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
Controversial former judge who resigned from bench has died
Former judge Melissa Boyd has died, family and officials confirmed.
Premium Elections Why hasn’t Mississippi’s US Senate race been called?
Elections Shelby County political reality gets more complex with last election of 2026
Premium Education Rhodes extends president’s contract another 5 years
Elections Opinion: A funny thing happened on the way to the end of democracy in Memphis
Business
Musk confirms two additional sites near Macrohard data center
Elon Musk confirmed that two new sites at Colossus II are under development, as the company and its subsidiaries continue to buy more Southaven land.
Health Care St. Jude calls on volunteers for marathon weekend
Premium Real Estate Crosstown Concourse CEO stepping down, moving into a new role
Premium Real Estate Memphis investors buy Central Station hotel with plans to reinvigorate South Main landmark
Premium Health Care Memphis can help national shortage of medical devices for kids, experts say
Sports
Calkins: Penny Hardaway gets a thrilling win — and more evidence that this team might be the one he needs.
Memphis got its second gutty win of the season Saturday — and further proof that this just might be a season of redemption for head coach Penny Hardaway.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Jayden Reid’s free throws lift Tigers to win over VCU
Memphis Tigers Basketball Box score: Memphis 89, VCU 88
Sports Gunner Stockton and No. 2 Georgia pound No. 12 Mississippi 42-7 to make case for top ranking
Sports Morris, defense lead No. 16 Tennessee past No. 8 Kentucky, 34-6
Food
Memphis 901 Hot Wing Festival heats up for a good cause
In its fourth year, the 901 Hot Wing Festival hopes to raise at least $12,000 to help the Memphis Child Advocacy Center, which helps children who are victims of physical and sexual abuse.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Erling Jensen’s rack of lamb
Suburbs
Why hasn’t Mississippi’s US Senate race been called?
Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race remains undecided as Democrat Scott Colom’s lead continues to grow. Outstanding affidavit and absentee ballots in DeSoto County and across the state are a key reason why.
Premium Collierville Food Files: Congregation Coffee opening new location
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: ‘Narnia’ made him a Playhouse kid. Now he’s directing it.
Ty Lenderman was 10 when he appeared in Playhouse’s 2009 production of “Narnia: The Musical” — and now he’s directing the same show.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more From the London Hard Rock to Kudzu’s, Steve Edmundson saw it all
Opinion
Calkins: Penny Hardaway gets a thrilling win — and more evidence that this team might be the one he needs.
Memphis got its second gutty win of the season Saturday — and further proof that this just might be a season of redemption for head coach Penny Hardaway.
Elections Opinion: A funny thing happened on the way to the end of democracy in Memphis
Podcasts
Shelby County political reality gets more complex with last election of 2026
The Nov. 3 election and its results were discussed on “Behind The Headlines” in a reporters’ roundtable that examined Shelby County’s role as the bluest county in a red state that may not be that simple.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more From the London Hard Rock to Kudzu’s, Steve Edmundson saw it all
Games
Sudoku: Nov. 7
Ready for today’s sudokus?