Frustrated Grizzlies drop game versus Knicks
The agitated Grizzlies saw coach Taylor Jenkins and Ja Morant ejected late in the game. Related story:
Herrington: Yes, the Grizzlies are in a funk. Good luck figuring out why
The issues seem innumerable, and the solutions few and far between.
Second Gentleman visiting Memphis to push Biden’s infrastructure plan
Douglas Emhoff and Labor Secretary Marty Walsh are among a blitz by the administration to promote President Joe Biden’s $4 trillion “American Jobs Plan.”
Tornadoes cause damage in Mississippi; Tupelo hit at night
There were multiple reports of damage to homes on Elvis Presley Drive in Tupelo, just down the street from the home where the famed singer was born.
Playoff race: Grizzlies need ‘sense of urgency’ for play-in spot
With the regular season in its final stretch, here are some odds to consider for the sixth playoff spot, plus the play-in.
Grizzlies Insider: Welcome to the play-in party, Los Angeles
Add unhappy LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers to the play-in mix.
How did permitless carry become Tennessee law?
While neither side is completely happy, the law allowing Tennessee gun owners to carry openly with or without a permit sailed through the legislature — and with relatively little pushing from gun advocacy groups.
MPD chief nominee touted as ‘rising star’
As Durham Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis awaits confirmation from the Memphis City Council as the new leader of MPD, city leaders, former colleagues and activists from her past weigh in on her law enforcement career.
Coronavirus: Nearly 115 new cases reported
Monday’s 113 new cases bring Shelby County’s reported coronavirus total to 95,860 cases, including 92,611 inactive cases, 1,630 active cases and 1,619 deaths.
Herrington: Kyle Anderson has a case for ‘Most Improved’
There are at least a couple of Grizzlies who merit serious consideration for year-end accolades, starting with Kyle Anderson.
Lakeland building playground at Oak Ridge Park
As Lakeland grows, so does the need for more parks. The latest recreation area — Oak Ridge Park — should open in May as students finish classes and start summer break.
May is here and the events abound
There’s a flurry of events and festivals in mid-May, and you need to get tickets now because they’re all pre-sale and they’ll be gone soon.
State could require transgender restroom signs
The bill would require public facilities to post a sign if they let transgender people use multi-person restrooms, locker rooms or changing rooms. The Human Rights Campaign says it would be the first of its kind.
Calkins: Dancing back to No. 1
After an eight-year drought, Memphis Pom won a national championship in hip-hop. The inside story of how Memphis reclaimed its spot atop the dance universe.
New evidence surfaces in 16-year-old murder case
Vern Braswell, a former elementary school principal, has been in prison for 16 years after being convicted of killing his wife. New evidence has surfaced that his supporters hope is enough to get him released or a new trial.
Metro
The Early Word: Could National Guard come here? Plus, bar fixes a mis-steak
Mason ICE facility is detaining immigrants, Demetrius Haley is free from prison and the University of Memphis goes over the “enrollment cliff.”
Shelby County Firestone site in North Memphis won’t house new jail
Public Safety MPD touts overall crime at 25-year low
Transportation & Logistics Control of MATA money goes to city trust
Business
City Council talks MATA and Regional One Health rebuild
City Council members will talk about next steps for the city’s bus system as one member calls for talks with County government on Regional One Health’s campus rebuild.
Health Care Methodist grows Neuroscience Institute with $2.8M expansion
Premium Real Estate Hotel Napoleon’s bar reopens with same name, different operator
Premium Real Estate Old Bayer building could become a campus for kids aging out of foster care
Sports
Week 4 high school football preview: No secrets between Germantown and Whitehaven
There are plenty of ties between the respective coaching staffs in the Region 8-6A opener for each team.
High School Sports Dandy Dozen: Germantown tightens hold on top spot
Memphis Tigers Football Mantra turns to magic for Memphis Tigers kicker
High School Sports Vote for the Daily Memphian high school player of the week, Week 3
Food
New Memphis ‘Soul Crawl’ tour kicks off with soul food, music
There’s a new way to sample the food and music of Soulsville in Memphis.
Suburbs
The AM/DM podcast: Why 33 acres in Germantown could be so important
Out of all Shelby County’s municipalities, Germantown may have the least available land left to develop. But there are 33 acres of what could be prime real estate just west of the popular Saddle Creek shopping center.
Arts & Culture
Pet theater, a circus act and flamenco: ‘Go on an adventure’ at the Buckman
“Not everything that we have is a household name. And a lot of things we have are things that will be a household name one day,” the Buckman Arts Center director said about the new season.
Opinion
Opinion: Memphis is a better place when journalism thrives
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Festivals, 4-milers and hummingbirds
In this episode of The AM/DM, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips discuss the week ahead, and the week ahead signals the beginning of fall festival season.