Calkins: A magnificent night for the Grizzlies
The Grizzlies signed Dillon Brooks and traded a 36-year-old player who wanted no part of Memphis for a 23-year-old player who can't get here fast enough. What a difference a year makes!
Road Recap: Grizzlies over .500 after beating Dallas 121-107
With trade rumors swirling and veteran players being pulled from the lineup, the Grizzlies went out and won at Dallas, 121-107, to push their record to a season-best 26-25 and further strengthen their hold on the No. 8 seed in the West.
Memphis dominates Temple for third straight win
Memphis answered Penny Hardaway's prayer for offensive execution and pulled away from Temple with strong efforts from Lester Quinones and Malcolm Dandridge.
Grizzlies, Dillon Brooks agree on three-year extension
The Memphis Grizzlies and third-year guard Dillon Brooks agreed to stay together for three more seasons.
Report: Grizzlies trade Iguodala to Miami; extend Dillon Brooks
The Memphis Grizzlies have reportedly agreed to trade forward Andre Iguodala to the Miami Heat for forward Justise Winslow.
Senator: Governor puts ‘pause’ on Memphis megasite
The governor reportedly wants to wait until the state finds a tenant for the Regional Megasite before continuing to invest additional funding.
Kemmons Wilson Companies buys historic Downtown building
The 115-year-old brick warehouse that for decades housed a chain Italian restaurant in Downtown sold this week for $3.35 million.
Alexander, Blackburn vote not guilty in Senate impeachment trial
The acquittal votes were expected, but there were differences in the reasoning offered by the two Republican Senators. Also reaction from the city's two Congressional representatives.
Ryan Silverfield hasn’t stopped recruiting to Memphis
National signing day showed Ryan Silverfield's two-month recruiting efforts paid off. With a staff ready and most of recruiting done, the new coach must prepare of the 2020 season.
Design board tables Poplar Art Lofts, seeks more detail
The Design Review Board delayed approval of a Midtown mixed-use project near Overton Park, but approved designs for the Snuff District, a taller One Beale hotel and new signs for Health Sciences Park.
Grizzlies Trade Deadline Tracker: Grizzlies-Heat negotiating deal as deadline looms
The NBA trade deadline is 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 6. Will the Andre Iguodala saga end? Will Jae Crowder move? We'll track and parse the rumors and reports here.
MUS standout Marcus Henderson reveals signing decision
National Signing Day has been "a good day for me and my family," says the highly regarded lineman for Memphis University School's Owls.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: NBA Draft and last day for Inspire Community Cafe
Also happening this week: Germantown wraps up budget season, and Lamar Alexander is in town.
Elections Lowery warns against complacency as county mayor race heads to Aug. 6
Premium Spirit of Memphis Medical crisis cut Memphis native’s time on Netflix reality show
Premium Public Safety Making waves: How the Memphis police harbor patrol keeps the city’s western border safe
Spirit of Memphis Membership has its privileges: Memphians launch card to promote local restaurants
Business
PTSD and alcoholism can ruin veterans’ lives. This UTHSC researcher’s solution could one day treat both.
“For things like PTSD and addiction, … all we’ve been able to do are treat symptoms,” said Dr. Jessica Snowden, the vice chancellor for research at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. “We haven’t really had enough understanding of a cause to be able to actually treat a cause. And Dr. Cruz’s work is helping bridge that gap.”
Premium Real Estate DeSoto County supervisors show no love for proposed truck stop
Premium Real Estate Inked: Sonic Drive-In coming to East Memphis
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Sports
Redbirds recap: Memphis claims International League First Half title with win against Nashville
The Redbirds claim their first postseason berth since the 2018 Triple-A Championship team.
Sports 2 Daily Memphian sports writers win first place in state contest
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers fill final roster spot with commitment from Serbian big man
Premium High School Sports For Zach Lucchesi, sports agency comes with the personal touch
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Food
I wore a glucose monitor for two weeks. Here’s what I learned.
Food writer Jennifer Chandler spent two weeks wearing a glucose monitor and experimenting with different foods to see how her body reacted. What she learned blew her mind.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Vergos family’s Greek Horiatiki salad
Suburbs
Old Germantown Depot Museum offers a journey down tracks of time
Germantown Depot Museum offers a glimpse of the city’s past, when trains regularly stopped at the depot to pick up passengers and cargo.
Premium Bartlett Bailey: Will buzz of drones fill Bartlett’s blue suburban skies?
Arts & Culture
Bistros, absinthe and good-time girls: Discover Parisian cafe culture at the Dixon
“Café Society” includes works by Edgar Degas, Pablo Picasso, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, among others.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Medical crisis cut Memphis native’s time on Netflix reality show
Opinion
Opinion: As bus riders suffer, Memphis needs to turn MATA around
“Last year’s audit made people believe MATA cannot be redeemed. But it is imperative that we not give up. Memphis should be a world-class city. Quality transit attracts employers and gets people to work on time. It also keeps people from going into debt just to maintain a working vehicle.”
Opinion Maxey: Walking is a way of slowing down the body — and speeding up the brain
Podcasts
City and county budget seasons are winding down. Here’s what two local leaders have to say.
The Shelby County Commission is looking at a possible tax increase while the Memphis City Council is expected to keep the city’s tax rate the same.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Mocking the NBA Draft
Games
Sudoku: June 21
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