Kendric Davis punches ticket to 2023 NBA Draft Combine
The former Memphis Tigers All-American point guard used a standout showing Saturday and Sunday at the invite-only NBA G League Elite Camp to boost his pro prospects.
Showboats knock off New Orleans for second straight win
Memphis forced three turnovers to beat the USFL’s final unbeaten team in 2023.
Calkins: Ja Morant got a $39 million lesson. And he didn’t learn a thing.
Wait, Ja Morant was on social media with a handgun AGAIN? The man just got a $39 million lesson. And it turns out, he may not have learned a thing. Ja Morant suspended from team activities after new social media video flashing apparent handgunRelated story:
Mama Bear: From forgotten shoes to dogsitting, Luke Kennard’s mom is there
It’s not easy to become a shooting guard for the Memphis Grizzlies, but Luke Kennard wasn’t alone. “It became who we were as a family,” said mother Jennifer Kennard. “And we loved it, but it required a lot of us all to make it happen.”
Fedex mother-daughter team make historic flight
The aviation duo broke new ground after they traveled from Memphis to Incheon, South Korea.
Moms Demand Action pushes for tighter gun laws at Collierville rally
A group of around three dozen waved signs for more than an hour and a half near Poplar Avenue and Byhalia Road, urging people to contact their state lawmakers about stricter gun laws.
Tony Pollard camp: Dallas Cowboy and former Tiger inspires Memphis youth
The Melrose High alum who played for Memphis from 2015-18 was the host of a football camp for youngsters ages 6 to 16 on Saturday at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Man accused in Huey’s shooting out of jail again
Chase Harris, who posted bail Wednesday for his alleged involvement in the Huey’s shooting and two car burglaries, was arrested Friday after being linked to an April 2 car theft.
Youth talent rocks Memphis Botanic Garden at Teen Fest 2023
Nine Memphis teenagers took their talents to the Radians Amphitheater stage Saturday, May 13, at an event designed to showcase young artists’ skills.
Triple-jump record highlights section 4-AAA track meet
Zavien Wolfe of Central shatters 20-year-old state record on a day of big performances on the road to Spring Fling.
International Paper urges shareholders to reject recent offer
A mini-tender offer is an offer made to buy a company’s shares directly from its current investors, usually in an amount less than 5% of issued stock.
Mama Bears: A Look Back
In honor of Mother’s Day, here’s a look back at last year’s “Mama Bear” stories featuring the moms of former and current Memphis Grizzlies players:
Ziare Williams’ mom shifts between probation officer and pro parent
Jaren Jackson Jr.’s mom used her own upbringing to inspire his
Brandon Clarke’s mom knew he was destined for the NBA, even as a toddler
Former political rivals join forces at Township Development Services
Collierville-based Township Development Services is expanding its team. The eastern road network and BlueOval City’s imminent production is creating new business opportunities.
Kay Jewelers honors 350 moms of St. Jude patients for Mother’s Day
This Mother’s Day, Kay Jewelers — which has raised nearly $97 million over the past quarter-century to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital — gave gifts to the moms of pediatric patients.
Memphis company out to make pigs’ lives easier with chemical sterilization
Leta Nutt’s chemical sterilization would do away with surgical castration, usually done without anesthesia.
Movers & Shakers
Etairos HVAC; Junior Achievement of Memphis; MATA, Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, and Miles Mason Family Law Group announce promotions and additions.
Metro
Takeover bill to propose state-funded forensic audit of MSCS
Early research suggests such an audit could cost more than $2 million depending on its scope, according to a spokesperson for the Tennessee comptroller of the treasury.
Shelby County Edmund Ford Jr. appears in federal court Thursday
Premium City of Memphis Judge sides with police association in dispute over controversial new rank
Metro Family Safety Center abruptly closes in ‘huge loss’ for community
Business
Spring break to bring almost 50,000 people through Memphis airport
The busiest days will be Friday, Sunday and Monday, with more than 10,000 passengers passing through the security checkpoint.
Premium Real Estate Inked: Convenience store takes over former Jerry’s Sno Cones spot
Transportation & Logistics Nonstop Cancún flights return to Memphis this summer
Business AutoZone reports Q2 revenue growth but falls short of estimates
Sports
St. George’s basketball falls in Division 2-A semis
Little things prove to be the difference as Battle Ground Academy ends the Gryphons’ season in Cookeville, Tennessee.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch in Memphis’ regular-season finale against South Florida
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Insider: Memphis in complex spot as it aims to recapture positive momentum
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant says he shouldn’t have played in loss to Oklahoma City
Food
Longtime Cooper-Young restaurant closing in current form
The space that is now Cafe Ole will close as a Mexican restaurant Friday, March 7, and will reopen in the coming weeks with a new concept and menu.
Suburbs
Memphis in May in March in Collierville
Memphis in May wants to kick off spring in Collierville with a new barbecue event: “Memphis in March.”
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: Elvises descend upon Memphis, and the library gets jazzy
This week, dance all night to R&B hits from Colors Worldwide, warm up with whiskey and celebrate women in the arts.
Opinion
Calkins: Richard Shadyac Jr. on his legacy, the future, Memphis — and some sports stuff, too
Will Hoops for St. Jude be back? How does Shadyac want his tenure as CEO of ALSAC to be remembered? Some parting thoughts as Shadyac steps down after 16 years.
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Can Memphis avoid another hiccup before Selection Sunday?
Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and college-sports columnist John Martin take a look at the final stretch of the regular season.