Calkins: Morant says Game 2 ‘in jeopardy.’ Game 1 was a total loss.
The Grizzlies lost the game and they lost Ja Morant. On a no good, very bad day at FedExForum.
Herrington: Jaren Jackson Jr.'s big night couldn’t save Game 1, but was still big news for the Grizzlies
If most things went poorly for the Grizzlies in their 128-112 Game 1 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, the one thing that went the most right has particular meaning for that future: Jaren Jackson Jr.’s game-high 31 points in more than 37 minutes.
Who is Rui Hachimura, the guy who destroyed the Grizzlies in Game 1?
The forward had 29 points off the bench for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Ja Morant in pain after Grizzlies’ Game 1 loss
The Grizzlies dropped Game 1 to the Lakers on Sunday afternoon, and the status of Ja Morant moving forward is uncertain. Box score: Lakers 128, Grizzlies 112 Ja Morant leaves game with hand injury Playoffs Game 1 halftime report: The Grizzlies have a battle on their handsRelated:
Four Memphis Tigers entered the NCAA transfer portal
The NCAA transfer portal officially opened April 15, and the Tigers had four football players enter.Related story:
Front porch singing: Musicians play yard concerts across Cooper-Young
Cooper-Young transformed into a tiny music festival Saturday, April 15, as 100 bands played free public concerts on 40 porches for Porchfest 2023.
Stars spoil opener for Brady White and the Showboats
Memphis Tigers fans didn’t get to see Brady White be victorious in his Showboats debut, but they still enjoyed watching him compete in his old stomping grounds. Buckley: An impressive start for the Showboats, despite the loss. Let’s see if it lasts.Related story:
FedEx at 50: ‘FedEx makes every part of Memphis better’
FedExForum, national golf tournaments, pandas, the area’s growing medical device industry, its IT sector — leaders say they couldn’t have happened without FedEx.
General Assembly kills red-flag bill days after Lee asked for one
Two days after Gov. Bill Lee asked lawmakers to pass an “extreme risk protection order” bill, one such bill sponsored by Democrats died without receiving a committee hearing.
Buckley: An impressive start for the Showboats, despite the loss. Let’s see if it lasts.
In a city that has trouble holding onto its pro football teams, Memphis has a new contender hoping to stay.Related story:
Bartlett students shine at ‘friend-raiser’
The Bartlett Education Foundation spotlights the suburb’s high schoolers in a fundraiser focused on student achievements.
‘It’s just not good enough:’ MSCS board questions superintendent finalists
Memphis-Shelby County Schools unveiled three finalists to be the next superintendent of the district Saturday, April 15, but board members did not appear happy with the results.
Shinedown’s Zach Myers has logged many nights at the Forum. Now he’ll get his own.
Zach Myers, lead guitarist for multi-platinum modern rock band Shinedown and Memphis Grizzlies season-ticket holder, will leave his usual perch in section 113 and instead take the stage at FedExForum Friday, April 21, finally playing the arena he’s visited countless times in the past.
CBHS standouts lead the way at Houston Track Classic
Pole vaulter Cole Hungate and sprinter Jaxon Hammond were among the victorious Brothers.
Congenital syphilis on the rise locally and nationwide
For infants born with the infection, severe symptoms can include cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus, permanent hearing loss and musculoskeletal deformity.
MEMFix coming to seven areas in 2023, starting with Alcy-Ball
Each neighborhood’s event will feature local vendors and pop-up shops, local performers and temporary street and space activations. The upcoming Alcy-Ball event is set to feature 45 vendors.
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Sometimes it takes a family to find just where you belong.
As popularity grows, Collierville cricket players scout for a field
Collierville cricket players are asking the town to seriously consider a new home.
901 FC and Las Vegas play to a rain-delayed draw
Saturday at AutoZone Park, the city’s USL Championship team played to a 2-2 draw with Las Vegas in a match delayed by rain.
Movers & Shakers
Campbell Clinic, Martin, Tate, Morrow & Marston, P.C. and BLDG Memphis announce new additions.
Metro
In the suburban school board races, some candidates will have to win twice
For some of those seeking a spot on a local school board, the only thing that stands in the way of the November general election is an August ballot.
Elections Four Tenn. Legislature incumbents win reelection at filing deadline
Business Wing Guru owner gets diversion but must repay more than $335,000
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Game over for Tigers, but liquor stores aren’t giving up
Metro The AM/DM podcast: What happens now with The Standard?
Business
Building connections: Bartlett hosts 28th annual Business, Health and Home Expo
The annual Bartlett business expo provides an opportunity for local companies dealing in everything from health care to meals to bookkeeping to promote their services.
Business Wing Guru owner gets diversion but must repay more than $335,000
Real Estate February home sales up with a busy spring expected
Business Power-transformer maker plans to construct $30M manufacturing building
Premium Real Estate Inked: Grocery and coffee shop planned Downtown, and stingrays get new homes
Sports
Nate Ament convinced Rick Barnes he could play. Tennessee is glad he did
Tennessee coach Rick Barnes said he had a late-night meeting with the team trainer on Wednesday. It paid off when his star freshman scored 27 one day later. Related content:
High School Sports Bartlett holds off late Bearden charge, advances to 4A semis
High School Sports Collierville falls to Blackman in Class 4A quarters
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Mavericks 120, Grizzlies 112
Sports Storr scores 19, No. 15-seed Ole Miss beats Georgia, advances to SEC tourney quarterfinals
Food
Wing Guru owner gets diversion but must repay more than $335,000
Billy Richmond founded the Wing Guru eateries in 2016.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Barksdale’s chilaquiles fries
Suburbs
In the suburban school board races, some candidates will have to win twice
For some of those seeking a spot on a local school board, the only thing that stands in the way of the November general election is an August ballot.
Premium Business Building connections: Bartlett hosts 28th annual Business, Health and Home Expo
Arts & Culture
St. Patrick’s Day fun, Brazilian food and unlimited coffee
In this week’s To-Do List, Crosstown Arts opens spring exhibitions, the daffodils come in all colors at the Dixon and the Orpheum reveals its next Broadway lineup.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: Oscars (finally) arrive, Hitchcock’s ‘The Birds’
Opinion
Calkins: Lionel Hollins has never left Memphis — or stopped working to make it a better place.
Lionel Hollins is the new board chair of Heal the Hood. Why has he stayed in Memphis for 23 years? Because our purpose is lift others up.
Premium Guest Columnists Opinion: Beware of deceptive business opportunities
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: What happens now with The Standard?
The Standard could have been Germantown’s first TIF, or tax increment financing, district.
Business The AM/DM podcast: Could consumers see tariff refunds?
Games
Sudoku: March 11
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.