Grizzlies handle business in win over Houston
The Grizzlies pulled away in the second half behind huge games from Jonas Valanciunas, Desmond Bane and De’Anthony Melton. Related story:
Monday prep report: CBHS pitching tames MUS
Kelso confident his team will “get there” after weather-plagued start to 2021.
Calkins: Now comes the hard part for Penny Hardaway — persuading his players to stick around
The Memphis Tigers could be a dangerous team next season if their most important players return. But will they? In the age of the transfer portal, all bets are off.
Highly contagious, resistant P.1 variant presents new challenges
The P.1 variant, a mutation of the Brazilian strain, can infect people who have already had COVID-19; the vaccine is thought to be less effective against it.
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You Already Owe the Taxes. Now You Have a Choice.
For the first time, taxpayers can redirect up to $1,700 ($3400 married couples filing jointly) of federal taxes to fund scholarships at the school of their choice.
Tennessee lawmakers sending Gov. Lee permitless carry gun bill
The bill, which had already passed the Senate, passed the House 64-29 Monday. Some Republicans defected to vote against the measure, whose opponents include influential law enforcement entities.
Katrina Merriweather hired as Memphis women’s basketball coach
Merriweather had a winning record in each of her five seasons at Wright State and will be tasked with turning around a Memphis program that won just four games in 2020-21.
Four indicted for July protest at Weirich home
They are accused of protesting outside Shelby County District Attorney Amy Weirich’s East Memphis home. About 40 demonstrators gathered July 4 and called for Weirich to be fired and for the release of jail detainees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Grizzlies Insider: Designer may lace up a deal for Ja Morant signature shoe
Ja Morant has already debuted several new Nike adapt shoes, exclusive player’s edition sneakers, and labeled himself the “cozy king” of tech suits. Could a signature shoe deal be on the way?
Daily Memphian postseason boys basketball awards: Kameron Jones of ECS is the player of the year
Marquette signee led the Eagles to the Division 2-A state tournament while winning Mr. Basketball.
Tigers triumphant after demolishing Mississippi State in NIT championship
The Tigers clinch the National Invitation Tournament title with their patented defense and transition scoring. Related stories:
NIT championship box score: Memphis 77, Mississippi St. 64
Alex Lomax relishes NIT championship with eye on next season
Calkins: It was a perfect ending for the Tigers
‘We did it man’ — Players rejoice and see what’s possible
The best of the Tigers on Twitter: Shoutouts, dancing and the trophy
Coronavirus: New cases under 100 again
After five days of more than 100 new cases daily, the Shelby County Health Department reported fewer than 100 new cases on Monday.
Slim Chickens opening in Collierville
Slim Chickens opens Monday in Collierville. This is the second franchise in the Memphis area, and Davis, Hull & Rowden have plans for more.
Calkins: It was a perfect ending for the Tigers
Memphis won the NIT title Sunday, overwhelming Mississippi State. If it wasn’t the tournament the Tigers had hoped for, it was the triumphant ending they deserved.
‘We did it, man': Players rejoice — and see what’s possible
Penny Hardaway hopes the Tigers will be able to build on what they achieved in tumultuous time.
New funeral service finds sanctuary, savings in churches
Former Memphis City Council member Brent Taylor for years has acquired and operated funeral homes in small towns near Memphis. But he recently innovated a relatively affordable funeral service in the heart of the bustling Poplar Corridor in East Memphis.
Metro
Red wall or rising blue wave? Tennessee’s midterms split along party lines
A memo from Marsha Blackburn’s strategist credits a “red wall” for her win over Jerri Green. Democrats counter that flipped seats and closer margins show Tennessee isn’t as red as it looks.
Premium Collierville After more than four decades, Wanda Chism retires from education — again
Metro This Week in Memphis: Downtown Dining and drinking at the Hu. Hotel
Education Did the Tennessee midterms complicate Marsha Blackburn’s voucher expansion plans?
Premium Health Care More than 40,000 in Shelby County qualify for lung cancer screening
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Mississippi River Expeditions brings wilderness adventures, energy to Mud Island
A canoe excursion company is the third new business at the Mud Island River Park in the last two years, giving Memphians a new view of the city from the water.
Premium Real Estate Easy Way brand to be part of Downtown revival project
Premium Health Care More than 40,000 in Shelby County qualify for lung cancer screening
Premium Business Midtown Autowerks moving a few blocks to Liberty Park area
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Herrington: The best argument for moving the Grizzlies east? Maybe not the one you think.
“Memphis or Minnesota? Who should move to the Eastern Conference in a realigned NBA? Here are four arguments in what I think are escalating levels of persuasion.”
Premium High School Sports Hill: Local high school athletes are chasing NIL deals. Who’s protecting them?
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Respect won’t come easily for these Tigers. Two wins are a good start.
Sports Gunner Stockton and Georgia pound Ole Miss 42-7 to make case for top ranking
Memphis Tigers Basketball Jayden Reid’s free throws lift Tigers to win over VCU
Food
What to Order: Libro’s meatloaf
When a good friend repeatedly encourages you to order a particular dish, you should listen.
Food Mid-South Food Bank scrambles to fill the gap as SNAP rules tighten
Suburbs
After more than four decades, Wanda Chism retires from education — again
“A teacher advocate all the way — teacher and student,” John Aitken, the first superintendent of Collierville Schools, said.
Premium Elections Why hasn’t Mississippi’s US Senate race been called?
Arts & Culture
The old Temple Israel building has been demolished. But not the congregation’s rich history.
Temple Israel’s former home at Poplar and Montgomery, which opened in 1916, is being torn down. Here’s a look at the building’s history and the plans to preserve part of the facade.
Premium Performing Arts Arts Beat: ‘Narnia’ made him a Playhouse kid. Now he’s directing it.
Opinion
Herrington: The best argument for moving the Grizzlies east? Maybe not the one you think.
“Memphis or Minnesota? Who should move to the Eastern Conference in a realigned NBA? Here are four arguments in what I think are escalating levels of persuasion.”
Guest Columnists Echols: The naked headlines and the name of Jesus
Podcasts
Shelby County political reality gets more complex with last election of 2026
The Nov. 3 election and its results were discussed on “Behind The Headlines” in a reporters’ roundtable that examined Shelby County’s role as the bluest county in a red state that may not be that simple.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more From the London Hard Rock to Kudzu’s, Steve Edmundson saw it all
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Daily Jigsaw: Mekong Memphis Festival
Today’s puzzle features a scene at the Mekong Memphis Festival. Sophia Surrett took the photo.