Disappointing Grizzlies loss ruins return of Jaren Jackson Jr.
The Grizzlies let a bad loss spoil a strong return from star forward Jaren Jackson Jr., who finished with 15 points. Related stories:
Calkins: Jaren Jackson Jr. makes a (not very) triumphant return
Jaren Jackson Jr. returned to play for the Grizzlies Wednesday night. That’s the good news. The bad news was the rest of the game.
New police chief pick faces tough audience on violent crime
In a recent interview, Memphis’ nominee for police chief talked about officer training, violence intervention, and why she initially pulled her application from the city’s search for a new head of police.
Harris presents $1.4B consolidated county budget
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris cited the ongoing impact of the pandemic in saying there would be no attempt to raise the tax rate after recertification. Harris also outlined a six-year, $32 million plan to beef up the county fire department.
For 45 minutes, it was a literal free for all at Gibson’s Donuts
Doughnuts were free for a while at Gibson’s Wednesday morning, the first local food giveaway campaign sponsored by The Kindness Revolution.
TBI investigating possible police shooting during traffic stop
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said Wednesday it was investigating “the circumstances leading to a possible officer-involved shooting.”
Coronavirus: New cases over 100, one new death
The new cases and tests gave the day a positivity rate of 8.1%.
Sylvamo focused on Memphis for its global headquarters
Executives of the printing paper-making company that is spinning off from International Paper expect to decide by October where to put their global headquarters.
Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Bartlett’s Bernard No. 1 in state in 300 hurdles
The junior ran a 38.63 as part of an impressive performance at the Panther Relays over the weekend.
Report: Memphis basketball strength coach headed to Texas Tech
Darby Rich joined Penny Hardaway’s staff in 2019.
Germantown Charity Horse Show returns after one-year absence
The event pays homage to Germantown’s equestrian heritage and supports local charitable efforts.
Spring Fling set, with venue changes for baseball and track
Due to continued capacity limitations at Middle Tennessee State, the baseball and track competitions have been moved.
Memphis Zoo to be featured on ‘World’s Greatest!...’
The show will air on Bloomberg TV at 2:30 p.m. April 25 and May 2.
Tigers Football Insider: Memphis makes Top 9 for Nashville DB
The Tigers’ facilities and defensive scheme has one of Tennessee’s best prospects intrigued.
Table Talk: Villa Castrioti headed to Lakeland, Parish Grocery opens in Cooper-Young
Villa Castrioti commits to The Lake District, Parish Grocery has a new location a few doors north of the intersection of Cooper and Young, and they’re selling tomatoes at Elwood’s Produce Stand on Saturdays.
Houston, CBHS, TRA each place two on all-state boys basketball team
Fourteen local players in total receive TSWA recognition for 2020-2021.
Michigan standout joins 901 FC
Former MLS draft pick boasts considerable USL experience.
Recruiting notebook: Memphis eyeing transfer PG, and new school emerging for Lawsons
Coastal Carolina’s DeVante’ Jones has entered the picture.
Metro
State rep, DA, others advocate for access to juvenile records in setting bail
Several local officials expressed support Saturday for a new state law that will allow judges and judicial commissioners access to at least some juvenile court records in setting bail.
Premium City of Memphis City makes claims about Nichols, family in new court filing
Business
FedEx lays off hundreds across three cities, including Memphis
The cuts this week are likely the result of the company’s massive work to merge its Express, Ground and FedEx Services divisions.
Downtown Downtown Malco Theater to be fenced in with conditions
Sports
Legendary high school basketball coach Terry Tippett is dead at 79
Terry Tippett retired in 2018 after coaching basketball for 48 years with 902 career victories and state titles at three different schools: Trezevant, White Station and ECS.
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis vs. UAB: What to know for the Tigers final home game
Food
Memphian wins 2024 World Food Championship division
Eight Memphians were among the 288 teams competing at this year’s World Food Championships; division winners take home $10,000 and a chance to compete for $150,000 in the spring.
Suburbs
Bailey: A tour around the suburbs
Honors and ground breaking for Buc-cee’s highlight a week of touring around the suburbs for news.
Arts & Culture
Pompeii exhibit gives glimpse into ‘time capsule’
Casts created in hollowed-out spaces of volcanic ash and other artifacts from the frozen city of Pompeii, which was destroyed in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., are on display at Graceland starting this week.
Opinion
Herrington: Warriors a tough matchup for Grizzlies, but also a model
Friday night in San Francisco, the Grizzlies will complete their first West Coast road trip against a team that’s so far had even more success this season with a similar approach: the Golden State Warriors.
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Football’s senior day, basketball’s second-half magic
How will this Memphis football season be remembered if the final two regular season games play out in the Tigers’ favor? Can the Tigers’ basketball team continue to pull of their second-half magic? Drew Hill, Frank Bonner II and Parth Upadhyaya discuss.