Calkins: It was the happiest regular season in Grizz history. Now who do you want next?
OK, so it wasn’t the winningest Grizzlies regular season ever. But it was one of the most important — and most exhilarating.
John Konchar posts triple-double in loss to Celtics
The Memphis Grizzlies ended the season with a loss, but not without a few laughs and a triple-double from John Konchar.
Box score: Celtics 139, Grizzlies 110
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Community still embraces thriving Saddle Creek
As malls struggle, the Germantown lifestyle center near Poplar Avenue continues to draw customers and unique retailers.
Group offers opportunity for artistic Binghampton entrepreneurs
Memphis organization ArtUp is presenting a program dedicated to preparing young business-minded individuals for a sustainable career in the creative industry.
Creating a neighborhood: The Edge District
Development Services Group shares updates on The Ravine project, Memphis Made Brewing Co. and conditional plans for Rise 2.
Gun violence a hot topic at town hall and on the streets
Ja Morant kick-starts Grizzlies in his return
Ja Morant had 21 points, nine assists and a block as the Grizzlies shook off a two-game skid and crushed the Pelicans.
Calkins: Grizzlies look ‘damn good’ in Morant’s return
Good news, Grizzlies fans. Ja Morant returned to the lineup Saturday. And the Grizzlies celebrated by smashing the Pelicans.
Saturday prep report: Central’s Ware sets the pace at Houston Track Classic
The Central High junior sets two individual meet records and gets a third as part of 400 relay.
General Assembly passes tweak to law affecting college athletes
The bill, sponsored by state Rep. Kevin Vaughan (R-Collierville), amends last year’s name, image and likeness law, which allowed college athletes to get paid while still prohibiting their schools from paying them directly.
Bartlett uses incentives to help businesses, developers
Businesses in Bartlett Station are eligible for incentives to maintain the character and look of the historic district near the suburb’s western gateway.
Key legislation pending at the Tennessee General Assembly
For more, visit The Daily Memphian’s full coverage of state government.
Updated Monday, April 18.
Guest column: The fever dream that was the 1990s indie rock music scene
“The Grifters’ partnership between guitars and bass created something that was oftentimes achingly beautiful or, occasionally, weird and terrifying.”
Metro
Wanda Chism will not seek reelection to Collierville school board
“It’s time, and I’m very happy with my decision. I have no regrets,” Chism said.
Shelby County After inmate deaths, Harris says Shelby County Jail needs real reform, not rhetoric
Premium Public Safety In wake of fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting, some locals worry what could happen here
Premium State Government Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill with affordability, immigration on the mind
State Government ‘We’re sending a very strong message': TN Republicans unveil sweeping immigration legislation
Business
Downtown Crazy Coop closes, takes planned French restaurant down with it
Fleur was meant to be a French/American Southern fusion restaurant located in the former Fancy’s Fish House space in One Beale.
Health Care ‘Digital detox’ or just real life? Memphis experts say it’s time to log off
Health Care NASA, space plants and beauty: How red-light therapy found its way to the mainstream
Premium Real Estate Pottery Barn packs up for Southaven, leaving Memphis behind
Premium Business Memphis lands $74M in state money for Beale Street
Sports
A long week for the Grizzlies ends in Berlin defeat
The game, which sold out minutes after tickets released months ago — 14,500 strong — was the first regular-season contest ever played in Germany.Related content:
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Food
Downtown Crazy Coop closes, takes planned French restaurant down with it
Fleur was meant to be a French/American Southern fusion restaurant located in the former Fancy’s Fish House space in One Beale.
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: Smoke signals and mixed messages
Suburbs
Wanda Chism will not seek reelection to Collierville school board
“It’s time, and I’m very happy with my decision. I have no regrets,” Chism said.
Premium Health Care Trees on Wolf River Boulevard cleared for possibly 2 new Germantown medical offices
Arts & Culture
Brantley Ellzey on the intensity and relief he finds in his new art exhibit
Artist Brantley Ellzey joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about work, his life and his Crosstown Arts exhibit, titled “Reflection + Ritual + Refuge.”
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: ‘No Other Choice,’ ‘28 Years Later’
Opinion
Calkins: Sally Jones Heinz — ‘the face of MIFA’ — to step down
Sally Jones Heinz is retiring as executive director of MIFA. “There isn’t an organization like this anywhere in the country,” she said. “It’s the best.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: For Memphis Jews, the arson attack in Jackson is painfully close to home
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: All about orangutans, including the newest at the Memphis Zoo
Having a new baby orangutan at the Memphis Zoo is good news for the species, the world and the city — and it’s unbelievably adorable.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: xAI’s power pays
Games
Sudoku: Jan. 14
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?