Grizzlies make history in must-win, clinch play-in berth
Ja Morant and Jonas Valanciunas had triple-doubles against the Bucks. They'll play the Portland Trail Blazers Saturday, Aug. 15, at 1:30 p.m.
Calkins: Grizzlies give a feel-good season the feel-good ending it deserves
Memphis' triumph against the Bucks gave them a spot in the playoff play-in series against the Trail Blazers. It was the ending this unlikely regular season deserved.
Grizzlies dominate: See y’all at 1:30 p.m. Saturday!
The Grizzlies have had a rough go in Orlando since the NBA season restart. They finally got some good vibes Thursday.
Video: Gov. Bill Lee’s Aug. 13 briefing
Gov. Bill Lee’s press briefing is scheduled for 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13.
Stein Mart closings hit Memphis area, where 3 stores operate
Stein Mart operates Memphis-area stores in East Memphis, Collierville and Cordova.
Fairgrounds becomes ‘Liberty Park’ in latest post-pandemic plan
The city has also signed a letter of intent with Capstone Development for two hotels on the Central Avenue frontage. The founder of Capstone sees a different kind of recovery from the pandemic for the hospitality industry — one led by the families that travel regionally to the sports tournaments that are the financial engine for Liberty Park's public and private uses.
Akbari: Anti-protest bill ‘ludicrous’ for making illegal camping a felony
Legislation making camping on restricted state property a felony is “ludicrous,” state Sen. Raumesh Akbari said as the Legislature wrapped up a special session designed, in part, to stop “lawless” activity and send protesters packing.
Coronavirus: 7-day case average continues downward slide
The reported total in Shelby County is now 24,347 coronavirus cases, including 20,063 recoveries, 316 deaths and 3,968 active cases.
AutoZone hiring 20,000 nationally
Memphis-based AutoZone is going on a hiring spree, adding more than 20,000 full- and part-time employees.
Demolition of Ed Rice facility in Frayser expected this month
A gym, aquatics center, tennis court, park and art space are some features of the new Ed Rice Community Center.
Grizzlies Insider: Memphis catches a break; plus, three possible paths to the playoffs
Finally, a Memphis opponent is using its head.
Port of Memphis sees huge impact from containers on river
Proposed Port of Memphis link in a container-on-barges shipping network could yield billions in benefits, Memphis-Shelby County economic development officials say.
Deadline is Friday to apply for Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer
The Tennessee Department of Human Services is reminding parents the deadline is approaching to apply for a program to help provide food for their children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Demolition starting on old Racquet Club property
The sprawling complex of buildings on the 9.3-acre site is being razed to remove blight and prepare the grounds for future development.
Planning board approves Poplar Plaza redevelopment despite Red Acres’ privacy, traffic concerns
Owner Finard Properties plans to demolish the two buildings anchoring Poplar Plaza’s most prominent corner, at Poplar and Highland, to build mixed-use structures.
City officials explain coronavirus pool testing pilot
The pool testing the city is doing through Poplar Healthcare is now aimed at teachers and students.
Novel hosts James Lee Burke and Michael Connelly online
About 200 fans are already signed up for the virtual event, but there’s space for 500, says Kat Leache, Novel’s social media and promotions coordinator.
SCS students won’t have to wear uniforms for online instruction
“However, it is our expectation that they show up to school appropriately dressed,” Maria Stewart, the district’s director of policy, said of the virtual learning rules.
CBU freshmen move in with usual fears, plus pandemic
At Christian Brothers University, modeling indicated campus would lose more than $4 million if all learning was conducted remotely.
Calkins: The surprising truth about dropping your freshman at college in the age of COVID-19
I dropped off my youngest kid at college this week. The pandemic has changed everything about that experience. Except the stuff that matters most.
Anti-protest bill clears Legislature amid honking and shouting
Legislation to toughen penalties for protesters around the Capitol passed the Legislature Wednesday, including a provision making illegal camping on state property a felony offense.
Metro
MPD makes arrest in Memphis Allies shooting
Six people were shot, one fatally, during a drive-by shooting at a Memphis Allies meeting in Hickory Hill on April 9.
Education County commissioners want school-buildings plan as MSCS seeks $35M
Public Safety DA’s office, MPD shut down site of year’s first homicide
Public Safety Two sheriff’s deputies fired after allegations of sexual misconduct
Business
FedEx renews ties with Amazon after six-year split
It signs on to carry undisclosed volume of residential delivery, in multi-year contract.
Premium Real Estate Former Bed Bath & Beyond: Think beer, wine, liquor — not Trader Joe’s
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Visual Arts Iconic blue dog paintings replaced at Union Centre
Sports
Calkins: An event to honor the John Calipari era in Memphis? It’s just time.
“John Calipari is game to return to Memphis this fall to play an exhibition game to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital? That sounds like an fine idea. It’s just time.”
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Lottery reaction, TJ Shorts and value rankings
Developing Memphis Tigers Basketball Calipari’s Razorbacks working to schedule exhibition game in Memphis
High School Sports Briarcrest sweeps Knoxville Catholic to return to Spring Fling
Food
This Juneteenth celebration will spotlight Black chefs
After “The Mushroom Queen” Daishu McGriff closed her restaurant, she said she wanted to create a way to honor Black chefs. The answer was Umami Amora, a seven-course plant-based Juneteenth dinner scheduled for June 14.
Suburbs
Collierville rezones ‘Mount Trashmore’
The former Shelton Road landfill is a popular sledding destination when it snows, but its future is uncertain.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Secret Mall Apartment’ is a stirring surprise
Other movies making a comeback this week are “North by Northwest,” “The Wiz” and “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure.”
Opinion
Calkins: Incredibly, the Central High jazz band did it. They won the whole thing.
The Central High jazz band did it. They defeated bands from across the country — and around the world — to win the Essentially Ellington contest in New York. And, yes, there were many tears.
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Lottery reaction, TJ Shorts and value rankings
On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies podcast, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Herrington’s multipart column ranking the most valuable players on the Memphis roster.
Games
Word Flower: May 13
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.