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
Judge in Feagins case scolds attorneys for lack of communication
In a court hearing, Shelby County Circuit Judge Chris Frulla urged attorneys for Marie Feagins and the school district to move quickly during discovery so he could set a trial date.
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Education MSCS school mergers could impact 2,650 students
City of Memphis Central Library escalates plan for new escalators
Business
Controversial East Memphis liquor store license denied
State alcohol board denies liquor license for The Station, a proposed East Memphis liquor store in the center of a contentious legal battle.
Transportation & Logistics Memphis airport building construction to cost $57 million
Transportation & Logistics International Paper to outsource its IT services, resulting in layoffs
Premium Real Estate Inked: Freed-Hardeman University building sold
Sports
Briarcrest wins state volleyball title in yet another heart-stopper
In their third five-set match in as many days, Briarcrest won its 12th state championship with a victory over Nashville’s Christ Presbyterian Academy.
High School Sports MUS running back voted player of the week
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Cedric Coward’s ‘perfect’ night, and other Grizzlies first impressions
Memphis Grizzlies It’s not the full Grizzlies roster. But it’s still Ja and Jaren.
Food
$15 Deal: A beautiful bún on Bao Toan’s new lunch menu
The new lunch menu makes a meal at Bao Toan in Crosstown Concourse an affordable indulgence.
Suburbs
Whiteside arrested on federal charge of transporting minor across state line
Lindsey Whiteside, who recently pleaded guilty to sexual battery with a minor in DeSoto County, faces new federal charges in connection with the case.
Arts & Culture
Party like a vampire at Cameo and watch ‘Frankenstein’ come to life
This week, meditate with a Buddhist monk at Crosstown, view Mexican art at the University of Memphis and hoist a stein in Overton Square.
Opinion
Calkins: The Grizzlies are tipping off their 25th season in Memphis. Here’s to 25 more.
“What should Grizzlies fans want out of the team’s 25th season in Memphis? A new lease on FedExForum.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM: A new approach to potholes
On today’s episode, The Daily Memphian’s Samuel Hardiman joins editorial director Mary Cashiola to discuss the a new program for maintaining city streets.