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
City Council tackles high-dollar votes and ambitious plans in Tuesday’s meeting
Moving money to the redevelopment of the Southwest Twin Drive-in, final votes on two November ballot questions, a first vote on short-term rental rules and some complex bond restructures are on Tuesday’s City Council agendas.
Education First day of school 2026: Major changes for 5,000 Memphis students
2026 elections Elections After early voting issues, voting machines being tested before Election Day
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Suburbs talk secession; Memphis Classic is a wrap
Elections The AM/DM podcast: What you need to know before you vote
Business
FedEx Logistics names new president
FedEx Logistics’ new president recently oversaw sales in the Asia Pacific region.
Premium Business Cyclospora outbreak sends shoppers flocking to Memphis farmers markets
Premium Transportation & Logistics Memphis logistics leaders navigate most complex tariffs yet
Premium Business SpaceXAI made a lot of news last week. Here’s a breakdown.
Premium Business Longtime funeral home adapts to changing industry
Sports
Grizzlies Mailbag: How to watch games next season, and what to expect from Cam Boozer
This second installment is mostly about incoming rookie Cameron Boozer, though Herrington does start with a newsier question about the Grizzlies’ broadcast future.
Memphis Tigers Football Court ruling could give some Tigers an extra season
Sports First Memphis Classic is over, but tourney director already looking forward to next year
Premium Sports Hound Dogs may be on the move in 2027, but probably aren’t going far
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis coach Charles Huff says big goals must come with a big work ethic
Food
Recipe Exchange: Melissa Cookston’s provoleta with chimichurri, roasted cherry tomatoes
While known for her award-winning barbecue, Melissa Cookston likes to grill more than just pork.
Premium Food News Food Files: Pot Headz Coffee brings caffeine only, no cannabis
Suburbs
Collierville baseball coach change followed ‘comprehensive review of documented concerns’
Jeff Munier will remain on the Collierville High faculty as a teacher, but will no longer serve as coach.
Premium Shelby County Bartlett alderman revives idea of suburbs splitting from Shelby County
Arts & Culture
Improv theater helps at-risk young people learn a new script
Time on stage helps Memphis Allies’ SWITCH participants, including many former gang members, becoming more confident, sociable, empathetic and aware of their emotions.
Education Ruby Bridges believes ‘every child deserves access to books’
Opinion
Opinion: Local government matters, and every vote counts
The men and women elected on Thursday will face some of the most consequential decisions Shelby County has confronted in years.
Guest Columnists Echols: Punctuation is a short-term superpower
Podcasts
Elections, SpaceXAI and schools dominate local headlines
The many candidates for a wide range of local, state and federal offices were a key theme among journalists on this episode of “Behind the Headlines” on WKNO-TV.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more How art, place and Memphis come together for the Hyde Foundation
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Ballet and Mempops
Today’s photo features Caroline Jones enjoying a Mempop at Ballet Memphis’ open house, taken by Patrick Lantrip.