For John Konchar’s most devoted fan, Friday’s game mattered
Eight Grizzlies rested against the Kings; all the better for one 18-year-old with a very specific Twitter page.
Box score: Grizzlies 107, Kings 106
May 14, 2021: The Grizzlies defeated the Sacramento Kings at FedExForum, 107-106.
Mask mandate lifted for fully vaccinated in Shelby County
New rule goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, May 15.
Arkansas confirms bridge may have been damaged since 2019
Drone footage shows the Hernando DeSoto Bridge may have been damaged since 2019.
State concludes health department needs more training, better chain of command
A Tennessee Department of Health report on Shelby County vaccine distribution problems recommends more training and establishing a clear chain of command but concluded no one needs to get revaccinated.
Barbecue fest live stream: Shoulder and whole hog winners
Jennifer Biggs provides live coverage of the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.
Teams of Barbecue: Hog Wild-Competition Team
Ernie Mellor leads Hog Wild-Competition Team, which he started in in 1994 after competing with another team before that.
Rendezvous ribs delivered to stalled barges before river traffic resumed
Before they left, barges stuck on either side of the Hernando DeSoto Bridge received a delivery of Rendezvous ribs to see them on their way.
Mississippi River reopens to boat and barge traffic
The Mississippi River reopened to boat and barge traffic this morning, the United States Coast Guard said Friday, May 14.
3 new projects emerge, totaling $62M in investments, 200-plus jobs
Walgreens plans a new distribution center in Memphis with 200 jobs. Ampro plans a $30 million expansion in Frayser. And an old shopping center with a huge presence in the Heights neighborhood may be renovated.
FedEx, Wright Medical seek waiver for tax-incentive obligations
Companies receiving tax incentives from the EDGE Board are supposed to meet their commitments for the number of employees coming to the workplace. But because so many employees worked from home during the pandemic last year, some companies are seeking a waiver.
New program offers array of help to Downtown retailers
The Downtown Retailer Rx program will offer expert guidance and $1,000 to $5,000 grants to help Downtown’s businesses rebound from the pandemic.
Coach: 901 FC will bring its hard hats to the pitch this year
First-year head coach likes team’s work ethic in advance of Saturday’s season opener in Birmingham.
Herrington: Season MVPs Valanciunas, Brooks bring throwback style to ‘next gen’ Grizz
The big man and the tenacious defender have proven undeniable worth and effectiveness this season.
Academy prospect with local ties and two loanees join 901 FC
Tycho Collins, the team’s first academy signing, has had trials in England, the Netherlands and China.
About Town: Film lot, new Y could create economic spark in Whitehaven
A proposed 85-acre film lot and new YMCA are two ongoing projects in Whitehaven – though each are on significantly different timelines.
Central Station, The Commonwealth earn historic honors
The adaptive reuse and preservation of two historic, Downtown buildings have received recognition by the Tennessee Historical Commission.
Coronavirus: More than 150 new cases reported
The Shelby County Health Department reported 159 new coronavirus cases and two new deaths.
Metro
Here are the nonprofits tied to Edmund Ford Jr.'s alleged bribery scheme
While the indictment does not name the nonprofits, The Daily Memphian analyzed meeting minutes from the Shelby County Board of Commissioners and the Memphis City Council to determine which nonprofits were likely involved.
Public Safety Edmund Ford Jr. turns himself in to federal authorities
Shelby County Ford indictment spotlights County Commission ethics guidelines
Metro Richard Ransom leaving TV news for career change
Business
Food Files: Shawarma King open, Raising Cane’s in Memphis and more
Raising Cane’s will go in a former Red Lobster, Shawarma King is open for dine-in, to go and events and the Grecian Gourmet Kitchen opens to the public.
Premium Germantown New Starbucks with drive-thru proposed in Germantown
Business The Peabody Memphis to start $18M renovation in early March
Germantown Sew long: Germantown, Southaven Joann craft stores to close
Sports
‘I just missed’: The ‘what if’ game yields little in heartbreaking loss
The Knicks made two clutch 3-pointers and Ja Morant’s attempt at the game-winner went wide in a game that was decided in the final seconds. New York hits 3-pointer with 5 seconds left to beat GrizzliesRelated content:
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Food
$10 Deal: Memphis Crawfish Company knows how to boil
Make sure you get your money’s worth at Memphis Crawfish Company No. 2 — suck the heads.
Suburbs
Former dry cleaners demolished in Germantown
The Dryve Cleaners was demolished this week. There are plans to redevelop the site but the exact vision is unclear.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: Mardi Gras for dogs, zydeco for people and a monster movie
This week WYXR wants folks to pull up, author Jared Sullivan talks TVA and the Metal Museum opens an airy exhibition.
Opinion
Conaway: Eight Tennessee volunteers could save us — but we only need four
No core principles would be abandoned. In fact, those four would become the most important members of Congress, and their tiny caucus the most impactful in the entire body.
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: What is Memphis’ go-to closing lineup?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss which players are making the best case to be part of Memphis’ playoff rotation and closing lineup.