It’s the shoes: Ja Morant discusses the dunk he always wanted
The Indianapolis crowd full of Pacers fans erupted when Ja Morant made his dunk, and the Memphis Grizzlies were the road team. No one could believe what they just witnessed.
Bane, Morant shine as Grizzlies beat Pacers
Desmond Bane had a happy homecoming and Ja Morant’s dunk went viral in the Grizzlies’ win over Indiana. Related story:
Graceland mourners remember Lisa Marie Presley
Tourists join Memphians outside the gates of Graceland, paying their respects to the King of Rock ‘n' Roll’s only child: “She was the daughter of a legend...” Lisa Marie Presley to be buried at Graceland ‘Passionate, strong and loving’: Tom Hanks, Billy Idol, Sean Lennon remember Lisa Marie PresleyRelated stories:
Cancer-causing chemical endangering Memphis due to EPA’s inaction, lawsuit alleges
The EPA included Memphis’ Sterilization Services of Tennessee on a list of high-risk facilities in August, but a pending lawsuit says the agency is moving too slowly; the Memphis City Council is also considering what actions it can take.
What to look for when Memphis Tigers play against Temple Owls
The Tigers hit the road to take on Temple in Philadelphia at 2 p.m. Sunday, just four days after falling to UCF 107-104 in double overtime on Wednesday.
Dates set for when Germantown Kroger can’t sell beer
Kroger in Germantown will not be allowed to sell beer Monday through Thursday, Jan. 16-19, 2023.
Cohen, Kustoff on either side of Washington’s new power balance
Republican David Kustoff sees the prolonged balloting for the new Speaker as a healthy sign for Republican unity. Democrat Steve Cohen says Republicans will remain unified in the short term, but not in the longer term.
Portrait unveiled for first female Tennessee Supreme Court chief justice
Prior to her 1996 appointment to the Tennessee Supreme Court, Justice Janice Holder was elected to Division II of the Circuit Court of Tennessee for the 30th Judicial District in Memphis in 1990.
MLGW CEO McGowen: Priority is infrastructure overhaul
MLGW president and CEO Doug McGowen says his priority is finding ways to accelerate the $1.2 billion, five-year plan to upgrade the utility’s infrastructure.
Recipe Exchange: Cafe Roux’s Shrimp and Crawfish Etouffee
Here’s a nice shrimp and crawfish etouffee from Cafe Roux, and if you want to adapt it to make Catfish Acadian, go right ahead.
Cardinals Caravan rolls into Memphis with top prospects
If all goes as St. Louis would like, outfielder Jordan Walker won’t be back to Memphis but pitcher Tink Hence could be in a Redbirds uniform before the 2023 season is done.
Month-long art showcase coming to Marshall Arts, Slim & Husky’s
A month-long art showcase will feature installations from more than 30 visual artists in two art galleries.
Friday prep report: Arlington downs Bartlett in match-up of state-ranked 4A teams
Tierney Kelsey and Brittani Wells lead the way for Tigers in the I Have a Dream Classic.
Opinion: The winter storm that blew TVA’s cover
“TVA’s days of boasting of reliability ‘superior’ to its neighbors, simply does not hold up to the fact check. Especially when facing the aftermath of acts of God level destruction and storms or extreme temperatures.”
New wave of Bartlett leadership sworn in
Bartlett aldermen approved more than two dozen of Mayor David Parsons appointees, ushering in a new wave of department leaders.
Social Club: ESPN gets a taste of Pollard’s, GloRilla makes hip-hop watch list
Last Sunday’s NFL Countdown featured a mini-documentary on Dallas Cowboys running back and Memphis native Tony Pollard, whose family owns Pollard’s Bar-B-Que.
Letter to the Editor: ‘Memphis has people who can do remarkable things’
This was a case where police, fire, and social services as well as neighbors responded with remarkable speed and care. Memphis has people who can do remarkable things.
What does it take to write novels and short stories plus spend 30 years as a journalist?
David Williams talks about his second novel, his writing process, and his 30 years as a reporter and editor at The Commercial Appeal on this week’s episode of The Sidebar.
Ranking French fries, worst to best
You know you have a favorite kind of French fry, whether it’s a shoestring, fast food fries or waffle cut. So do Jennifer and Chris, and we talk about it on Sound Bites.
Grizzlies podcast: Jaren Jackson Jr. is NBA award favorite
Jaren Jackson Jr. is the favorite to win Defensive Player of the Year. Drew Hill and Chris Herrington break down his chances.
Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
The Daily Memphian captured Lisa Marie Presley’s last appearance in Memphis, and five days later, photographer Mark Weber was at Graceland, where fans remembered the daughter of the King of Rock and Roll.
Metro
The Early Word: Cohen trashes Trump, and the MSCS takeover moves ahead
Shelter puts down more dogs, the xAI land sale is really happening and the Tigers may be shorthanded for the Big Dance.
City of Memphis City Council sets early start to budget season in return from spring break
Shelby County County Commission has little appetite for giving itself a raise
Shelby County County Commission will continue giving grants, despite federal bribery case
Business
Ginger’s Bread & Co. to open Downtown location
The Downtown Memphis Commission’s Center City Development Corp. awarded the owner a $30,000 Retail Tenant Improvement Grant on Wednesday, March 19, for interior and exterior improvements.
Business Monogram Foods names new CEO
Health Care First Horizon gives big to Baptist’s osteopath school, money earmarked for construction costs
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Sports
4 of 4: PJ Haggerty earns All-American status again
Memphis Tigers basketball star PJ Haggerty is only the seventh player in program history to become a consensus All-American.
Premium High School Sports Tournament newcomer Hillcrest surges into Class 1A semifinals
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch in Memphis’ NCAA Tournament 1st-round game vs. Colorado State
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Will injured Tyrese Hunter, Dante Harris play for the Tigers at NCAA Tournament?
Food
Table Talk: Mystery bags make takeout app ‘Too Good’
The new-to-Memphis “Too Good to Go” app gives customers big savings while helping restaurants eliminate food waste.
Suburbs
Commercial center in heart of Bartlett headed for refresh
Bartlett is finally encouraging improvements to a shopping center that is in disrepair northeast of Stage and Bartlett Boulevard.
Arts & Culture
Shelby Farms leader on the nonprofit’s past and future
Jen Andrews joins Eric Barnes to discuss the controversies that once hung around Shelby Farms Parks and what’s going on inside it now.
Opinion
Guest column: Save Tennessee’s wetlands for future generations
We don’t need uncontrolled, thoughtless regulations that limit economic growth, says Bill Dance, but we do need well-thought-out rules that allow construction and progress while protecting our surroundings.
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Will Memphis eventually limit rotation players?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ rotation and how it may change at the start of the postseason.
Games
Word Flower: March 18
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.