Grizzlies outwit Brooklyn Nets in star-studded victory
Desmond Bane, Ja Morant, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant combined to score 150 points in the game.Related story:
Bane breaks through, Morant takes flight as two MVPs watch what may be a future one
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving put on quite a show for the Brooklyn Nets, but Ja Morant and Desmond Bane put on a better one for the Memphis Grizzlies. Grizzlies outwit Brooklyn Nets in star-studded victoryRelated stories:
Box score: Grizzlies 134, Nets 124
MSCS declines in reading, math scores among largest in nation
Memphis-Shelby County Schools students showed some of the largest drops of any tested districts nationwide in reading and math scores compared to pre-pandemic scores of 2019.
Sivad’s 1963 single rises again with reissue
In 1963, “Sivad Buries Rock and Roll” failed to reach the heights of “Monster Mash,” but Watson Davis, aka Sivad, was backed by an assemblage of respected Memphis musicians for the single, which has an unexpectedly solid and infectious groove.
Love It, Like It or Hate It: What our Tigers beat writer saw at CBU game
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway cared more about how lackadaisical his group looked for most of an exhibition win Sunday against Christian Brothers than he did the Tigers’ dismal 3-point shooting.
Germantown appoints new judge to municipal bench
Germantown appointed its new judge Monday following the retirement of Raymond Clift.
COGIC convocation returns to Memphis
The 114th COGIC convocation returns Downtown next month.
$27M behavioral health crisis center planned for Summer Ave.
The largest comprehensive behavioral health provider in Shelby County plans to break ground in March on the 55,000-square-foot crisis center.
University of Memphis to honor ‘Spook’ Murphy during Tigers game against UCF Nov. 5
Billy J. “Spook” Murphy is the winningest football coach in program history and also served as the Tigers’ athletic director for 15 years.
MICAH pushes for national search for next MSCS superintendent
Four of nine school board members agreed to a national search, along with public input through public hearings.
Political Roundup: Early voting hits 20,000; Jason Martin campaigns in Collierville
The county’s early voter total through the first four days of the period is tops in the state.
Grizzlies Insider: 3-point shooting is critical for Jake LaRavia, John Konchar
It’s early, but Grizzlies are attempting 41.7 shots from 3-point range per game. That is eight more than last season and the second-most attempts per game in the NBA.
Daily Memphian to host Developing Memphis seminar
The seminar will highlight ongoing projects from the three panelists, including updates from developer Adam Slovis on 100 N. Main and the Snuff District.
Does Memphis need a professional soccer stadium?
In a city with plenty of needs, the plan to build a new soccer stadium on the site of the Mid-South Coliseum may seem like a tough ask. But 901 FC makes a convincing case as to why it must leave AutoZone Park and have its own home.
DA’s plans for criminal justice reform move forward
Demetria Frank, Mike Carpenter, Lorna McClusky and Mike Working are heading up reform efforts on disproportionate minority contact, restorative justice, post-conviction justice and juvenile justice, respectively.
Local arcade offers trip down memory lane
Original machines for games such as Joust, Mortal Kombat, Mario Bros., Pac-Man and others fill the arcade as hits from the ‘80s blast through the speakers.
Calkins: Kendric Davis leads cold-shooting Tigers to victory. (Get used to that headline, fans)
The Tigers shot just 2 of 19 from deep against Christian Brothers Sunday. That’s the bad news. The good news? They have Kendric Davis. And that may be enough.
Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 10
Standouts from CBHS, KIPP, Lausanne, MASE, Melrose, Oakhaven and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week.
In open state Senate seat, both candidates contrast with outgoing Brian Kelsey
Republican Brent Taylor says he wants to focus on crime and business, rather than culture wars. Ruby Powell-Dennis wants to flip the seat for the Democrats with a message of ending racial and economic injustice.
Financial contributions contrast candidates in Germantown alderman election
Alderman candidates Scott Sanders and Manjit Kaur are running in the only contested election in Germantown this year. Their campaign financial filings provide the starkest difference between them.
Metro
Tenn. House advances its version of Memphis school takeover
The measure, narrowed to Memphis-Shelby County Schools, would strip elected school board members of their duties and assign oversight of the district to a board of state-appointed Shelby County residents.
Metro Severe weather coverage: MPD warns against driving during storm
Premium State Government Lawmakers inch toward sales-tax hike to pay for ‘ungodly problem’
City of Memphis MPD asking motorists to stay off roadways during storm
Business
Tennessee commissioner wants to ‘depoliticize’ public health policy
Dr. Ralph Alvarado, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Health, touched on everything from vaccines to fluoride to health disparities during a presentation at the University of Memphis on Friday, March 28.
Health Care New at the Downtown Y: Sit-ups, pull-ups and check-ups
Premium Real Estate Local industrial market booms with early-year sales, setting promising stage
Premium Real Estate Inked: Data Center in the works, egg wholesaler headed to Memphis
Sports
Redbirds Recap: Memphis hammers Buffalo in series’ second game
The Memphis Redbirds took Game 2 of their six-game series with Buffalo, beating the Bisons 15-3 Wednesday at AutoZone Park.
Developing Memphis Grizzlies NBA reportedly examining gestures between Ja Morant, Buddy Hield
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Yes, the Grizzlies lost again. But all may not be lost!
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Memphis played better, which is why loss to Warriors stings
Food
Michelin could recognize a Memphis restaurant in new guide
The new Michelin Guide American South will be the company’s first regional guide in North America. Anonymous Michelin inspectors are already in the field exploring the area.
Suburbs
Southaven expanding animal shelter
As the Southaven community has grown, the need for an expanded facility has become increasingly apparent to both city officials and local animal welfare advocates.
Arts & Culture
Collaborative group shows dominate April art openings in Memphis
April artists on view in Memphis include Dolph Smith, Colleen Couch, April Bey, Joel Parsons, Brian Jobe, Kiersten Williams, Yancy Villa, and many more.
Opinion
Calkins: Yes, the Grizzlies lost again. But all may not be lost!
The Grizzlies got scorched by Steph Curry (52 points) as the Warriors passed them in the standings. So is there anything to feel good about? Actually, yes!
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Flyway Brewing’s head brewer talks beer, Memphis eats, more
Flyway Brewing Co. took over the former High Cotton Brewing and Edge Alley restaurant locations near Downtown. They reopened as a combined space in November.
Games
Jigsaw: Birthday paw-ty
This week’s puzzle features a photo from a celebration of local pup celebrities Sir Meatball and Milkshake.