Ja Morant unleashes power in Grizzlies’ win over Nuggets
Morant has 38 points, six rebounds and six assists, outperforming reigning MVP Nikola Jokic. Related story:
Friday prep report: Clarkson dominates as Saints continue to impress
Briarcrest junior post player scores 29 points in victory over Hutchison. Also, a roundup of other games Friday and box scores.
Penny apologizes to city, fans, players for rant after loss to SMU
The Tigers coach, in an Instagram post, said: “I let the emotions get the best of me last night and that’s not the way to handle situations.”
Calkins: Can Hardaway get it done at Memphis? My ‘stupid bleeping’ question still stands
I asked Penny Hardaway if he could “get this done” at Memphis. His answer — complete with four expletives — revealed a lot. Tigers drop third straight AAC game after sloppy start Tigers' problems run much deeper than injury issuesRelated stories:
Collierville promotes Shawn Taggart to boys basketball coach
Collierville High School named Shawn Taggart as its interim boys basketball coach following the resignation of Cedric Henderson.
Conaway: I don’t like her much, but she’s still my big sister
“My Tennessee sister Nashville is becoming a Disney World of cities, the reality of it is the fantasy, the place of it is the imitation.”
Reward increased to $5,000 for information in fatal Rhodes College shooting
The family of Drew Rainer, a Rhodes College student shot and killed in a home invasion robbery last year, has added money to the reward in case.
Listen to Tigers beat writers break down Hardaway’s outburst, Silverfield’s new offensive coordinator
Memphis beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II recap Penny Hardaway’s explosive postgame rant after the Tigers’ latest loss to SMU.
Trash or treasure? Illegally dumped tires become bicycle lane barriers
Binghampton Development Corporation and artist Tad Pierson have turned 420 illegally dumped tires into bicycle lane barriers and have begun installing them along Broad Avenue in Binghampton.
About Town: Changes abound in the Shelby County Schools
Shelby County Schools is part of a national trend that shows public school enrollment declining.
Officials: COVID-positive hospitalizations have plateaued
On Jan. 12, the Shelby County Health Department reported 770 hospitalizations: 134 in the ICU and 636 in acute care.
Senate committee recommends expulsion of Katrina Robinson
Robinson said the process was unfair since the Senate Ethics Committee comprises four white Republican men and one Black woman.
Liars’ Lunch group finally finds chicken tenders that stand up to Houston’s
The club members, upset after chicken tenders were removed from Houston’s menu in July 2020, have found a new home for their favorite lunch.
Fayette-Ware big man, Bartlett point guard win player of the week fan vote
JaSteven Walker was runaway boys winner; Kennedy Claybrooks helped her team to 4-0 run last week.
Whitehaven businesses to receive funding for exterior improvements
The $40,000 2022 Small Business Exterior Improvement Grant Fund, supported by the Memphis City Council Community Grant Program, will match up to $5,000 for commercial property owners in Whitehaven, allowing them to make high-quality exterior improvements to their buildings.
AAC not likely to receive payouts from canceled bowl games
AAC commissioner says a team backing out in this instance is not the fault of the bowl.
Lakeland MPDRC considers revised sketch plan for Taylor Farms
After expressing major concerns about a development’s sketch two months ago, Lakeland planning advisers this week provided a more optimistic view for the project.
Metro
U of M raises tuition
University of Memphis President Bill Hardgrave would not speak to a reporter after the meeting when asked about the tuition increases.
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Business
Instead of county building new Regional One, Jeff Warren has an idea
For the past several months, Memphis City Councilman Jeff Warren has been giving tours of Methodist University Hospital. His goal is simple: Convince the community it doesn’t need to spend $1 billion on a new campus for Regional One.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Health Care No one bid on Shelby County’s autopsy contract. Here’s what happens now.
Premium Real Estate New Crosstown Concourse office spaces go on the market for first time
Sports
Who will be Memphis football’s top skill players in 2025?
An official depth chart likely won’t be released until the week of the season opener, but here are projections at the skill positions heading into the Memphis Tigers’ 2025 football season.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers on Tour dates for stops in Memphis, Nashville unveiled
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: How Jaren Jackson Jr. extension would impact summer
Sports College Baseball Super Regionals: What to know before play begins Friday.
Food
After closing bakery, chef shares her ‘Experience’ through cooking classes
On a recent Thursday night, about 30 people gathered Downtown to inexpertly stir roux, chop vegetables, season meat — and laugh.
Suburbs
Blue wave in Horn Lake? Democrats win big
Democrats had a strong showing in the Horn Lake municipal elections this week, including capturing the city’s mayoral race.
Arts & Culture
Live at the Garden’s summer line up
Olivia Wall from the Memphis Botanic Garden talks with Eric Barnes about the 25th anniversary of Live at the Garden.
Opinion
Opinion: Stop praying for peace and start investing in it
In this opinion piece, Memphis faith leaders call on city and county officials to fund community safety and well-being with a moral budget.
Podcasts
Live at the Garden’s summer line up
Olivia Wall from the Memphis Botanic Garden talks with Eric Barnes about the 25th anniversary of Live at the Garden.
Games
Word Flower: June 3
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.