Suns pummel skidding Grizzlies
The Grizzlies couldn’t keep pace with the Suns’ offense in their third straight loss. Related story:
Box score: Suns 122, Grizzlies 99
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Baseball is back as Collierville edges Briarcrest
Seth Leuck’s game-winner in the top of the eighth helps Dragons avoid opening-day frustration.
Judge strikes down eviction halt order
The Centers for Disease Control exceeded its authority in imposing an order prohibiting landlords from evicting renters during the pandemic, U.S. District Judge Mark Norris ruled Monday.
Investigations find COVID doses were stable, safe
State will issue final report in several weeks on the lapses it found at the Shelby County Health Department.
Medical device company plans Memphis operation
Alphatec Spine of California proposes to establish a distribution and repair operation in Memphis, with 95 employees and a $3.5 million capital investment.
Penny Hardaway describes tenure as ‘unlucky,’ aims to win NIT for city
A more upbeat Tigers coach says the team is headed in the right direction.
Project ‘Sparta-tude': Hoping to name White Station courtyard for longtime trainer
Best friend wants to honor Tim McCormack, who started taping ankles and cheering the team from the sideline in 1972.
Downtown Memphis Commission to vote on choice for new president
The search committee for a new Downtown Memphis Commission president has apparently completed its work. The commission is to meet Tuesday to vote on the candidate.
Oprah Winfrey Network developing Memphian’s animated series about Orange Mound
1980s Orange Mound is the new series’ setting.
Muddy’s one of South’s ‘Best Bakeries 2021’
Muddy’s Bake Shop makes the list of Southern Living magazine’s best bakeries for the year.
Mississippi opens vaccines to all
Vaccinations in Mississippi are currently available for those age 50 or over, staff at K-12 schools, first responders, health care workers and people who are at least 16 with health conditions that might make them more vulnerable to the virus.
Pandemic hit us hard, mental health experts say
A year into the pandemic, the economy and social unrest have taken a toll and more people have reached out to mental health professionals for help.
901 FC adds former Indy Eleven midfielder
Mitch Guitar was member of 2017 Big Ten championship team at Wisconsin.
Metro
State, local leaders sue Gov. Lee about National Guard deployment
They are seeking a preliminary injunction to stop the guard’s deployment.
Public Safety Activists decry Memphis Safe Task Force, immigrant arrests
Premium Metro Tornado season isn’t just a spring phenomenon in the Mid-South
Metro Urban League CEO says Black America is in ‘state of emergency’
Business
Cordova apartments sold for $41.6 million
The Cordova property is the Alabama-based real estate firm’s first investment in the Memphis area, but the CEO said more are planned.
Premium Real Estate Palladio closing for good ... or is it?
Real Estate Uptown brewery to add beer garden, dog park and playground
Premium Real Estate Inked: Carhartt store opens in East Memphis
Sports
From East Atlanta rain to Memphis shine: Everett Roussaw Jr.'s homecoming
A catalyst of the Tigers' defense this season is Everett Roussaw Jr., a junior transfer from UAB who’s racked up 27 tackles for Memphis in five games played.
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis at UAB: What to know before Tigers’ first game after bye week
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Calkins: It was a surreal night on Beale Street — and everything Penny Hardaway dreamed
Memphis Tigers Basketball Ballin’ on Beale allows new Tigers to ‘experience Memphis’
Food
Table Talk: From city streets to coffee cups, Memphis brews up a buzz
The third annual Grind City Coffee Tour is about to have Memphis buzzing for all the right reasons.
Suburbs
Bailey: A visit to Walls, the ‘last frontier’ of DeSoto County
Walls is DeSoto County’s “last frontier,” a city that would like to add services, but keep its small-town characteristics.
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Lifetime, AMC network feature Memphians in new shows
A new show, filmed in Memphis and Atlanta, stars Memphis rapper Slimeroni and features numerous other local connections. And, Eric Jerome Dickey’s novel comes to Lifetime.
Opinion
Hill: Memphis wants GameDay. But will GameDay want Memphis?
ESPN College GameDay may have interest in the Memphis Tigers, but much depends on what happens in other games this weekend.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Happy Grizz Week! Plus, art on the river, beer in CY
This weekend, there are lots of chances to score Memphis Grizzlies swag ahead of Wednesday’s home opener. Plus RiverArts Fest and Repair Days bring art to the riverside, and beer fest brings lots of beer to Cooper Young.