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
Who determines how riverfront is used? Lawsuit over new Memphis Art Museum narrows.
Chancellor Melanie Taylor Jefferson dismissed most of the claims in the Friends for Our Riverfront lawsuit seeking to stop construction of the new museum. But she kept the central question in the case.
Public Safety Girl, 11, stabs 10-year-old at school, MPD says
Premium State Government Legislation filed to make Germantown mayor full time
State Government Memphis judge named to Tennessee Court of Appeals
Business
Downtown Memphis Commission sets new design guidelines
New guidelines emphasize walkability, attractive streetscapes, appealing facades, sustainability and authenticity to Memphis.
Germantown Sew long: Germantown, Southaven Joann craft stores to close
Arlington Beyond the wheelchair: Local clinic helps bridge accessibility gap
Premium Real Estate Inked: Freight company coming to Memphis; new Gossett car dealership
Sports
Fourth-quarter fade ends Hutchison’s season
Knoxville Catholic outscores the Sting, 21-4, over the final eight minutes to advance to Cookeville next week.
Memphis Grizzlies New York hits 3-pointer with 5 seconds left to beat Grizzlies
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Knicks 114, Grizzlies 113
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis receiver Roc Taylor pays homage to his mother at NFL Combine
Food
Bog & Barley team to open new concept in Collierville
The new restaurant will be located in the former space of Highlander Restaurant & Pub, which closed last year.
Suburbs
Bartlett schools names hitting facility in honor of late Coach Phil Clark
Bartlett City Schools is memorializing the huge impact the late Phil Clark had on the district as its baseball coach and athletic director.
Arts & Culture
New Theatre Memphis season includes ‘Legally Blonde’ musical, ‘Shawshank Redemption’
The 2025-26 season includes well-known musicals, family favorites and a classic Shakespearean tragedy.
Opinion
Sanford: A Delta newspaper and an assault on freedom of the press
The Clarksdale Press Register garnered national attention recently after a judge ordered the paper to take down an editorial critical of Clarksdale’s elected officials.
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Can Memphis avoid another hiccup before Selection Sunday?
Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and college-sports columnist John Martin take a look at the final stretch of the regular season.
Games
Word Search: Satellite Music Hall
Can you solve this week’s word search?