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
Amid nation’s longest government shutdown, church’s food pantry sees hundreds needing help
“We have to eat,” one person in line at the mobile food pantry said. “We feel horrible because we have a government that’s not supplying our needs. And that’s what they were elected for.”
Education Tennessee education department wants more money for summer learning, tutoring
Shelby County County mayor wants more judges for Task Force cases
City of Memphis Memphis mayor says his admin trying to keep Task Force focused on violent crime — not immigration
Business
Report: Ford could scrap EV F-150, but company says ‘no change’ for BlueOval
The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, Nov. 6, Ford is considering pulling its EV Lightning truck off the market.
Transportation & Logistics Memphis International expected to see flights cut
Premium Real Estate 2 new signs coming to Downtown skyline
Premium Business 2 men electrocuted at xAI’s Southaven power plant
Sports
Takeaways from Memphis’ season-opening win over San Francisco
In a game in which the pendulum quickly swung in the opposite direction, the Tigers flashed their potential while also showing how poorly things can look when they aren’t entirely engaged.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Someone pinch Julius Thedford. He’s a Memphis Tiger. For real.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Calkins: Maybe these Memphis Tigers aren’t so bad, after all. Maybe they’re even fun.
Update Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis holds on for season-opening win over San Francisco
Food
Food Files: Tous Les Jours coming to Collierville
Several new restaurants are in the works, but Milk Dessert Bar is closing.
Suburbs
DeSoto County school board member confronted amid Whiteside indictment
After writing a letter of support for Lindsey Whiteside, a former assistant coach indicted after pleaded guilty for sexual battery of a minor, community members have demanded the resignation of Michele Henley.
Arts & Culture
Booker T. takes the stage, and Stax offers a look inside ‘Bettye’s Bin’
This week, Fire Pit Fridays makes a comeback, Ken Burns’ new film screens for free and Meddlesome hosts what may be the shortest race ever.
Opinion
Calkins: Maybe these Memphis Tigers aren’t so bad, after all. Maybe they’re even fun.
When Simon Majok hit a 3-pointer, Memphis fans may have asked: “Wait, who is that again?” Majok was one of the happy surprises as another Tiger season tipped off.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Hot cocoa, holiday shopping and a very short run
Outdoor events are all the rage this weekend, with a fun holiday market, a very short run (with a much longer afterparty) and a hot take on fire pits.