Morant outduels Lillard as Grizzlies, Blazers bring playoff intensity
Jaren Jackson Jr. gets more minutes, scores 23 points.
Friday prep report: Northpoint extends winning streak to 13
James Smith has a big day at the plate as Trojans outlast Southaven.
Governor addresses gun violence, education during local visit
Gov. Bill Lee visited Journey Hanley Elementary, and while addressing education, he also discussed concerns about the permitless carry legislation that has concerned a number of local leaders.
US to resume J&J COVID vaccinations despite rare clot risk
Federal health officials decided that J&J’s one-and-done vaccine is critical to fight the pandemic — and that the small clot risk could be handled with warnings.
Next four weeks ‘critical’ as federal vaccine help likely to move on in May
FEMA is expected to pack up and leave May 17, taking 21,000 extra doses of the vaccine with it.
Calkins: Robert Pera, Marc Gasol and sections 103 & 104 fans help FedExForum usher get a new kidney
Grizzlies owner Robert Pera contributed $10,000 to a GoFundMe for LaVelt Hill, a longtime usher at FedExForum who needs a kidney transplant. The fundraiser is a tribute to Hill and the team’s extended family.
Memphis DB Kendell Johnson retiring from football
The twin brother of Memphis safety Quindell Johnson is stepping away from the game.
About Town: What a ‘Majestic’ redevelopment means for Hickory Hill
If everything goes as planned, the southeast Memphis neighborhood could be home to outdoor movie sets, music recording studios, a sports complex, an indoor family theme park and a 150-room hotel.
200 yards of trees below Martyrs Park cut without permission, official says
On a Wednesday afternoon, March 10, someone without permission cut down scores of trees on the publicly owned Mississippi River bank below Martyrs Park, a parks official says.
Coronavirus: Ten new deaths reported
The Shelby County Health Department reported 10 new coronavirus-related deaths and nearly 200 new coronavirus cases on Friday, April 23.
Here’s why Tigers fans should thank K.J. Lawson
K.J. Lawson never lost faith that his younger brothers would have the opportunity to star in Memphis, even when he was booed.
Collierville High students land artwork at airport
A majority of the finalists from the annual art competition are Collierville High students. The works are part of a display that will hang in the Memphis International Airport for the next year.
New Eats: Sugar Grits makes art of topping grits
The restaurant justifies its name with a list of fanciful “Signature Grit Bowls” that make use of the excellent stoneground grits from Oxford, Mississippi’s Original Grit Girl.
Loaned to 901 FC in 2019, forward is back
Promising forward Rashawn Dally was drafted by FC Cincinnati in 2019.
Tennessee Pro Family Building Act rolls to 2022 legislative session
The bill had bipartisan support among 29 co-sponsors. If passed, the legislation would provide fertility coverage to state employees.
Former Memphis lawyer found guilty in $250K fraud scheme
Former Memphis lawyer George Skouteris Jr. faces a maximum sentence of 30 years and a fine of $1 million and five years supervised release.
Thursday prep report: Houston turns back MUS for 10th straight win
Timely hits help Mustangs improve to 25-3.
Opinion: What’s in a name? Put it to the Snuff test and find out
Few companies understand what cub copywriters know: the public will shorten anything that’s too long for their use.
Metro
Memphis ‘got lucky.’ But rocky weather will continue through the weekend
Flash floods cover roadways throughout the area Thursday. Meteorologist Erik Proseus said Friday may be less severe, but Saturday’s forecast is again worrisome.
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Update Metro Storms kill 7 in the South and Midwest as forecasters warn of catastrophic rains, floods this week
Public Safety Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend in Shelby Farms indicted for first-degree murder
Business
Falling Into Place: Broad Avenue shop closing, but the future is sweet
“There’s nothing sad about any of this,” Falling Into Place owner Mary Claire White said. “I feel really, really good about what I’ve done for 10 years. I’m excited to focus on the next thing.”
Health Care Tennessee commissioner wants to ‘depoliticize’ public health policy
Premium Real Estate Local industrial market booms with early-year sales, setting promising stage
Premium Real Estate Inked: Data Center in the works, egg wholesaler headed to Memphis
Sports
Morant beats the buzzer to lift Grizzlies past Heat
Ja Morant made a 12-foot jumper in the lane as time expired, lifting the Memphis Grizzlies a win over the Miami Heat and giving interim coach Tuomas Iisalo his first victory with the team.
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 110, Heat 108
High School Sports Lausanne baseball standout wins spring-sports athlete-of-the-week vote
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball AAC commissioner working on basketball strength of schedule
Food
Bittersweet bakers: 17 Berkshire closing, Jacques Louise opening in Midtown
As it closes, 17 Berkshire is “passing the torch” to gluten-free bakery, Jacques Louise.
Suburbs
Collierville Schools enters contract for new bus lot
Collierville’s Board of Education wants to buy nearly 28 acres on U.S. 72 to park the fleet of yellow vehicles that transport Collierville and Germantown students.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: Hot Foot Honeys, drag time travel and a bad tattoo contest
This week, Martin Luther King Jr. is honored, a fashion legend is celebrated and a mid-century home transforms into a vintage pop-up shop.
Opinion
Narcisse: Giving up more than just chocolate this Lent
Lent should unsettle our belief we’ve done anything to justify what we have and what others do not. And that, I believe, is a way of life worth living.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Flyway Brewing’s head brewer talks beer, Memphis eats, more
Flyway Brewing Co. took over the former High Cotton Brewing and Edge Alley restaurant locations near Downtown. They reopened as a combined space in November.
Games
Word Search: April theater in Memphis
Can you solve this week’s word search?