With Desmond Bane back, Grizz lose close one to West-leading Thunder
Desmond Bane returned to the Memphis Grizzlies’ lineup on Saturday night, March 16, after a more than two-month absence due to an ankle sprain.Related story:
Inmate dies in DeSoto County correctional facility
A woman was found incapacitated in her cell Friday, March 15, while in custody of the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department.
‘Green’ festival sprouts at Overton Park
Around 300 attendees connected with local organizations working to achieve a greener and cleaner Memphis.
Gallery: Beale Street goes green
Attendees from Memphis and beyond headed Downtown for the 51st Annual Silky O’Sullivan’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 16.
Douglass’ dream season comes to a frustrating end
A furious rally was not enough as Aloca repeats a Class 2A state championship win.
Fulton tops Ridgeway in 3A title game
The Roadrunners can’t get anything going as Falcons repeat.
Beale Street returns to safety plan with approach of spring, bigger crowds
The DMC will also continue its policy of what amounts to a cover charge that goes to pay the cost of the private security.
Circuit Court Clerk asks for audit before decisions are made about number of Shelby County judges
The weighted caseload study could impact the amount of resources or number of judges Shelby County’s judicial district could have.
Olive Branch man accused of firing at police could face attempted-murder charges
Colby Alan Towles, first charged with two counts of aggravated assault on an officer, could now face charges that carry a life sentence.
Former Mayor Strickland favored for U of M law dean, says email to faculty
Strickland, whose candidacy was announced in February, is one of four finalists selected by a committee of faculty, staff and alumni.
Early end to season was never a question for Grizzlies’ Desmond Bane
Desmond Bane, out since Jan. 12 with a grade 3 ankle sprain, is expected to return to action Saturday night against Oklahoma City.
Memphis-based HHM Certified Public Accountants acquires Pensacola firm
HHM Certified Public Accountants has been in business for more than 40 years, and has a Memphis office at 1755 Kirby Parkway.
Next-gen Ridgeway advances to first title game in 16 years
Roadunners smother Creek Wood in a dominating Class 3A semifinal.
Hutchinson: Be wary of get-rich-quick schemes
Even if you’ve determined a business opportunity is legitimate, be sure it’s right for you. Ask what you’d be selling or doing, how shoppers would find you, what your expenses would be and when you could expect to turn a profit.
Why you should read Holly Whitfield’s ‘100 Things to Do in Memphis’
Holly has written a new book documenting and describing so many cool and interesting places in Memphis: “100 Things to Do in Memphis Before You Die”.
Grizzlies podcast: Bane’s return, 10-days and two-ways
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ options for two-way players next season and the expected return of Desmond Bane.
Tigers basketball podcast: Heading to the AAC Tournament with hope
Host Greg Gaston, Parth Upadhyaya and Tim Buckley break down the Memphis Tigers’ chances at this week’s American Athletic Conference Tournament.
Sound Bites: New Memphis guide book shares must-eats
In this week’s episode of Sound Bites, Eric Barnes and Holly Whitfield discuss “100 Things To Do In Memphis Before You Die”.
Sudoku: March 16
Ready for a bit of a challenge? This sudoku is rated medium.
Metro
TBI could get its own cold case unit
A bipartisan effort to launch a dedicated cold case unit within the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation could help cut down on the ever-growing number of missing persons in Tennessee.
Shelby County Audit clears county clerk’s finances but still cites reporting problems
Premium Real Estate Former office space will become a creative space for charter school kids
Update Metro XAI water recycling plant on indefinite pause
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Hagerty talks Task Force, and a giant sandbox is coming
Business
FedEx Freight sets goals before going public June 1
FedEx Freight leadership made their pitch to investors in New York, highlighting their push into new markets, sales team nationwide, new website and technology.
Premium Real Estate Prince Mongo sells historic Front Street building for $1.25 million
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Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Former FedEx attorney joins Adams & Reese
Sports
Grizzlies 25: Zach Randolph overcame injury to make more Memphis memories. But, oh, what might have been.
Let’s return to a moment, repeated regularly over Randolph’s eight years in Memphis, to perhaps the most romantic sight through 25 years of Grizzlies basketball: Z-Bo on the block.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Injured players talk, so does LeBron James
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball What’s Memphis paying new women’s basketball coach Hana Haden?
Golf FedEx St. Jude Championship unveils new ticketing option that includes food, drink
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis bats dominate opener at Charlotte
Food
Table Talk: At Harbor House, soul food helps heal the mind, body
Despite being loved by foodies the world over, soul food also has a reputation for being salt-laden, artery-clogging, butter-soaked cuisine. But a Memphis-born chef wants to prove that’s not all soul food has to be.
Premium Food News The Second Line reopens in Laurelwood
Suburbs
DeSoto County district attorney highlights plunging crime rates, stiff penalties at chamber luncheon
DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton highlighted lower crime statistics in his State of the County address.
Premium Music Visible Music College plans move to Millington
Arts & Culture
Girls Inc. celebrates 80 years empowering girls and young women in Memphis
Sylvia Martinez, the president and CEO of Girls Inc., joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”
Premium Business The Wolf named Radio Station of the Year
Opinion
Opinion: DA Mulroy on criminal justice data and accountability
“Delays in handling cases, jail-intake processing delays, the “solve rate” for crimes, the repeat-offender rate — these are all worthy objects of emphasis ... . But they may not fit the right (so to speak) political agenda.”
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Calkins: The Grizzlies have a problem. And it isn’t just basketball.
Podcasts
How Ballet Memphis finds ‘unique points of connection’ with audiences
Ballet Memphis’ executive director Adam Goldberg joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more Girls Inc. celebrates 80 years empowering girls and young women in Memphis
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Redbirds in action
Today’s puzzle is of the Memphis Redbirds opening game at AutoZone Park and was taken by Brad Vest.