Herrington: What’s left as Grizzlies shift from free agency to summertime
The Memphis Grizzlies were crazy-busy in the opening hour of free agency, but there’s still a lot of little items left on the to-do list. Let’s do some housekeeping.
The Memphis Grizzlies were crazy-busy in the opening hour of free agency, but there’s still a lot of little items left on the to-do list. Let’s do some housekeeping.
The federal judge who formerly presided over the criminal case of the five former Memphis police officers charged in the death of Tyré Nichols has recused himself in more cases involving attorneys on the Nichols case.
Designated hitter Jimmy Crooks slammed his 11th home run of the season in dramatic fashion, with three on and two out.
The One Big, Beautiful Bill of tax and spending cuts cleared the U.S. House of Representatives in a 218-214 vote.
Which players look like they’re playing in summer league and where in the world is Ja Morant going?
This week the Hi-Tone Cafe hosts a market with queer vendors and free hot dogs. Plus a couple of guys named Lee join forces with a Sheikholeslami for an art show at the Dixon Gallery & Gardens.
This July Fourth, a group of teens is skipping fireworks on the river to make some noise at their own show in the nation’s capital.
The Tigers and Commodores have met 15 times. Most recently, Memphis beat Vanderbilt 77-75 at FedExForum on Dec. 23, 2023.
“Gross, gross.” “It’s OK to make a mistake.” “Yikes!” Memphians react to a Redbirds ad for a Fourth of July celebration.
Shane Young came to Memphis for the mountains. Hey, everyone makes mistakes. But he leaves a thriving MIRC.
The new Maeve’s could have been a second Bog & Barley but the restaurant group decided to do something different.
The Shelby County Health Department received more than 1,000 public comments on the project.Related content:
“Structurally, things may be a little different,” said the owners, but the Cooper-Young pub is coming back with a new cocktail to mark the occasion.
“There is time for all Memphians of good will to ask their council representatives to properly fund MATA for daily riders, the businesses that employ them and the good of the entire city.”
Jarmond Johnson, 25, an employee at the local rock-climbing facility, was the other man killed.
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
“… if you haven’t been paying attention, 3 (maybe more) other companies have or are expanding in Memphis since xAI chose MEM. … These companies are not just suppliers to xAI — they’re investing in local infrastructure, hiring Memphians, and contributing to the city’s transformation into a tech hub. Their arrival reflects a broader trend: Memphis is now seen as a viable alternative to Austin or Atlanta for tech expansion. Please consider the broader picture at work here.” — Kevin Yancy about Despite community concern, xAI gets air-emissions permit
“… The tournaments put together by the organization were excellent. Thank you, Shane Young, for building a great program and establishing the Memphis Rugby community for elementary and high school students.” — Elizabeth Kulesa about Calkins: Shane Young is leaving Memphis. But Memphis Inner City Rugby is changing lives for good.
“Attended their soft opening Tuesday night. Atmosphere, food, service was solid … Place has tremendous potential and I am confident they will thrive in Collierville.” — John Duncan about Maeve’s brings Irish fare to Collierville square
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools had abruptly lost access to leftover pandemic-era federal funding in March.
An Asian restaurant leased out the former King of Spuds location at 5376 Knight Arnold Road, and the new tenant plans to start work on the site in the coming months.
The Grizzlies provided a medical update on Jaren Jackson Jr. one day after it was reported the star forward would sign a major contract extension.
Filipino fried chicken franchise Kukuruku — pronounced koo-koo-roo-koo — marinates its chicken in lechon, a spice blend traditionally used for roasting whole hogs.
Bartlett was the last of the six suburbs to leave the Memphis Public Libraries system. Eighteen months later, the building has been improved and programs upgraded.
An hour and eight minutes into free agency, the Grizzlies had reached four agreements and were one reported contract buyout away from having the 15-man roster the team could take into next season.
The Shelby County Election Commission chairman and the elections administrator talked about low voter turnout and election off year mechanics on “Behind The Headlines.”