Federal money for bridge repairs may be on the way
U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty is one of the co-sponsors of legislation that could provide funding to repair the Hernando DeSoto Bridge, build a new bridge across the Mississippi River, or both.
Thursday Spring Fling report: Late goal gives CBHS its 11th soccer championship
David Martin scores the winner for focused Brothers.
Spring Fling: Memphis athletes shine at Division 1 large class meet
Kylan Bernard, Landen McNair lead Bartlett to team championship, just ahead of Central.
Friday at the Spring Fling: Houston soccer, tennis standouts vie for titles on final day
An all-Memphis championship match in Division 2-A boys singles will be part of a busy morning at Adams Tennis Center.
Herrington: Built for this? Ja Morant’s playoff performances leave no doubt
The Grizzlies guard’s 47 points in Game 2 in Salt Lake City set records tumbling. This was well-documented, but the litany deserves both repetition and elaboration.
Morant’s father says Utah fans made derogatory remarks
At least one fan was ejected for making offensive comments to Ja Morant’s family.
Calkins: Want a wild scene at FedExForum for Grizzlies? Show up.
No, the Grizzlies won’t have a full house for Saturday’s Game 3 against the Jazz. But that’s no reason to be angry. Buy a ticket and soak it in. The Grizzlies will have more people in the building Saturday than since before the pandemic. It’ll feel like playoff basketball is supposed to feel.
Expect I-40 bridge reopening schedule next week
The Tennessee and Arkansas departments of transportation now know exactly how they will repair the I-40 bridge.
With vaccine uptake waning, approach changes to get more people vaccinated
Shelby County is about 51% toward its goal of vaccinating 700,000 people, according to the county Health Department. As of Thursday, 355,102 total people are vaccinated with 270,297 of them fully vaccinated.
FedExForum will not increase capacity ahead of Game 3
The Memphis Grizzlies won’t increase capacity ahead of Games 3 and 4, but they are making limited tickets available on the Pinnacle Level.
Former charter school director indicted on theft, forgery charges
Former executive director of Memphis charter school indicted on theft and forgery charges after she was accused of stealing $4,500 from the now closed school.
Grizzlies Insider: Grizzlies leave The Beehive State for a beehive
The Grizzlies won’t increase FedExForum capacity for Games 3 and 4, and Memphis fans are buzzing with frustration.
Collierville Schools wins $2 million grant to fly
Collierville Schools received a $2 million grant that will allow them to fly with community partners, training in mechanics, flying and drone operation.
The To-Do List: MSO connects music and the civil rights movement
An “Orchestra Unplugged” concert includes a performance of “The Seven Last Words of the Unarmed.”
Groovin’ and Grillin’ returns to Germantown
Groovin’ and Grillin’ events are returning to Germantown as part of the city’s summer concert series. While movies will not return this year, hot dogs, hamburgers and music will be available.
Collierville spray parks open for summer
Both of Collierville’s spray parks are open. Passes are needed ahead of time to use the one at W.C. Johnson Park.
Former Memphis DB Kendell Johnson knew when it was time to step away
The twin brother of Memphis star safety Quindell Johnson has played football all his life; now he’s ready for business.
Kickoff times announced for seven Memphis Tigers games
The football season opener on Sept. 4 vs. Nicholls State is scheduled for 6 p.m.
AutoZone Liberty Bowl announces Dec. 28 date, game time
It is the first time since 1993 that it will be in a prime-time slot.
Spring Fling
Today: Brothers chase soccer championship
CBHS will play Nashville Father Ryan for the soccer title Thursday at 1 p.m.
More Spring Fling:
CBHS, Houston survive penalty shootouts
CBHS keeper Chris Krahn saved two penalties
Lions, Gryphons, Brothers shine
Harding Academy piled up the points in track and field events.
Northpoint eliminates TRA in D2-A baseball
Trojans put Rebels away with an eight-run fifth inning.
Mitchell freshman stays calm, wins championship
Dorien Johnson outduels Melrose’s Montavious Cooper in a tightly-contested 110-meter hurdles race.
TRA hangs on, advances in D2-A softball
Rebels open Spring Fling with a victory over the team that defeated them in the 2018 championships game.
Trojans, Rebels meet in must-win baseball game
After opening defeats on Tuesday, teams will have to battle back from the losers bracket.
How a St. George’s standout got back on track
The senior overcame physical issues, mental doubts to reach state meet.
‘The hay is in the barn’ and CBHS track team has the horses
Multi-sport standouts set other interests aside as Brothers prepare for Division 2-AA championship track meet.
Locals go for gold in Murfreesboro
The pandemic canceled last year’s events, but Spring Fling 2021 kicks into high gear on Tuesday.
White Station High teacher a finalist for STEM award
Dr. Chikezie Madu, a science teacher at White Station High School, is one of the state’s six finalists for the Presidential Awards in Math and Science Teaching.
Calkins: Like the great Ja Morant himself, the Grizzlies will be back
Memphis didn’t win Game 2 in Utah Wednesday. But any Grizzlies fan who watched the game had to be pumped. The Grizzlies now have home-court advantage and the best player in the series. Saturday night at FedExForum should be wild.
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.”