Grizzlies punctuate playoff race with signature win over Blazers

The Grizzlies held off the playoff-race-rival Portland Trail Blazers behind 20 points from Ja Morant and strong bench play that included 27 from Brandon Clarke.

By Chris Herrington February 12, 2020

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Calkins: Don’t need Ja Morant goggles to see these Grizzlies might be playoff bound

The Memphis Grizzlies finished off the first part of the season by beating the Portland Trailblazers Wednesday night. If they continue to play that well after the All-Star break, they'll be in Los Angeles when the playoffs begin.

By Geoff Calkins February 13, 2020

Downtown

Seven flags over Mud Island fading into history

Replacing a seven-flagpole installation at the tip of Mud Island, including one that flew a Confederate flag, is among Memphis River Park Partnership's priorities for upgrades at riverfront parks.

By Wayne Risher February 12, 2020

City of Memphis

Tomeka Hart breaks silence about serving as juror on Roger Stone trial

"I can’t keep quiet any longer," Tomeka Hart said Wednesday about breaking her silence on serving on a jury that convicted Trump ally Roger Stone last year.

By Yolanda Jones February 14, 2020

Real Estate

New leader has simple message: ‘Be a cheerleader for Memphis’

Kathryn Garland, a former chef turned real estate agent, is the new president of the Memphis Area Association of Realtors.

By Tom Bailey February 12, 2020

Memphis Tigers Basketball

Hardaway: Quinones up for challenge against rival Cincinnati

Cincinnati star Jarron Cumberland let coach Penny Hardaway know the Tigers were fortunate to win in the first matchup against the Bearcats.

By Drew Hill February 13, 2020

Real Estate

Developer plans rare new build in historic neighborhood

Spencer Shadrach plans to sell the home for $230,000 to $250,000, while the average home sale price in the neighborhood the last two years is $50,278.

By Elle Perry February 13, 2020

State Government

Lawmakers seek raft of information about voucher program as key Republican expresses regrets

Gov. Bill Lee's education voucher program is taking hits from all directions as legislators raise questions.

By Sam Stockard February 12, 2020

Health Care

Good news from coronavirus is speed of modern science

Early-detection tests have already been produced that could be quickly shipped to state health departments around the nation.

By Jane Roberts February 12, 2020

Memphis Grizzlies

Grizzlies Podcast: Big finish before the break

Chris Herrington and Geoff Calkins talk about the Grizzlies’ moves at the trade deadline, team executive Zach Kleiman’s public comments, the ahead-of-schedule playoff push and more.

By Chris Herrington, Geoff Calkins February 12, 2020

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The Early Word: Tigers barely avoid a loss, and crime is down, but how much?

DOJ report will play into Nichols suit, a “kooky” eatery has closed in Cordova and we’ve got a look at Memphis running clubs.

By Bianca Phillips 8 hours ago

City of Memphis This Week in Memphis: Ja is back in court, and Chickasaw gates are back

Longtime Memphis law firms start new year with merger

A Memphis law firm with expertise in estate planning and trusts will join forces with one well-versed in real estate, corporate, and labor and employment law.

By Aisling Mäki January 02, 2025