Ja Morant, Taylor Jenkins named NBA awards finalists
Ja Morant is a Most Improved Player finalist, and if he makes the All-NBA team, he would be eligible for a super-max contract extension this summer.
Early voting expands to all 26 sites countywide
Turnout soared Saturday with six early voting locations open and Agricenter and Glenview Community Center as the top locations by turnout. All 26 sites, including the 20 sites that opened Monday are open through April 28. Election day is May 3.
Grizzlies say they are resilient. Tuesday will test that.
Brandon Clarke believes the Grizzlies will be fine. They will have to prove that in Game 2; otherwise it will be an extremely uphill battle to advance.
Guest column: Affordable health care key to helping small business prosper
“... it’s of vital importance that we, as a community, take care of our small businesses.”
County Commission Scorecard: FedExForum, detention center, MATA and residency
The Scorecard attempts the math on the new FedExForum deal keeping the Grizzlies at the Forum and on the renovated Shelby Training Center that is to become the new juvenile detention center with more funding from the county.
Jennifer and Chris talk about recipes
On this week’s Sound Bites podcast, Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington discuss restaurant recipes and their thoughts on recipes in general.
What are the Tigers’ chances of landing top transfer Davis, and why is Harris leaving?
Getting a commitment from former SMU guard Kendric Davis would be a coup. And is Larry Brown staying?
Calkins: The atmosphere was great, Memphians! The game, not so much.
It was a wild Saturday at FedExForum. The atmosphere was cranked. And then — well, the game started. And the Grizzlies somehow fell flat.
Herrington: Game 1 loss suggests long, up-for-grabs series for Grizzlies
Game 2 — and hopes for the first playoff win at FedExForum since April 22, 2017 — will be about reacting, not overreacting.
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)
Key legislation pending at the Tennessee General Assembly
For more, visit The Daily Memphian’s full coverage of state government.
Updated Monday, April 18.
‘Glue Girl,’ now ‘Chain Girl': Timberwolves-Grizzlies game disrupted
This is the second protest in a week against Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor, alleging animal cruelty at a farm that he owns.
Metro
Declining crime rates fall further after Task Force arrival
The Daily Memphian calculated crime data from before and after the Memphis Safe Task Force was operational, mapping the recent decline.
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
Public Safety Shuttered nightclub will remain closed for now
Premium Public Safety A year of Memphis Safe Task Force: 13K+ arrests, decline and scrutiny
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
Grizzlies practice twice on Day 1 of training camp
The Memphis Grizzlies started training camp with better health and a new plan. The hope is it will lead to a better foundation.
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
High School Sports High school football statistical leaders through Week 6 games
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: Departure leaves Collierville looking for a new town administrator
Today, we discuss the ongoing impact of a conflict that started between the town administrator and the fire chief, both of whom no longer work for Collierville.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: ‘Donut’ overlook this Midtown bakery
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.