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
The Early Word: Joint office fights violence, and a local yogi is a warrior
Mauck slaying case heads to grand jury, a Downtown theater fences off foot traffic and a Memphis chef is on fire.
Public Safety Man accused of citywide shooting spree will go to trial next summer
Business
FedEx lays off hundreds across three cities, including Memphis
The cuts this week are likely the result of the company’s massive work to merge its Express, Ground and FedEx Services divisions.
Spirit of Memphis Priest, marine biologist address climate change from shared perspective
Sports
Love it, Like it or Hate it: Reviewing Memphis’ win against Ohio
“When the chips are down, we just fight harder,” Memphis coach Penny Hardaway said after the Tigers’ 94-70 win over Ohio. “We don’t come out punching. But when we get down and things look a little bleak, we can turn it on at any given time and push away.”Related content:
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Food
Huey’s on Poplar Avenue closed until tonight due to fire
The main reason for the closure was the smoke and smolder that affected the surrounding kitchen area. Huey’s area director said after they clean up, they will be “ready to rock and roll.”
Suburbs
Bailey: A tour around the suburbs
Honors and ground breaking for Buc-cee’s highlight a week of touring around the suburbs for news.
Arts & Culture
Felix Cavaliere to receive AutoZone Liberty Bowl award
Felix Cavaliere and The Rascals earned rock-and-roll fame with No. 1 hits like “Good Lovin’,” “Mustang Sally,” “Groovin’” and “People Got to Be Free.”
Opinion
Calkins: 901 FC is gone. Could the Redbirds be next?
If Memphis doesn’t find the money to make needed repairs, Geoff Calkins says, there could be an empty ballpark at B.B. King Boulevard and Union Avenue before long.
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Football’s senior day, basketball’s second-half magic
How will this Memphis football season be remembered if the final two regular season games play out in the Tigers’ favor? Can the Tigers’ basketball team continue to pull of their second-half magic? Drew Hill, Frank Bonner II and Parth Upadhyaya discuss.
Games
Word Search: Thanksgiving to-go
Can you solve this week’s word search?