Steph Curry gets best of Grizzlies in regular-season finale
Curry scores 46 points as Grizzlies, despite a noble rally attempt, are stuck with No. 9 seed
Calkins: Yes, the Grizzlies will be better for losses like this
Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors taught the Grizzlies some painful lessons Sunday. Let’s hope Ja Morant and the rest of the Grizzlies take those to heart.
Grizzlies to face Spurs in play-in game Wednesday
No. 9 seed Memphis will host No. 10 San Antonio at 6:30 p.m.
Box score: Warriors 113, Grizzlies 101
May 16, 2021: Memphis Grizzlies lose to Golden State Warriors, 113-101, in San Francisco.
Marchers stand in solidarity with Palestine amid violent conflict
Hundreds gathered Downtown in solidarity with those who have been killed or hurt in Palestine.
Myron Mixon ties Memphis in May record with fifth championship
Mixon is a celebrity pit master who has written cookbooks and been on numerous television shows, including the TLC reality show BBQ Pitmasters. He left Saturday night, as did the first place winners of the ribs and shoulder division, with a check for $10,500. In addition, he received $24,000 as the grand champion.
Brian Johnson Band opens Arlington’s Music on the Square concert series
A nice crowd gathered on a nice evening to open Arlington’s Music on the Square concert series, featuring the Brian Johnson Band.
Coronavirus: 137 cases and 8 new deaths Sunday
The Health Department reported that 338,408 people have been vaccinated. The number of people fully vaccinated is 257,226 and 81,182 people are partially vaccinated.
Local nonprofits educate renters on rights in Shelby County
Renters’ rights is an issue that’s again risen to the surface since the COVID-19 pandemic.
What is the cure for the gun-violence epidemic?
Daily street homicides and highly publicized mass shootings have several things in common, and the easy access of guns is just one of them.
I-40 bridge closure forces more trucks onto streets
More big trucks are rolling through Memphis streets, seeking alternate routes due to I-40 bridge shutdown.
Saturday prep report: Central High runner shines at sectional qualifier
Sophomore Jordan Ware qualifies for Spring Fling in two individual events and as part of two relays.
Operations at Millington remain critical for Navy
Most of the 6,700 Defense Department personnel who work throughout Shelby County are employed at Naval Support Activity Mid-South in Millington.
Memphis Zoo’s ‘snake expert’ works to save a species
Since 2010, Steve Reichling and his research team have released more than 100 juvenile Louisiana pine snakes into the longleaf pine forests of Louisiana. ‘Steve is pretty modest, but this is a huge deal,’ says a colleague.
History’s at the heart of S.Y. Wilson and Co. in Arlington
For more than a century, S.Y. Wilson and Co. has served as an anchor for Arlington’s Depot Square. But the sales approach has been updated with new owners.
New robot-assisted spinal fusion system debuts here
Semmes Murphey neurosurgeon Kevin Foley helped develop the system the FDA approved in March. On March 22, he completed his first surgery using it.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: Budgets galore! Plus, Tom Lee flyway, city pools open
Also happening this week: A funeral service will be held for Judge Jon McCalla and Dr. Mary McCalla.
Metro Sunday forecast is all wet
Education Memphis charter students are bucking district math trends. Here’s what’s guiding their growth.
Premium Health Care UTHSC raises about $11M for new College of Medicine building
Spirit of Memphis ‘Whoever somebody wants to be, that’s fine with me’
Business
After 27 years, The Blue Monkey is closing its doors in Midtown
“It’s been difficult for quite some time, but it just got to the point where, you know, we just really didn’t have much of a choice,” said partner and general manager Mike Johnson as the restaurant closes its first of two locations.
Premium Business Former Memphis news anchor starts PR firm to help clients ‘command the moment’
Premium Health Care UTHSC raises about $11M for new College of Medicine building
Premium Real Estate Work starts on $70M Smokey City Market in North Memphis
Premium Real Estate Bailey: Ramble on Summer finally ramblin’ through Bartlett approval process
Sports
Buckley: Fun was name of the game at Memphis Hound Dogs’ home opener
“Man, it’s fun playing football,” added Sky Forest, a Lausanne football player who took over at quarterback for the Hound Dogs after starter Kevin Taylor was injured Saturday. “You can’t beat that.”
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis takes walk-off win against Louisville
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: University of Memphis still has eyes on the big prize
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: The Grizzlies will try to trade Ja Morant. Where? For what? We can only speculate.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: Ja Morant may bounce back, but does he fit the Grizzlies’ new timeline?
Food
After 27 years, The Blue Monkey is closing its doors in Midtown
“It’s been difficult for quite some time, but it just got to the point where, you know, we just really didn’t have much of a choice,” said partner and general manager Mike Johnson as the restaurant closes its first of two locations.
Premium East Memphis No billboard, no problem. Lunch crowds find their way to Pesce’s Deli
Suburbs
Where we droppin’ boys? Navy levels up recruitment efforts with East Memphis esports facility
In forming its esports, or video game competition, team, the Navy held tryouts to find the best players in a variety of games — like “Marvel Rivals”, “Call of Duty”, “Valorant”, “Counter-Strike”, “Rocket League”, “League of Legends” and “Fortnite” — and then gave them a space to hone their skills for competition.
High School Sports Daily Memphian boys postseason track and field awards: Central’s Nesmith repeats
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: How Memphis artists can get funding wishes granted
Grant opportunities are now open to local visual artists and nonprofit or government organizations that want to address community issues through art.
Performing Arts ‘Legally Blonde’ and ‘Falsettos’ musicals opening in Memphis
Opinion
Buckley: Fun was name of the game at Memphis Hound Dogs’ home opener
“Man, it’s fun playing football,” added Sky Forest, a Lausanne football player who took over at quarterback for the Hound Dogs after starter Kevin Taylor was injured Saturday. “You can’t beat that.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: ‘The joy doesn’t lessen the grief’
Podcasts
Democratic sheriff nominee takes wait-and-see approach on cooperation with federal immigration
Anthony Buckner talked about immigration and the Memphis Safe Task Force as well as a new jail in a wide-ranging interview on “Behind The Headlines”.
Midtown The AM/DM podcast: Pizza witches, Filipino fest and Pride
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Spring Fling soccer
Today’s puzzle is of Christian Brothers goalkeeper Ari Usdan at the Class AAA state boys soccer tournament at Spring Fling in Murfreesboro and was taken by Mark Humphrey.