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
Three homeowners have sold to SpaceXAI, DeSoto records show
SpaceXAI continues to grow in Southaven as do its debts. Another lien has been filed against the AI giant.
Elections Midterm campaigns turn to numbers as early voting begins
Premium Public Safety No end in sight for Memphis Safe Task Force
Spirit of Memphis Booker T. Washington High celebrates 100 years
Education Opinion: ‘Memphis needs more pathways to opportunity. CBU is one of them.’
Business
Three homeowners have sold to SpaceXAI, DeSoto records show
SpaceXAI continues to grow in Southaven as do its debts. Another lien has been filed against the AI giant.
Business Opinion: Memphis could become a spring break destination for LGBTQ families
Premium Health Care VA cuts ribbon on new Millington clinic
Premium Real Estate New bites and old sites: How Bartlett’s restaurant scene is changing
Premium Real Estate Former DeSoto County, Memphis developer arrested
Sports
Tigers struggle at Tulane: ‘Where we’re trying to go, we can’t have games like this’
The Memphis offense picked the wrong night to have its worst performance of the season.
Sports Trinidad Chambliss accounts for 4 touchdowns as Ole Miss beats Missouri
Memphis Grizzlies 10 things we learned from Memphis Grizzlies preseason
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Martin: Tulane taps the brakes on Memphis football’s conference title hopes
High School Sports Friday prep report: MUS knocks Central from the unbeaten ranks
Food
Recipe Exchange: Tsunami’s pork and lemongrass meatballs
At Tsunami, the pork and lemongrass meatballs appeared on the menu as an appetizer. They also found their way onto a “secret” menu, thanks to an unexpected request.
Premium North Mississippi Food Files: Egg-sandwich pop-up opens in permanent Southaven space
Suburbs
Three homeowners have sold to SpaceXAI, DeSoto records show
SpaceXAI continues to grow in Southaven as do its debts. Another lien has been filed against the AI giant.
Premium Health Care VA cuts ribbon on new Millington clinic
Arts & Culture
UFO dresses, flying-monkey wings and a killer’s jacket? Playhouse costume sale has it all.
Playhouse on the Square held its annual clothing and prop sale Saturday. Shoppers included the owner of a new costume shop at the site of the old Mr. Lincoln’s in Overton Square.
Business Opinion: Memphis could become a spring break destination for LGBTQ families
Opinion
Opinion: Memphis could become a spring break destination for LGBTQ families
“What if we made a concerted effort to welcome LGBTQ families from across the country? It’s an opportunity worth pursuing, particularly as Memphis faces challenges to some of its traditional tourism draws.”
Opinion Opinion: Financial literacy isn’t optional. Getting it right shouldn’t be either.
Podcasts
Midterm campaigns turn to numbers as early voting begins
The mix of early voting and campaigns watching the turnout while trying to mobilize their voters and partisans is the main topic of conversation on “Behind The Headlines.”
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: NBA season predictions
Games
Daily Jigsaw: The Battle for the Bones
Today’s puzzle features Memphis Tigers tight end Hunter Tipton (0) jumping for a touchdown against the UAB Blazers during the Battle for the Bones. Wes Hale took the photo.