Scott Morris: “The year of COVID-19 taught me that there might not be time for all the fanciful dreams we put on hold.”

As part of the growing success to its wrestling program, Arlington High School will start construction on a $3.9 million, 14,500-square-foot facility for the school’s mat grapplers.

Tigers forward Lance Thomas and UCF guard Darius Perry have been opponents as well as roommates, but always friends.

The Grizzlies are finding ways to be competitive without Ja Morant, and it starts with efficient play from Tyus Jones. 

The two Republicans are part of a group of 11 Republican Senators and Senators-elect who are calling for a Congressional investigation and audit of presidential election results in battleground states won by President-elect Joe Biden.

Shelby County Health Department officials say they are vaccinating funeral and mortuary employees as well as people 75 and older when there is availability. Meanwhile, officials reported 1,020 new coronavirus cases from 5,933 test results, yielding a 17.2% positivity rate.

My mother, age 96, got a surprising Christmas present. Let us hope it foreshadows the year to come. 

Here is how Memphis and the Mid-South looked in 2020, through the eyes and lenses of Daily Memphian staff photographers. 

Less than 6% of Alpha Omega Veterans Services’ clients have contracted COVID-19 and only one has died with the virus. Nevertheless, the pandemic poses new challenges for veterans still trying to get grounded in civilian life. 

Jan. 1, 2021: Grizzlies def. Hornets in Charlotte, 108-93.

The four-man bench came up big, with every available Memphis player on the court for at least 19 minutes.

Knox is the second to commit to Penny Hardaway’s 2022 class.

Collierville leaders projected a decrease in sales tax revenue. However, halfway through the fiscal year the numbers are surprisingly positive.

Here’s one thing to commit to: Working on those free throws.

What makes weddings cool has nothing to do with hundreds of people in church or a few in a cabin. It has to do with two people agreeing to share the trail, with all its ups and downs, and to get wherever they’re going together. 

With Lakeland Commons and The Lake District mixed-use projects under construction, Lakeland is adopting a proactive approach to its economic development strategy, targeting a number of properties for redevelopment.

The Grizzlies point guard is popping up all over town, whether at the zoo or the Edge District. His growing superstardom is making him a collectible value, too.

The Mountaineers rallied in the second half with key passing touchdowns after Army held on the ground.

A positive COVID-19 test and contact tracing in Temple’s program resulted in the postponement.

Tennessee’s Health Department announced on Friday, March 19, that the state would open vaccinations up to all adults. 

The team could have the shooting guard Grayson Allen in the starting lineup Friday despite leaving Wednesday’s game with an ankle sprain. 

Eso Tolson’s work is part of Coca-Cola’s “New Year, New Hope” campaign being introduced on New Year’s Eve.

On Dec. 21, Rand played a season-high eight minutes in Memphis’ loss to Tulsa. But he didn’t play at all in Tuesday’s win over USF and then submitted his name to the NCAA transfer portal. 

Clever restaurateurs, fearless city planners and far-sighted entrepreneurs didn’t let 2020 slow them down. And if we needed reasons to cheer, we had Ja Morant and Brady White. 

The City of Memphis is evaluating bids ranging from $9.4 million to $10.1 million for restoration of and other improvements to the historic Memphis cobblestone landing.