Jazz’s 3-point shooting again takes down Grizzlies
The Grizzlies are down 3-1 in the first-round playoff series, with Game 5 back in Utah. Calkins: The Grizzlies are down 3-1 — but Memphians should be thrilledRelated stories:
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
Jerri Green sees path to victory in Tennessee governor’s race
She also talked on “Behind The Headlines” about why her call to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement doesn’t mean she wants to abandon enforcement of immigration laws and how she would handle the state appointed board to run Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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City of Memphis SpaceXAI once again said it will restart work on water plant
Premium Spirit of Memphis Governor, local elected officials attend Veterans Village grand opening in Memphis
Public Safety State rules, if followed, should have prevented child’s death in hot bus
Business
Memphis City Council to consider data center moratorium
Memphis, a city known nationwide for SpaceXAI, may take legislative steps to pause data center development. All of Elon Musk’s existing local data centers are in industrial districts and are unlikely to be affected by an ordinance. SpaceXAI once again said it will restart work on water plantRelated stories:
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Sports
Scheffler ties course record, leads by three at FESJC
Scottie Scheffler, the world’s top-ranked golfer, blisters TPC Southwind in second round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship.Related content:
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Golf FESJC: Complete second-round scores, third-round tee times
Food
Recipe Exchange: Hog & Hominy’s peanut butter and banana pie
The pie marries a creamy peanut butter pie filling and a classic banana pudding into one over-the-top layered dessert.
Food News Westy’s to close this weekend, but annual holiday dinners should continue
Suburbs
Collierville reschedules meeting to decide fire chief’s fate
The decision came only hours before the board was scheduled to discuss the fate of John Selberg, who was placed on administrative leave with pay earlier this week.
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Arts & Culture
Memphis rap goes viral at FedEx St. Jude Championship
Pro golfers are building hype on social media with Memphis rap. Now they’ve got to back it up on the course.
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Opinion
Opinion: Beware of impersonation scams
“No government agency will threaten to arrest you or take legal action against you if you don’t send them money immediately.”
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: After a gas station catches fire, rules to prevent blight could contribute to it
Two and a half years after a Poplar Avenue gas station caught fire, the site hasn’t been redeveloped.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies Podcast: Scoping out season schedule highlights
Games
Sudoku: Aug. 15
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?