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
Gov. Bill Lee wants $155 million to fund 20,000 new vouchers
If Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee achieves his goal, Tennessee would spend more than $303 million in public dollars on vouchers next fiscal year to help send 40,000 students to private schools across the state.
winter weather Spirit of Memphis Memphis caterer delivers all the way to Holly Springs — due to weather
Business The Station gets its liquor license, seemingly clearing the way for the store to fully open
Update State Government New state budget proposes $80M for Memphis
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Business
Uncovering the Legacy 87 Adams: Downtown Memphis church will memorialize thousands
From 1855 to 1862, about 3,800 slaves were sold in what is now Calvary Episcopal Church’s parking lot. The church is shedding a light on this history, and it received a major grant for its effort.
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Sports
Hardaway: ‘I will be the last person, ever, to damage this program’
The Memphis Tigers coach, who took over in 2018, had an encouraging message during his weekly radio show Monday, a little more than 24 hours after the Tigers took a 78-76 loss to Tulane.Related content:
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Food
Memphis caterer delivers all the way to Holly Springs — due to weather
As winter storms left parts of north Mississippi isolated, a Memphis caterer partnered with a disaster relief group to deliver meals to those who needed them.
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Suburbs
Situation in South grows more dire as ice, frigid temperatures, outages persist
It could be days before power is restored across the South, where more subfreezing temperatures are expected by Friday in areas unaccustomed to and ill-equipped for such cold.
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Arts & Culture
Calkins: After a year of triumph, death and music, the Central High jazz band plays on
Well, darn. The Central High band won’t be going back to New York this year to defend its title in the Essentially Ellington jazz contest. But after a year of triumph and tragedy, that won’t stop director Ollie Liddell from teaching “with (his) hair on fire.”
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Opinion
Herrington: Ty Jerome’s return, GG Jackson’s reemergence and Mike Conley nearing the end
As we finally arrive at the NBA’s trade deadline week, let’s survey a few pressing Grizzlies topics.
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Back to work? Again?
It’s Feb. 2 — Groundhog Day — and this week in Memphis may feel like something of a do-over. But hopefully it’s in a hilarious, nostalgic way.
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Games
Daily Jigsaw: Snowy seats
Today’s puzzle is of the snow-covered seats at FedExPark’s Avron Fogelman Field and was taken by Patrick Dolly.