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.
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
Midtown’s Fantastic Fans is closing, but the Fan Doctor will make house calls
“Once it passes into history,” said a fan, “we will have lost another unique part of what makes Midtown, Midtown.”
Premium Metro Political Roundup: ‘Move 201 Poplar’ and then ‘put a major hotel there’
Premium Public Safety Four of 5 suspects named in latest MPD operation are not in jail
City of Memphis Memphis in May’s Great American River Run goes virtual
Business
Making Memphis healthier one neighborhood at a time
Since ShelbyCares opened its first neighborhood health hub, Penny Ward has dropped about 100 pounds, stopped taking two medications and seen her blood pressure and blood sugar numbers drop to their lowest in decades.
Health Care Le Bonheur revs up new high-tech ambulances
Premium Spirit of Memphis Make-A-Wish child will swim with ‘piggies and sharkies’
Premium Food News Food Files: Cousins Maine Lobster, The Juice Joint return next weekend
Sports
Memphis Tigers shift focus to high school recruiting
Since Nike EYBL Session 2 came through Memphis on May 16-18, the Memphis Tigers have offered scholarships to at least 12 high school recruits.
Premium High School Sports Spring Fling: Memphis’ state champions
Premium High School Sports Spring Fling: Lakeland Prep wins historic baseball title
Premium Spirit of Memphis Rain delay impacts Showboats crowd, but Yacht Club stays faithful
Food
Sound Bites: Chef Kelly English talks po’boys, Kroger, Memphis
Chef Kelly English joins Holly Whitfield on this week’s Sound Bites to talk about the Second Line’s renovations, their Hawaiian pop-up and a surprise celebrity visit to Restaurant Iris.
Suburbs
Spring Fling: Lakeland Prep wins historic baseball title
Olivier Grandchamp tosses a complete game as the Lakeland Lions complete an improbable run to their first championship.
Arts & Culture
Why libraries and public spaces are important
Shamichael Hallman is the author of “Meet Me at the Library,” which makes the case for the importance not just of libraries but public spaces of all kinds.
Opinion
Greenstein: Memorial Day is more than a vacation day
“All Americans owe the families of the servicemen and women who died serving our country more than lip service in gratitude, appreciation and reverence.”
Podcasts
Why libraries and public spaces are important
Shamichael Hallman is the author of “Meet Me at the Library,” which makes the case for the importance not just of libraries but public spaces of all kinds.