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
The Early Word: Local 110-year-old is full of life, but the Landers hotel isn’t
Millington puts the brakes on data centers, yoga pants are coming to Southaven and our food writer makes her own B-Dubs/Dunkin’ combo meal.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Getting into the Spirit Halloween
Premium Spirit of Memphis Calkins: She’s 110. Yes, 110. And after all those years, she has learned what matters most.
Education U of M has highest rate of students passing bar exam in more than a decade
Education As teacher turnover climbs in Memphis, lower-performing schools face a deepening staffing crisis
Business
Crosstown Brewing Co. to close after eight years
“We’re proud of our team, proud of the beer we made and even prouder of the community that grew up around it,” said co-founder and owner Will Goodwin in a statement.
Business IP reveals name of overseas spinoff
Premium Business SpaceXAI leases large Southaven warehouse
Premium Real Estate Marriott extended-stay hotel opens first Memphis-area location
Premium Business Millington pauses new data center applications for 6 months
Sports
Memphis at Tulane: What to know for the Tigers’ Friday night matchup
The Tigers have won each of their last three games, by no less than 24 points each. They are now preparing to play a Tulane team that’s been difficult for Memphis to beat on the road in recent years.
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Notes and predictions on every NBA team
Premium Memphis Tigers Football On Tapp for the Tigers: What’s been happening to the Memphis edge rusher ‘has been borderline criminal’
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies coaching preview: Is Memphis ready to turn the ship?
High School Sports Week 9 high school football preview: Central looks to remain unbeaten
Food
Crosstown Brewing Co. to close after eight years
“We’re proud of our team, proud of the beer we made and even prouder of the community that grew up around it,” said co-founder and owner Will Goodwin in a statement.
Premium Food News New cafe to open beside East Memphis’ One City Church
Suburbs
‘Hollow promises’: DeSoto board demands action on stalled Landers hotel
DeSoto County officials banked on the multimillion-dollar Landers Center expansion being completed alongside a new hotel. Whether half the project gets finished in time is now in question.
Premium Business SpaceXAI leases large Southaven warehouse
Arts & Culture
Aliens, vampires and a market of monster-inspired oddities
This week, the Tambourine Bash is back with a new name, Cooper-Young Beerfest takes over the Midtown Autowerks lot and a music show lasts six hours with no breaks.
Premium Performing Arts Arts Beat: Quark stages Pulitzer finalist ‘Thom Pain’
Opinion
Herrington: Notes and predictions on every NBA team
We’re less than a week away from NBA opening night, and while we’re not quite done with the Memphis Grizzlies’ preseason, let’s take a break to gaze across the landscape in which the home team competes.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Calkins: She’s 110. Yes, 110. And after all those years, she has learned what matters most.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Getting into the Spirit Halloween
Today, commercial real estate reporter Andy Ashby is here to talk about how Spirit Halloween is able to jump-scare consumers each year with new pop-up locations.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: NBA season predictions
Games
Daily WordRow: Oct. 15
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.