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
Tennessee Department of Health commissioner steps down
Gov. Bill Lee has appointed the Tennessee State Epidemiologist as interim commissioner, effective immediately.
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Tennessee Department of Health commissioner steps down
Gov. Bill Lee has appointed the Tennessee State Epidemiologist as interim commissioner, effective immediately.
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Sports
Grizzlies drop Las Vegas Summer League opener against Celtics
GG Jackson, Jaylen Wells and Cam Spencer all scored in double figures, but the Memphis as a whole shot just 20% from 3-point range.
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Food
Table Talk: English brings dinner to the Brooks
Chef Kelly English is hosting a four-course meal inspired by “Away with the Tides,” an exhibition currently at the Brooks Museum of Art.
Suburbs
Your Mom’s New Boyfriend is back. And with them, Bartlett’s summer music series
Bartlett’s summer music series kicks off Saturday, July 12, with a band-heavy lineup.
Arts & Culture
Your Mom’s New Boyfriend is back. And with them, Bartlett’s summer music series
Bartlett’s summer music series kicks off Saturday, July 12, with a band-heavy lineup.
Opinion
Herrington: As NBA offseason fades, how the Grizzlies stack up in the West
A look at how the Western Conference landscape breaks down after the offseason moves. Where do the Grizzlies rank in the West?
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Why Collierville sued a homeowner, and more
In this episode of The AM/DM, The Daily Memphian’s new morning podcast, Abigail Warren explains why the quiet suburb has filed a lawsuit against one of its homeowners.
Games
Word Search: Overton Park Shell fall concert series
Can you solve this week’s word search?