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
This Week in Memphis: Budgets galore! Plus, Tom Lee flyway, city pools open
Also happening this week: A funeral service will be held for Judge Jon McCalla and Dr. Mary McCalla.
Metro Sunday forecast is all wet
Education Memphis charter students are bucking district math trends. Here’s what’s guiding their growth.
Premium Health Care UTHSC raises about $11M for new College of Medicine building
Spirit of Memphis ‘Whoever somebody wants to be, that’s fine with me’
Business
After 27 years, The Blue Monkey is closing its doors in Midtown
“It’s been difficult for quite some time, but it just got to the point where, you know, we just really didn’t have much of a choice,” said partner and general manager Mike Johnson as the restaurant closes its first of two locations.
Premium Business Former Memphis news anchor starts PR firm to help clients ‘command the moment’
Premium Health Care UTHSC raises about $11M for new College of Medicine building
Premium Real Estate Work starts on $70M Smokey City Market in North Memphis
Premium Real Estate Bailey: Ramble on Summer finally ramblin’ through Bartlett approval process
Sports
Buckley: Fun was name of the game at Memphis Hound Dogs’ home opener
“Man, it’s fun playing football,” added Sky Forest, a Lausanne football player who took over at quarterback for the Hound Dogs after starter Kevin Taylor was injured Saturday. “You can’t beat that.”
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis takes walk-off win against Louisville
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: University of Memphis still has eyes on the big prize
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: The Grizzlies will try to trade Ja Morant. Where? For what? We can only speculate.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: Ja Morant may bounce back, but does he fit the Grizzlies’ new timeline?
Food
After 27 years, The Blue Monkey is closing its doors in Midtown
“It’s been difficult for quite some time, but it just got to the point where, you know, we just really didn’t have much of a choice,” said partner and general manager Mike Johnson as the restaurant closes its first of two locations.
Premium East Memphis No billboard, no problem. Lunch crowds find their way to Pesce’s Deli
Suburbs
Where we droppin’ boys? Navy levels up recruitment efforts with East Memphis esports facility
In forming its esports, or video game competition, team, the Navy held tryouts to find the best players in a variety of games — like “Marvel Rivals”, “Call of Duty”, “Valorant”, “Counter-Strike”, “Rocket League”, “League of Legends” and “Fortnite” — and then gave them a space to hone their skills for competition.
High School Sports Daily Memphian boys postseason track and field awards: Central’s Nesmith repeats
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: How Memphis artists can get funding wishes granted
Grant opportunities are now open to local visual artists and nonprofit or government organizations that want to address community issues through art.
Performing Arts ‘Legally Blonde’ and ‘Falsettos’ musicals opening in Memphis
Opinion
Buckley: Fun was name of the game at Memphis Hound Dogs’ home opener
“Man, it’s fun playing football,” added Sky Forest, a Lausanne football player who took over at quarterback for the Hound Dogs after starter Kevin Taylor was injured Saturday. “You can’t beat that.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: ‘The joy doesn’t lessen the grief’
Podcasts
Democratic sheriff nominee takes wait-and-see approach on cooperation with federal immigration
Anthony Buckner talked about immigration and the Memphis Safe Task Force as well as a new jail in a wide-ranging interview on “Behind The Headlines”.
Midtown The AM/DM podcast: Pizza witches, Filipino fest and Pride
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Spring Fling soccer
Today’s puzzle is of Christian Brothers goalkeeper Ari Usdan at the Class AAA state boys soccer tournament at Spring Fling in Murfreesboro and was taken by Mark Humphrey.