Calkins: The Grizzlies need some lottery luck. Maybe that will stop people from talking about Ja Morant.
Did the Grizzlies mistreat Ja Morant? No, of course not. But it’s telling (and unfortunate) that the question had to be asked.
$13 million MATA bridge loan tops City Council agenda
The Memphis City Council also looks at moving $6 million from riverfront projects to improvements around the future Memphis Art Museum.
Injuries, Memphis and Ja Morant: Grizzlies exec Kleiman on this season and next
The Memphis Grizzlies wrapped up a tough season. Some fans are already looking to the future, as others are stuck on what could have been. Here’s what general manager Zach Kleiman had to say.
U of M, Ole Miss and others team up for new AI consortium
University leadership at four regional higher education institutions will sign an agreement forming an AI research partnership on April 20.
From market to menu: The Farm Table opening Downtown
An indoor farmers market is becoming a small farm-to-fork restaurant.
FedEx begins search for new CFO
John Dietrich is stepping down as FedEx’s CFO, beginning June 1.
Transfer portal activity abounds, but Tigers still seeking to land first player
But it’s been a week since the NCAA transfer portal opened, and the Tigers, who are remaking their roster, have not yet landed anyone. But there have been some interesting developments.
Ask the Memphian: What is kratom? And is it legal in Tennessee?
Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was charged with trafficking an illegal substance in Arkansas after he was found to be in possession of more than 200 grams of kratom. But what exactly is the drug?
Grizzlies lose season finale, lock in draft lottery odds
The Grizzlies finished with the sixth-worst record in the NBA this season. It has not been a lucky position in the draft lottery over last seven years. A second lottery pick for the Grizzlies? Here’s what must happen.Related content:
Social media and a salmon club: How Smackers made a name for itself
Smackers has leaned into a celebrity-endorsement strategy that includes Rick Ross, NeNe Leakes and Megan Thee Stallion — but that only works if the food delivers.
Harris backs Collins, a win for citizen journalism and Lowery weighs in on LeBron
In this week’s political roundup: Harris backs Collins, Memphis loses a public records case, Lowery weighs in on LeBron, and Green talks medical debt and executive orders.
Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 5
Standouts from Brighton, Central, Houston, MUS and St. Agnes up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 16.
Cloud control: Where do Shelby County suburbs stand on vaping regulations?
One Shelby County suburb is putting restrictions on vaping at 21-and-up venues. How are other suburbs handling vaping and smoke shops?
Collierville artist began his career at 74 years old
He did so after being encouraged by his mother’s best friend Jeannine Paul, a then-94-year-old Memphis artist.
Redbirds Recap: Memphis drops series finale at Charlotte, split series
Redbirds remain unbeaten in series this season with split at Knights.
Sudoku: April 13
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Pete Pranica and Brevin Knight need to be awarded the broadcast version of the Congressional Medal of Honor for how they handled the tv duties since the All Star break.” — Mark Mitchell about Grizzlies lose season finale, lock in draft lottery odds
“I hope that more Mid-Southerners will decide to attend the home games. The Memphis weather has been great for baseball.” — Benjamin Boorman about Redbirds Recap: Memphis drops series finale at Charlotte, split series
“Mark Luttrell could, if he would, probably conduct a better study as to the needs and conduct of a new jail for much less cost with much better results than any high priced out of town ‘experts.’ He didn’t seem to have much trouble with the jail system when he was either sheriff or county mayor.” — Lee Todd about More specific plan for new jail and justice center could be on the horizon
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Daily WordRow: April 13
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Daily Jigsaw: Moon shot
Today’s puzzle is of NASA’s Artemis II launch and was taken by Chris O’Meara for the Associated Press.
Metro
Weatherspoon kicks off campaign; sheriff candidates rev up; McGowen on xAI, and Cohen’s ‘looking good’
While discussing serious issues related to the Shelby County Jail, sheriff’s candidates talk chicken wings, and U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen visits Nashville during Congress’ break in D.C.
Premium City of Memphis Calkins: Time to hold Musk and xAI to ‘the one promise they’ve made.’
Spirit of Memphis Chucalissa festival is a reminder ‘this culture, this heritage, is important’
Shelby County More specific plan for new jail and justice center could be on the horizon
Public Safety 2 more mass shooting victims file $15M suits against Youth Villages
Business
Why Sesame Street’s marketing leader and a lifelong New Yorker came to Memphis to work for ALSAC
Samantha Maltin has been the chief marketing and branding officer at ALSAC for about 18 months, and she recently discussed her career, her involvement in the community and the work she’s doing at one of Memphis’ most well-known institutions.
Premium Business Townsend says leave was his decision — but Memphis Chamber email suggests otherwise
Premium Transportation & Logistics FedEx pilots reach tentative agreement with company
Premium Business Ford revs up investment in West Tennessee communities
Business Elon Musk gives timeline on water recycling plant
Sports
A second lottery pick for the Grizzlies? Here’s what must happen.
The NBA’s play-in tournaments are set. Here’s what the Grizzlies need to happen to add a second lottery pick.
High School Sports Gallery: Glorious weather enhances Houston Classic
Premium State Government Ask the Memphian: What is kratom? And is it legal in Tennessee?
Premium Memphis Tigers Football How Mike Montgomery impacts the rest of the Tigers’ linebacker room
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Can a hometown kid help Hardaway bring back the glory days?
Food
City Hall Cheesecake’s mission rests on sweet treats and second chances
City Hall Cheesecake owner Kim Daly used to be frustrated that ex-offenders weren’t given second chances. Then she decided she could do something about it by buying a bakery.
Premium Food Recipe Exchange: Sweet Grass/Next Door’s bada-- brisket nachos
Lakeland Dutch Bros one step closer to coming to Lakeland
Suburbs
Houston, we have a Hernando native: Matthew Ramsey is NASA’s Artemis II mission manager
Matthew Ramsey is managing the Artemis II mission, but his roots are in DeSoto County where he played sports and learned from STEM programs at Hernando High.
Music Concerts in the Grove return to Germantown with new spring lineup
North Mississippi Tanger Outlets launches sneaker-recycling program for Earth Day
Arts & Culture
From a dusty road to musical gold, ‘Soul Man’ David Porter looks back
David Porter recounts his youth in South Memphis and how Stax Records became Soulsville in his upcoming memoir, “Soul Man: Life of a Songwriter,” releasing April 14.
Bartlett Let the good times roll: Bartlett Bayou Bash returns this weekend
Premium Visual Arts ‘Crafting, it’s undervalued’ — but not at events like Art in the Loop
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.
Opinion Opinion: In the face of unprecedented danger, Memphis police officers answer the call
Podcasts
Democrats and Republicans strategize ahead of May county primaries
Leaders of the local Republican and Democratic parties talked about the May Shelby County primary elections on “Behind The Headlines.”
City of Memphis The AM/DM podcast: ‘Violence interrupters’ seizing the moment?
Games
Daily Jigsaw: A Grizzly season
Today’s puzzle is a photo of the Memphis Grizzlies mascot Super Grizz and was taken by Wes Hale.