Red-hot Grizzlies upset Bucks for second straight win

Grayson Allen had 26 points, including seven 3-pointers, as the Grizzlies continue their road trip.

Related story: Box score: Grizzlies 128, Bucks 115

By Drew Hill April 20, 2021

Memphis Grizzlies

Box score: Grizzlies 128, Bucks 115

April 17, 2021: Grizzlies 128, Bucks 115

Red-hot Grizzlies upset Bucks for second straight win

By The Associated Press April 17, 2021

Business

Planners aim to turn old movie theater into $50 million entertainment hub

MVP3 Entertainment Group and ATWEC Technologies plan to buy Malco Majestic Cinema in Southeast Memphis and transform it into a sports complex and film production facility. A hotel is also set to be built on the 20-acre site.

By Omer Yusuf April 20, 2021

Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Another day with fewer than 200 cases reported

A total of 289,761 people are vaccinated in Shelby County. The number of people partially vaccinated is 112,088, while 177,673 people are fully vaccinated.

By Omer Yusuf April 17, 2021

Premium Business

Larger festivals edge closer to full arenas

The Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival and Art in the Loop are planning for thousands over the weekend in distanced events.

By Jane Roberts April 18, 2021

Food

Elwood’s Produce Stand opening next to Elwood’s Shack

On Saturday mornings, the restaurant on Summer Avenue will become home to Elwood’s Produce Stand, starting April 17.

By Jennifer Biggs April 17, 2021

Premium Geoff Calkins

Calkins: Magical Memphis spring game ‘just felt right’

A massive crowd showed up to the Liberty Bowl Friday night to celebrate Memphis football — and the return of life as normal.

Friday Night Stripes: Tigers offer glimpse of QB race, defense’s work

By Geoff Calkins April 19, 2021

Spirit of Memphis

Oh, snap: This week’s best photos

Here are a few of our favorite images from this week. Optimism is in the air — and it smells a lot like sizzling burgers and hot biscuits.

By The Daily Memphian Staff April 19, 2021

Memphis Grizzlies

Grizzlies start road trip with win over Bulls

Dillon Brooks scored a season-high 32 points as six Grizzlies scored in double digits.

Box score: Grizzlies 126, Bulls 115

By Drew Hill April 17, 2021

Update Transportation & Logistics

Shooting indefinitely closes FedEx facility, causes service disruptions

A shooting at FedEx Ground’s Indianapolis facility that left eight people dead and several others injured is likely to cause delivery service disruptions.

By Blake Fontenay April 17, 2021

City of Memphis

Adkins says violent crime makes new police director decision urgent

On The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast, Greater Imani Pastor Rev. Bill Adkins says the case can be made for a new director from MPD ranks or for someone from the outside. Adkins also said he sees a new indifference to violent crime that calls for new solutions as well as new ways of policing the city.

By Bill Dries April 17, 2021

Visual Arts

The weekend blooms with art events

The debut of “Pour Me Another” at Brooks Museum is among several art events – indoors, outdoors, in-person, online – available to viewers April 17 and 18 in Memphis.

By Peggy Burch April 17, 2021

High School Sports

Friday Prep Report: Houston breaks out the big bats in Clarksville

Dean McCalla, Ryan Bland and Connor Weaks all hit home runs as Houston becomes the first area team to reach 20 victories.

By John Varlas April 16, 2021

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Smallest at St. Jude graduate in ceremony back for first time in 5 years

At this point, career ambitions include being a teacher, pet doctor, video-game designer or crossing guard.

By The Daily Memphian Staff 4 hours ago

City of Memphis Alternatives to 75-cent property-tax hike kicked around at town hall

Smallest at St. Jude graduate in ceremony back for first time in 5 years

At this point, career ambitions include being a teacher, pet doctor, video-game designer or crossing guard.

By The Daily Memphian Staff 4 hours ago

Business Mid-South companies meet next generation talent at career fair

Purdue transfer, former Germantown standout commits to Memphis

DJ Allen is the sixth defensive player to commit to Memphis since spring practice ended.

By Frank Bonner II 25 minutes ago

Premium Sports Memphis Tigers baseball plays longest game in program history

Memphis in May BBQ fest kicks off with sauce wrestling and fiery competition

The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is officially underway, with 129 teams from 22 states and four foreign countries vying for the crown.