Grizzlies fall behind early, fade in loss to Utah
The Grizzlies couldn’t repeat their thrilling Friday performance, making just nine 3-pointers as the Jazz had 19.
Box score: Jazz 126, Grizzlies 110
March 27, 2021: Jazz 126, Grizzlies 110Related story:
Calkins: ‘Fire and heart’ lift Memphis Tigers into NIT championship game
The Tigers, like so many other teams, could have opted out of the NIT. It is to their immense credit that they instead opted all the way in.
NIT semifinals: Memphis blows by Colorado State, 90-67
Tigers’ offense breaks out, led by Landers Nolley II and DeAndre Williams. Related story:Box score: Memphis 90, Colorado State 67
Box score: Memphis 90, Colorado State 67
March 27, 2021: Memphis 90, Colorado State 67 Related story:NIT semifinals: Memphis blows by Colorado State, 90-67
Shelby County surpasses state in vaccination rate
The surge in vaccines administered means about 21.2% of Shelby County residents have received at least one shot. That exceeds the overall state population (20.8%), a notable change from the when the county initially lagged behind Tennessee.
Coronavirus: More than 100 new cases, 2 deaths
At least 195,985 people in Shelby County have received one COVID-19 vaccine dose; 91,328 people have received two vaccine doses. A total of 287,313 doses have been administered in Shelby County.
National title solidifies MHEA boys’ place on local high school scene
Toss the preconceived notions aside: The Eagles, a home-school team without a true home court, beat TSSAA final four teams MAHS and Collierville in the regular season.
City cancels vaccinations Saturday due to severe weather
Strong to severe storms are possible Saturday afternoon into early Sunday morning across the entire Mid-South area.
Memphis’ KangaZoo is now open
The Memphis Zoo now has red kangaroos in its KangaZoo. The exhibit is open until Oct. 31.
Rising fuel prices drive up airline, shipping costs
Increases aren’t just a pain in the neck for motorists. They present challenges for transportation, shipping and logistics businesses in and around Memphis.
Shift in Shelby County reappraisals would be first in the state
Property appraisal expert discusses how the proposal to move to reappraisals every two years instead of every four years would set a precedent for other major cities.
Nearly $60 million in new projects ongoing in Frayser
Nearly $60 million in development projects are at various stages of completion in Frayser addressing neighborhood issues such as early childhood education, recreational activities and affordable housing.
Calkins: How Memphis (elevation 338 feet) became the unlikely center of the climbing world
Not long ago, Memphis was the biggest city in the country without a climbing gym. This weekend, it is the unlikely host of the United States Climbing team trials.
Legislative efforts seek to disconnect voting rights, child support
Efforts are afoot to remove or ease a Tennessee requirement that child support payments be current in order to vote.
Metro
Trial begins for Memphis doctor charged with health care fraud
Kumar is charged with dozens of medical-related crimes and then billing Medicare and Medicaid to get reimbursed.
Breaking News State Government State challenges National Guard ruling
City of Memphis Memphis library workers might need to reapply for jobs
Food The AM/DM podcast: The return of Jennifer Chandler
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Business
Trial begins for Memphis doctor charged with health care fraud
Kumar is charged with dozens of medical-related crimes and then billing Medicare and Medicaid to get reimbursed.
Premium Real Estate Ask the Memphian: What in the heck is going on with the San Diego Cantina restaurant?
Premium Business New chairman of Greater Memphis Chamber board is ready to ‘be a connector’
Premium Business Kuya restaurant will blend Filipino food, culture and family on South Main
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Sports
What to watch when Memphis plays New Orleans
The Tigers face New Orleans on Wednesday at FedExForum before playing three consecutive games against teams currently ranked in the top 25 of KenPom.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football The next coach at Memphis? We have thoughts.
Downtown The need-to-know for the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
Memphis Tigers Football Five Tigers earn first team all-conference honors
Memphis Tigers Football Ryan Silverfield posts goodbye message to Memphis
Food
The AM/DM podcast: The return of Jennifer Chandler
Food writer Jennifer Chandler has brought her “Recipe Exchange” back to The Daily Memphian.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Feast & Graze’s hot honey goat dip
Suburbs
A Collierville farm supply store is changing owners but keeping its roots
After more than four decades, John Adams is passing his beloved garden center to new owners, who are longtime customers.
Premium North Mississippi Bailey: A strong-willed Henley seems determined to ignore calls for her resignation
Arts & Culture
December exhibitions showcase Memphis via photography, painting
Also, three exhibitions are on view at Sheet Cake Gallery, while Tops Gallery has exhibitions on view at both locations.
Performing Arts BET+ sets Christmas rom-com in Memphis
Opinion
Echols: ‘Discovering what we are called to be’
“How can I do this life well? What is it that you can pass on to me so that I will not have to relearn the same lessons at the expense of my own heart, mind, body and relationships?”
Guest Columnists Opinion: ‘The moral obligation to extend hospitality to the migrant and the stranger’
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: The return of Jennifer Chandler
Food writer Jennifer Chandler has brought her “Recipe Exchange” back to The Daily Memphian.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Behind the scenes with The Daily Memphian’s food writer
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 1
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?