Area’s second Big Bad Breakfast coming to Cooper-Young
With the purchase of two corners in Cooper-Young, John Currence has plans to build a Big Bad Breakfast for Midtowners.
She watched the Grizzlies with her dying father. A story about sports and love.
Steve Blaydes’ favorite player was Ja Morant. In the first game since Blaydes’ death, the point guard hit the Game 5 winner against the Timberwolves.
Lester Quinones signs with agent, keeps door open on return to Tigers
Quinones has entered his name in the NBA draft process, but can withdraw and still go back to college.
Man accused in death of Lafayette’s chef was convicted in Florida slaying
Jonathan Brush reportedly threw a man from the 11th-floor balcony of a condominium in Walton County, Florida.
ESPN experts weigh in on what Memphis can expect in NCAA case
Two experts who have been involved in college basketball for decades give their insight and opinions on what the Tigers and Penny Hardaway face.
General Assembly passes new school funding formula
State Sen. Jack Johnson said the current formula “is outdated, it’s antiquated, it’s difficult to understand. Quite frankly, it is broken. (This) rips that old formula out by the roots and starts with a clean state.”
Grizz fans blame Calipari curse, call Game 5 ‘stressful’
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-109 in Game 5, Round 1, of the NBA playoffs Tuesday night. The Grizzlies lead the best-of-seven series 3-2.
TacoNGanas readies to open new East Memphis location
The Board of Adjustment approved a variance that would allow for a new TacoNGanas location in East Memphis.
City Council Scorecard: Term limits, city primaries, Southwind, more
This City Council Scorecard tracks first votes on a three-term limit for the council and partisan city elections, along with a Southwind apartment complex that stirred some de-annexation resentment.
Le Bonheur plans 5-story, $60M expansion
Hospital COO cites growing Heart Institute, need for additional beds as children require longer hospital stays.
Baptist Children’s Hospital names its first chief medical officer
Dr. Jennifer Snow will serve as the first chief medical officer and system director of pediatrics at The Spence and Becky Wilson Baptist Children’s Hospital, located on the same campus as Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women.
Grizzlies Insider: Memphis players ask home crowd to be loud
The Grizzlies want to put a complete game together, so they are calling on the home crowd to be loud for a full 48 minutes.
Austin, Parham ready to join fraternity of Tigers in NFL draft
If both are taken on Day 2, it would be the first time since 2001 that Memphis had two players taken in the first three rounds of the draft.
Tigers Football Insider: Memphis has the depth it needs at the defensive line
Memphis has a new four-man front approach to its defensive line, and the Tigers have created depth at that position to make up for the talent they lost last season.
Whitehaven community groups postpone cleanup
A cleanup effort in Whitehaven scheduled for this weekend has been rescheduled to next month because of the threat of bad weather this weekend.
Bartlett BMA approves first readings for FY23 budget and tax rate
The Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen have begun their annual approval of the fiscal year budget and a slight decrease in the property tax rate.
Grizzlies comeback, Ja’s layup take Game 5 from Timberwolves
The Grizzlies, shooting poorly from the free-throw line and down by 13 points with less than 10 minutes left, pulled out another inspiring win, led by Morant’s 30 points. Calkins: Today, Memphis, you can ‘thank God’ for Ja Morant Style points: Memphis ushers out Wolves in Game 5Related stories:
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)
Two Republican primaries are already throwing sparks
The only two contested Republican primaries in August for seats in the Tennessee General Assembly representing parts of Shelby County could change dramatically with new challenges that could remove one of the contenders from each of the two-man races.
Spin doctor: How a Downtown hotel has become a home for music lovers
At Eight & Sand, where old-school vibes meet state-of-the-art technology, Chad Weekley is responsible for making sure the music is bumping — and that it’s primarily from Memphis.
New Eats: Tenero Café & Butcher makes the cut
Tenero Café & Butcher is bringing a taste of the Midwest to Memphis.
Holocaust survivor’s son, liberator’s grandson to share Day of Remembrance
Holocaust commemoration stirs memories of survivor Elie Wiesel and “Rabbi of Buchenwald.”
Tuesday prep report: Collierville takes extra-inning pitchers’ duel over rival Houston
Grayson Saunier allows just one hit in his longest outing of the season.
Tennessee Fertility Advocates focusing on empowering members, awareness
Tennessee Fertility Advocates is not pursuing legislation but shifting to help their members gain access to expanded benefits for infertility.
Table Talk: Parties are hard, Cooper-Young is changing, and East Memphis is booming
Have you thrown a big party since COVID? I was out of practice and it was hard; Williamsburg Village in East Memphis keeps hopping; and Cooper-Young is getting bigger and badder.
Metro
Memphis mayor, council clash over ‘poor budgeting’
New budget proposal relies on rosy projections, cutting MATA funding in half and extending ongoing hiring freeze.
State Government Tennessee man is executed for killing his wife and her two sons
Metro D.C. Scorecard: How Memphis’ reps voted on Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
City of Memphis DOJ dropping MPD investigation ‘does not change anything,’ mayor says
Business
Edge District restaurants get funding, Downtown adding street musicians
Incoming restaurants in the Edge District received financial backing from the Downtown Memphis Commission, and the Main Street Mall will soon see more musicians.
Premium Food News Food Files: Cousins Maine Lobster, The Juice Joint return next weekend
Premium Real Estate U of M ‘exploring options’ as it closes Holiday Inn for renovations
Transportation & Logistics Allegiant offering Memphis to Knoxville nonstop flights
Sports
Jaren Jackson Jr. misses All-NBA designation. What it means for the Grizzlies.
Jaren Jackson Jr. just missed making one of the NBA’s three All-NBA teams, and with this knowledge the Memphis Grizzlies offseason has begun.
Premium High School Sports Spring Fling: Lakeland, Munford baseball advance; Bartlett soccer falls
Premium High School Sports Spring Fling: Lausanne, White Station win on final day of tennis
Premium Germantown Buckley: The night Redbirds manager Ben Johnson answered a special call
Food
$15 Deal: Sea snails — yes, sea snails — at Pho 4Ever
As food writer Joshua Carlucci says, Pho 4Ever’s sauteed sea snails are “one of the best things I’ve eaten all year. Full stop. And I’ve been doing a lot of traveling recently.”
Suburbs
Lakeland couple is breathing new life into cigar lounge
Hoping to capitalize on the growing cigar-smoking trend, a pair of entrepreneurs is retooling a smoking emporium concept in Lakeland after the troubles with The Lake District.
Arts & Culture
Next GPAC director must understand ‘the Germantown way’
Germantown will likely hire its next executive director from within. The opening comes as Paul Chandler takes the top position at Memphis River Parks Partnership.
Opinion
Conaway: Our ghosts are calling this Memorial Day
“On Dec. 2, 1943, USS LCT-242 was sunk by a circling torpedo off Naples, Italy. In a little more than a year of service, she earned two battle stars. She was a Memphis girl.”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Which NBA Finals showdown would be most watchable?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss which conference finals team most resembles the Memphis Grizzlies and which NBA Finals matchup would be most entertaining.