Grizzlies, minus Morant, overcome slow start to run away from Rockets
Memphis shook off a lethargic beginning, with Desmond Bane taking charge (24 points) and De’Anthony Melton coming in for 16 points and seven rebounds. Related story:
Tigers’ spring opens with familiar refrain: Hold on to the ball
The Tigers combined for 14 turnovers in six losses last season.
Drew Rainer’s father advocates for ‘truth in sentencing,’ but governor’s support in doubt
A criminal defense lawyer told lawmakers he crafted a law similar to “truth in sentencing” decades ago — and regretted it.
Tigers’ NCAA Tournament ends with close loss to Gonzaga
Memphis gave the top-seeded Bulldogs all they could handle, but foul trouble ended up hampering the Tigers.Related story:
Calkins: Yes, it was heartbreaking. But Memphis basketball is back.
You will remember this one forever, won’t you? The Tigers’ season may have ended with Saturday’s loss to Gonzaga. But the game delivered an emphatic message to the country. Memphis basketball is back.
What Hardaway and the Tigers discovered: They can hang with the best
Against Gonzaga, the Tigers did not play like a team that was just 9-8 in January. Related story:
Tennessee Senate to vote on Germantown namesake schools
Tennessee senators will vote on legislation affecting Germantown’s namesake schools next week. If the legislation becomes law, there is still much work on the local level.
Box score: Grizzlies 122, Rockets 98
March 20, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center in Houston. Grizzlies, minus Morant, overcome slow start to run away from RocketsRelated story:
After years of neglect, parks, community centers getting serious makeover
More than $139 million will be pumped into parks and community centers managed by several entities within the city, an investment that will change the face of the city for years to come.
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)
March Madness
Who will win the NCAA men’s basketball tournament?
Click here to check out the local bracket standings. Prizes up for grabs include a $475 gift card and Daily Memphian swag.
P.A.U.S.E. Women’s Conference returns to University of Memphis
The Professional Assertive United Sisters of Excellence, or P.A.U.S.E., gathered at the University of Memphis ballroom, Saturday morning, March 19, for their 15th annual women’s conference.
First-half goals send 901 FC past Oakland
Aaron Molloy and Patrick Seagrist score to propel Memphis to its first three points of the season.
Metro
Feagins brings in new attorney in fight over MSCS ouster
Discovery has stalled in former Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ Superintendent Marie Feagins’ lawsuit over her ouster, which began one year ago. A judge expects the case to pick back up in the new year as Feagins’ new attorney gets up to speed.
Premium East Memphis ‘Too close to home’: Memphis rabbi turns grief into light after Bondi Beach shooting
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Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Firefighters get raises, but there’s money trouble in higher ed
Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch when Memphis faces instate foe No. 13 Vanderbilt
Business
Downtown mid-century high-rise bought for more than $3M
The development team is exploring opportunities for the 70-year-old building.
Real Estate Club 616, Spectrum property to be revitalized
Business Alcohol Commission postpones decision on The Station for three weeks
Ford Megasite Ford shifts gears: Will produce gas-powered trucks, instead of EVs at BlueOval City
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
Charles Huff has a 5-year, $10 million deal as Memphis football coach
Huff, who replaced former coach Ryan Silverfield, will earn $1.8 million in his first year.
Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch when Memphis faces instate foe No. 13 Vanderbilt
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies 25: Brandon Clarke is perhaps the team’s all-time top ‘sixth man’
Sports Newly promoted Ole Miss coach Pete Golding seeking stability as CFP opener vs. Tulane looms
Sports Former Collierville High star Drew Pomeranz signs with LA Angels
Food
Table Talk: Team Car Cafe may be closing but it’s going out with a bang
Nearly four weeks before it plans to close its doors for good, Team Car Cafe introduced its most ambitious offering ever: a $100 double shot of espresso.
Premium Dining Guides What to order: Park + Cherry’s mushroom and butternut squash risotto
Suburbs
Collierville gathers feedback, gets to work on 25-year plan
“This is not what I want,” Mayor Maureen Fraser said. “This is not what the Board of Mayor and Aldermen wants. This is what you, the community, wants.”
Premium Collierville Upgrades to Collierville’s backup dispatch center will have huge impact — but not on the budget
Arts & Culture
Champagne dreams: Where to party on New Year’s Eve
Say goodbye to 2025 with a midnight toast, and then set some healthy resolutions and eat some lucky black-eyed pea soup.
Premium Visual Arts ‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Sinners’ win big with Southeastern film critics
Opinion
The Daily Memphian wouldn’t be possible without Memphis
“For all the challenges we have as a city ... there is a core commitment among people, businesses and organizations in this city not only to work on those challenges, but to highlight all the things that are good, hopeful, interesting and entertaining about our city.”
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: With Zach Edey on the shelf, the Grizzlies focus shifts to ‘Ja & Jaren’ again
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: The Station’s next stop — back to the alcohol board
The Station is headed back to the City of Memphis’ Alcohol Commission at 9 a.m. this morning, and the would-be liquor store hopes it’ll be granted a license.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: What will Collierville look like in 2050?
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 16
Ready for today’s sudokus?