Ja Morant scores 52, makes history in win over Spurs

Ja Morant made Grizzlies history and another highlight reel with a 52-point performance Monday night.

By Drew Hill March 01, 2022

Calkins: 52 for history! A magical night for Memphis, Morant

On a mesmerizing night at FedExForum, Ja Morant became the first Grizzlies player to score 50 points in a game. He wound up with 52. And then Morant celebrated the feat with his teammates. And the whole city, too.

By Geoff Calkins March 02, 2022

High School Sports

Monday prep report: Arlington beats the buzzer and gets a fourth matchup with Bartlett

Tigers win an instant classic over Collierville on a 3-pointer by Alindsey Long. Then, Bartlett cools off White Station.

By John Varlas March 01, 2022

Premium Financial Services

New First Horizon owners say they’re committed to retaining talent

On a conference call Monday, Feb. 28, Toronto-Dominion group president and CEO Bharat Masrani announced plans to invest $150 million to keep First Horizon employees.

First Horizon sold; deal expected to close in November

By Rob Moore March 01, 2022

Elections

Chairman resigns from election commission

Brent Taylor is expected to enter the Republican primary race for Senate District 31, the seat currently held by Brian Kelsey of Germantown.

By Abigail Warren March 01, 2022

Public Safety

Democrats call for unity to defeat incumbent DA

Two of the three Democratic candidates running for Shelby County District Attorney came together Monday to call for unity and a change to the criminal justice system by defeating current District Attorney Amy Weirich.

By Yolanda Jones March 01, 2022

Shelby County

County Commission questions Memphis school system rebrand

The commission delayed votes to receive and file two financial reports from Memphis Shelby County Schools until it gets dollar figures on the rebrand.

Six apply for appointment to vacant state Senate seat

By Bill Dries February 28, 2022

Food News

Chipotle an unexpected addition to Summer Ave.

With two locations already in town, the fast-casual grill is opening a third in early March on a street already rich with Mexican food options.

By Jennifer Biggs February 28, 2022

Update Business

Hollywood Feed to expand into five new states with acquisition

Memphis’ Hollywood Feed LLC is acquiring a Columbus, Ohio-based pet-supply store.

By Neil Strebig March 01, 2022

Metro

MATA announces ‘3 new innovative steps’ toward expansion

Changes and improvements include a one-year expansion of on-demand Go901 service, implementation of the MATA tracker, and the obtaining of $46 million in funding toward its mConnect bus rapid transit system.

By Julia Baker February 28, 2022

North Mississippi

Olive Branch kidnapping case reenacted for TV

Olive Branch police were part of a television show production that will spotlight the kidnapping of a 14-year-old and how an Internet app contributed to the crime.

By Toni Lepeska February 28, 2022

Premium

Grizzlies Insider: Steven Adams doesn’t give a bleep about the shine

“I don’t need a pat on the back. I just need to bloody win the game,” Adams said.

By Drew Hill February 28, 2022

Music

Megan Thee Stallion to perform at BSMF

Beale Street Music Festival, set for April 29-May 1, will be held at the Fairgrounds in Liberty Park as construction continues at Tom Lee Park. Memphis in May announced the single day line-up performances Monday.

By Jasmine McCraven February 28, 2022

Elections

Election precinct changes met with accusations of disenfranchisement

The county could see new voting machines by August of this year, but two issues indicate overall differences between the Shelby County Commission and the Election Commission.

By Bill Dries March 01, 2022

Mark your calendars

Here are the next Memphis Grizzlies games:

Game 6: Friday, May 13, Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors, 9 p.m. (ESPN)
Game 7 (if needed): Monday, May 16, Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors, 7:30 p.m. (TNT)

Business

Memphis mail problems affect businesses and bills

Months after a Postal Service slowdown in first-class mail delivery, the USPS estimate of 2.7 days to deliver parcels and letters doesn’t match what we heard from readers.

By Bill Dries March 07, 2022

Business

Bluff City Biz: Women in business with Martha Hample and Vonesha Mitchell

This week, we’re joined by Martha Hample, managing partner of Hampline Brewing, and Vonesha Mitchell, executive director of the Women’s Business Center South.

By Rob Moore March 01, 2022

High School Sports

Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 13

Standouts from Arlington, Collierville, Memphis Business Academy, Mitchell and White Station up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 3.

By John Varlas March 20, 2022

High School Sports

Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 13

Standouts from Bolton, Briarcrest, Collierville, FACS and Mitchell up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 3.

By John Varlas March 01, 2022

North Mississippi

New Eats: 2 Crazy Fellas and king cake equal bread pudding

Mix up a bread pudding with the flavors of king cake, top it with a cream cheese sauce and colored sugar and you have a party of a dessert.

By Jennifer Biggs March 02, 2022

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Metro

Sentencing delayed for former Memphis police in Nichols case

The five former Memphis police officers charged in the beating death of Tyre Nichols are set to be sentenced in federal court this summer

By Aarron Fleming 3 hours ago

Downtown Civil Rights Museum plans event-packed MLK Day

After TikTok ban is upheld, local content creator in wait-and-see mode

Memphis-area baker and TikTok plaintiff Chloe Sexton isn’t ready to give up despite Friday’s ruling.

By The Associated Press 5 hours ago

Business HopeWorks breaks ground on housing to help men turn the page after prison

Precocious youth, veteran leader spark top-ranked Bartlett

Tennessee’s top-ranked team boasts two talented freshmen. But it will take more than them to erase their recent state tournament frustration.

By John Varlas 7 hours ago

Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Memphis lost. That’s OK. Just don’t make it a habit.

Business Blitz comes to Trap Fusion in ‘cost-friendly’ Whitehaven

Jason Gardner’s Whitehaven restaurant, Trap Fusion, had a line of people waiting to order food, while visitors filled most of the tables inside the dining room.

By Julia Baker 2 hours ago