Here’s the latest IARP update for Memphis Tigers basketball
Timeline indicates there was movement as the Tigers’ basketball season was turning around.
Friday prep report: Collierville ace Saunier deals a state tournament berth
Senior tosses a complete-game two-hit shutout with 10 strikeouts in final home appearance.
Jaren Jackson Jr. named NBA All-Defense first team
The Grizzlies big man led the league this season in blocks (177) and blocks per game (2.3).
Vacant lot cultivated into tranquility park for New Chicago neighborhood
In a ceremony Friday, the Community Redevelopment Agency presented residents with plaques that they placed at the foot of their chosen tree.
Tigers signee Kendric Davis withdraws name from NBA draft
Former SMU player Kendric Davis reaffirmed his commitment to the University of Memphis Tigers after withdrawing his name from the NBA draft.
Greek Fest: ‘Everything is back plus more’
After a scaled-down version of the fest in October 2021, the event is back in full force with a Greek pastry corner; “Greek Boutique,” including Greek-themed apparel and cookbooks; live music; and plenty of Greek cuisine.
Memphis in May returns Downtown for final 2022 event
The May 28 Great American River Run will pass the Orpheum, the National Civil Rights Museum and FedExForum and includes a great view of the river.
Operation River Run arrests 43 fugitives in three months
Forty-three have been arrested as part of the initiative, announced in February, that focuses on arresting violent fugitives in counties that border the Mississippi River. It is a collaboration between the U.S. Marshals Office and 24 other federal, state, local and tribal partners.
Burgess reaffirms disputed Arlington subdivision is in Shelby County
The question arose recently of whether 200 or so homes already occupied and an additional 100 homes planned are in Shelby or Fayette County.
Local high school student releases first full-length album
“It feels great to have a community of young artists in Memphis,” said singer-songwriter Brooke Fair. “The Memphis music scene needed some young people, and I’m glad that’s happening, and I’m glad to be a part of it.”
State budget includes greenbelt bridge for ‘District of Champions’
Collierville’s Greenbelt will gain an overpass due to funding allocated in Gov. Bill Lee’s $52.8 million approved budget.
Guest column: Peggy Seessel was a ‘mighty force for good’ in Memphis
If Peggy was on your team, you could count on her to put her heart and soul into everything she did on your behalf.
Hotel could be competitive coup for Downtown Collierville
Conaway: Tennessee is guided by rustic values, its legislature is guided by rusty minds
Tracy City is representative of the majority of people in the Tennessee General Assembly. Repressing progress, fighting change.
Sir Meatball is already internet famous. Now he’s ready for Dogchella
Memphian Mary Lauren Bobango Stewart created an Instagram page for her dogs, Sir Meatball and Milkshake, back in 2018. Now, with more than 26,000 followers on Instagram, she’s founded a live event, Dogchella.
Political Roundup: The general election campaign shift
The May county primary results are certified and the Democratic and Republican nominees who advanced to the August ballot are now seeking to appeal to a larger group of voters in that election.
Thursday prep report: Northpoint headed back to Spring Fling
Hudson Brown tosses a complete-game shutout in decisive victory over Clarksville Academy.
Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Central junior leaves no doubt about who Memphis’ top sprinter is
Jordan Ware won both the 100 and the 200 while also anchoring the victorious 400 and 800 relay squads. He has the top times in Tennessee this season in each sprint.
Metro
The Early Word: Feagins fires back, and Mahogany exits East Memphis
COGIC peaces out again, The Cooper becomes a first and we look at what goes wrong when the Grizzlies play the Rockets.
Education Proposed bill would allow recall of school board members
Business
XAI opens path to work with Memphis-area businesses
“It is important to us as a company that we grow in Memphis. We want our fellow businesses to grow, too.”
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
Herrington: Five thoughts on the Grizzlies’ third straight Rockets loss
The Grizzlies will get a fourth and final (until the playoffs?) shot at the Houston Rockets in a couple of weeks. Chris Herrington has written five quick thoughts about the Houston-Memphis matchup.
High School Sports Collierville quarterback Grant Troutman to be a Memphis Tiger
Food
Food Files: The Crazy Coop, Cache 42 Downtown open
Two Downtown restaurants welcoming customers, a new Scooter’s coffee and a Waffle House one step closer to construction on Forest Hill Irene Road.
Suburbs
Germantown wants more analysis of tax incentives for The Standard
Germantown is in the early stages of a potential tax incentive for the redevelopment of Carrefour at Kirby Woods. While no final decisions were made, some aldermen have concerns with the TIF.
Arts & Culture
Memphis musicians, Stax family remember the legendary Sam Moore
Sam Moore, one half of the legendary duo Sam & Dave, died Friday at age 89. Memphis musicians and fellow Stax alumni eulogized Moore on Saturday.Related content:
Opinion
Calkins: Sure, Taylor Jenkins screwed up. But that’s not what you should worry about.
Taylor Jenkins took the blame for the loss. It was nice of him to say. But the Grizzlies real problem may be their inability to handle the best in the West.
Podcasts
What the Live Nation venue at Crosstown can bring to Memphis
Todd Richardson, the CEO of Crosstown Concourse, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk not just the new venue but also all kinds of new happenings in and around Crosstown.