Grizzlies Postgame: Conley scoreless as Grizz collapse against Pistons, then talk it out
Cold hands, warm hearts
Official hiring of Kevin Johns as Memphis offensive coordinator job expected in coming days
Former Texas Tech offensive coordinator Kevin Johns is on the radar to possibly move into a similar position on Memphis coach Mike Norvell's staff, while Deke Adams has become defensive line coach, replacing Paul Randolph
At the Horn: Griffin’s 26 points leads Pistons past Grizzlies 101-94
Harris offers new ‘healthyShelby 19’ plan to improve health outcomes
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ “healthyShelby 19” inititative to promote physical, dietary and mental fitness is set to kick off.
Metro
D.C. Scorecard: U.S. aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan votes reveal bipartisanship limits
The D.C. Scorecard finds some bipartisanship among the state’s House delegation to Washington. The city’s two Congressmen — one Democratic and the other Republican — voted for aid packages to Taiwan, Ukraine and Israel — although for different reasons. The state’s two Republican Senators voted against the aid.
State Government Tennessee to criminalize giving help to minors seeking abortions
Business
FTC bans noncompete clauses; objectors quickly file suit
Broadcast industry celebrates the victory but crosses fingers that ban will stick.
Business High Court appears to favor Starbucks in Memphis 7 case
Sports
Mike Miller sees new client Ja Morant as top five in the NBA
Miller believes Grizzlies star Ja Morant will show the world he’s a top five player in the NBA, the former Grizz-turned-NBA agent said Thursday in the wake of Morant hiring Miller and his agency to represent him.Related story:
Sports Six quarterbacks selected in top 12 of NFL Draft
Food
Secret Smash Society founders to open Hard Times Deli
The chefs affectionately known around Memphis as the “Patty Daddys” are opening a new restaurant where they can support their families and “not have to work for the man.”
Suburbs
Bartlett Planning Commission sees third new member after resignation
A new member has been appointed to replace Mandy Young, who has served on the suburb’s Planning Commission for the past eight years.
Arts & Culture
MIM Barbecue Contest to feature Marcy Playground, Ingram Hill
The Memphis in May event at Liberty Park will also have celebrity pitmasters doing cooking demonstrations and 129 teams from 22 states and four foreign countries competing for barbecue honors.
Opinion
Sanford: Orange Mound shooting spree struck a nerve. But we cannot concede defeat.
We’ve had plenty of rallies, vigils and marches. We’ve created one anti-violence group after another. We’ve floated balloons as well as ideas. And still, the deaths keep coming.
Podcasts
Reporters address what elements might add up to property-tax hike
A reporters roundtable on “Behind The Headlines” talks about Mayor Paul Young’s property tax hike proposal, new figures showing a drop in crime and first moves by the new MSCS superintendent.