Jazz’s 3-point shooting again takes down Grizzlies
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Calkins: The Grizzlies are down 3-1 — but Memphians should be thrilled
The Grizzlies lost to the Utah Jazz Monday to fall behind in their playoff series. So how come it felt like another great night for the Grizz?
Grizzlies playoff blog: Memphis vs Utah, Game 4
Join The Daily Memphian’s Chris Herrington Monday evening as the Memphis Grizzlies meet the top-seeded Utah Jazz at FedExForum.
Box score: Jazz 120, Grizzlies 113
May 31, 2021, Game 4 of first-round NBA playoffs: The Utah Jazz defeat the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum.
Remembering and honoring ‘those who paid all’
While some events looked different, many people took time on Memorial Day to remember those who died for the sake of freedom.
Veterans help drive home the meaning of Memorial Day
A pair of World War II veterans reminded a crowd of more than 100 what makes Memorial Day special during an annual service at Arlington Cemetery Monday, May 31.
Touring 100 N. Main: Shattered glass, shell casings, law books and spectacular views
The Downtown Memphis Commission anticipates issuing in about two weeks a request for proposals to potential developers of the 100 North Main Building and the entire block it towers above.
‘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.
Program gets NBA assist in training students for software developer jobs
The Collective Blueprint and CodeCrew are expanding programming through a partnership.
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.
County Commission Scorecard: Part of a penny and voting as Governor is signing
The commission scorecard looks at smooth sailing for the county budget season past the money left on the table from part of a penny, and why the commission’s resolution on the state’s critical race theory ban still matters.
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.
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.
Metro
New Frayser high groundbreaking a milestone for MSCS facility plan
“This is the rebuild and transformation of Frayser, but this is also a moment, a forerunner, of things to come,” said Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris, who first proposed building the school five years ago.
State Government Voting-rights bill passes Tennessee Senate committee
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Metro Tennessee Valley Authority appoints a new CEO
Business
Tennessee commissioner wants to ‘depoliticize’ public health policy
Dr. Ralph Alvarado, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Health, touched on everything from vaccines to fluoride to health disparities during a presentation at the University of Memphis on Friday, March 28.
Health Care New at the Downtown Y: Sit-ups, pull-ups and check-ups
Premium Real Estate Local industrial market booms with early-year sales, setting promising stage
Premium Real Estate Inked: Data Center in the works, egg wholesaler headed to Memphis
Sports
Calkins: Yes, the Grizzles lost again. But all may not be lost!
The Grizzlies got scorched by Steph Curry (52 points) as the Warriors passed them in the standings. So is there anything to feel good about? Actually, yes!
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Premium Sports Memphis falls to Mississippi State for its ninth consecutive loss
Memphis Grizzlies Box Score: Warriors 134, Grizzlies 125
Food
Wing Guru owner Billy Richmond indicted
The owner of a popular Memphis wing restaurant chain has been indicted for theft and tax fraud, local court records show.
Suburbs
Wells Cemetery will be protected no matter what develops around it
The overgrown cemetery sits in a field down a winding, narrow road off Arlington Trail.
Arts & Culture
Local museums, library organization brace for federal funding cuts
Appeal letters to Memphis Library Foundation supporters have already gone out as a new executive order would eliminate the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Opinion
Calkins: Yes, the Grizzles lost again. But all may not be lost!
The Grizzlies got scorched by Steph Curry (52 points) as the Warriors passed them in the standings. So is there anything to feel good about? Actually, yes!
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Flyway Brewing’s head brewer talks beer, Memphis eats, more
Flyway Brewing Co. took over the former High Cotton Brewing and Edge Alley restaurant locations near Downtown. They reopened as a combined space in November.
Games
Jigsaw: Birthday paw-ty
This week’s puzzle features a photo from a celebration of local pup celebrities Sir Meatball and Milkshake.