Road Recap: Grizz feel Heat with 4th-quarter meltdown
Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. combined for 31 points but the young Grizzlies wilted late in their season opener.
Germantown considers banning single-use, standalone apartments
The Germantown Planning Commission is expected to consider at its Nov. 5 meeting recommending the city amend its Smart Growth guidelines to eliminate future single-use, standalone apartment developments.
Binghampton’s Promise
Part three of a three-part series from the Institute for Public Service Reporting at the University of Memphis
The Pride of Binghampton: The success of Binghampton's bold 30-year development plan hinges on its remarkable nonprofit and faith-based support system.
Calkins: ‘No ceiling’ as Memphis basketball tips off
It's not just another exhibition opener for the Memphis Tigers. There's no limit to what this team can do.
Hardaway can earn bonuses this season
Will March be a profitable month for the Tigers coach? Improvements in attendance, on-court performance and academic measures would result in bonuses kicking in for Penny Hardaway.
Urban development approved for Madison Avenue across from SCO
The Crosstown area of Madison Avenue will have a different, more pedestrian-friendly feel and look now that a four-story, mixed-use development has been approved to rise on what is now a surface parking lot.
Metro
Alternatives to 75-cent property-tax hike kicked around at town hall
City Council members talked Thursday, May 16, about at least whittling down the tax hike proposed by Mayor Paul Young, with discussing other revenue sources, during a town hall forum at New Salem Baptist Church in South Memphis.
Public Safety Trial delayed for two accused in Young Dolph murder
Business
Mid-South companies meet next generation talent at career fair
Junior Achievement’s JA Inspire Career Exploration Fair brought industry leaders and students together for a hands-on look into careers that are fast-growing, in high demand and close to home.
Premium Food News Food Files: Former ‘Local’ Tavern opens; Japanese flour power hits Cordova
Sports
Calkins: What’s it look like when a 315-pound lineman learns to swim? PURE joy.
The YMCA needs lifeguards. The football-playing kids at PURE Academy need to learn how to swim. The two organizations hit on a creative way to solve both problems. And it’s already making quite a splash.
Premium High School Sports Changing of the guard as CBHS athletic director Mike Kelly is retiring
Food
Memphis in May BBQ fest kicks off with sauce wrestling and fiery competition
The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is officially underway, with 129 teams from 22 states and four foreign countries vying for the crown.Related stories:
Suburbs
Horn Lake approves new animal shelter to combat increased strays
Built in 1991, Horn Lake’s current animal shelter can hold 47 dogs, but right now, the facility is well past capacity with about 95 strays.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: Garden walk, fantasy films and the tea on Mr. Bridgerton
This week, vegan cheese meets wine at Crosstown, a new arts fest comes to Uptown and the City of Memphis turns 205.
Opinion
Calkins: What’s it look like when a 315-pound lineman learns to swim? PURE joy.
The YMCA needs lifeguards. The football-playing kids at PURE Academy need to learn how to swim. The two organizations hit on a creative way to solve both problems. And it’s already making quite a splash.
Podcasts
Grizzlies Podcast: Updates from the NBA lottery and combine
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the No. 9 pick and the Grizzlies avenues for upgrading this offseason.