Grizzlies end road trip with loss to Nuggets
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Commission approves formation of Black caucus
The commission also approved a $161,250 contract renewal with Global Tel*Link Corp. for maintenance and licensing of the telephone and video communications system at the Shelby County Jail.
As Ja Morant’s stardom grows, so does Grizzlies’ marketing in China
A strong social media presence — and a Chinese actress/superfan named Yang Zhiying — fuel the Memphis NBA team’s surging popularity in the world’s biggest market.
Memphis C Moussa Cisse enters transfer portal
The AAC Freshman of the Year, who also has entered his name in the NBA draft, will play elsewhere next season.
County Commission withdraws reappraisal proposal
The proposal by Assessor Melvin Burgess would have moved the cycle of countywide property reappraisals for taxation purposes from once every four years to every other year.
County Commission approves $2.45M settlement in jail tracking glitch lawsuit
The federal class action lawsuit was filed in 2016, a month after a new computer system was installed by the county to track the movement of pre-trial detainees through the criminal justice system.
Germantown denies Poplar Ave. rezoning
The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted against David Skinner’s rezoning request, which was an appeal of a denial by the Planning Commission.
Tyler Harris returning to Memphis after year at Iowa State
In need of another guard, the Tigers are bringing back a familiar face.
Davion Warren decommits from Memphis basketball
The Hampton transfer officially decommitted from Memphis early Monday afternoon
Prep notebook: ECS standout Peter Nearn eager for Clemson opportunity
Going to the Tigers’ football camp prompted him to take a preferred walk-on opportunity at one of the country’s best programs.
Midfielder Kissiedou joins 901 FC
Ivory Coast native played in 46 matches for Atlanta United 2 in 2018 and 2019.
This week’s city-run vaccine schedule
City offers appointment, no-appointment vaccine access at public sites.
Monday prep report: Briarcrest’s bats break out in win over Arlington
Productive practice session on Saturday carries over.
Coronavirus: More than 150 new cases reported
The 153 cases come from 1,784 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 8.6%.
Box score: Nuggets 120, Grizzlies 96
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Memphis gynecologist charged with conducting unnecessary medical procedures
The gynecologist did not tell patients that he was re-using the devices, prosecutors said, and also billed Medicare and Medicaid as if the procedures were necessary.
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Memphis gynecologist charged with conducting unnecessary medical procedures
The gynecologist did not tell patients that he was re-using the devices, prosecutors said, and also billed Medicare and Medicaid as if the procedures were necessary.
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Sports
‘It’s everything’: Win over UAB carries special weight for Tigers
“Just as a competitor, it’s everything,” Penny Hardaway said after his No. 18 Tigers beat UAB 88-81 Sunday. “You look forward to these types of games. These games are what makes players.” Haggerty scores 25, Rogers adds 21 to help No. 18 Memphis beat UAB 88-81Related content:
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Food
What to Order: Who Dat Catfish at Ragin’ Cajun
Ragin Cajun’s Who Dat Catfish combines fried fish and crawfish etouffee to make a dish worthy of Mardi Gras.
Suburbs
Bartlett schools names hitting facility in honor of late Coach Phil Clark
Bartlett City Schools is memorializing the huge impact the late Phil Clark had on the district as its baseball coach and athletic director.
Arts & Culture
Babyface, Kraftwerk and more must-see shows for March
In March, musicians performing locally are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Grammy Hall of Fame, Hollywood Walk of Fame and have earned Tiny Desk Contest, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and Juno Award wins.
Opinion
Echols: Our morning coffee is a funny little mercy
“This Coffee Dance we’re all doing with the way we make our morning joe is the way we wake up, it’s the way we ease into the day. Each of us is quietly declaring our own preferences over and over again, every single time the Earth goes round.”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: What is Memphis’ go-to closing lineup?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss which players are making the best case to be part of Memphis’ playoff rotation and closing lineup.
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Jigsaw: Puppet Play
This week’s jigsaw features a photo by Daily Memphian photographer Mark Weber of students at Arlington Elementary School.