Grizzlies turn things around, split series with Warriors
Grizzlies find right moves in closing minutes as Dillon Brooks and Jonas Valanciunas each score 19 points. Related story:
2021 NIT: Memphis punishes Dayton with second-half push
The Tigers’ defense was not at its usual strength, but Landers Nolley II had 21 points and Lester Quinones had a double-double. Related stories:
Calkins: Memphis shows it can win the NIT – so what would that mean?
When the Memphis Tigers hired Penny Hardaway three years ago, a trip to the NIT was not the goal. But could it be the kick-start the program needs?
For the Tigers to make an NIT run, depth is key
Memphis is 8-0 when at least four players score in double figures. Related story:
Houston wins AAA crown; Johnathan Lawson makes history
Mustangs, in the first basketball championship in school history, take suspense out of the game early against Cane Ridge. Related story: Box score, TSSAA high school boys basketball Class AAA championship: Houston 62, Cane Ridge 43
Heights CDC unveils winning design to inspire developers, save building
The first- and second-place designs adapt the vacant Highland Heights United Methodist Church buildings for residential, commercial and community event space. The third-place winner transforms the space into assisted living for seniors.
$23K from community, businesses assists 86 families with MLGW bills
Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s Gift of Comfort program helped 86 families with their bills in March.
Javion Hamlet turns Memphian grit into North Texas NCAA Tournament moment
The former Whitehaven player can’t be overlooked now after clutch free throws led Mean Green to upset over Purdue.
MAHS can’t sustain fast start, falls to Clay County in Class A title game
Mr. Basketball winner Grant Strong lifts Clay County to state championship. Related story: TSSAA Class A boys basketball championship box score: Clay County 62, MAHS 52
Vaccination eligibility expands as shots administered increase
Greater access through more public sites and pop-up events combined with higher vaccine allotments from the state and declining wait times are three reasons attributed to the changes in recent weeks.
Memphis spring scrimmage notes: Defense off to fast start
Defensive coordinator Mike MacIntyre’s scheme is no longer so foreign; coach Ryan Silverfield is testing his QBs.
Coronavirus: 150 new cases reported, 2 deaths
The Shelby County Health Department reported 150 new coronavirus cases and two additional virus-related deaths Saturday, March 20.
Metro
The Early Word: Midtown’s Viet Hoa expands, and the Blue Monkey shrinks
Local group makes plans for xAI tax revenue, a firefighter develops AI apps and a bar takes a stand against AI art.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Flyway, budgets and ‘The Birdcage’
Premium Shelby County Vote-A-Rama and the War Powers Act. Wanda Halbert’s quest for a recount. Lamar Alexander on ‘Newt’s World’
Metro This Week in Memphis: Budgets galore! Plus, Tom Lee flyway, city pools open
Premium Spirit of Memphis How do you get to Carnegie Hall? These Memphis-area teens know.
Business
Firefighter developing health and tutoring AI apps: ‘We have a lot of bright minds here.’
The South Memphis native used AI and coding to build two new platforms — one to help tutor students, and another to help people learn what they’re eating, including the amount of microplastics.
Premium Business After 27 years, The Blue Monkey is closing its doors in Midtown
Premium Business Why is Hernando’s Hide-A-Way taking a stand against AI art? It comes down to soul.
Premium Business Former Memphis news anchor starts PR firm to help clients ‘command the moment’
Premium Health Care UTHSC raises about $11M for new College of Medicine building
Sports
Buckley: Fun was name of the game at Memphis Hound Dogs’ home opener
“Man, it’s fun playing football,” added Sky Forest, a Lausanne football player who took over at quarterback for the Hound Dogs after starter Kevin Taylor was injured Saturday. “You can’t beat that.”
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: Ja Morant may bounce back, but does he fit the Grizzlies’ new timeline?
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: University of Memphis still has eyes on the big prize
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis takes walk-off win against Louisville
High School Sports Two former local basketball standouts named in Alabama State betting probe
Food
After 27 years, The Blue Monkey is closing its doors in Midtown
“It’s been difficult for quite some time, but it just got to the point where, you know, we just really didn’t have much of a choice,” said partner and general manager Mike Johnson as the restaurant closes its first of two locations.
Premium Food News As part of a longheld family dream, Viet Hoa owners opening large international market
Suburbs
Property taxes hold steady in proposed Germantown budget
While the property tax rate will remain at $1.79 per $100 of assessed value, homeowners may have something to say Monday about a significant increase in sanitation costs facing the suburb.
Premium Millington Where we droppin’ boys? Navy levels up recruitment efforts with East Memphis esports facility
Arts & Culture
How do you get to Carnegie Hall? These Memphis-area teens know.
Four Memphis Youth Symphony members have been selected for Carnegie Hall’s national music programs, which will take them to New York and beyond.
Premium Business Why is Hernando’s Hide-A-Way taking a stand against AI art? It comes down to soul.
Opinion
Buckley: Fun was name of the game at Memphis Hound Dogs’ home opener
“Man, it’s fun playing football,” added Sky Forest, a Lausanne football player who took over at quarterback for the Hound Dogs after starter Kevin Taylor was injured Saturday. “You can’t beat that.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: ‘The joy doesn’t lessen the grief’
Podcasts
Democratic sheriff nominee takes wait-and-see approach on cooperation with federal immigration
Anthony Buckner talked about immigration and the Memphis Safe Task Force as well as a new jail in a wide-ranging interview on “Behind The Headlines”.
Midtown The AM/DM podcast: Pizza witches, Filipino fest and Pride
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Good gravy
Today’s photo is from the Memphis Italian Festival and was taken by Jonathan Mintz.