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
The Early Word: Leaders oppose guard plans, and we remember Les Smith
Cats and coffee are coming to Southaven (yes, together), Collierville may max out on liquor stores and we also remember late businessman Walker Uhlhorn.
City of Memphis Gov. Lee: National Guard should be ‘force multiplier’ for MPD
City of Memphis Substation fire left thousands without power in Memphis
City of Memphis City of Memphis questions legality of its employee unions
Business
The AM/DM podcast: Duck decor — a look inside the Peabody’s new digs
The Peabody Memphis — the city’s most iconic hotel — has unveiled a $19 million makeover of its guest rooms.
Premium Real Estate Inked: Overton Park apartments prepare for residents
Business Networking event adding pitch competition, creatives night
Real Estate The latest on Google’s West Memphis data center? It could add water recycling.
Sports
Memphis area high school football statistical leaders
Here are this week’s high school football statistical leaders for TSSAA teams in the Daily Memphian coverage area.
Spirit of Memphis Buckley: Les Smith told Memphis stories. His impact on Memphis journalism is one to remember.
Memphis Tigers Football Two Tigers lean on old bond to lead Memphis offense
High School Sports In a ‘defining game,’ Houston puts seven goals past Briarcrest
Food
$15 Deal: Boba Society’s extra garlicky garlic noodles
A warning: The amount of garlic in these noodles is not for the faint-hearted. But if you’ve watched a certain vampire movie recently, you may be more than grateful.
Suburbs
Horn Lake mayor defends tax cut amid criticism
A former Horn Lake alderman says the current administration could have done more to lower the millage rate to help property owners. Mayor Jimmy Stokes said they did what was necessary.
Arts & Culture
New concert series launches at Harrell Theatre in Collierville
While the 2025-26 season is a pilot there is opportunity for it to grow as the suburb has added emphasis to expanding its arts offerings.
Opinion
Calkins: Memphis has a rich history of playing the SEC. Is it coming to an end?
For almost exactly 60 years, SEC teams have been traveling to the Liberty Bowl to play Memphis in football. Saturday might be the beginning of the end.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Duck decor — a look inside the Peabody’s new digs
The Peabody Memphis — the city’s most iconic hotel — has unveiled a $19 million makeover of its guest rooms.