Calkins: A starry celebration for Memphis and Morant
It was a memorable weekend for Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies at the NBA All-Star festivities. And that was before Morant threw down his eye-popping dunk.
Ja Morant delivers some show-stopping moves in first All-Star Game
The Grizzlies guard delivered two dunks that had the television announcers in awe.
Box score: Team LeBron 163, Team Durant 160
Feb. 20, 2022: Team LeBron defeats Team Durant at the NBA All Star Game at Rocket Mortgage Field House in Cleveland, Ohio.
Calkins: It’s not over, Memphis fans! But yeeesh.
‘Don’t lose heart, Memphis fans. The Tigers may have been blown out by SMU, but they can still make the NCAA Tournament. As long as they never play like that again.’
Tigers humbled in blowout loss to SMU
The Tigers still should be in the projected NCAA Tournament field, but the way they looked in the loss was concerning, considering how well they had looked during the winning streak.
How Memphis responds to embarrassing loss will determine the season
Have the Tigers learned what it takes to not let one loss snowball into more?
Box score: SMU 73, Memphis 57
Feb. 20, 2022: The SMU Mustangs defeat the Memphis Tigers at Moody Coliseum in Dallas.
Nine months after feared collapse, officials beef up I-40 bridge oversight
Hernando DeSoto Bridge vulnerabilities could have been detected four decades ago, ArDOT officials say.
Some Olive Branch residents say ‘no thanks’ to LED streetlights
Not all recently annexed citizens are eager to add an urban glow to rural neighborhoods where starlight still outshines LED illumination.
Variety of education initiatives, some controversial, working through General Assembly
“This bill does not ban any book,” state Sen. Jack Johnson said about the controversial Age-Appropriate Materials Act of 2022.
Meet the Ford exec who’s project manager for Blue Oval City
As electric vehicle footprint director and project manager of Blue Oval City, Greg Christensen will be tasked with helping the iconic brand transition into the era of EV.
Grizzlies feature Memphis artists in Black History Month exhibition
Memphis muralist and painter Jamond Bullock curated the NBA team’s exhibition, which showcases artistic diversity in a variety of mediums.
Mark your calendars
Here are the next Memphis Grizzlies games:
- Game 6: Friday, May 13, Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors, 9 p.m. (ESPN)
- Game 7 (if needed): Monday, May 16, Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors, 7:30 p.m. (TNT)
New program increases SRVS residents’ independence
The Remote Monitoring program is currently implemented in one home, with the goal of expanding to five houses where people supported through Shelby Residential and Vocational Services live.
Whitehaven leaders discuss history, look to future
Whitehaven is much more than Graceland, FedEx and the airport, with its rich history, independently owned businesses and a deep sense of pride – or “neighborhoodism” as one leader calls it.
Saturday prep report: Wrestlers from CBHS, MUS capture Division 2 state titles
Aidan Bowers repeats while Brothers teammate Gervacio Gonzalez and Owls junior Ian McGehee claim their first titles. And, be sure to catch up on a complete roundup of postseason prep basketball.
Desmond Bane had fun, but was ‘frustrated’ by first 3-point contest
Desmond Bane was knocked out of the NBA 3-point contest after posting a score of 18 points, but the Grizzlies guard won’t go home empty-handed.
Metro
Edmund Ford Jr. placed on leave from city job
Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr., who was indicted last week, has been placed on leave without pay from his city job, the City of Memphis said Tuesday, March 4. Ford Jr. steered more money to nonprofits, documents show Inside proposed ethics changes for county government Harris wants to suspend Ford Jr. from making more county grantsRelated content:
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Business
AutoZone reports Q2 revenue growth but falls short of estimates
The Memphis-based automotive-parts retailer has warned inflation was holding customers back, impacting its do-it-yourself market.
Business The Peabody Memphis to start $18M renovation in early March
Business Memphis businesswomen say ‘Yes, and’ approach is key to success
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Sports
Grizzlies podcast: Will Memphis get back on track?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss what has gone so wrong for the Grizzlies during their three-game losing streak.
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Food
Edge District bookstore-coffee shop, The Four Way get renovation loans
The forgivable loans will fund facade improvements, streetscape changes and interior design.
Suburbs
From hand puppets to Harvard, Arlington students get new opportunities
Legacy grants in the Memphis suburb cover some extras, including Arlington High Model UN students’ trip to Harvard Mock Congress in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Arts & Culture
Edge District bookstore-coffee shop, The Four Way get renovation loans
The forgivable loans will fund facade improvements, streetscape changes and interior design.
Opinion
Morris: Memphis needs more Black doctors
“The lack of Black doctors is not due to a lack of talent or drive. It’s a consequence of long-standing inequities that continue to shape who gets to wear the white coat.”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Will Memphis get back on track?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss what has gone so wrong for the Grizzlies during their three-game losing streak.
Games
Jigsaw: Puppet Play
This week’s jigsaw features a photo by Daily Memphian photographer Mark Weber of students at Arlington Elementary School.