Calkins: Happy Grizz week! (Also: Go Timberwolves!)
The Lakers host the Timberwolves Tuesday for the right to meet the Grizzlies in the first round of the playoffs. I think I speak for Grizzlies fans everywhere when I say: “Go T-Wolves!”
Shelby County Commission could reappoint Pearson Wednesday
Justin Pearson, D-Memphis, and former State Rep. Justin Jones were expelled from the Tennessee House of Representatives last week.
Grizzlies fall to Thunder, learn potential first-round opponents
Kenneth Lofton Jr. scored 42 points in a loss on Sunday at Oklahoma City. The Grizzlies will play Game 1 against the winner of the play-in game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, April 16. Related story:
Jonathan Pierre had a breakthrough and ‘never looked back.’ Now he’s a Tiger.
Two years ago, Jonathan Pierre was an unranked senior at Hallandale High without many options. Memphis lands commitment from Division-II transfer Jonathan PierreRelated stories:
Keonté Kennedy enters transfer portal, not expected to return to Tigers
Children hunt more than 2,000 Easter eggs at the Dixon
Kids made a dash to snag colorful eggs at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens’ annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 8.
Tigers rugby team headed to national championship
The University of Memphis team landed a spot at nationals after they toppled rival Auburn University April 1 at the Southeastern Collegiate Rugby Conference’s Olympic Rugby Sevens Championship.
Keonté Kennedy enters transfer portal, not expected to return to Tigers
Kennedy averaged 9.2 points and 2.6 rebounds per game through 25 contests for the Tigers.
Countdown at American Paper Optics starts now for 2024 eclipse
Bartlett-based American Paper Optics, the largest manufacturer of 3D glasses in the world, prepares as one of the biggest solar eclipses that many adults will experience in their lifetimes approaches.
Germantown officials tune into residents’ noise complaints
Germantown is looking at tightening its regulations around property maintenance and noise.
Echols: ‘And that’s Easter’
“I’ll admit that the Easter bunny is cute and tons of fun – he swings by our house every year. The eggs are nice. The flowers are a delight. In their own ways, they all point to new life. But there is nothing that compares with celebrating what it means for humanity that Jesus walked out of that tomb.”
MPD hiring expo offers chance to make a difference
“The best thing is to be someone who cares about their community,” MPD Public Information Officer Theresa Carlson said. “... someone who can listen and talk to people.”
Nonprofits are helping bridge the socioeconomic gap
The Collective Blueprint is one part of an attempted solution to the city’s crime and poverty problems, a solution beyond the traditional approaches tried by leaders.
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Work for families and become part of one
Sometimes it takes a family to find just where you belong.
Grizzlies make roster moves with Steven Adams likely out for playoffs
The Grizzlies center is likely to miss the rest of the season. Memphis also made changes to add another frontcourt player to its playoff roster.
Movers & Shakers
Trezevant, Archer Malmo, Memphis University School, ALSAC and WLOK announce promotions and additions.
Metro
In the suburban school board races, some candidates will have to win twice
For some of those seeking a spot on a local school board, the only thing that stands in the way of the November general election is an August ballot.
Elections Four Tenn. Legislature incumbents win reelection at filing deadline
Business Wing Guru owner gets diversion but must repay more than $335,000
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Metro The AM/DM podcast: What happens now with The Standard?
Business
Building connections: Bartlett hosts 28th annual Business, Health and Home Expo
The annual Bartlett business expo provides an opportunity for local companies dealing in everything from health care to meals to bookkeeping to promote their services.
Business Wing Guru owner gets diversion but must repay more than $335,000
Real Estate February home sales up with a busy spring expected
Business Power-transformer maker plans to construct $30M manufacturing building
Premium Real Estate Inked: Grocery and coffee shop planned Downtown, and stingrays get new homes
Sports
Nate Ament convinced Rick Barnes he could play. Tennessee is glad he did
Tennessee coach Rick Barnes said he had a late-night meeting with the team trainer on Wednesday. It paid off when his star freshman scored 27 one day later. Related content:
High School Sports Bartlett holds off late Bearden charge, advances to 4A semis
High School Sports Collierville falls to Blackman in Class 4A quarters
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Mavericks 120, Grizzlies 112
Sports Storr scores 19, No. 15-seed Ole Miss beats Georgia, advances to SEC tourney quarterfinals
Food
Wing Guru owner gets diversion but must repay more than $335,000
Billy Richmond founded the Wing Guru eateries in 2016.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Barksdale’s chilaquiles fries
Suburbs
In the suburban school board races, some candidates will have to win twice
For some of those seeking a spot on a local school board, the only thing that stands in the way of the November general election is an August ballot.
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Arts & Culture
St. Patrick’s Day fun, Brazilian food and unlimited coffee
In this week’s To-Do List, Crosstown Arts opens spring exhibitions, the daffodils come in all colors at the Dixon and the Orpheum reveals its next Broadway lineup.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: Oscars (finally) arrive, Hitchcock’s ‘The Birds’
Opinion
Calkins: Lionel Hollins has never left Memphis — or stopped working to make it a better place.
Lionel Hollins is the new board chair of Heal the Hood. Why has he stayed in Memphis for 23 years? Because our purpose is lift others up.
Premium Guest Columnists Opinion: Beware of deceptive business opportunities
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: What happens now with The Standard?
The Standard could have been Germantown’s first TIF, or tax increment financing, district.
Business The AM/DM podcast: Could consumers see tariff refunds?
Games
Sudoku: March 11
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.