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
A ‘Colossus’ award: Daily Memphian reporters win regional press awards
A series about Elon Musk’s first foray into Memphis, a feature on the Memphis area’s first COVID patient and remembrances about Todd Snider all won first places.
Spirit of Memphis Calkins: Attorney Ted Jones wrote some of the best obits in Memphis. He deserves one of his own.
2026 elections Elections Early-vote turnout clears 90K in Shelby County
City of Memphis City Council tackles high-dollar votes and ambitious plans in Tuesday’s meeting
Education First day of school 2026: Major changes for 5,000 Memphis students
Business
FedEx Logistics names new president
FedEx Logistics’ new president recently oversaw sales in the Asia Pacific region.
Premium Business Cyclospora outbreak sends shoppers flocking to Memphis farmers markets
Premium Transportation & Logistics Memphis logistics leaders navigate most complex tariffs yet
Premium Business SpaceXAI made a lot of news last week. Here’s a breakdown.
Premium Business Longtime funeral home adapts to changing industry
Sports
Grizzlies Notebook: Richie rumors, win totals, NBA schedule release
A Colorado judge granted a preliminary injunction to make 2022 graduates eligible to play college sports. Could it impact the Memphis Grizzlies? Grizzlies Mailbag: How to watch games next season, and what to expect from Cam BoozerRelated content:
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Mailbag: How to watch games next season, and what to expect from Cam Boozer
Memphis Tigers Football Court ruling could give some Tigers an extra season
Sports First Memphis Classic is over, but tourney director already looking forward to next year
Premium Collierville Collierville baseball coach change followed ‘comprehensive review of documented concerns’
Food
The Ginger’s Bread to open new Midtown location
After canceling plans for a Downtown location, The Ginger’s Bread & Co. will open a second spot in Midtown.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Melissa Cookston’s provoleta with chimichurri, roasted cherry tomatoes
Suburbs
Collierville baseball coach change followed ‘comprehensive review of documented concerns’
Jeff Munier will remain on the Collierville High faculty as a teacher, but will no longer serve as coach.
Premium Shelby County Bartlett alderman revives idea of suburbs splitting from Shelby County
Arts & Culture
Improv theater helps at-risk young people learn a new script
Time on stage helps Memphis Allies’ SWITCH participants, including many former gang members, becoming more confident, sociable, empathetic and aware of their emotions.
Education Ruby Bridges believes ‘every child deserves access to books’
Opinion
Calkins: Attorney Ted Jones wrote some of the best obits in Memphis. He deserves one of his own.
Ted Jones took it upon himself to write miniature, elegant obituaries on Facebook, celebrating the lives of attorneys and judges and anyone else he knew in the legal profession who had died. Jones, 67, died July 29.
Guest Columnists Echols: Punctuation is a short-term superpower
Podcasts
Elections, SpaceXAI and schools dominate local headlines
The many candidates for a wide range of local, state and federal offices were a key theme among journalists on this episode of “Behind the Headlines” on WKNO-TV.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more How art, place and Memphis come together for the Hyde Foundation
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Stick it for prevention
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of skateboarder Skyler King and was taken by Mark Weber.