Ja Morant has bone bruise in knee, doubtful for rest of postseason
The Grizzlies point guard sat out Game 4 against the Warriors, which Memphis lost, 101-98.
Tuesday prep report: Houston reliever shuts the door on Bartlett
Connor Weaks throws three hitless innings to help Mustangs advance to Wednesday’s district championship game against rival Collierville.
Tourism bonds approved for Grand Hyatt, One Beale
While the total value of the bonds is still undetermined, Chance Carlisle of Carlisle Corp. expects the value to be around $75 million.
MIM barbecue fest heads back to Liberty Park
A new world champion of barbecue is waiting in the wings. And, more accurately, also in the hogs, the sauce and the “anything but.” It all starts today at 5 p.m.
Water Tower District underway at Schilling Farms
The Water Tower District at Schilling Farms is underway. The mixed-use development is pursuing its retail components.
Grizzlies Insider: Grizz come to Brooks’ defense
Memphis fans have voiced loudly their opinions of Dillon Brooks’ play in Game 4. Grizzlies lose lead in final minute, drop Game 4 to Warriors Calkins: Why Dillon, why? On a crushing ending to a crushing day. Herrington: Dillon Brooks had a tough night in a tougher loss Wiseman speaks about Tigers, injuries: ‘It’s made me stronger’
At Kate Bond Elementary, little senators push for big changes
Kate Bond Elementary’s student senators are some of the youngest you’ll find, but they have big changes in mind to make their school better.
Gallerist turned ‘gelateur’ brings sweet treats to Crosstown Concourse
A graduate of Penn State’s Ice Cream Short Course and a former student of a “gelato master” at a French pastry school in Chicago, Hugh Balthrop takes great pride in the art of gelato-making.
Tigers Basketball Insider: Big target for Memphis off the market
Memphis has signed two transfers so far with Georgia Southern’s Elijah McCadden and SMU’s Kendric Davis.
Why you might see a new modern car on Madison Avenue’s trolley line
About a dozen MATA workers gathered Tuesday, May 10, to test the transit authority’s Siemens–Duewag U2 car.
Briarcrest AD stepping down, but his legacy remains
Longtime Saints fixture and “relations-builder” Joe Rowell is retiring, leaving a legacy of winning and can-do attitude.
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)
Council member calls TVA report, presentation ‘jockeying’
Tennessee Valley Authority officials got a hostile reception when they took an economic development study to the Memphis City Council Tuesday.
Council moves extended term limits, partisan primaries forward
The two issues could be up for a citywide referendum in August. Memphis City Council moves closer to hiring energy consultantRelated story:
Barretville General Store gets green light for expansion despite ‘family squabble’
The Shelby County Commission approved an expanded kitchen, an outdoor pavilion and more parking at the Barretville General Store.
COVID case rates rising again, health director says
The seven-day rolling average is now more than five times higher than what it was three weeks ago, Dr. Michelle Taylor told the Shelby County Commission.
Monday prep report: Varsity newcomer pitches Briarcrest to region title
After sitting out a year due to his transfer, Jack Gleason quiets CBHS to help surging Saints earn a home series in the next round of the playoffs.
Grizz fans react to Game 4 loss
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 98-101 in Game 4, Round 2 of the NBA Playoff series.
Metro
Flash flood warning extended again, this time to 9:15 p.m.
Memphis ‘got lucky' Wednesday. But rocky weather will continue through the weekend. And motorists who encounter standing water are reminded to “turn around, don’t drown.”
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Michelin stars align, and 201 Poplar is a taxing problem
Update Metro Storms kill 7 in the South and Midwest as forecasters warn of catastrophic rains, floods this week
Public Safety Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend in Shelby Farms indicted for first-degree murder
Business
Falling Into Place: Broad Avenue shop closing, but the future is sweet
“There’s nothing sad about any of this,” Falling Into Place owner Mary Claire White said. “I feel really, really good about what I’ve done for 10 years. I’m excited to focus on the next thing.”
Health Care Tennessee commissioner wants to ‘depoliticize’ public health policy
Premium Real Estate Local industrial market booms with early-year sales, setting promising stage
Premium Real Estate Inked: Data Center in the works, egg wholesaler headed to Memphis
Sports
Lausanne baseball standout wins spring-sports athlete-of-the-week vote
Emre Roan provided a history-making walk-off winner against CBHS.
Spirit of Memphis Brad Luckett takes over as CBHS basketball coach
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball AAC commissioner working on basketball strength of schedule
Sports Redbirds', Tigers’ postponed baseball games reset for Friday
Food
Bittersweet bakers: 17 Berkshire closing, Jacques Louise opening in Midtown
As it closes, 17 Berkshire is “passing the torch” to gluten-free bakery, Jacques Louise.
Suburbs
Collierville Schools enters contract for new bus lot
Collierville’s Board of Education wants to buy nearly 28 acres on U.S. 72 to park the fleet of yellow vehicles that transport Collierville and Germantown students.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: Hot Foot Honeys, drag time travel and a bad tattoo contest
This week, Martin Luther King Jr. is honored, a fashion legend is celebrated and a mid-century home transforms into a vintage pop-up shop.
Opinion
Narcisse: Giving up more than just chocolate this Lent
Lent should unsettle our belief we’ve done anything to justify what we have and what others do not. And that, I believe, is a way of life worth living.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Flyway Brewing’s head brewer talks beer, Memphis eats, more
Flyway Brewing Co. took over the former High Cotton Brewing and Edge Alley restaurant locations near Downtown. They reopened as a combined space in November.
Games
Word Search: April theater in Memphis
Can you solve this week’s word search?