Morant, Bane team up to take down Suns in buzzer-beater
The two guards combined for 65 points, rescuing the Grizzlies, who frittered away an 18-point lead.Related story:
Memphians report looooong lines at local COVID testing site
CVS and Walgreens pharmacies are also sold out of rapid testing kits online.
Hardaway says of Tigers after cancellations: ‘That woke them up’
No word on whether more of the Memphis players have been vaccinated, but Penny Hardaway says he believes there will be enough to play against Tulane.
CDC recommends shorter COVID isolation, quarantine for all
Last week, the agency loosened rules that previously called on health care workers to stay out of work for 10 days if they test positive.
Coaching matchup adds spice to AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Mississippi State coach Mike Leach will face one of his former players, Texas Tech coach Sonny Cumbie, as the Bulldogs play the Red Raiders Tuesday.
Four goals for Memphis basketball during AAC play
Conference play will prove vital for the Tigers thanks to an uneven showing against their nonconference opponents. Beating a short-handed Houston team is priority No. 1.
How former Tigers did in the NFL: Week 16
Former Tiger Bobby McCain tied his season-high with 10 tackles and kicker Riley Patterson is still 100% on field goals and extra points.
Marketing firm cultivates reputation in agriculture
Archer Acres, a farm at Agricenter International run by marketing firm Archer Malmo, wins second place in Tennessee in the National Corn Growers Association competition.
Germantown district considers tuition for transfers
Germantown Municipal School District mulls tuition for Shelby County children who don’t live in the suburb. The district already charges Tennesseans who live outside Shelby County $4,736 per year, and those outside of Tennessee pay $9,733.
Grizzlies Insider: Welcome to the club, Memphis
More than 100 players are currently out while in the NBA’s health and safety protocols, including five of the Memphis Grizzlies.
Bluff City Biz: Landers Auto president talks rising Ford plant costs
“I’ve always thought the megasite would be a moving target,” said Kent Ritchey. “I wouldn’t be surprised if it pushes $500 million.”
Jeepers, creepers! Jeep club gets health care workers to job
Band of Jeeps are on the road nearly 24-7, donating time, gas to keep Mid-South health care workers moving in the cold.
Metro
Memphis council chair warned her behavior could violate city charter
Memphis City Council Chairwoman Jana Swearengen-Washington has been accused of using her position to benefit her niece, who worked in the city’s IT department.
State Government Here’s who is on the panel that will hear the federal redistricting cases
North Mississippi There’s an app to track sex offenders in DeSoto County
Public Safety State prosecutors, civil rights attorneys argue over bail statute
Shelby County DA sues over state laws requiring Task Force reports
Business
Horseshoe Tunica operator closer to $17B merger
Caesars Entertainment, which operates the Horseshoe casino in Tunica, is being acquired by a Houston-based entertainment company for $17.6 billion.
Premium Health Care UTHSC investigating former employees after racism claim involving controversial instructor
Premium Business In a Memphis market that spits out football franchises, Hound Dogs think they have a product that will work
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Local Insomniacs get a third Memphis location
Premium Business Chef Flavas’ Bartlett location caught fire, but Downtown is ready for business
Sports
In a Memphis market that spits out football franchises, Hound Dogs think they have a product that will work
The Memphis Showboats set sail out of the city last summer with their exit made official early last October. Yet that didn’t stop The Arena League from proceeding with plans, announced early last November, to award an expansion team to a region that has seen one pro-football outfit after another slip out of its grasp.
Spirit of Memphis Former Tiger Billy Buford remembered as ‘friendly guy’ on 1972-73 Final Four team
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: It may be ‘zero-sum’ for the league, but it’s bad for the Grizzlies
Premium Sports Memphis FC falls in home opener
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis falls in extra innings at Omaha
Food
$15 Deal: Harry’s three-topping pizza
Head to Harry’s Italian Restaurant, owned by the family behind Olympic Steak & Pizza, for this $15 deal available on Thursdays.
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: Etowah goes back to the beginning
Suburbs
Arlington mayor’s shoplifting case dismissed
The shoplifting charge against Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman was dismissed after an appearance in General Sessions court.
Germantown Memphis-area speller eliminated in quarterfinals of national bee
Arts & Culture
Eat spaghetti gravy at Italian Fest, and dance to Italo disco at Wiseacre
In this week’s To-Do List, hear “weird music” at Crosstown, watch dragon boats race at Shelby Farms and see Olympic stars on ice in Southaven.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: Discovering ‘Backrooms’, reliving ‘Summer of Soul’
Opinion
Herrington: The Grizzlies have a decision to make at No. 3. It might be an easy one.
The Grizzlies obviously covet Cameron Boozer with the No. 3 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. But do they?
Guest Columnists Opinion: ‘A garden is the remedy to the human condition’
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Five Betties and a lot of cats
Bianca Phillips joins us today to talk about all the wild, wonderful and just plain weird things happening this weekend.
Spirit of Memphis The AM/DM podcast: A career that began on the air
Games
Sudoku: May 29
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.