Calkins: Maybe there was no gun. There’s still a lesson for Morant.
Ja Morant would be better off if he asked his friends and family to let him flourish in the spotlight he has earned.
Grizzlies’ fourth-quarter struggles continue with loss to Raptors
The Grizzlies were outscored 28-17 in the fourth quarter in their loss to the Raptors. They have lost eight of nine games.Related story:
Taylor Jenkins, Ja Morant speak on NBA probe of Morant acquaintances
A report from The Athletic states that Ja Morant’s acquaintances confronted members of the Pacers’ traveling party near the team’s bus in the loading area of FedExForum after the Grizzlies’ Jan. 29 victory.
Honey Music Festival unveils U of M performing arts center, arts investment
The University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music hosted its first Honey Music Festival on Sunday, Feb. 5.
GPS darts can make police pursuits safer, but they’re no silver bullet
New GPS technology can be expensive, but it’s one way police are reducing the need for high-speed chases.
Analysis: How medics failed to give care to Tyre Nichols
A moment-by-moment look at the video reveals exactly how long Nichols went without medical attention after he was beaten by MPD officers, even after other officers, Memphis Fire Department EMTs and a Sheriff’s Deputy arrived.
Morris: Our police department, city needs a makeover
G. Scott Morris says the future of Memphis will be built by young people taking up the challenge to redesign the fabric of what makes Memphis a great city.
Dionne Warwick brings star power to U of M music center opening
Student musicians backed the legendary singer at the grand opening gala for the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center at the University of Memphis.
Memphis Animal Services debuts play yards with stadium AstroTurf
Dogs will romp on the same Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium turf that University of Memphis football players put blood, sweat and tears on, Coach Ryan Silverfield said.
Echols: Memphians who are working to ‘push back the dark’
“With the minutes and hours and days they are given — in big and small ways — these otherwise ordinary folks are pushing back the dark by trumpeting hope to the world around them.”
Protesters take to street, while skaters honor Nichols’ bold spirit
One group camped in the middle of a Downtown intersection to make their demands known. Another rolled out a freewheeling celebration of a fellow skateboarder. Swift release of Nichols’ bodycam footage hasn’t opened door for other MPD videosRelated story:
Mixed-use development proposed near Silo Square
Planning Director Whitney Choat-Cook described Crossover’s master plan as possessing a “modern, millennial-like design” with amenities that set the project apart from its mixed-use neighbor Silo Square.
BankPlus Amphitheater’s makeover brings VIP seating and air conditioning
The $10 million renovation at the BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove is expected to improve the experience for concertgoers while expanding the venue’s seating capacity.
GM to invest $14 million in Memphis parts center
General Motors’ Memphis Parts Distribution Center, which was opened in 1999, ships 331,700 orders per month and employs 259 people.
Movers & Shakers
WYXR, Spirit Architecture Group, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Innovate Memphis and Samaritan Counseling Centers of the Mid-South announce promotions and additions.
Shelby County and U of M partner to build public health workforce
Over the next five years, the health department will use nearly $14 million in CDC funding to bolster its workforce and infrastructure.
Metro
Defense rests in Tyre Nichols state trial
Defense counsel rested Saturday, May 3, concluding proof in the Tyre Nichols state trial.
Spirit of Memphis ‘Memphis is the center point of the world’ when it comes to music
Public Safety Use-of-force expert testimony continues
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Business
Delta plans new nonstop flight from Memphis to New York
The nonstop flight will be between the Memphis International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport, Delta said in a release, and the first flight is scheduled to launch Sept. 8.
Business AgLaunch seeks ready-to-grow startups with innovative farming solutions
Premium Food News Food Files: Belly Acres Collierville opens, Bluff City Coffee Downtown closes
Premium Real Estate Inked: Former Bed Bath & Beyond trades robes for liquor bottles
Sports
Redbirds recap: Memphis beats the Bats in game 5 of 6
The Memphis Redbirds won game five of a six-game homestand Saturday against the Louisville Bats (Triple-A, Cincinnati Reds) at AutoZone Park.
Premium Sports Memphis Showboats fall by one point again to Houston
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Why did the Grizzlies hire Tuomas Iisalo? The answer is in the details.
Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Grizzlies make Tuomas Iisalo full-time head coach
Food
$10 Deal: Grit Bowl at Barksdale’s sticks to your bones
From the updated Barksdale’s menu, this one might be the best expression of Bryant Bain’s culinary DNA: Southern roots laced with Tex-Mex flair. Think huevos rancheros meets Delta comfort.
Suburbs
Collierville shoe store to close after almost six decades in business
Jackson’s Shoes has helped parents find the perfect fit for children’s feet throughout the area, but the service is coming to an end.
Arts & Culture
Stax’s Pat Mitchell Worley on the Power of Music Honors
Soulsville Foundation CEO Pat Mitchell Worley joined Eric Barnes on “The Sidebar” to talk about the Stax Museum’s first ever Power of Music Honors.
Opinion
Conaway: Struggle and sacrifice, set in stone, set afire, set to rise again
“We cannot escape our responsibility to our place in history any more than a fire can burn down what happened at Clayborn Temple.”
Podcasts
Dive into Spanish culture at the Brooks
A new concert series at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art explores the different styles and genre of Spanish music, led by Marina Carracedo, a visiting lecturer at the University of Memphis.