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
More than half of Tennessee death row inmates are from Shelby County
The failed attempt to execute Christa Pike has put Tennessee under scrutiny. Christa Pike on ventilator and unconscious after failed Tennessee execution, attorneys sayRelated content:
City of Memphis Broadband internet access expands in Orange Mound
State Government Christa Pike on ventilator and unconscious after failed Tennessee execution, attorneys say
Premium Education Judge says he never meant to pause MSCS takeover
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Retro wine bar closes, while a new bar gets ‘gas station fancy’
Business
Menards, Scheels, Publix — what Memphians think should go into the former IKEA space
Though there is no official word yet on what will move into the space, we asked Daily Memphian readers what they think the unnamed retailer might be.
Premium Business Thompson Machinery pushing forward in Collierville
Financial Services Huntington National Bank investing $300K in Memphis for affordable housing, career training
Premium Real Estate Inked: Alo Yoga stretches to Southaven; Music, film nonprofit taking Front stage
Premium Transportation & Logistics Abortion pill debate reaches FedEx annual meeting
Sports
Briarcrest stays unbeaten — but just barely
Cayden Dixon’s pass to J.D. Donaldson and subsequent two-pointer to Kash Parker helps the Saints survive a Nate Brick master class.
High School Sports Friday prep report: Munford gets back on track with region blowout
High School Sports St. George’s wins defensive battle against Northpoint
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Ty Jerome is in line to be the Grizzlies’ point guard. But the team has options — lots of them.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies reduce training camp roster ahead of preseason opener
Food
Food Files: Midtown’s No Comment to close
A permit also suggests Flying Biscuit Cafe could open in the former Belly Acres spot in the Regalia Shopping Center.
Food News Gussied Up, Hard Times’ attached bar, to open this month
Suburbs
Bailey: Brunswick Rail Yard brings new life to a 1940s building
A new restaurant in the heart of Brunswick could provide not only a good place to eat, but a comfortable community gathering spot between Lakeland and Bartlett.
Premium Business Thompson Machinery pushing forward in Collierville
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Creator behind ‘A Different World’ sequel to give talk in Memphis
Felicia Pride’s talk is a little more than a week after her “A Different World” sequel series debuted on Netflix. It’s currently the platform’s most-watched TV show.
Spirit of Memphis Freedom Award honorees urge action against civil rights rollbacks at 35th ceremony
Opinion
Herrington: Ty Jerome is in line to be the Grizzlies’ point guard. But the team has options — lots of them.
With training camp wrapping up, Chris Herrington sorts through the Grizzlies' five options at point guard. Grizzlies reduce training camp roster ahead of preseason openerRelated content:
Guest Columnists Opinion: 1 year ago, they told Memphis to be afraid
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: A new neighborhood festival plus the fair
This weekend brings us a haunted carwash, the Mid-South Fair and a new street fair in the Evergreen Historic District.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Training camp begins
Games
Sudoku: Oct. 2
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?