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
Arlington mayor’s shoplifting case dismissed
The shoplifting charge against Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman was dismissed after an appearance in General Sessions court.
Public Safety State prosecutors, civil rights attorneys argue over bail statute
Spirit of Memphis The AM/DM podcast: A career that began on the air
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Mulroy sues over ‘busywork,’ and Boozer isn’t a given
Education MSCS approves final budget before takeover oversight begins
Business
Chef Flavas’ Bartlett location caught fire, but Downtown is ready for business
Owner Chris Moore said they weren’t planning to open the Downtown location of Chef Flavas until mid-June, but now they are offering to-go orders from the new restaurant.
Spirit of Memphis The AM/DM podcast: A career that began on the air
Premium Real Estate Inked: Downtown’s The Daily News building has a new owner
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Boyle elevates executives, SCO names Trustees
Premium Transportation & Logistics AutoZone earnings climb as new mega-hub stores beat sales expectations
Sports
Key senators look to break college sports logjam in Congress with bipartisan bill
The senators will introduce a bipartisan bill that would regulate payments to players, limit them to one “free” transfer over their careers and create a “Lane Kiffin Rule” to restrict coach movement during the season.
Premium High School Sports After highs and lows, Duron Sutton finds renewed purpose at Germantown
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: The Grizzlies have a decision to make at No. 3. It might be an easy one.
Memphis Tigers Football Kickoff times for eight Memphis football games announced
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies Podcast: Lottery rules fiasco, Boozer vs. Wilson
Food
$15 Deal: Harry’s three-topping pizza
Head to Harry’s Italian Restaurant, owned by the family behind Olympic Steak & Pizza, for this $15 deal available on Thursdays.
Premium Business Chef Flavas’ Bartlett location caught fire, but Downtown is ready for business
Suburbs
Arlington mayor’s shoplifting case dismissed
The shoplifting charge against Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman was dismissed after an appearance in General Sessions court.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Harry’s three-topping pizza
Arts & Culture
Eat spaghetti gravy at Italian Fest, and dance to Italo disco at Wiseacre
In this week’s To-Do List, hear “weird music” at Crosstown, watch dragon boats race at Shelby Farms and see Olympic stars on ice in Southaven.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: Discovering ‘Backrooms’, reliving ‘Summer of Soul’
Opinion
Opinion: ‘A garden is the remedy to the human condition’
“Gardening is a chance to connect with something basic, even primal. It’s dirty work, literally, but it puts us in touch with the most fundamental elements of nature from which we all came and depend on for sustenance, beauty and sensory pleasure.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: People — not dogs — have created our stray problem
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: A career that began on the air
On Friday, May 22, CBS Radio News ceased broadcasting after nearly a century. But this story is as much about Bill Dries as it is about CBS Radio.
Memphis Grizzlies The AM/DM podcast: How the Grizzlies draft lottery chances could change
Games
Sudoku: May 27
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?