Calkins: The best reason to root for James Wiseman
Yes, he quit on the Memphis Tigers. But Memphis fans should be rooting for him, anyway.
No March Madness in Memphis: 2021 NCAA tournament regional relocated
The NCAA is moving preliminary rounds from 13 cities, including Memphis, to a single site.
Room in the Inn, CME Church plan permanent shelter for homeless
The CME Church has dropped plans to turn its historic, long-vacant Collins Chapel Connectional Hospital property into a skilled nursing facility. Now the church plans to lease the space to Room in the Inn, which will provide shelter, meals and some medical care to the homeless.
Collierville runoff early voters get first use of new voting system starting Wednesday
The Shelby County Election Commission says its hand was forced by having to keep voting machines used in the November elections sealed until all results from that election are certified next week. Early voting in the two Collierville runoff elections starts Wednesday.
Commercial space may return to Poplar Viaduct’s east end
A site plan for 2847 Poplar shows a commercial building of more than 7,000 square feet and 36 parking spaces.
Silverfield: ‘Confident’ in vetting process following report of transfer player’s suspension
Memphis QB Peter Parrish had been accused of rape while at LSU; no charges have been filed.
Rust Hall lease, MLGW budget and Downtown parking overhaul top council agenda
The Memphis City Council agenda Tuesday also includes a new violent crime task force, a ban on bottled water at all city facilities post pandemic and the election of a new chairman for 2021.
New Grizzlies assistant Sonia Raman saving the best of Memphis for last
Raman has gotten the highlights of the city. Now it’s time to get her eye on the team.
James Wiseman on his blip of a Memphis Tigers career: ‘I wouldn’t change anything’
The center is one of the top prospects in Wednesday’s NBA draft despite playing in just three college games.
Metal Museum confident it can raise $13M more for Rust Hall work
Museum’s leadership expresses confidence it can a meet a proposed city deadline: Within two years, add $13 million to the $12 million it has already raised to make Overton Park its new, expanded headquarters.
Coronavirus: Nearly 700 new cases reported
The 686 cases come from 6,396 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 10.7%.
New date set for Memphis-Tennessee basketball game
This season’s rivalry game between the Tigers and Vols has been postponed until 2021.
Arlington retail center to target health-minded clientele
Gary Rapp Jr. is developing a four-bay center on Airline Road, including one bay where he will operate a new deli.
TJ Carter, John Cartwright expected back for Memphis vs. Stephen F. Austin
The Tigers hope to see their best cornerback and a much-needed defensive lineman against Stephen F. Austin.
Moderna vaccine shows 94.5% effectiveness against COVID
The flu vaccine, given every year, has an efficacy rate of 40%-50%.
Herrington: Grizzlies could dive into trade, but have reasons to wait
Surprise! The NBA suddenly decided to lift the trade moratorium, which brings up a bevy of names to consider.
Palazzolo to seek another term as Germantown mayor in 2022
Mayor Mike Palazzolo has announced he will seek reelection in 2022. Palazzolo has served as mayor of Germantown since 2014.
Germantown mayor issues surprising invitation
The annual call for Germantown citizens to apply for boards and commissions this year included a personal invitation from Mayor Mike Palazzolo to a select few residents.
Memphis police officer charged with rape
Al Bond, a patrolman for three years, has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman at a party.
Metro
Man allegedly went to mayor’s home with rope, Taser and duct tape
The Memphis Police Department has arrested a man on suspicion of aggravated criminal trespassing, stalking and criminal attempt kidnapping after he allegedly approached Memphis Mayor Paul Young’s home Sunday night.
Music Fire damages historic theater on Beale
State Government Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for minors
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Business
Vacant Downtown building gets $200,000 loan for revitalization
The owner of 18 S. Main St. said the former owner completed about 70% of the ground-floor commercial space renovation, but the second floor resembles a “cold dark shell.”
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Hill: Goodbye to Desmond Bane, a ‘real dude’ who represented Memphis well
“In times of tumult, Bane felt like the rock of the Grizzlies’ locker room. He was the voice of reason within the media, and he wore it as a badge of honor.”
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Food
What to order: City Silo’s fresh take on favorites
City Silo has a menu that doesn’t make for easy decision-making but is perfect for ordering with wild abandon and enjoying with a fresh juice and great conversation.
Suburbs
Bartlett chamber under fire from city’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Alderman David Reaves, a Bartlett business owner, wants some assurances from the suburban Chamber of Commerce before steering the city’s annual donation to the group.
Arts & Culture
Fire damages historic theater on Beale
When it opened, the theater was a prominent stop on the “Chitlin’ Circuit.”
Opinion
Herrington: After Bane deal, trade market is wide open for Grizzlies
The Demond Bane trade instantly reframes the Grizzlies’ summer from one with limited means to add players to one with theoretically unlimited means. Who are some of the players the team may go after? Potential Grizzlies targets with first-round draft pick, if they don’t trade itRelated content:
Podcasts
Grizzlies Podcast: Breaking down the Desmond Bane deal
With Bane headed to Orlando, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the haul of players and draft picks the Grizzlies got in return.
Games
Word Flower: June 17
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.