Calkins: Will Ja Morant play? Maybe! Here’s the reason for hope, either way.
Will Ja Morant play in Game 2? That’s the mystery of the moment. But however it turns out, there is fresh reason for hope.
Tuesday prep report: Collierville holds off Arlington in top-10 battle
The Dragons scored four in the second inning, and pitchers Ari Bethea and Keaton Baird made sure it held up.
Harris, Wright pitch Regional One rebuild financing
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris takes a proposal to the County Commission next week to fund the county’s share of the $700-million capital project. Commissioner Mick Wright says he hopes that can be coupled with a property tax reduction.
What’s next for the MSCS superintendent search?
The firm overseeing the hunt for the next Memphis-Shelby County Schools superintendent interviewed 34 candidates total. Of those 34, 26 indicated they were still interested in being considered.Related story:
Prosecutors call Brian Kelsey’s request to reverse guilty plea ‘meritless’
“There is no indication that the defendant did not understand his plea,” prosecutors wrote in documents filed Friday, April 14. “The defendant identifies no case in which a court has permitted a defendant so sophisticated to withdraw a valid plea so late with so little justification.”
Olive Branch resident spun the wheel, solved the puzzle on Wheel of Fortune
Her experience with words and a rebound after an early setback helped an Olive Branch woman capture a major haul on Wheel of Fortune.
Southaven passes smoke, vape store restrictions
The Southaven Board of Aldermen voted unanimously in favor of a zoning ordinance amendment that will restrict future smoke and vape shops in the North Mississippi suburb.
Ja Morant’s status: Grizzlies will make Lakers play guessing game
The Grizzlies did not have definitive answers on Ja Morant’s availability for Game 2. They would rather make the Lakers guess. If Morant is out, Tyus Jones will be ready.
Permitless carry bill for 18-year-olds delayed
A General Assembly bill allowing 18-year-olds to carry guns without permits was pushed to next year, but the state is already treating it as the law under a settlement that ended an age-discrimination lawsuit.
Bail limit bill awaits Lee’s signature
The bill requires trial court and general sessions court judges to set bail for certain violent felonies.
Mulroy announces partnership to help prosecute economic crimes
The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office announced a partnership as part of its push to prosecute economic crimes such as worker exploitation and wage theft.
Local reforms lower bail amounts by up to $725,000
A new Shelby County Standing Bail Order is intended to prevent people accused of crimes from being held in jail unnecessarily, fulfilling a constitutional right that bail shouldn’t be punitive. But some say more transparency and stricter bail schedules are needed to protect the community.Related content:
First look: Southaven’s $10M BankPlus Amphitheater renovation
With $10 million in expansion and improvements, the BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove prepares for its reopening on Thursday with a concert by Better Than Ezra.
The Black Crowes, My Morning Jacket headline 2023 Mempho Music Festival
Other scheduled acts include Lake Street Dive, Band of Horses, Tash Sultana, The War and Treaty, Devon Gilfillian and Larkin Poe.
Martin: Taking Mikey Williams would be risky business for Memphis, Penny Hardaway
Beyond the allegations, there’s also a reasonable argument to be made that, even from a pure basketball perspective, it’s just not worth bringing Williams in at this point. Tigers Basketball Insider: Memphis again loading up non-conference slate for 2023-24 seasonRelated story:
Herrington: With Ja Morant a question and Anthony Davis dominating, Grizzlies face tough Game 2 test
If Ja Morant’s injury wasn’t the story of the outcome of Game 1, it’s still the lead story for the rest-of-series outlook. Grizzlies Insider: Memphis ‘disappointed,’ ‘p----- off,’ by Game 1 effortRelated story:
Your guide to Memphis in May’s return to the river
After two canceled pandemic years and a weird year at Liberty Park, Memphis in May International Festival is heading back Downtown to its longtime home at Tom Lee Park. And we’ve got your survival guide with need-to-know info for the month’s festivities.
New Memphis-based coffee roaster launches with a mission
What began as a side hustle for Andrew Banker has transformed into a way to help people in extreme poverty — while offering a quality cup of coffee.
Former Ohio kicker commits to Memphis
Former Ohio kicker Tristian Vandenberg had 32 touchbacks in 87 kickoffs for the Bobcats last season. He didn’t attempt any field goals.
Monday prep report: Riley Goodman pitches Brothers past Briarcrest
Junior strikes out 11 to lead CBHS past mistake-prone Saints in a key Division 2-AA region contest. Roundup of other key baseball and softball games from Monday.
Opera Memphis preview: ‘The Falling and the Rising’
“This opera is about empathy. It is about understanding other people’s sacrifice. It is about understanding our responsibility to them, and to each other. It is about things that we forget at our own peril, be it in war, pandemic, our family, our city, our country or the world.”
Metro
Barking up the right tree: Local animal rescuers praise nominee for MAS head
City officials made a rare move to nominate a new director of Memphis Animal Services with a background in grassroots animal-rescue work.
Public Safety Harris signs ‘Mandela Rules’ to limit solitary confinement
City of Memphis City names new director for Memphis Animal Services
Update Public Safety Alleged trespasser was ‘angry’ with Mayor Young
Business
Downtown businesses receive $119K for renovations
Downtown business owners received money to renovate their properties with plans for a liquor store, cafe and possibly more.
Real Estate Vacant Downtown building gets $200,000 loan for revitalization
Premium Real Estate Carhartt opening first store in Memphis
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Sports
Buckley: Ja Morant has company in ‘dat 901.’ Tiger coaches join Memphis defense team.
Tigers coaches face questions regarding safety in Memphis on the recruiting trail.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis to open 2025 Baha Mar Championship against top team
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: Goodbye to Desmond Bane, a ‘real dude’ who represented Memphis well
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Calkins: Ja Morant stuck up for Memphis. Now, how about you?
Food
Table Talk: Why complain when you can get it fixed instead?
What does one do when a carry-out meal isn’t quite up to snuff?
Suburbs
Bartlett chamber under fire from city’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Alderman David Reaves, a Bartlett business owner, wants some assurances from the suburban Chamber of Commerce before steering the city’s annual donation to the group.
Arts & Culture
Fire damages historic theater on Beale
When it opened, the theater was a prominent stop on the “Chitlin’ Circuit.”
Opinion
Herrington: After Bane deal, trade market is wide open for Grizzlies
The Demond Bane trade instantly reframes the Grizzlies’ summer from one with limited means to add players to one with theoretically unlimited means. Who are some of the players the team may go after? Potential Grizzlies targets with first-round draft pick, if they don’t trade itRelated content:
Podcasts
Grizzlies Podcast: Breaking down the Desmond Bane deal
With Bane headed to Orlando, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the haul of players and draft picks the Grizzlies got in return.
Games
Word Flower: June 17
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.