in Black communities to remedy a racial disparity in who is getting the COVID-19 vaccines.
The short life and long legacy of Memphis Mardi Gras
For a while, the good times rolled when Memphis had its own Mardi Gras. Then Yellow Fever happened. This year, as the pandemic takes a toll on Fat Tuesday, we look at 1870s images that recall a citywide celebration.
Opinion: We need to share the road and slow down
While cities across the U.S. are moving toward roads for all users and equitable, place-based strategies promoting safety and access, Memphis is often stalled and focused on crime and punishment or bending to the will of the auto-centrics.
Opinion: Lawmakers must step up to protect Memphis Sand Aquifer
The state granted the oil pipeline a permit. The Army Corps of Engineers approved a fast-track permit for the project. And here’s the detail that astounds: Neither the state nor the feds consider groundwater or the aquifer.
Metro
Local nonprofit, ACLU sue city over MPD records
The lawsuit claims Memphis illegally blocked access to MPD records after DOJ’s civil rights findings.
Collierville Latoshia Daniels sentenced for shooting death of Mississippi Boulevard pastor
Shelby County County Commission begins restructuring minority-business effort
Education CBU to partner with Purdue for graduate engineering programs
Metro MLGW: Price of gas, increased electricity use led to higher bills
Business
Shelby Farms apartment complex moves forward
The 275-unit development, listed as Tapestry Shelby Farms, consists of 11 buildings, varying from one to four stories.
Transportation & Logistics FedEx sues U.S. government, claiming it should be refunded for tariffs
Business FedEx joins other US companies in seeking a refund after Trump tariffs are ruled illegal
Premium Spirit of Memphis The ‘life-changing’ lessons medical students learn from dissecting cadavers
Premium Real Estate Convention center Sheraton could be redeveloped, rebranded by 2029
Sports
Grizzlies podcast: Will the NBA stop tanking?
Chris Herrington and Drew Hill discuss the NBA’s tanking problem and a big college basketball weekend for draft prospects.
Update Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis guard Sincere Parker’s legal case dismissed, attorney says
Premium Memphis Grizzlies They flew 24 hours to see Kings vs. Grizzlies, seriously
Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny to fans amid trying season: ‘You have the right guy’
High School Sports Long-range shooting lifts Bartlett over Collierville in district final
Food
Recipe Exchange: Good Fortune Co.’s Tan Tan Noodles
Tan Tan noodles are extremely versatile as they can be made as a vegan or vegetarian dish.
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Grab that microphone, Memphis, and get ready to sing
Suburbs
Latoshia Daniels sentenced for shooting death of Mississippi Boulevard pastor
In November, a jury found Latoshia Daniels guilty of second-degree murder and reckless endangerment in connection with the shooting death of Brodes Perry.
Premium Bartlett To thrift or not to thrift, that’s Bartlett’s question
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Scream’ returns, a Cannes-winner from Iraq
Ghostface is back ... and so is Leonardo DiCaprio’s Oscar winner.
Premium Arts & Culture James Lawson autobiography traces path of Civil Rights icon through Memphis and beyond
Opinion
Herrington: Everyone has an NBA anti-tanking proposal. Here’s mine.
The Grizzlies are “tanking” in what may be the last season where that’s possible. Changes are coming. Here’s an idea for what the new system should be.Related content:
Guest Columnists Guest Column: Memphis is well placed for the next wave of growth
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Will the NBA stop tanking?
Chris Herrington and Drew Hill discuss the NBA’s tanking problem and a big college basketball weekend for draft prospects.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: The task force’s wide-ranging impacts
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 23
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