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
‘Alex Pretti is one of us’: Memphis cyclists honor nurse — and biker — killed in Minneapolis
What was planned as a ride through Overton Park became a gathering for reflection as Memphis cyclists joined a nationwide movement to honor Alex Pretti, who was killed by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis.
winter weather Metro Winter-storm damage in Shelby County estimated at almost $5M
winter weather City of Memphis Trash talk: Memphis waste stuck in the deep freeze
Winter weather City of Memphis Situation in South grows more dire as ice, frigid temperatures, outages persist
Public Safety Task Force back at work after winter-storm pause
Business
International Paper splits into two public companies, reports $23.6B in 2025 sales
Officials believe the separation will take 12 to 15 months.
Business SpaceX and xAI could merge, according to reports
Transportation & Logistics Breeze Airways adding direct flight from Memphis to San Antonio
Business The Station gets its liquor license, seemingly clearing the way for the store to fully open
Business Nike to lay off nearly 600 employees in Memphis
Sports
Grizzlies suffer sixth straight loss in fall to Timberwolves
Ty Jerome, in his first game of the season after recovering from a right calf strain, led Memphis with 20 points and six assists but could not keep the Grizz from losing their sixth straight.
Memphis Grizzlies Ty Jerome makes a splash in Grizzlies debut, but Memphis falls to Minnesota
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Timberwolves 131, Grizzlies 114
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch when Memphis faces Tulane
Premium Business Calkins: Robert Pera remains city’s best hope for keeping Grizzlies in Memphis
Food
Food Files: Wild Beet Salad Co., The Pop Spot opening
The Pop Spot Bar & Grill on Brookhaven Circle and Wild Beet Salad Co. in Cooper-Young are opening, and may be joined by a new restaurant on Mississippi Boulevard.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Sunrise Memphis’ bi bim bowl
Suburbs
Germantown seeks artist with tunnel vision for Greenway mural
The pedestrian tunnel mural will kick off Germantown’s Greenway art project.
Premium Bartlett Intrepid fun-seekers enjoy thrills of ‘Mount Bartlett’
Arts & Culture
Pro cornhole comes to town, and the Dixon celebrates 50 years
In this week’s To-Do List, a new Pink Palace exhibit explores the science and culture of food. And Urban Earth hosts a workshop on air plants.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: International, animated Oscar nominees open
Opinion
Calkins: After a year of triumph, death and music, the Central High jazz band plays on
Well, darn. The Central High band won’t be going back to New York this year to defend its title in the Essentially Ellington jazz contest. But after a year of triumph and tragedy, that won’t stop director Ollie Liddell from teaching “with (his) hair on fire.”
Premium Otis Sanford Sanford: Is Memphis cooperating with immigration crackdown? The answer is debatable.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: What you can do this weekend
As crazy as it may sound, there are events happening this weekend that haven’t been canceled. And we’re not just talking about YouTube yoga or your “Heated Rivalry” marathon.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: The NBA trade deadline looms. Will Memphis have 2 lottery picks?
Games
Sudoku: Jan. 30
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.