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
April 10, 2022: The Boston Celtics defeat the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. John Konchar posts triple-double in loss to CelticsRelated stories:
Calkins: It was the happiest regular season in Grizz history. Now who do you want next?
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
Takeover bill to propose state-funded forensic audit of MSCS
Early research suggests such an audit could cost more than $2 million depending on its scope, according to a spokesperson for the Tennessee comptroller of the treasury.
Shelby County Edmund Ford Jr. appears in federal court Thursday
Premium City of Memphis Judge sides with police association in dispute over controversial new rank
Metro Family Safety Center abruptly closes in ‘huge loss’ for community
Business
Spring break to bring almost 50,000 people through Memphis airport
The busiest days will be Friday, Sunday and Monday, with more than 10,000 passengers passing through the security checkpoint.
Premium Real Estate Inked: Convenience store takes over former Jerry’s Sno Cones spot
Transportation & Logistics Nonstop Cancún flights return to Memphis this summer
Business AutoZone reports Q2 revenue growth but falls short of estimates
Sports
St. George’s basketball falls in Division 2-A semis
Little things prove to be the difference as Battle Ground Academy ends the Gryphons’ season in Cookeville, Tennessee.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch in Memphis’ regular-season finale against South Florida
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Insider: Memphis in complex spot as it aims to recapture positive momentum
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant says he shouldn’t have played in loss to Oklahoma City
Food
Longtime Cooper-Young restaurant closing in current form
The space that is now Cafe Ole will close as a Mexican restaurant Friday, March 7, and will reopen in the coming weeks with a new concept and menu.
Suburbs
Memphis in May in March in Collierville
Memphis in May wants to kick off spring in Collierville with a new barbecue event: “Memphis in March.”
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: Elvises descend upon Memphis, and the library gets jazzy
This week, dance all night to R&B hits from Colors Worldwide, warm up with whiskey and celebrate women in the arts.
Opinion
Calkins: Richard Shadyac Jr. on his legacy, the future, Memphis — and some sports stuff, too
Will Hoops for St. Jude be back? How does Shadyac want his tenure as CEO of ALSAC to be remembered? Some parting thoughts as Shadyac steps down after 16 years.
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Can Memphis avoid another hiccup before Selection Sunday?
Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and college-sports columnist John Martin take a look at the final stretch of the regular season.