Memphis Police officer killed in car crash
Memphis police officer Scotty Triplett was killed in a crash Saturday afternoon in Hickory Hill.
Dillon Brooks, Ja Morant carry Grizzlies to Game 1 upset over Utah
Brooks (31 points) became the villain for the Utah crowd, and Morant made the clutch plays in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
Calkins: Dillon Brooks may be loco, but he just beat the Utah Jazz
Dillon Brooks is just crazy enough to think the Grizzlies can beat the Utah Jazz. Which is exactly what they did Sunday night.
Box score: Grizzlies 112, Jazz 109
May 23, 2021: Grizzlies beat Jazz, 112-109, in Game 1 of first round of NBA playoffs. Dillon Brooks, Ja Morant carry Grizzlies to Game 1 upset over UtahRelated story:
Grizz playoff tix on sale at 2 p.m. today
The team hosts the Utah Jazz on Saturday, May 29 and Monday, May 31. Both games tip off at 8:30 p.m.
Ja takes his Murray State support system to Utah
Ja Morant is an NBA star, but his tight circle of friends include former college teammates, who are thrilled to be in Utah to cheer him on.
Who will win Grizzlies-Jazz series?
Experts from ESPN and CBS Sports give the Grizzlies no chance of winning the series against the Jazz.
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: 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.
Atlanta scores late to salvage a draw with 901 FC
Kadeem Dacres scores a goal and assists on another in his 901 FC debut.
Vehicle repair shop isn’t budging from Jackson Ave. home
The businesses all around Jackson Tire & Alignment moved or closed over the decades, but the vehicle-repair shop has remained steadfast in serving the Heights, Nutbush and Douglass neighborhoods. This year marks the business’s 50th year at 3506 Jackson Ave.
Coronavirus: 93 new cases, 2 additional deaths
The Shelby County Health Department reported 93 new coronavirus cases and 2 additional deaths Sunday, May 23.
U of M professor’s invention could be handy for FedEx or Amazon
The temperature-sensing device can be read remotely from a wand, great for couriers who could verify at the doorstep that a gourmet food kit or case of white wine or even caviar was delivered at the precise, optimum temperature.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: School’s out, and redistricting is back in court
Also happening this week: Memphis turns 206, and the city takes on the county in a basketball game.
State Government Law firm that helped reverse affirmative action may aid TN in defending new congressional maps
Shelby County Commission to consider new rules for one of the county’s ‘biggest financial concerns’ — grants
Metro New pavilions, upgrades coming to Memphis parks, safety concerns linger
Premium Spirit of Memphis Make-A-Wish golf tournament tees off its 16th year with new name
Business
Make-A-Wish golf tournament tees off its 16th year with new name
The Memphis Area Association of Realtors Commercial Council has renamed its annual tournament.
Premium Business At JA BizTown, kids get first taste of ‘the world of work’
Health Care Two Memphis hospitals get poor rating from federal government
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Bain Barbecue to open Germantown location a little early
Health Care Gaining by reducing: St. Jude receives $1 million for energy-saving projects
Sports
Redbirds recap: Memphis drops series for first time in 2026 season to Jumbo Shrimp
Memphis allowed seven consecutive runs to Jacksonville in its Sunday loss.
Premium Sports Basketball world is ‘smiling on Memphis’ because of Nike’s EYBL
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Remembering Brandon Clarke; NBA Combine notes
High School Sports ECS girls lacrosse wins Division 2-A state title
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Memphis basketball roster is mostly complete. What’s good, what’s bad, and what’s ugly.
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
Mississippi state rep. arrested in Hernando
A DeSoto County state legislator was arrested in Hernando. He said he was heading to address a family emergency.
Premium Music Germantown Symphony Orchestra conductor is laying down his baton
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Ira Sachs film to premiere at Cannes; Earth, Wind & Fire doc to open Tribeca
Plus, Mississippi-native KIRBY sings the new “Spider-Noir” TV series’ theme song.
Arts & Culture Memphis in May: Scenes from Ms. Piggie Idol
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
Sudoku: May 17
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.