Bartlett farmers market was ripe for move to fresh location
The Bartlett Station Farmers Market is back for the 2021 season with a new, more visible home at the A. Keith McDonald Pavilion, located at W.J. Freeman Park, 2629 Bartlett Blvd.
Calkins: How the NBA playoffs became a Memphis party (with Mike Conley, as host)
When Mike Conley was traded to the Utah Jazz, everyone said the trade was “win-win.” But nobody expected the Grizzlies would do this much winning, this soon.
Herrington: A Grizzlies-Jazz playoff series preview
It’s not just about Morant and Conley; Dillon Brooks’ defense and how Taylor Jenkins deploys his lineups shouldn’t be undervalued.
Calkins: Ja Morant and his ‘team full of dogs’ make it an epic night
The incandescent Morant and the Grizzlies traveled to California and knocked off Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. It may not have been the biggest upset in Grizzlies postseason history. But it was a beautiful night.
Herrington: Grizzlies-Warriors game diary, a new classic relived
Through the night, chronicling a game no Grizzlies fan will soon forget.
The first time: Will Ja Morant follow a former Grizzlies legend’s path?
Former Grizzlies star Mike Conley Jr. reflects on his first playoff series as Ja Morant enters that territory. “My first-ever playoff series was in San Antonio, so I found myself playing against Tony Parker and Gregg Popovich and Tim Duncan, guys I idolized,” Conley said.
Grizzlies to face Jazz in NBA playoffs
The Grizzlies will face former point guard Mike Conley Jr. in the first round.
Grizzlies playoff tickets go on sale Monday
Games against the Jazz at FedExForum are scheduled for May 29 and 31.
Grizzlies win and Twitter takes notice
Friday night the Ja Morant led Memphis Grizzlies advanced to the NBA playoffs with a thrilling overtime victory over the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry. Check out what we found on Twitter.
Seven COVID-19-related deaths reported Saturday
The Health Department also reported 99 COVID-19 cases. Testing numbers were unavailable Saturday, meaning the daily positivity rate couldn’t be calculated.
Pipeline opponents cite Civil Rights Act in legal argument
Opponents of the Byhalia Connection pipeline project are making the argument that a state permit for the project was issued in violation of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Friday prep report: Future Tiger pitches Brighton into state tournament
Senior strikes out 13 to send Cardinals to the state tournament for the first time in school history.
‘Moral Budget’ plan would keep city and county property tax rates the same
A coalition of a dozen nonprofit and community organizations are calling for the city and county property tax rates to stay at their current rates to create more funding for public education, public transportation, affordable housing and similar priorities.
Too close to election for a tax hike, Tami Sawyer says
Shelby County commissioner Tami Sawyer says on The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast she backs a quick budget passage next month and a second look at the budget in the fall once federal American Rescue Plan funding is in play.
Metro
Rape Crisis Center to expand forensic nursing staff, training with DOJ award
Shelby County Crime Victims and Rape Crisis Center has been named a center of excellence for its forensic nursing program and will receive funding from the U.S. Department of Justice to train more nurse examiners.
City of Memphis Tyre Nichols family attorneys say Memphis hasn’t handed over key docs
Business
Some believe Supreme Court will uphold TikTok ban, but Memphis-area baker is optimistic
After attending Friday’s nearly three-hour Supreme Court hearing, Chloe Sexton of Chloe’s Giant Cookies feels her side will prevail.
Premium City of Memphis Global Café team delivers warm, hearty meals to snowed-in neighbors in need
Sports
Morant’s late heroics propel Grizzlies past Wolves in nailbiter
Ja Morant made the biggest plays late to push the Grizzlies to victory over the Timberwolves, but teammates Jaren Jackson and Desmond Bane did much of the heavy-lifting to get to that point. Related content:
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: This season’s Tigers ‘really love each other.’ What a refreshing change.
Food
Sound Bites: More inside details about No Comment and Fawn
Plus, bar owners Mary Oglesby and Paul Gilliam talk about the state of the service industry in Memphis.
Suburbs
DeSoto Sheriff’s Office continues working with controversial software
Clearview AI is a New York-based tech company that provides a massive database of images collected online for law-enforcement agencies to use during investigations.
Arts & Culture
Memphis musicians, Stax family remember the legendary Sam Moore
Sam Moore, one half of the legendary duo Sam & Dave, died Friday at age 89. Memphis musicians and fellow Stax alumni eulogized Moore on Saturday.Related content:
Opinion
Calkins: Sure, Taylor Jenkins screwed up. But that’s not what you should worry about.
Taylor Jenkins took the blame for the loss. It was nice of him to say. But the Grizzlies real problem may be their inability to handle the best in the West.
Podcasts
What the Live Nation venue at Crosstown can bring to Memphis
Todd Richardson, the CEO of Crosstown Concourse, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk not just the new venue but also all kinds of new happenings in and around Crosstown.
Games
Crossword: Snow much fun
The Mid-South seldom receives snow that’s deep enough for serious sledding. But a recent article hints at the best spots for slipping and sliding plus a brief history of “Ski Mt. Moriah.”