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
Interstate matriarch was ‘powerful, behind-the-scenes’ figure
“It’s because of the love we had that I’m able to be here and be OK,” said Jim Neely, her husband of 45 years, Wednesday.
Shelby County Mayor Harris wants to add funding for crime lab to budget
Premium City of Memphis Barking up the right tree: Local animal rescuers praise nominee for MAS head
Public Safety Harris signs ‘Mandela Rules’ to limit solitary confinement
Business
New Jackson industrial park located with BlueOval in mind
The Ross I-40 industrial park sits roughly 40 minutes from Ford Motor’s BlueOval City in Stanton, Tennessee.
Business Varsity Spirit pro cheerleaders to get P-A-I-D!
Real Estate Downtown businesses receive $119K for renovations
Real Estate Vacant Downtown building gets $200,000 loan for revitalization
Sports
Varsity Spirit pro cheerleaders to get P-A-I-D!
Memphis-based Varsity Spirit is launching a professional cheerleading league in January, giving athletes 18 years old and older the opportunity to get paid to compete after college.
Sports LSU’s ninth-inning comeback eliminates Arkansas in College World Series
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Ja Morant has company in ‘dat 901.’ Tiger coaches join Memphis defense team.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis to open 2025 Baha Mar Championship against top team
Food
Interstate matriarch was ‘powerful, behind-the-scenes’ figure
“It’s because of the love we had that I’m able to be here and be OK,” said Jim Neely, her husband of 45 years, Wednesday.
Suburbs
Bartlett chamber under fire from city’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Alderman David Reaves, a Bartlett business owner, wants some assurances from the suburban Chamber of Commerce before steering the city’s annual donation to the group.
Arts & Culture
Fire damages historic theater on Beale
When it opened, the theater was a prominent stop on the “Chitlin’ Circuit.”
Opinion
Herrington: After Bane deal, trade market is wide open for Grizzlies
The Demond Bane trade instantly reframes the Grizzlies’ summer from one with limited means to add players to one with theoretically unlimited means. Who are some of the players the team may go after? Potential Grizzlies targets with first-round draft pick, if they don’t trade itRelated content:
Podcasts
Grizzlies Podcast: Breaking down the Desmond Bane deal
With Bane headed to Orlando, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the haul of players and draft picks the Grizzlies got in return.
Games
Word Flower: June 17
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.