‘On My Grizzly': It’s Game 4, and how the Growl Towel came to be
For Nashville-based company SomethingInked, the Grizzlies were its first client, and their successes are forever linked.
Grizzlies voice complaints about Rudy Gobert’s screens in playoffs
Careful not to direct their comments at the refs, Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks point out lack of offensive foul calls on Gobert.
Further business expansions in Frayser bring more optimism
Community leaders are optimistic the current trajectory of one of Memphis’ largest Black neighborhoods is trending upward after years of disinvestment.
Meow! Cats and owners cry out due to feline food shortage
Shortages, caused by a complex series of events including a jump in pet ownership, are not expected to abate until 2022.
Why critical race theory is a hot topic in education
Critical race theory is being banned from classrooms across the nation. Here’s what it is and why educators of color are fighting back.
Jazz, Conley hold off Grizzlies in Game 3
Despite more fireworks from Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks, Utah was able to fend off the Grizzlies with its barrage of 3-pointers. Calkins: Memorable night at FedExForum ruined by Mike Conley heel turn Grizzlies game’s a party for fans excited about home playoffRelated stories:
Calkins: Memorable night at FedExForum ruined by Mike Conley heel turn
It was a wonderfully unruly night as playoff basketball returned to FedExForum Saturday. Until our old friend Mike Conley ruined everything.
Grizzlies game’s a party for fans excited about home playoff
Although capacity was limited to 12,185, Grizzlies fans made their voices heard in pregame and carried that enthusiasm into FedExForum, where the halftime performance featured local rap star Young Dolph.
Verizon installing 5G technology in Germantown
More small cell technology is being seen throughout Germantown. While Verizon has submitted more than 100 requests to the suburb, the technology is supposed to help all cellular users.
With end of NCAA recruiting dead period, Tigers prepare for 2022 forward’s visit
Jai Smith, a 6-foot-9 forward, will get to see firsthand what Memphis looks like.
Metro
Memphis residents sue SpaceXAI over ‘roaring’ turbines at Southaven plant
Two law firms filed a federal class action lawsuit against SpaceXAI over noise and vibration from its Whitehaven and Southaven facilities.
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Public Safety Nightclub shut down after history of crime
Public Safety ACLU presses for immediate court intervention against Memphis Safe Task Force
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Business
Memphis residents sue SpaceXAI over ‘roaring’ turbines at Southaven plant
Two law firms filed a federal class action lawsuit against SpaceXAI over noise and vibration from its Whitehaven and Southaven facilities.
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Business AutoZone sees ‘more normalized’ inflation ahead after quarter of cost pressures
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Sports
Collierville volleyball secures district title
The Dragons earn the No. 1 seed and hosting rights for the first round of the postseason in two weeks with three-set victory over Arlington.
High School Sports Week 6 high school football preview: Potent offenses collide in 1-2 clash
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies’ day of service becomes lesson in purpose
Player of the Week Kirby standout voted player of the week
Food
$15 Deal: French Truck’s salmon toast — or bagel, as the case may be
Biting into the different textures of fatty salmon, cream cheese and toast at once is very satisfying.
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Suburbs
Collierville volleyball secures district title
The Dragons earn the No. 1 seed and hosting rights for the first round of the postseason in two weeks with three-set victory over Arlington.
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Arts & Culture
Gonerfest starts tonight, and so do the unofficial afterparties
The Cooper‑Young record store’s annual festival returns to Wiseacre and the Overton Park Shell with a surge of late‑night shows.
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Opinion
Sanford: Political fighting in Memphis and across America is hurting local Democrats
“With Republicans refusing to address high gas prices, heavy-handed immigration policies and blatant corruption by President Trump, Democrats have been handed all the ammunition they need to put their GOP opponents on the defensive. But instead, some are fighting each other.”
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Demolition is underway at proposed Regional One site but who’s paying for it?
The site is slated to become the home of a new Regional One hospital, which could cost more than $900 million.
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Games
Daily Jigsaw: Lobbyist patio
This jigsaw puzzle features a rendering of patio renovations planned for The Lobbyist that was provided by the restaurant.