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
The AM/DM podcast: Will Memphis be a Champion or a Challenger? Or neither?
What will happen to Memphis’ spot on the PGA tour and one of Memphians’ favorite events?
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Education Federal judge orders halt on MSCS takeover
Premium Education Job ready: Some Youth Villages students get hands-on with a forklift
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Business
Inked: Ross, Hibbett land at Memphis-area shopping center
Plus, local investors add to their retail holdings in Southeast Memphis, and a hotel near Wolfchase Galleria sold for $5.5 million.
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Business SpaceX’s internet service cuts rates for Memphis-area customers
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Sports
A year after a car crashed into the patio, World Cup fever is helping Celtic Crossing score
Complete with its new patio, Celtic Crossing is packed with fans watching the World Cup — especially the U.S. matches. As owner DJ Naylor said, “There’s life in the old dog years.”
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies trade Santi Aldama for draft assets, AJ Johnson
Premium Sports Redbirds Recap: Memphis falls to Charlotte in extra-inning loss
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Food
Coletta’s to close Appling Road location after almost 30 years
“The place on Parkway, we have that Elvis connection,” co-owner Jerry Coletta said. “We have people just about every day that are tourists, who are Elvis fans.”
Food News New gluten-free bakery space opening next month
Suburbs
Former DeSoto County teacher sentenced for child pornography
A former DeSoto County teacher will serve nine years in prison for possessing child pornography, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Mississippi announced Tuesday.
Premium North Mississippi Breaking down Mississippi’s redistricting lawsuits
Arts & Culture
Anti-AI show-and-tell is all about generating interest in ‘real artists’
“It just doesn’t make sense for people in a city where our water is being used up by the data center … to contribute to that,” said one of the hosts for Lamplighter Lounge’s first anti-AI show-and-tell.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: An early look Indie Memphis gem ‘Blue Heron’
Opinion
Calkins: The Ja Morant era is finally over. Why did it come to this?
“The Grizzlies have finally traded Ja Morant, the biggest star they may ever have. But by the end they just wanted him gone.”Related content:
Opinion Opinion: On xAI, Mayor Young is gaslighting Memphis
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Will Memphis be a Champion or a Challenger? Or neither?
What will happen to Memphis’ spot on the PGA tour and one of Memphians’ favorite events?
Metro The AM/DM podcast: All about the new Memphis Art Museum
Games
Sudoku: July 1
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