Grizzlies start road trip with win over Bulls
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Friday Night Stripes: Tigers offer glimpse of QB race, defense’s work
Among the festivities was a display of new faces, running game and a potential emerging fan favorite.Related story:
Calkins: Magical Memphis spring game ‘just felt right’
A massive crowd showed up to the Liberty Bowl Friday night to celebrate Memphis football — and the return of life as normal. Friday Night Stripes: Tigers offer glimpse of QB race, defense’s workRelated story:
Friday Prep Report: Houston breaks out the big bats in Clarksville
Dean McCalla, Ryan Bland and Connor Weaks all hit home runs as Houston becomes the first area team to reach 20 victories.
New firm could put global headquarters in Memphis
Sylvamo Corporation, a new spin-off of International Paper, is considering where to put its global headquarters that will create 300 jobs paying $179,000 on average in salaries and bonuses, or $217,133 a year including benefits.
Larger festivals edge closer to full arenas
The Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival and Art in the Loop are planning for thousands over the weekend in distanced events.
Landers Nolley II, DeAndre Williams officially returning to Memphis
The Tigers’ two leading scorers are running it back for another season.
Shooting indefinitely closes FedEx facility, causes service disruptions
A shooting at FedEx Ground’s Indianapolis facility that left eight people dead and several others injured is likely to cause delivery service disruptions.
Memphis basketball extends offers to Chandler Jackson, Justin Morgan
Penny Hardaway is turning up the heat on a couple of standouts from AAU Team Thad.
Superintendent ‘reimagines’ new name, other changes for SCS
Joris Ray previewed his Reimagine 901 plan, which will include higher teacher salaries, smaller class sizes and new educational programming.
‘Design Star’ prepares to film her new show, with Memphis in the mix
Carmeon Hamilton’s HGTV show will likely be a six-episode “docu-style series” that shines a light on the city from her perspective.
River Parks: Unauthorized bluff tree-cutting was ‘vandalism’
A Mississippi tree service owner says Steve Harvey’s wife, Marjorie Harvey, told him she had permission to remove the two large magnolias, even though they were on public land.
Coronavirus: Fewer than 200 new cases reported
The 183 cases come from 3,457 cases, giving the day a positivity rate of 5.3%.
500 ways to support health care heroes
The goal is to receive commitments for 500 gifts in 24 hours.
About Town: Downtown businesses look to post-pandemic life
A new grocery store, a hotel, a barbershop and an update about Tom Lee Park meant one neighborhood rose to the top for this week’s About Town.
Friday Night Stripes: Storylines to watch in the Memphis spring game
Tigers coach Ryan Silverfield’s first spring game will be part scrimmage, part festival for the fans.
City, county leaders debate linking $17/hour minimum wage to PILOTs
Proposals by Memphis City Council members and Shelby County commissioners emerged during a second joint meeting Thursday of the two bodies. But other elected officials expressed concern that just talking about changes in economic development incentives could put the city and county at a disadvantage.
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.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Martin: Tulane taps the brakes on Memphis football’s conference title hopes
Memphis Tigers Football Tulane stuns Memphis in 31-17 upset
Memphis Grizzlies 10 things we learned from Memphis Grizzlies preseason
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.