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.
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
Bartlett officer injured in fatal shooting of drug suspect
Authorities were conducting a predawn drug investigation when the suspect was killed and an officer wounded. The officer is in non-critical condition.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Could National Guard come here? Plus, bar fixes a mis-steak
Shelby County Firestone site in North Memphis won’t house new jail
Public Safety MPD touts overall crime at 25-year low
Business
City Council talks MATA and Regional One Health rebuild
City Council members will talk about next steps for the city’s bus system as one member calls for talks with County government on Regional One Health’s campus rebuild.
Health Care Methodist grows Neuroscience Institute with $2.8M expansion
Premium Real Estate Hotel Napoleon’s bar reopens with same name, different operator
Premium Real Estate Old Bayer building could become a campus for kids aging out of foster care
Sports
Tigers QB Brendon Lewis on record setting pace. Already.
Brendon Lewis is averaging 74.5 rushing yards in the season’s first two games. That puts him on track to become the Tigers’ leading quarterback rusher for a single season.
High School Sports Week 4 high school football preview: No secrets between Germantown and Whitehaven
High School Sports Dandy Dozen: Germantown tightens hold on top spot
Memphis Tigers Football Mantra turns to magic for Memphis Tigers kicker
Food
New Memphis ‘Soul Crawl’ tour kicks off with soul food, music
There’s a new way to sample the food and music of Soulsville in Memphis.
Suburbs
Bartlett officer injured in fatal shooting of drug suspect
Authorities were conducting a predawn drug investigation when the suspect was killed and an officer wounded. The officer is in non-critical condition.
Arts & Culture
Pet theater, a circus act and flamenco: ‘Go on an adventure’ at the Buckman
“Not everything that we have is a household name. And a lot of things we have are things that will be a household name one day,” the Buckman Arts Center director said about the new season.
Opinion
Opinion: Memphis is a better place when journalism thrives
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Festivals, 4-milers and hummingbirds
In this episode of The AM/DM, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips discuss the week ahead, and the week ahead signals the beginning of fall festival season.