Grizzlies fall to Lakers, learning ‘the hard way’
The Grizzlies had a six-point lead in the fourth quarter but couldn’t hold it to complete a disappointing four-game road trip. Related stories:
Council gives final approval to five police reform ordinances despite Strickland memo
The most controversial ordinance barring police from low-level traffic stops was delayed Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Strickland administration opposed and questioned some of the measures in a four-page memo. Memphis In May has lease for Tom Lee Park; City Council OKs Dream Hotel Additional Nichols video to be released Wednesday, internal investigation completeRelated stories:
Horn Lake approves medical marijuana dispensaries
On Tuesday, March 7, the Horn Lake Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance amending the city’s zoning ordinance to regulate medical cannabis dispensaries in the North Mississippi suburb.
Residency requirement in Memphis mayor’s race could affect three candidates
The Shelby County Election Commission released a legal opinion Feb. 28 that said Memphis’ five-year residency requirement for mayoral candidates should be enforced in the upcoming Memphis municipal election.
Tigers avoid upset, advance in AAC Women’s Tournament
The Tigers (20-9) are now two wins away from winning the conference title and earning an automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament.
BlueOval City exec: Local business support key in ‘massive undertaking’
Shelby County, and particularly Collierville, will have an integral part in the success of BlueOval City, said Ermal Faulkner, director of BlueOval City & electric vehicle sites for Ford Motor Company.
U of M unveils new strategic plan
The plan, called Ascend, features a mission and vision for the university along with seven goals and eight foundational principles.
Additional Nichols video to be released Wednesday, internal investigation complete
The entire 20 hours of the remaining video and audio of the Tyre Nichols case is set for release Wednesday afternoon, March 8.
No ‘more pressing’ issue in Memphis community than juvenile crime
In the 1980s, juvenile offenses were mostly crimes like shoplifting, petty theft and auto thefts. Now, children currently held in detention are accused of first-degree murder, second-degree murder, carjacking, rape of a child and other crimes. Minor Offenders, Major Offenses: A series by The Daily MemphianRelated stories:
‘Revenge’ is on the table for Memphis at AAC Tournament
Penny Hardaway knows what it would mean for his Tigers to win their first-ever American Athletic Conference Tournament title and their first league championship since 2013. Kendric Davis receives Sporting News All-America nod Tigers Basketball Insider: A ‘Welcome to Memphis' moment at FedExForumRelated stories:
Three projects to prevent another 2011 flood move forward
Shelby County received $60 million for climate resilience projects in 2016 and work is ongoing in Raleigh, Frayser and Millington. A project along South Cypress Creek is just beginning.
Amendment to third-grade retention law would give students an out to being held back
The amendment would provide students with another way to measure reading proficiency outside of the single, English Language Arts TCAP score currently used under the new law.
Defense carries Bartlett past Sevier County in 4A quarterfinals
Panthers held Bearettes below 30 percent from the floor while forcing 17 turnovers.
Ron Terry, banker who ‘always put Memphis first,’ dies at 92
Terry’s secret for leading, he once said, was listening. “And remembering that God didn’t give us two ears and one mouth by mistake.”
Violence intervention must be a ‘team sport,’ crime researcher says
Violence intervention, several national experts said at a conference Monday in Memphis, requires much communication and collaboration if success is to be achieved and sustained.
Despite concerns, Arlington approves Hawthorne development plans
Not everyone was in favor of a development at Arlington’s exit of Interstate 40, but enough aldermen approved the initial plans for it to move forward.
Tara Stringfellow on her novel, her love of Italy and her book signing
Tara M. Stringfellow talks about the new paperback edition of her book, “Memphis,” which she’ll be signing at Novel Tuesday, March 7, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
City Council votes on police reform serve as backdrop for larger debate
Memphis City Council members could take final votes Tuesday, March 6, on a set of six police reform ordinances. The proposals are surrounded by a debate about crime in Memphis.
WYXR features Memphis-recorded New Zealand prog rock at Stereo Sessions
WYXR’s “Stereo Sessions” gatherings return Wednesday, March 8, at 6 p.m. with an album from New Zealand Trading Company, whose “legacy continues as a missing puzzle piece that links the heritage of two communities that aren’t as disparate as it may seem.”
Memphis women on a roll going into AAC Tournament
After closing the regular season with seven straight wins, Coach Katrina Merriweather’s Tigers are three victories away from their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1998.
Rashawn Dally returning to Memphis 901 FC
Memphis opens its first season under Stephen Glass on Saturday, March 11, at AutoZone Park against Loudoun Athletic.
‘The kids that did this to us’: Juveniles driving car crimes higher
A large part of the area’s current juvenile crime issue centers on car thefts and thefts of property from vehicles. Minor Offenders, Major Offenses No ‘more pressing’ issue in Memphis community than juvenile crimeRelated stories:
Metro
Still more questions than answers one day after TacoNGanas raid
One day after apparent federal agents arrested three people working at a food truck in Cordova, officials have provided almost no information as to what exactly happened.
State Government Legislators bring back proposal for new Shelby County jail
Public Safety Six officers charged after arrest of Shelby Farms murder suspect
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Business
St. Jude, WHO partner to get cancer meds to sick children around the world
St. Jude and WHO said they’d begun delivering lifesaving medicines for children with cancer in pilot countries Mongolia and Uzbekistan, with the next shipments planned for Ecuador, Jordan, Nepal and Zambia.
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Transportation & Logistics Memphis to get nonstop flights to Tampa, Raleigh-Durham
Health Care Inaugural UTHSC chair departs board to standing ovation
Sports
Tigers’ Tyrese Hunter status uncertain for game against South Florida
Hunter visited Memphis team orthopedist Barry Phillips on Monday afternoon after being sidelined in Sunday’s 90-82 home win against Temple.
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Food
Breakfast will soon be back at Barksdale restaurant
With new owners, former staffers and a ton of upgrades to the building, Barksdale’s reopening brings a mix of old and new.
Suburbs
Collierville issues stop-work order on hotel’s construction for lack of fire access
A new hotel at Carriage Crossing was making significant progress until months ago. Since then, little has been done to the site. Now the town has forced work to cease.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Captain America,’ ‘Paddington,’ ‘In the Mood for Love’
It’s a week of uncertain sequels, Oscar shorts and an encore for a modern classic screen in Memphis this week.
Opinion
Echols: We were born to sweat
“My underlying hope is that when I do A and B, the promised C will result. But you only have to live a little while to learn that’s not the way life works.”
Podcasts
CEO, chairman discuss more than seven years of The Daily Memphian
Andy Cates, who is the chairman of the board of Memphis Fourth Estate Inc. that owns and operates The Daily Memphian, and CEO Eric Barnes talk about the history of the news organization.
Games
Jigsaw: Sweet selling point
This week’s puzzle features a photo of a Girl Scouts selling beloved cookies.