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.
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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
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Metro
US air travel should return to normal by late Sunday, FAA says
The Frederick W. Smith Airport in Memphis escaped the worst of the trouble, largely because the airport is not a hub and instead typically handles origins and departures.
Health Care The shift in UT’s emerging Memphis campus
Update Transportation & Logistics FAA says airplane departures can resume after nationwide ground stop
Premium Transportation & Logistics Travelers stranded at Memphis airport as FAA grounds all flights nationwide
Premium Health Care UT Health Sciences Advisory Board approves capital master plan
Business
Lakeland looks to limit apartments as rental-development interest grows
With new rental units being built now and more being planned, Lakeland officials recently discussed ways to limit future apartment development.
Health Care The shift in UT’s emerging Memphis campus
Premium Real Estate Bartlett preps for $41 million sewer expansion
Update Transportation & Logistics FAA says airplane departures can resume after nationwide ground stop
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Sports
Memphis loses title match to UAB in overtime
Memphis and UAB battled through 90 scoreless minutes before the Blazers scored 43 seconds into overtime in the American Conference women’s soccer championship match Saturday night in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.
Memphis Grizzlies Cedric Coward has 23 points and 12 rebounds as Grizzlies beat Nets
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 129, Nets 110
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis vs. No. 10 Louisville: What to know for Tigers’ second home game
Sports Tennessee pulls away late to beat Texas A&M 22-7 behind 5 field goals from Cooper Ranvier
Food
Recipe Exchange: Fratelli’s Cafe’s orzo pasta salad
Fratelli’s orzo pasta salad goes back to the restaurant’s roots and was created by the cafe’s original owner, Sabine Bachmann.
Premium Food News Food Files: Wing Guru plans ‘comeback’ for Park Avenue
Suburbs
SpaceX power plant caused local emissions to jump, study finds
The power plant in Southaven provides essential electricity to the company’s nearby data centers in Memphis and Mississippi, which SpaceX, the federal government, and other tech giants use.
Premium Real Estate Lakeland looks to limit apartments as rental-development interest grows
Arts & Culture
New Sultana Museum takes in lives lost and lives lived after 1865 disaster on Mississippi River
The $12 million museum chronicles the 1865 riverboat explosion’s casualties, survivors, rescuers and Civil War history. It opens Saturday, Nov. 14, in Marion, Arkansas.
Premium Performing Arts Arts Beat: Evan Linder wrote ‘Byhalia, Mississippi’ to get the South right. Now, he’s directing it in Memphis.
Opinion
Calkins: Charles Huff told some blunt truths about Memphis recruiting. But couldn’t he have fibbed?
“Charles Huff wasn’t lying when he said that he could take Memphis players with him if he gets a better job. But he would have been better off to fib.”
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Martin: With win against USF, Charles Huff is 1 step closer to restoring order
Podcasts
From the London Hard Rock to Kudzu’s, Steve Edmundson saw it all
Steve Edmondson saw the bar scene in Memphis in the 1970s like few others before founding Kudzu’s. Edmondson shares his story on “The Sidebar,” hosted by Eric Barnes.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Fine dining and disaster museums
Games
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