Grizzlies shake frustrating Pistons for fifth straight win
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Friday prep report: Germantown holds off Whitehaven
Anthony Medlock scores 26 points as Red Devils bounce back from a Thursday loss to Bartlett.
Document reveals complicated details for 3G deal
The agreement will be reviewed next week by Shelby County Board of Commissioners, City of Germantown, Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board of Education and the Germantown Municipal School District Board of Education.
Millington man sentenced for Jan. 6 Capitol riot participation
Ronald Sandlin, 35, pleaded guilty Friday, Sept. 30, in a federal district court in the District of Columbia to conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding and assaulting, resisting or impeding officers, according to a press release.
Oak Court, whatever happens next, won city’s heart in 1988
Oak Court, in its day, was a pinnacle of shopping and retail lore. It was also the first project that developers Jack Belz and Henry Turley did together.
Suspect dies after officer-involved shootout; TBI investigating
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating circumstances that led to the death of a suspect after a shootout with Memphis police officers.
Larry Brown steps down at Memphis
“Having Coach Brown as part of our program over the last year-and-a-half was very impactful on our student-athletes and me as a coach,” head coach Penny Hardaway said in a statement.
Explainer: The 3G Germantown schools deal, broken down
Read the terms of a formal agreement that would transfer ownership of Germantown Elementary and Germantown Middle Schools to the suburb, and arrange for the sale of Germantown High School.
What to look for in Memphis’ game against Auburn
The contest with Auburn offers Memphis a chance to grab its first signature, NCAA Tournament-resume-boosting victory of the season.
U of M to hike on-campus housing prices
The 3.5% increase is set to take place in fall 2023. The last time the university increased on-campus housing prices was in fall 2017.
Houston flips former Memphis football commit
Johnsley Barbas, who originally committed to Memphis in June, announced through Twitter that he’s going to Houston.
D.C. Scorecard: Same-sex marriage, Big Tech and Brittney Griner
The D.C. Scorecard looks at the partisan split on federal same-sex marriage recognition and the National Defense Authorization Act.
Social Club: Memphians react to Oak Court Mall foreclosure
Locals talk getting their first job at the Oak Court Mall and Kaari Morant’s griddy on Twitter this week.
Cocozza holds soft open in Harbor Town, and is ‘just going to get prettier’
The former pandemic-era pop-up comes into its own with a new location and a menu full of favorites.
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Work for families and become part of one
Sometimes it takes a family to find just where you belong.
Lights — and questions — pop at Olive Branch Christmas display
Light Garden in Olive Branch City Park is a brilliant display of holiday decorations and made the perfect backdrop for one attendee on an unforgettable night.
Everyone ‘made whole’ by 3G deal, say mayors
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo talked in more specific terms about the Germantown schools transfer on “Behind The Headlines.”
Former Memphian blazed a path for fashion designers of color
East High grad Brandice Daniel followed her heart to create Harlem’s Fashion Row in 2007. This weekend, she’s back in her hometown with a sold-out show at Nike.
Metro
Heavy winds, thunderstorms expected Sunday night
The National Weather Service warns of severe weather starting around 5 p.m. Sunday. The forecast includes damaging winds with a secondary threat of hail, and possible tornadoes.
Elections Four Tenn. Legislature incumbents win reelection at filing deadline
Business
Building connections: Bartlett hosts 28th annual Business, Health and Home Expo
The annual Bartlett business expo provides an opportunity for local companies dealing in everything from health care to meals to bookkeeping to promote their services.
Business Wing Guru owner gets diversion but must repay more than $335,000
Sports
No. 17 Arkansas edges Ole Miss in OT to reach SEC title game
Arkansas held off Ole Miss Saturday to reach the Southeastern Conference Tournament championship game for the eighth time and first since winning the 2020 title.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies overwhelmed in the paint, take seventh straight loss
Food
Jittery from java? That’s that Grind City Coffee Xpo.
The love of coffee lured an estimated 700 people to the Grind City Coffee Xpo at Crosstown Concourse, but come bedtime, they may regret the extra caffeine.
Suburbs
Collierville threatens to sue over unfinished hotel
An unfinished hotel near Carriage Crossing has become a bit of a mess, and Collierville will take legal action if the developer doesn’t straighten up.
Neighborhoods
Jittery from java? That’s that Grind City Coffee Xpo.
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Arts & Culture
St. Patrick’s Day fun, Brazilian food and unlimited coffee
In this week’s To-Do List, Crosstown Arts opens spring exhibitions, the daffodils come in all colors at the Dixon and the Orpheum reveals its next Broadway lineup.
Opinion
Calkins: Lionel Hollins has never left Memphis — or stopped working to make it a better place.
Lionel Hollins is the new board chair of Heal the Hood. Why has he stayed in Memphis for 23 years? Because our purpose is lift others up.
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Time to shamrock out for St. Patrick’s
St. Patrick’s Day celebrations start early this year, with parades and parties beginning Saturday, March 14.