No more waiting: Grizzlies get first win, beat Trail Blazers
The Memphis Grizzlies showed resolve on Sunday by erasing a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter to get the win. Related story:
Tigers three-peat, win AAC women’s soccer tournament title
The Mustangs outshot the Tigers and had more shots on goal, but just as they did during the regular season, the Tigers prevailed on the scoreboard.
This Week in Memphis: Tigers’ season starts without Penny, Terrence Howard is here
What’s ahead this week? Leftwich Tennis Center will reopen, Downtown Dining Week is happening, and Mississippi voters are headed to the polls.
Memphis Japan Festival cultivates community
“It creates a sense of community between Japanese and West Tennesseans with an interest in Japan, some who will never travel there.”
Jason Smith, a second-generation media personality, finds his path
When Jason Smith moved to sports-talk radio 92.9 ESPN, he learned fast that making it work would be about his personality and the on-air chemistry with co-host John Martin.
With the Mighty Mississippi at a low, Memphis’ cruise ships turn to buses
Memphis has bet on the Mississippi River cruise industry and its tourism dollars, but as the river hits record lows, cruise operators and the city prepare for an uncertain future.
Memphis basketball season forecast: Predictions for the Tigers’ 2023-24 campaign
The Tigers have aspirations of being an AP Top 25 team for much of the regular season and making a deep NCAA Tournament run. They’ve got plenty of talent, but can they do it?
Memphis women’s basketball ready to begin new chapter with Simmons
Even as they start over with their third coach in four years, the Tigers are excited for what the 2023-24 season holds with first-year coach Alex Simmons on the sideline.
Tigers win shootout with USF
Quarterback Seth Henigan did pretty much whatever needed to be done as Memphis defeated South Florida. What a moment for Memphis native Tevin Carter Tigers defense gets the stops when needed, but there’s work to be doneRelated stories:
Crime rates continue to climb across Memphis
Bill Gibbons, president of the crime commission, said Memphis is not the only city seeing its crime rate rise, especially in the car theft category, “but that is little comfort.”
Cooper House’s ‘project’ is brewing small-batch beers
An economics professor at Mississippi State University has turned his hobby into a Cooper-Young business, joining an ever-growing group of local brewers.
Artists share their wares at Broad Avenue Art Walk
Handmade jewelry, art exhibits, dessert studio activities and the chance to drink a cup of coffee were just some of the things at the fifth annual Broad Avenue Art Walk.
Questions that will define the Tigers’ 2023-24 season
Memphis certainly has the talent to have its best season in more than a decade, but there are a few key factors that will determine just how far this group of Tigers goes. Martin: Even without DeAndre Williams, this Tigers team has a chance for greatnessRelated story:
Juvenile Court reevaluating when and how it decides to detain youths
Shelby County Juvenile Court is auditing its Detention Assessment Tool, which it uses to determine if youth accused of crimes will be kept in custody or sent home.
Bartlett enjoys wave of new commercial activity
Several commercial ventures including Lopez Grill and O’Reilly Auto Parts, are nearing completion in as interest increases in the suburb that’s in commuting distance of BlueOval City.
Southaven Chamber Foundation building business academy, mentorship program
The Southaven chamber has formed a foundation to support local businesses and serve as a mentor to those in the early stages of operation.
Metro
Calkins: Incredibly, the Central High jazz band did it. They won the whole thing.
The Central High jazz band did it. They defeated bands from across the country — and around the world — to win the Essential Ellington contest in New York. And, yes, there were many tears.
City of Memphis This Week in Memphis: BBQ fest wars are back and MSCS graduations begin
Education Rhodes welcomes new endowed humanities professor
Premium Spirit of Memphis Calkins: Central High lights up the stage — and advances to finals in New York.
Business
Iconic blue dog paintings replaced at Union Centre
The owners of Union Centre changed the iconic blue dog art in late April. Only one blue dog painting remains on the building.
Premium Health Care Nurse celebrating Mother’s Day with her newborn thanks to colleagues’ care
Health Care UTHSC addresses loss of federal funding
Premium Health Care Birding helps some ‘feel a part of something bigger’
Sports
Showboats fall 19-9 to Battlehawks for another disappointing loss
Memphis has only won three of its last 17 games since the start of the 2024 season. No other team in the league has more than Memphis’ 14 losses during that span.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Mama Bears: Jay Huff’s mom Kathy is ‘Huff Stuff,’ too
Premium Collierville Collierville girls dominate sectional track meet
Premium Sports Redbirds Recap: Three homers not enough as ‘birds drop finale, series at Knights
Food
Sound Bites: Gina Neely talks food, family and SmokeSlam
Gina Neely is the guest on this week’s “Sound Bites.” In addition to riffing on what makes good barbecue and why Memphis is No. 1 on her list, Neely and Holly Whitfield discussed SmokeSlam.
Suburbs
Collierville girls dominate sectional track meet
Khari Webb and the rest of the Dragons look like good bets for more Spring Fling success.
Arts & Culture
Calkins: Incredibly, the Central High jazz band did it. They won the whole thing.
The Central High jazz band did it. They defeated bands from across the country — and around the world — to win the Essential Ellington contest in New York. And, yes, there were many tears.
Opinion
Calkins: Central High lights up the stage — and advances to finals in New York.
The Central High jazz band continued to blaze through New York, advancing to the finals of the Essentially Ellington contest. Said Ollie Liddell, the band’s director: “We play with the spirt of the city, man.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Gina Neely talks food, family and SmokeSlam
Gina Neely is the guest on this week’s “Sound Bites.” In addition to riffing on what makes good barbecue and why Memphis is No. 1 on her list, Neely and Holly Whitfield discussed SmokeSlam.