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
The Early Word: Task Force effect on suburbs; CBU class on Grauer murders
MSCS audit reveals payroll problems, the Sheraton reno has a timeline and we’ve got the recipe for a Good Fortune ramen bowl.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Tackling for the NFL and deciding not to run for office
Premium Education Busy year of hiring, firing, reassigning led to payroll problems at MSCS, audit finds
Premium Spirit of Memphis The ‘life-changing’ lessons medical students learn from dissecting cadavers
Premium Public Safety Ask the Memphian: Can a class of 6 CBU students help solve 2 cold-case murders? A grieving family hopes so.
Business
The ‘life-changing’ lessons medical students learn from dissecting cadavers
Faculty sets a tone: Bodies will be treated with dignity. Usually, however, students don’t need the reminder. At the end of the semester, many even linger to say goodbye to their bodies.
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Premium Health Care Lawmakers unleash ‘grassroots uprising’ targeting unfair health insurance practices
Premium Health Care St. Jude president and CEO on 40-plus years at a global icon: ‘Pursuit of science is the pursuit of truth’
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Grab that microphone, Memphis, and get ready to sing
Sports
Herrington: Everyone has an NBA anti-tanking proposal. Here’s mine.
The Grizzlies are “tanking” in what may be the last season where that’s possible. Changes are coming. Here’s an idea for what the new system should be.Related content:
Memphis Grizzlies NBA fines Grizzlies guard Pippen for incident in Miami
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: What does March and beyond hold? Penny Hardaway doesn’t care. Not now, even after losing four straight.
Player of the Week Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 10
Player of the Week Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 10
Food
Table Talk: Cocktails meet canvases in The Edge
For one night a month, Bar Limina will be serving craft cocktails at the nearby Sheet Cake Gallery.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Good Fortune Co.’s Tan Tan Noodles
Suburbs
Task Force driving down suburban crime, officials say
Some worried the Memphis Safe Task Force’s launch would drive crime up in the suburbs.
Premium Bartlett To thrift or not to thrift, that’s Bartlett’s question
Arts & Culture
‘Bloom’ event celebrates spring at Memphis Botanic Garden
“Bloom: A Million Shades of Spring” includes events with enticing names like Bloom Saturdays, Sips of Spring, Tulips at Twilight and Petals and Parasols.
Premium Arts & Culture James Lawson autobiography traces path of Civil Rights icon through Memphis and beyond
Opinion
Herrington: Everyone has an NBA anti-tanking proposal. Here’s mine.
The Grizzlies are “tanking” in what may be the last season where that’s possible. Changes are coming. Here’s an idea for what the new system should be.Related content:
Guest Columnists Opinion: Why immigration enforcement is not the same struggle as the Civil Rights Movement
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Tackling for the NFL and deciding not to run for office
This week brings us the NFL Combine and two Tigers tackles who get to attend and a deadline to not run for office.
Behind The Headlines Steve Mulroy’s mixed review of the Memphis Safe Task Force
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Raptor rehab
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of an owl at the Mid-South Raptor Center and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.