Grizzlies deliver no-doubt revenge against Mavericks
Ja Morant’s production and energy were abundant in the Grizzlies’ huge win. Related story:
Crack shuts down all traffic on I-40 bridge
A crack on the I-40 bridge from Memphis into Arkansas shut down traffic and drivers were being rerouted to I-55, over the old bridge.
Box score: Grizzlies 133, Mavericks 104
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Former MPD officer faces criminal charge
A former MPD officer accused of pepper spraying a handcuffed, mentally ill man is the second law enforcement officer to face criminal charges brought by a new prosecution unit aimed at cracking down on police brutality.
County poised to remove mask mandate
The mask mandate will be lifted in the new health directive, beginning Saturday, May 15.
Tuesday prep report: Lausanne, St. George’s set for rematch in region soccer final
Max Gilbert is the hat-trick hero as Lynx defeat ECS while Dade Micheel scores twice in Gryphons’ victory over Westminster.
Tennessee opts out of higher federal unemployment benefits
Tennesseans on unemployment insurance won’t get the extra $300 per week provided by the federal government as of July 3, Gov. Bill Lee announced Tuesday, May 11.
‘Sputnik’ breaks orbit for repairs
The city’s only Roto-Sphere business sign is in the shop for repairs. But fret not Memphis, says the management of Joe’s Wines & Liquor, “Sputnik” will return.
Daily Memphian writers place in three national sports contest categories
Geoff Calkins, Drew Hill and Danielle Lerner were recognized for their work in 2020.
Appeals court denies DNA testing in Sedley Alley case
Sedley Alley was executed in 2006 for the murder of Lance Cpl. Suzanne Collins. Alley’s daughter sought to have DNA evidence tested to see if it would clear his name.
901 FC looks to new Fortune with midfielder
The 24-year-old was North Carolina FC’s most valuable player in 2020.
Coronavirus: Fewer than 80 new cases reported
The day’s positivity rate was also less than 2%.
St. Jude unlocks gold mine of virus data
As St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital tested every front-line worker, every week, it put together a testing regime big enough to test and analyze hundreds of employee samples a day — providing a gold mine for immunology research.
Opinion: Note to unvaccinated millennials: ‘You are not invincible’
More than 95% of doctors have gotten vaccines, according to one survey. Do you think we would immediately have taken those shots when offered if we were concerned about their safety?
Collierville denies Malco’s mini-golf request
Collierville’s mayor and aldermen denied a conditional use permit that would have allowed an 18-hole mini-golf course.
Metro
Ask the Memphian: Who was Monk?
An unlikely local celebrity, Anthony “Monk” Cassata was known by thousands, and he spent decades walking the streets of Memphis with a heavy cane, big car, orange cap and multiple coats.
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Metro This Week in Memphis: School’s out, and redistricting is back in court
State Government Law firm that helped reverse affirmative action may aid TN in defending new congressional maps
Business
‘A changing of the guard in Midtown:’ Cooper-Young landmark sells
An anonymous local company bought a highly visible retail property in Cooper-Young with plans for an Asian restaurant in the former Alchemy space.
Premium Real Estate New artist lounge will help Overton Park Shell preserve its past — and plan for the next 90 years
Premium Transportation & Logistics ‘An existential threat’: Supreme Court ruling on freight brokers could impact smaller operations
Premium Spirit of Memphis Make-A-Wish golf tournament tees off its 16th year with new name
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Sports
Grizzlies Draft intel: Which potential second-round picks has Memphis interviewed?
The Grizzlies have had success in the second round of the NBA draft in recent years. Will that trend continue with pick No. 32? Grizzlies Draft intel: Who has Memphis interviewed and worked out? NBA Draft Combine notebook: Cameron Boozer, Caleb Wilson share the floor NBA Draft Combine notebook: Cameron Boozer measures up, mock drafts point his wayRelated content:
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Sports Tigers beat Charlotte, clinch berth in American Conference Tournament
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Food
Memphis in May: Contestants’ stomachs grumble from the Rib Rumble
For Dude Wipe’s rib-eating contest, four contestants were lined up in front of tin dishes filled with 5 pounds of ribs and an extra pour of Cattleman’s BBQ Sauce.
Arts & Culture Memphis in May: Scenes from Ms. Piggie Idol
Suburbs
Bartlett approves first reading of $189M budget
Bartlett’s property tax rate could remain unchanged.
Update North Mississippi Mississippi state rep. arrested in Hernando
Arts & Culture
Kooky, crazy and eclectic: ‘Imagination runs wild’ at the Mary Sims exhibition
The Dixon Gallery & Gardens pieced together a retrospective of Mary Sims, who, despite having sold works to celebrities like Jane Fonda and Burt Reynolds, remains mostly a local treasure. For now.
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Opinion
Opinion: With redistricting, ‘Memphis is defined by the people who stay and fight for it’
“Memphis has never been defined by the people who pass through it or pass judgment on it.”
Premium Opinion Opinion: When government leaders sling around terms like pharisee, it feeds antisemitism
Podcasts
The fast track to the August state and federal primary elections
The quick shift from the May elections to the August elections is the main topic of discussion on this week’s “Behind The Headlines.”
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Remembering Brandon Clarke; NBA Combine notes
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Spinderella beat
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of Spinderella performing at the Riverbeat Music Festival and was taken by Mark Weber.