Grizzlies show Heat what Memphis is about
Dillon Brooks gets his revenge in a huge performance over Andre Iguodala and the Miami Heat. Related story:
Tuesday prep report: MUS scrapes up enough offense to down St. Benedict
Reliever Clarkson Shoaf helps keep Owls on track.
U.K. variant transitioning to dominant COVID-19 strain
With ample vaccine, the push is on to get people in line to stem the tide of the rapidly growing U.K. strain, which now accounts for 30%-50% of COVID cases in Shelby County.
SCS approves 2021-22 calendar with a ‘tight summer’
Superintendent Joris Ray said teacher burnout was considered in the plan, and teachers had direct input into the schedule.
Grizzlies notebook: Partnership makes program ‘Stronger Together’
The Grizzlies and Pepsi paired to open a new career lab for students at Booker T. Washington High School.
MLGW to get energy bids; council to get more info in process
The City Council voted Tuesday, April 6, to approve a consultant’s contract that is the next step leading to recommendations by the end of this year. But there was some dissent on the council before the vote.
Planning Commission OKs Houston High softball plans
Germantown’s Planning Commission encouraged approval of a softball facility for the Houston Mustangs. The site plan will move to the suburb’s Design Review Commission.
Moussa Cisse declares for NBA draft, maintains NCAA eligibility
Moussa Cisse, the AAC Freshman of the Year, announced his decision in an Instagram post on Tuesday.
Tigers’ new guard knows what he wants; it turned out to be Memphis
Davion Warren is used to coming from behind, but now he gets to benefit from Penny Hardaway’s tutelage.
Fairgrounds redevelopment price goes up as city preps bonds to finance
A timetable for the Fairgrounds conversion has the new youth sports complex opening in the fall of 2022.
Watkins confirmed as new city court judge
City Council also endorsed a general plan for athletic fields by Christian Brothers University on 7 acres at the intersection of Avery Avenue and South Hollywood.
AutoZone Liberty Bowl to honor Peyton Manning
The Hall of Fame quarterback joins his father on the list of Distinguished Citizen honorees.
Lovesac opening first area showroom in Germantown
Lovesac will open its first Mid-South showroom at Shops of Saddle Creek South in Germantown later this month.
Overtime, emergency contracts get Cordova, Area E garbage picked up
On April 10, the city could terminate its contract with Waste Pro for poor service or determine that Waste Pro has made good on dealing with the backlog of trash. The council voted Tuesday calling on the administration to cancel the city’s contract.
ServiceMaster Brands will lay off more than 120
The relocation of the ServiceMaster Brands headquarters to Atlanta will result in some significant job losses for Memphis.
Memphis Teacher Residency starts program to bolster literacy efforts
Memphis Teacher Residency announced its new Memphis Literacy Institute, aimed at training teachers with a focus on literacy.
Magazine ranks UTHSC’s doctor of nursing program in top 16%
In 2005, UTHSC began the first doctor of nursing program in the state. It now offers eight concentrations.
Tigers Basketball Insider: Who might Hardaway pick up in transfer portal
Monday night’s NCAA title game between Baylor and Gonzaga was a testament to the importance of transfers.
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.
Jennifer and Chris talk curries and shortcuts
Curries can be a simple and tasty weeknight dinner, but you need to know a shortcut or two first.
Your guide to area COVID-19 vaccine sites and schedules
There is a community vaccine site scheduled for nearly every day from now through May 7. View them here.
Coronavirus: Case rate drops by about half from 7-day average
The 55 new cases come from less than 900 tests; the day’s positivity rate is 6.4%.
Letter to the Editor: Bills favor vaping industry, not public health
House Bill 705 and Senate Bill 1047 serve to protect the tobacco industry’s financial interests and stop our ability to take local action to protect our youth.
Metro
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.
Neighborhoods Whitehaven school’s ‘store’ rewards positive behavior
Business
Airport buckles up for more flights
Passenger traffic is steadily increasing at Memphis International Airport. However, people arriving in the city may find it tougher to arrange ground transportation at the airport.
Downtown Hyatt Centric brings something old, something new to Downtown
Sports
Memphis 901 FC to face CBU in preseason fundraiser
The USL club also will face two teams in exhibition games.
High School Sports Thursday prep report: Houston soccer hands Lausanne its first loss
Food
Burger and bourbon go down easy in the elegant Chez Philippe
A small upside to the tragedy and travails of the past year is that for a few more weeks, you can eat food as simple as a cheeseburger in the lap of luxury.
Suburbs
Country Club developers submit slightly smaller plan to Germantown
Developers of the Germantown Country Club submitted a plan to Germantown that is slightly smaller than the one previously discussed.
Neighborhoods
Baron’s Man Cave reopening Downtown
Owner Dara Vongphrachanh said the Paycheck Protection Program loan and Our Beautiful Comeback Grant were “lifelines” for her business.
Arts & Culture
Herrington: The ladder as Tennessee’s state tool? An idea right out of a Memphis artist’s pocket
Dolph Smith studied and taught at what became the Memphis College of Art. Making the ladder Tennessee’s state tool was his idea. Mr. Smith didn’t go to Nashville. But he did write a letter.
Opinion
Opinion: Overton’s short golf course made long memories
It was 1947 when junior golfers were invited to the Ritz Theater at the corner of Poplar and Evergreen for a movie introduction to the game. A couple of hours later, after a short walk or bus ride to Overton Park Golf Course, we gathered at the practice area behind No. 1 green.
Podcasts
Expectations for the Grizzlies’ upcoming road trip
What is a realistic outlook for the Grizzlies' upcoming seven-game road trip?