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
U of M receives $5M gift for internship program
A portion of the gift will go toward an endowment to fund certain internships in perpetuity.
Shelby County Commission starting budget season early
Business
Moody’s, S&P downgrade Methodist Le Bonheur bond ratings
A downgrade signals to the investment community that the financial performance has changed enough that the probability the hospital will not be able pay its debt has gone up, said an assistant professor in finance at the University of Memphis.
Premium East Memphis Closeout sale begins Monday at storied Oak Court Mall Macy’s
Sports
Collierville quarterback Grant Troutman to be a Memphis Tiger
Grant Troutman threw for 2,079 yards and 25 touchdowns while rushing for 95 yards and four scores to lead Collierville to an 11-2 record this past season.
High School Sports TSWA High School state basketball rankings
Food
Five Memphis dining trends that could define 2025
“One thing we’ve all learned since the pandemic is that change is the only constant,” restaurateur Deni Reilly said.
Suburbs
Germantown wants more analysis of tax incentives for The Standard
Germantown is in the early stages of a potential tax incentive for the redevelopment of Carrefour at Kirby Woods. While no final decisions were made, some aldermen have concerns with the TIF.
Arts & Culture
Memphis musicians, Stax family remember the legendary Sam Moore
Sam Moore, one half of the legendary duo Sam & Dave, died Friday at age 89. Memphis musicians and fellow Stax alumni eulogized Moore on Saturday.Related content:
Opinion
Conaway: Let’s pick the cabinet
“Aside from the obvious point that we could all suggest better than we’re going to get, the larger point is that we’re all going to need each other as things shake out in Washington.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: More inside details about No Comment and Fawn
Plus, bar owners Mary Oglesby and Paul Gilliam talk about the state of the service industry in Memphis.
Games
Jigsaw: A colt following
This week’s jigsaw features a photo from the Budweiser Clydesdales’ visit to Arlington, where 500 to 600 people braved the cold weather for a chance to see the world-famous horses.