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
Mulroy says post-Task Force discussions underway
Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy talked about the Task Force and investigations of fatal shootings by MSTF members on “Behind The Headlines.”
Elections Shelby County early vote tops 183,000
Business Federal judge disagrees with Mississippi regulator, lets lawsuit against SpaceX proceed
Education Feagins’ nudity contributed to ‘hostile’ environment, former MSCS employee claims in new suit
Public Safety DA says his office moving through felony cases faster despite heavier workload
Business
Practical Magic: The Broom Closet niche shop sweeps in a wide audience
The season of the witch is year-round at The Broom Closet, which serves many other religions and spiritualities — maybe even yours.
Business Federal judge disagrees with Mississippi regulator, lets lawsuit against SpaceX proceed
Premium Business Exclusive: Michelin-recommended restaurant welcomes new chef
Premium Real Estate Developers break ground on Union Station’s first phase
Premium Transportation & Logistics FedEx Freight’s first-ever earnings release includes mixed results
Sports
Memphis vs. Army: What to know for Tigers’ Halloween showdown
The American Conference standings are getting crowded, which is why Saturday night’s Halloween matchup between Memphis and Army is so important.
High School Sports Houston caps perfect girls soccer season with state title win over Collierville
High School Sports Friday prep report: Lausanne wraps up No. 1 seed in D2-AA
High School Sports Munford dominates Central to win region title
Sports No. 12 Mississippi rolls to victory over Auburn
Food
Recipe Exchange: ‘Somebody’s Watching Me’ baked cheese and Calabrian chile eyeballs
“This appetizer is as Halloween as it gets, but it’s so good you’ll want to make it for every party you ever have,” said cookbook author Andrea LeTard. “Maybe just leave the ‘eyeballs’ out for your non-Halloween gatherings.”
Premium Business Exclusive: Michelin-recommended restaurant welcomes new chef
Suburbs
Federal judge disagrees with Mississippi regulator, lets lawsuit against SpaceX proceed
A federal judge in Mississippi ruled Friday, Oct. 30, that SpaceX’s construction of a natural gas plant in Mississippi likely violated the state’s air regulations despite Mississippi regulators allowing its construction.
High School Sports Houston caps perfect girls soccer season with state title win over Collierville
Arts & Culture
Memphis Ren Faire: A place of fairies, elves and fanciful costumes
With blacksmiths, fortune tellers and more, Overton Park takes on a medieval atmosphere for a Renaissance fair that continues through Sunday.
Music Five must-see Memphis concerts for November
Opinion
Opinion: Innovation isn’t yet a feature of the system in Memphis
“We have a profound, time-sensitive need for a bold group of public servants who can imagine and operationalize experiments — making creative, rigorous, coordinated policy innovation a permanent modus operandi in Memphis.”
Elections Sanford: Taylor’s sexting scandal renders him unfit for Congress. But the voters will ultimately decide.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: There’s a world of fun to celebrate this weekend
This weekend is one to learn about people, places and traditions from outside the U.S.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: All about the suburban mayoral and aldermen races
Games
Daily WordRow: Oct. 31
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.