‘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
Former officer convicted in Tyré Nichols’ death to be released from federal custody
Demetrius Haley, who has been in federal custody since his conviction in October 2024, will now be free until the new trial is completed as long as he continues to comply with his bond conditions.
State Government West Tennessee ICE facility receives first detainees
Update Metro White House, Memphis leaders have discussed National Guard deployment in city, source says
Update Education Total enrollment at U of M declines by 3%, but school officials find positives in the numbers
Business
Control of MATA money goes to city trust
The trust controlling city funding to the Memphis Area Transit Authority is the result of discontent by City Council members as well as the City of Memphis administration about the bus system’s interim leadership.
Premium Real Estate Old Bayer building could become a campus for kids aging out of foster care
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Business Downtown nightclub Rumba Room has a new salsa partner — and it’s a breakfast burrito spot
Sports
Dandy Dozen: Germantown tightens hold on top spot
The rest of the top six remains unchanged as well with MUS making the biggest move this week.
Memphis Tigers Football Mantra turns to magic for Memphis Tigers kicker
High School Sports Tuesday prep report: Collierville soccer remains unbeaten
Premium Memphis Tigers Football How to restore balance to college football? Hall of Fame coach Mack Brown has an idea.
Food
Table Talk: Flying Saucer makes it right
There are two things never to joke about on the restaurant scene: stellar service and tater tots.
Suburbs
Is third time the charm for the 33 acres of ‘opportunity’ in Germantown?
Time after time, proposals have stalled for the Arthur property land along Poplar Avenue. Now, a new plan is on the table, and “it’s an opportunity to give Germantown the town square it’s been looking for.”
Arts & Culture
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.
Opinion
Opinion: The most common diagnosis in Memphis? A broken heart.
“We live in a city where too many carry wounds we can’t see. Trauma from childhood. Grief that never healed. Depression that whispers lies in the night. Anxiety that clenches like a fist.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: The fall and rise and potential fall of Shelby County’s reentry director
For more than a decade, DeAndre Brown was one of Memphis’ most visible advocates for giving people leaving prison a second chance. But now, that story has taken a dramatic turn.