Memphis hammers Atlanta to move closer to postseason
Team erupts in the second half to pick up 12th victory of the season.
St. Ann Fall Fest fans relish return to in-person event
The weekend has been full of festivities including a kick-off party, vendor fair, food truck fair, cornhole tournament, concerts, chili cookoff, car show, raffle, online auction and more at the Bartlett church and school.
Grizzlies waive Kris Dunn, finalize roster
Waiving Dunn means two other players will be at FedExForum when the Grizzlies open Wednesday night.
Friday prep report: Hunter Barnes, MUS race past CBHS
Senior running back scores three touchdowns in impressive Owls’ victory.
Ja Morant is fine; he was just in the Halloween spirit
Ja Morant scared Grizzlies fans when he left the game in the third quarter, but he returned and finished with 17 points. Related story:
Redrawing of SCS districts grows more complex
Meanwhile, the Shelby County Election Commission has underlined with a resolution that it needs to have redistricting maps for the school board and the Shelby County Commission no later than Nov. 8 to be ready for the 2022 county elections.
Watch: Tax break incentives never far from controversy and questions
A reporters roundtable on the WKNO program “Behind The Headlines” looks at the most recent chapter in a long-running civic discussion about tax break incentives for economic growth.
Oh Snap: This week’s best photos
Our photogs captured lots of action this week, from sports to dance to dining. Tell us which one you think is best.
Opinion: County jail COVID-19 vaccination problem can be solved without litigation
Currently less than 25% of those at the jail have been vaccinated, a level far lower than the 70% achievement at the Shelby County Corrections Center.
Tennessee Hospital Association honors Memphis exec, medical team
Michael Ugwueke, president and CEO of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, received the CEO of Distinction Award from the Tennessee Hospital Association.
Metro
The Early Word: High stakes for the Grizz and new steak at Barksdale’s
A property-tax hike may be the “only option” for a new jail, a Wolfchase hotel could be yours and something new is brewing in Germantown.
Premium Public Safety Shooting death of teenager Downtown spotlights violent week
Shelby County ‘First Eight’ prekindergarten program expansion clears County Commission
Premium Public Safety Charges dismissed for codefendant in Rhodes student killing
Business
Here’s what xAI will pay in property taxes
XAI is being taxed on $2.2 billion in investments, not the $12 billion the Greater Memphis Chamber touted throughout the past year.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Health Care Shelby County makes at-home HIV testing available to all residents
Real Estate Housing market defrosting as spring brings more sales
Sports
‘Unfortunately, that’s been the story’: Warriors hand Grizzlies more hurt
After all the work the team did to erase a large deficit — and after Morant eventually returned to the game with a noticeable limp — it was as painful a finish as the Grizzlies could have imagined. Butler, Curry combine to outlast Grizzlies in play-in game Box score: Warriors 121, Grizzlies 116 Grizzlies Insider: Memphis, Golden State trade confident wordsRelated content:
Spirit of Memphis Longtime Bishop Byrne coach Jack Grannan dies
High School Sports Tuesday prep report: Seventh-inning rally sends Houston past Collierville
Memphis Grizzlies Butler, Curry combine to outlast Grizzlies in play-in game
Food
‘The same but better’ — Barksdale’s to reopen next week
After a nearly $500,000 renovation, Barksdale’s will reopen in Midtown with its signature hearty breakfasts and plate lunches.
Suburbs
Germantown hears complaints about funding of Houston High updates
Some Germantown parents expressed disappointment in the city’s six-year plan to invest $8 million in Houston High improvements.
Arts & Culture
Alton Brown takes his ‘Last Bite’ at the Orpheum
Food scientist and TV personality Alton Brown says his “culinary variety show” combines storytelling, comedy, music and culinary demonstrations all in one.
Opinion
Opinion: Data is key to improving the criminal justice system
“There is bipartisan support for greater concerted efforts to leverage data from across the criminal justice system to improve effectiveness, evidence-based decision making, and transparency.”
Podcasts
Church Health emphasizes local ties through Washington transition
Church Health CEO Jennie Robbins talked on “Behind The Headlines” about concerns that show up with the nonprofit’s patients amid national policy changes in Washington, D.C.
Games
Word Flower: April 15
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.