Monday prep report: Whitehaven, Bartlett advance to region final
Tigers outlast Arlington in overtime; Panthers break things open after halftime against Collierville.
MSCS, community members discuss 2024 budget priorities
Tito Langston, the district’s deputy CFO, talked about the timeline for the district’s next budget and recent financial investments. Three surveys were also offered, and community members presented questions and concerns.
MPD’s Sea of Blue honors fallen officer Geoffrey Redd
Photographer Brad Vest took photos at the Sea of Blue event Feb. 27, 2023, honoring Memphis Police Officer Geoffrey Redd, who died after being wounded in the line of duty.
Music Fest CEO says ‘surprise additions’ to lineup coming
Scheduled performers include Earth, Wind & Fire, The Roots, The Lumineers, GloRilla, Jazmine Sullivan, and PJ Morton.
American Car Center closes all business operations
The used car lender said Friday, Feb. 24, in a company email reviewed by The Daily Memphian that all employees would be terminated at the end of the business day.
Memphis International Airport receives $15M in FAA funding
The FAA announced Monday, Feb. 27, $967 million in funding for almost 100 airports in the U.S., including Memphis International.
LeBron James out for Tuesday’s Grizzlies game
The Los Angeles Lakers star suffered a foot injury Sunday against Dallas.
MSCS eyes 36 acres north of Shelby Farms for new high school
Memphis-Shelby County Schools is considering the purchase of 35.79 acres in Cordova for a new high school.
Grizzlies updates: Return target for Adams, Aldama’s swag, Kennard’s belt
The Grizzlies hope to have Steven Adams back by the end of the upcoming road trip. Grizzlies Insider: Scheduling positions Memphis well for No. 2 seedRelated story:
Sprawling $50M Mississippi River restoration project proposed
The Army Corps is looking at a $50 million, 6,000-acre and 39-mile ecosystem restoration project beginning near Memphis.
Working in a world where ‘being a shooter is cool’
The Memphis Allies initiative offers a way out, for those living in a violent culture where shooting helps establish credibility.
Tigers so near, yet still far away from dream
When Memphis pulled out a close win over Cincinnati at FedExForum on Sunday, it marked another step toward securing what Kendric Davis has wanted all along: a trip to the NCAA Tournament.Related story:
Calkins: Kendric Davis was promised the NCAAs. Now it’s close to coming true.
Penny Hardaway texted Kendric Davis prior to Sunday’s game. After the win over Cincinnati, Davis and the Tigers are one step closer to the subject of that text.
Griggs buzzer beater gives Memphis women’s basketball sixth straight win
Sunday’s win marks the first 18-win season for the Tigers since the 2015-16 season. Also, Memphis has 10 road wins for the first time since 1985.
Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 14
Standouts from Collierville, East, Hillcrest, KIPP and Mitchell are up for consideration this week.
Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 14
Standouts from Bartlett, Briarcrest, Fayette-Ware, Memphis Business Academy and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week.
Metro
Business burglaries down 40%, MPD says
Commercial retail thefts are down significantly this year compared to last, according to the Memphis Police Department.
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Update Education Tennessee takes first step toward MSCS takeover
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Business
Le Bonheur leader wants Heart Institute to be ‘center of excellence’
Dr. Bret Mettler is a new leader at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital’s growing Heart Institute, which boasts a slew of recently recruited pediatric cardiologists and heart surgeons from around the country.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Real Estate Virginia-based firm bringing new senior community to Cordova
Real Estate New residential neighborhood planned near Mike Rose complex
Sports
Calkins: Remember that girl who gave Hardaway a bracelet? She’s Seattle-bound — courtesy of FedEx
Eleven-year-old Maci Barrett gave Penny Hardaway a bracelet expressing her support for the coach. Now FedEx is flying Maci and her family to Seattle for the NCAA Tournament.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis’ PJ Haggerty earns AP All-America second-team nod
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Food
Rappers, a grocery company and a retiree rally behind Cxffeeblack
“Coffee brings people to the table,” Cxffeeblack founder Bartholomew Jones said.
Suburbs
Bartlett mayor touts business, community growth at State of the City
“We don’t want to become a warehouse city,” Chamber of Commerce President John Threadgill said at the event. “We want to become very selective ... We want high-paying jobs.”
Arts & Culture
Students can experience arts free with new ‘Art for All’ culture pass
The new pass is now available at Memphis libraries and community centers. It provides elementary students and their families free access to performances and events hosted by more than 30 local arts organizations.
Opinion
Opinion: Building a new jail won’t make us safer
Foster: “By prioritizing community investment, Shelby County can address the root causes of crime rather than perpetuating a cycle of incarceration.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Fresh takes on craft cocktails at Bar Limina
Guest bartenders, craft cocktails and charcuterie are all on the menu for Bar Limina, set to open in the coming weeks in Edge District.