Ja Morant wins NBA Most Improved Player award
Ja Morant said he believes teammate Desmond Bane should have been in the conversation to win the award.
Second COVID-19 boosters available to anyone ages 50 and over
Shelby County Health Department says second COVID booster doses of either Pfizer or Moderna are available to anyone ages 50 and over, regardless of their health conditions.
Germantown chief fired up for new role
Town leaders believe John Selberg’s accomplishments in Germantown have prepared him to lead and serve the Collierville Fire Department.
Grizz coach Taylor Jenkins fined for criticizing officials
“... I’ve never seen a more inconsistent or arrogantly officiated game,” Jenkins said.
Grizzlies podcast: Game 5 will be tense
Can the Grizzlies get Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. to look like themselves before an important Game 5?
First Horizon sets date for merger vote
In a proxy statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, FHN has disclosed detailed information on its merger with Toronto-Dominion Bank.
Collierville approves sub shop, Mexican restaurant
Two popular chains will open locations in Collierville on Poplar near Chick-fil-A.
Parts of Williamsburg Village to be demolished
Plans have been submitted for demolition and new construction for the eastern half of the East Memphis shopping center.Related story:
CBU golfer, 40, finishes 12th at Gulf South Conference championships
Army veteran Jonathan Shuskey led the Bucs to fourth place in team standings.
Grizz fans want bad refs fined instead, share Game 5 strategies
The Memphis Grizzlies will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5, Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The series is currently tied 2-2.
Sylvamo takes action to avoid takeover
The Memphis-based company’s board of directors unanimously adopted a limited-duration shareholder rights plan, known as a “poison pill.”
Herrington: Five storylines ahead of Grizzlies-Wolves Game 5
With the Grizzlies back in Memphis for Game 5 on Tuesday, here are five storylines: Who’s the better team? the fouls; the struggles of Ja Morant; the struggles of Jaren Jackson Jr.,
and the constant frontcourt shuffling.
Activist discusses dismissal of voting fraud case: DA ‘did the right thing’
“I just feel like a weight has been lifted up off of me.”
Muggin’ Coffeehouse to open new location this fall
Muggin’ Coffeehouse to open second location near “game-changer” homes in Uptown.
Arlington to appeal census maps over county line discrepancy
A question about a census tract has left hundreds of homes in limbo with questions of whether they sit in Arlington or Fayette County.
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)
Survival Guide: Beale Street Music Festival returns after two years away
After a two-year hiatus during the worst parts of the pandemic, Memphis in May’s Beale Street Music Festival is back this weekend with an impressive line-up.
Early voting expected to increase in final four days
Almost 16,000 Shelby Countians had voted early through Saturday. Early voting ends Thursday and the final four days of the two-week voting period usually record the heaviest turnout judging by past elections in the same cycle.
Tigers land two defensive commitments in two days
The University of Memphis football program added two defensive linemen to the roster with Ohio State and Sam Houston State transfers.
Vote for the high school baseball player of the week, Week 6
Standouts from Briarcrest, Brighton, CBHS, Houston, Northpoint and St. Benedict up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 28.
Changing who wins and how long they serve: A call for city primaries and extending term limits
Making its way through the Memphis City Council are a pair of ballot questions that could change the face of city government and the nature of city politics — if they get on the ballot and if a majority of city voters agree at the ballot box. The election backstory: Term limitsRelated coverage:
The election backstory: Primaries
Metro
The Early Word: Grizzlies say bye to Bane, and we’ve got a Parkways primer
FedEx makes a power move, there’s a fight brewing in Bartlett and we’ve got tips on what to order at City Silo.
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Business
Sign of the future: PURE, xAI teamup shows teens ‘what welding can do’
A decrepit cemetery sign sparked a partnership between a Memphis school and Elon Musk-founded xAI.
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Sports
Herrington: Grizzlies’ Desmond Bane trade invites opportunity and risk
A look at what the Grizzlies got, why they did the trade, where it leaves the team going into the summer and what could be next.Related story:
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Food
What to order: City Silo’s fresh take on favorites
City Silo has a menu that doesn’t make for easy decision-making but is perfect for ordering with wild abandon and enjoying with a fresh juice and great conversation.
Suburbs
Bartlett chamber under fire from city’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Alderman David Reaves, a Bartlett business owner, wants some assurances from the suburban Chamber of Commerce before steering the city’s annual donation to the group.
Arts & Culture
Speed and freedom: That’s why roller skating will never die
The owners of Cordova Skating Center recently spent more than $100,000 on upgrading the rink. Why spend that kind of money? Because roller skating will never die.
Opinion
Herrington: Grizzlies’ Desmond Bane trade invites opportunity and risk
A look at what the Grizzlies got, why they did the trade, where it leaves the team going into the summer and what could be next.Related story:
Podcasts
Harris and Sugarmon find common ground in county budget season
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and Shelby County Commissioner Erika Sugarmon talked about the ongoing county budget season, a proposed wheel tax hike and a new jail on “Behind The Headlines.”
Games
Jigsaw: For fans of line dancing
This week’s jigsaw puzzle features a photo from a line dancing pop-up at 901 Fit Life.