Valanciunas carries Grizzlies to win
Center sets franchise record for consecutive double-doubles
The Grizzlies, who trailed much of the night against the Bulls, needed all of Jonas Valanciunas’ 26 points and 14 rebounds.Related story:
Monday prep report: Briarcrest capitalizes on Owls’ mistakes
Mick Arney improves to 4-0 as Saints score three times in the bottom of the sixth to defeat Owls.
Downtown’s historic Masonic Temple building is sold
The ornate Memphis Masonic Temple has sold for $2.225 million, according to the Shelby County Register’s Office website.
Close games can be hard lessons in Grizzlies’ playoff chase
Those narrow losses, even though there were some bright spots in them, could prove costly.
Calkins: Let’s help this Memphian walk again
John Payne has spent the past two decades helping Memphians of all ages run. Now it’s time for Memphians to help him walk again.
Chimneyrock Elementary debuts outdoor reading garden
Chimneyrock Elementary School Monday debuted its new reading garden with amphitheater-style seating, a walking trail and flowers planted by students and teachers.
Restaurant Reboot: Staffing in pandemic’s wake is a ‘disaster’
With enhanced unemployment benefits and better-paying distribution jobs, restaurateurs don’t know when they’ll be fully staffed. Worse, they’re still uncertain when they’ll be back to 100% capacity.
Team Waste tackles waste backlog in Cordova, East Memphis, Hickory Hill
The new private contractor serving 35,000 households transitioned Monday from dealing with a backup from the past month to making daily trash pickups in Cordova, Hickory Hill and East Memphis.
Health Department gets $11.5 million in federal pandemic funding
The funding is to maintain 171 Health Department positions specifically for the pandemic.
Medical contract for county prisoners, detainees extended again
Short-term extensions to the Wellpath contract have been a constant for the current commission since the group began their current term in September of 2018.
County Commission delays vote again on more frequent property reappraisals
Some commissioners have doubts about the move to every other year reappraisals. Assessor Melvin Burgess Jr. says the results will be less sticker shock from increases in values after four years.
Poplar rezoning moves to third reading
The board will take final action on David Skinner’s property rezoning request at Poplar and Forest Hill-Irene during its April 26 meeting.
Memphis to headline 2021 preseason NIT
The University of Memphis Tigers, the NIT champion, will be in the NIT Season Tip-Off in November.
Memphis basketball lands three-star commitment
Combo guard from Georgia is the Tigers’ second commit for the class of 2022.
Student fired at officers at Knoxville school, was killed
Police say one juvenile is confirmed dead in a shooting Monday at a high school in Knoxville, Tennessee. Knoxville school shooting prompts delay of gun ‘sanctuary’ measureRelated story:
Coronavirus: Nearly 200 new cases reported
The number of new cases reported Monday was the highest number since February 26.
Grizzlies Insider: ‘Unacceptable’ the theme after 2nd straight loss
One word reigned over all others Sunday night following the Grizzlies’ loss to the Indiana Pacers.
No appointment needed 2-7 p.m. at Pipkin
Any person age 16 and over is eligible to receive the vaccine.
‘The Market’ and ‘The Crossing’ add outdoor opportunities in Arlington
Later this year, the new amphitheater will host concerts, weddings, birthday celebrations, family reunions, church functions and other events.
Construction takes longer, costs more as supplies grow scarce
Construction firms and suppliers describe the effects created by the tight supply and rising costs of lumber and steel.
Accreditation renewed for U of M’s Fogelman College
An assessment completed by deans and senior administrators form from peer business schools covers the entire Fogelman College of Business and Crews School of Accountancy programs.
901 FC adds experienced striker Michael Salazar
The forward has played in MLS, USL and at international level for Belize.
Life on the street: No night is ‘typical’ for officers on patrol
Memphis Police Lt. Israel Taylor has been patrolling the streets of Memphis for 27 years. During a night on the streets, he discussed everything from the record-breaking number of homicides in Memphis last year to why he became an officer and remains on the job.
Metro
Main Street will soon get new banners
Four designs will be displayed on the Main Street Mall and will highlight and celebrate the city’s identity.
Shelby County Lakeland’s Wesley Wright won’t run for Shelby County Commission
City of Memphis Cohen questions FBI leader about National Guard in Memphis
Spirit of Memphis Businessman, entrepreneur Walker Uhlhorn dies at 88
Business
XAI subsidiary subleases 550+ acres for solar panel project
The solar panel project is expected to include up to 100 megawatts, possibly more.
Business Main Street will soon get new banners
Real Estate The latest on Google’s West Memphis data center? It could add water recycling.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
Two Tigers lean on old bond to lead Memphis offense
When receiver Cortez Braham Jr. was deciding on which school to transfer to, Brendon Lewis’ pitch was simple: Choose the team with the quarterback you already know.
High School Sports Jeremiah Jordan brings grit and grind to Memphis football
Premium High School Sports Week 5 high school football preview: Germantown-Lausanne will be star-studded and physical
High School Sports Dandy Dozen: Briarcrest makes a big jump; Germantown remains on top
Food
Table Talk: Remembering Jennifer Biggs with the mahjong ladies
MahJ Squad 901 started meeting for weekly games years ago,making every fourth meeting a luncheon that started by checking out one of Biggs’ recommendations.
Suburbs
Collierville Schools to improve cell service at high school, hears site purchase updates
Collierville Schools is hoping cell service is soon improved in the high school area. District leaders also heard an update on two sites they are purchasing.
Arts & Culture
The Daily Memphian pops up at Cooper-Young Fest
The Daily Memphian hosted a booth at the event, talking to community members and giving out swag. Did you see us?
Opinion
Calkins: Memphis has a rich history of playing the SEC. Is it coming to an end?
For almost exactly 60 years, SEC teams have been traveling to the Liberty Bowl to play Memphis in football. Saturday might be the beginning of the end.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: How a new MPD position rankled the department
In the wake of Tyré Nichols’ death, the Memphis Police Department decided it had an absence of supervision in the field, and set out to fix that problem by creating a new position — the second lieutenant. But that solution caused a string of other problems.