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.
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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.
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
US air travel should return to normal by late Sunday, FAA says
The Frederick W. Smith Airport in Memphis escaped the worst of the trouble, largely because the airport is not a hub and instead typically handles origins and departures.
Health Care The shift in UT’s emerging Memphis campus
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Business
Lakeland looks to limit apartments as rental-development interest grows
With new rental units being built now and more being planned, Lakeland officials recently discussed ways to limit future apartment development.
Health Care The shift in UT’s emerging Memphis campus
Premium Real Estate Bartlett preps for $41 million sewer expansion
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Sports
Memphis loses title match to UAB in overtime
Memphis and UAB battled through 90 scoreless minutes before the Blazers scored 43 seconds into overtime in the American Conference women’s soccer championship match Saturday night in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.
Memphis Grizzlies Cedric Coward has 23 points and 12 rebounds as Grizzlies beat Nets
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Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 129, Nets 110
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Food
Recipe Exchange: Fratelli’s Cafe’s orzo pasta salad
Fratelli’s orzo pasta salad goes back to the restaurant’s roots and was created by the cafe’s original owner, Sabine Bachmann.
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Suburbs
SpaceX power plant caused local emissions to jump, study finds
The power plant in Southaven provides essential electricity to the company’s nearby data centers in Memphis and Mississippi, which SpaceX, the federal government, and other tech giants use.
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Arts & Culture
New Sultana Museum takes in lives lost and lives lived after 1865 disaster on Mississippi River
The $12 million museum chronicles the 1865 riverboat explosion’s casualties, survivors, rescuers and Civil War history. It opens Saturday, Nov. 14, in Marion, Arkansas.
Premium Performing Arts Arts Beat: Evan Linder wrote ‘Byhalia, Mississippi’ to get the South right. Now, he’s directing it in Memphis.
Opinion
Calkins: The Grizzlies were short on sleep and players, too. So how did they win? Simple: ‘We some dawgs, man.’
The Grizzlies were short of sleep and short of players. But they beat the Brooklyn Nets Saturday night to continue their superb start. Cedric Coward has 23 points and 12 rebounds as Grizzlies beat NetsRelated content:
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Podcasts
From the London Hard Rock to Kudzu’s, Steve Edmundson saw it all
Steve Edmondson saw the bar scene in Memphis in the 1970s like few others before founding Kudzu’s. Edmondson shares his story on “The Sidebar,” hosted by Eric Barnes.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Fine dining and disaster museums
Games
Sudoku: Nov. 14
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