Monday prep report: Northpoint leadoff man sets the table as Trojans feast on FACS pitching

Trojans take command with seven runs in the fourth inning.

By John Varlas April 05, 2021

Two East Memphis neighborhoods want to block through traffic

Residents of two East Memphis neighborhoods request that their streets be permanently gated or blocked from two busy streets, Poplar and Highland. But doing so would degrade the connectivity of the city’s street network, the Division of Planning and Development says.

By Tom Bailey April 06, 2021

City of Memphis

Mike Ryall named interim MPD chief as new candidate joins the mix

Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland announced Monday, April 5, that he is appointing police Deputy Director Mike Ryall as interim director effective immediately.

By Yolanda Jones, Bill Dries April 06, 2021

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Herrington: The Grizzlies have good shooters now (they just all play the same position)

The task is to find the appropriate use of three scoring guards.

By Chris Herrington April 05, 2021

You Already Owe the Taxes. Now You Have a Choice.

For the first time, taxpayers can redirect up to $1,700 ($3400 married couples filing jointly) of federal taxes to fund scholarships at the school of their choice.

Memphis Opportunity Scholarship Trust

High School Sports

Johnathan Lawson released from Oregon commitment, reopens recruitment

Johnathan’s brother Chandler, who was a sophomore at Oregon, entered the transfer portal last week.

By John Varlas April 05, 2021

Memphis Grizzlies

Several Grizzlies players ruled out Tuesday vs. Heat

De’Anthony Melton is among the Grizzlies who won’t be playing in Miami.

By Drew Hill April 05, 2021

City of Memphis

Plan detailed for slowing Riverside Drive traffic

Memphis River Parks Partnership has city administration approval for a plan to slow traffic on Riverside Drive while keeping it open to auto traffic.

By Bill Dries April 05, 2021

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Whitehaven baseball star was born to entertain on the diamond

Junior shortstop Galvin Sims Jr. has plenty of pop at the plate and a flashy game that has attracted plenty of interest.

By John Varlas April 12, 2021

Memphis Grizzlies

Grizzlies Insider: NBA lends a hand to Memphis youths

The NBA chose two local organizations to be part of a $3 million grant initiative aimed to support Black communities.

By Drew Hill April 05, 2021

Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Another day of new cases under 100

The 76 new cases come from 1,180 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 6.4%.

By Elle Perry April 05, 2021

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Developer calls Tunica nongaming resort a good bet

You won’t be able to bet on the $140 million entertainment resort just announced for Tunica, but don’t bet against its success, the co-developer says.

By Tom Bailey April 05, 2021

Visual Arts

Impressionism goes West in a show at the Dixon

Seven paintings from Dixon’s collection are included in an exhibition that will travel to San Antonio Museum of Art and the Brandywine River Museum of Art near Philadelphia after it leaves Memphis on May 9.

By Peggy Burch April 01, 2021

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Collierville High adds security measure: Student IDs

Collierville Schools is adding a layer of protection at its high school this week. Students will be given badges and asked to wear them during the school day.

By Abigail Warren April 05, 2021

Food News

Joes’ Fried Chicken is closed, but only until a new home is found

Joes’ Fried Chicken, Joes on Highland — whatever you wanted to call it — is closed for now but will open again as soon as the owners find a new place.

By Jennifer Biggs April 05, 2021

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