Grizzlies, Melton impress in win over Bucks
The Grizzlies scored 120-plus points for the sixth time in seven games, and De’Anthony Melton continued his hot streak, scoring 24 points, including six 3-pointers.
Herrington: Grizzlies’ righteous play has their opponents confused
The Memphis Grizzlies, one of the youngest NBA teams this season, just beat two of the league’s biggest stars in a span of four days, and with their own best player unavailable both times.
901 FC turns out the Lights in Vegas
It was “Viva Las Vegas” as 901 FC snagged the King’s Cup, a golden statuette created especially for Saturday’s soccer match due to Elvis Presley’s ties to both cities.
Calkins: Memphis and Hardaway will fight allegations. But this sure doesn’t look good.
The IARP alleges that Penny Hardaway and Memphis basketball committed multiple Level 1 violations. The university is fighting back. Could this be the beginning of the end for Hardaway? The battle has been joined.
FedEx flight departs for Europe carrying relief for Ukrainian refugees
For more than two hours Saturday morning, FedEx Express team members loaded a Boeing 777 cargo aircraft with 76 tons of supplies, including an emergency field hospital and life-saving medicines.
Hardaway, Memphis face multiple Level I, II charges by the NCAA
Memphis is accused of obstructing an investigation and showing a lack of institutional control.
First Lady visits St. Jude, talks about Ukraine humanitarian effort
More children with cancer are coming to the city from the Ukraine war zone next week. First Lady Jill Biden made the visit to St. Jude Friday afternoon and talked privately with four children and their families airlifted this past Monday from Poland to Memphis.
Box score: Grizzlies 127, Bucks 102
March 26, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Milwaukee Bucks at FedExForum.Related story:
Tigers lose two linemen to medical retirement
Offensive lineman Evan Fields and defensive lineman John Cartwright are the second and third Tigers to be reported as medically retired since the end of last season.
Report: Memphis assistant Cody Toppert headed to LSU
Toppert was a top recruiter for the Tigers and a key planner of the offensive scheme.
North Mississippi officials seek relief options for congested Miss. 305
As Miss. 305 continues to be more congested in DeSoto County, local officials are searching for alternatives to ease the problems — none of which seem to be a quick fix.
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)
March Madness
Who will win the NCAA men’s basketball tournament?
Click here to check out the local bracket standings. Prizes up for grabs include a $475 gift card and Daily Memphian swag.
Collierville leaders stop pursuing garage north of Town Square
Collierville leaders did not move forward with their pursuit of a parking garage north of the Town Square and the contract for the project has expired.
Oh, Snap: This week’s best photos
It’s all about good times this week, with a sextet of photos related to beer and sports. Take a minute to tell us which is your favorite.
Metro
The Early Word: Mystery retailer buys Ikea, and Audubon’s clubhouse tees off
Abortion pill debate makes its way into FedEx’s boardroom, the Belmont owner buys up more space and we take a deep dive into crime numbers.
Memphis Tigers Basketball The AM/DM podcast: With football ongoing and basketball season getting underway, we’re talking Tigers
Premium Public Safety Declining crime rates fall further after Task Force arrival
City of Memphis ‘What an honor’: Loren Roberts emotional as work starts on clubhouse named for him
State Government Tennessee set to execute a woman for first time in 200 years
Business
Inked: Alo Yoga stretches to Southaven; Music, film nonprofit taking Front stage
North Mississippi continues to see renewed large-scale industrial activity — this time with a California-based yoga brand. Plus, MVP3 is getting a Downtown space on Front Street.
Premium Transportation & Logistics Abortion pill debate reaches FedEx annual meeting
Transportation & Logistics Mississippi senator announces millions for roadway improvements in DeSoto County
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: ARTSmemphis adds to leadership
Premium Real Estate Belmont Grill building owner buys property next door
Sports
The AM/DM podcast: With football ongoing and basketball season getting underway, we’re talking Tigers
Today, we talk about former players rejoining as coaches, the basketball team’s predilection for 3-pointers and what it will take to get season ticket-holders back into seats.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies practice twice on Day 1 of training camp
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis QB now playing with more confidence
High School Sports Dandy Dozen: Briarcrest moves into No. 1 spot
City of Memphis ‘What an honor’: Loren Roberts emotional as work starts on clubhouse named for him
Food
Annual Southern Foodways event to be held in Memphis
The Memphis event is only the third time in almost 30 years the Southern Foodway’s symposium has been held outside of Oxford, Mississippi.
Premium Food News The baker behind Moore Truffles pivots to cookies — and a bright purple shed
Suburbs
Collierville considering e-bike education over regulations
Collierville’s proposed guidelines on e-bikes focus on aligning with state law and educating teens about the rules and risks.
Transportation & Logistics Mississippi senator announces millions for roadway improvements in DeSoto County
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Tom Cruise vs. Anne Hathaway, ‘The History of Concrete’
Choose your fighter, celebrity movie-opening edition.
Spirit of Memphis Minnesota artist claims fourth victory at national duck stamp competition
Opinion
Opinion: David Weatherspoon on suspending the gas tax and supporting public safety for District 31
“Tennesseans, like voters across the country, have become disillusioned with the current caustic political environment. I will bring decency back to the state Capitol. I will bring integrity back to the state Legislature.”
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: The new-look Grizzlies begin the season sound of body and mind. That’s a start.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: With football ongoing and basketball season getting underway, we’re talking Tigers
Today, we talk about former players rejoining as coaches, the basketball team’s predilection for 3-pointers and what it will take to get season ticket-holders back into seats.
Collierville The AM/DM podcast: Departure leaves Collierville looking for a new town administrator
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Sprinkling hope
This jigsaw puzzle shows a rendering of the film room in the Liza Wellford Fletcher Stadium, which the University of Memphis provided.