Memphis Grizzlies trade for Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart
The Grizzlies reportedly trade Tyus Jones in three-team deal that gains Boston guard Marcus Smart. The former Defensive Player of the Year is a strong defender and a proven veteran.
Herrington: The Grizzlies filled two needs in one big, surprising move
The 29-year-old Smart has been the starting point guard for one of the NBA’s best teams in recent years. He’s also a former Defensive Player of the Year.
The Daily Memphian: Poll on crime shows residents want more from leaders
“While much of the national conversation about crime devolves into partisan divides and oversimplifications, in Memphis, the attitudes are more complicated and nuanced.”
901 FC puts four past to blank Tulsa in emphatic win
Debut of academy player Calvin Harrison rounds off a good night at AutoZone Park.
Community thinks crime is ‘much higher’ than 5 years ago
The Daily Memphian commissioned a scientific poll to reveal both city and county residents' perceptions of local crime, and the results are in.
After renovation, sunlight streams into Gaston Community Center again
The windows surrounding three sides of the city’s first and oldest community center were boarded up nearly 50 years ago. The $4 million renovation formally opened Wednesday, June 21, bringing natural light back to the gym, while adding other uses to the center.
Hardaway’s attorney recommends Tigers coach appeal NCAA suspension
Penny Hardaway’s attorney, Don Jackson, believes the NCAA’s three-game suspension for Hardaway is an unfair punishment. Penny Hardaway suspended for first three games of 2023-24 season NCAA to discuss decision regarding Memphis’ recent recruiting violations caseRelated stories:
Mother of 4-year-old found dead was ‘afraid to come forth,’ lawyer says
“We have to be with our kids through the good and the bad times and this so happens to be one of the bad times I need to be with my daughter,” Clayton Jackson, Brittney’s father said.
Table Talk: Summer’s (officially) here. Let’s eat!
As summer comes, so does the era of the tomato, which is great on a BLT or for a good cause. Plus, Jerry’s Sno Cones and Mempops help stave off the heat.
Memphis City Council Scorecard: How a redistricting plan died
The Daily Memphian’s City Council Scorecard looks at how a significant change in council district lines ahead of the October city elections came to an abrupt halt earlier this month.
MLGW CEO: Performance ‘not where you need it to be’
Doug McGowen said he is working to improve the service Memphis Light Gas and Water Division provides to residents as if the company has to earn their service.
Jennifer Sink could leave Memphis City Hall for MLGW
Memphis City Attorney Jennifer Sink could soon leave her post at City Hall and join MLGW as general counsel.
Buckley: The NCAA is watching, Penny
“Be on notice, Penny: The NCAA evidently is watching Memphis, its track record being what it is all the way back to the early 1980s.”
More than 100 previously unreleased Stax recordings made public this week
A 7-CD box set brings together 146 demos from the legendary label, including 140 previously unreleased recordings.
DeSoto County broadband extension seeing progress in Delta
The first household customers to get broadband extended to underserved areas are expected to be tapped to sign on for service next month.
Hernando aldermen vote to allow food trucks — with conditions
Hernando aldermen approved allowing food trucks in the DeSoto County city, but not at the expense of existing brick-and-mortar restaurants.
Tigers Football Insider: Memphis has already landed 2024 commitments
The Tigers have four prospects committed to the 2024 class with three of them announcing in a three-day span to start the week.
Three Showboats make All-USFL team
Offensive tackle Jarron Jones, defensive lineman John Atkins and receiver Vinny Papale earned All-USFL honors.
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Herrington: This NBA draft, will ‘Trader Zach’ have the Grizzlies on the move again?
Memphis general manager Zach Kleiman goes into Thursday night’s NBA draft with a history of wheelin’ and dealin’.
Here’s how to celebrate Fourth of July in the Memphis area
Fireworks, parades and community events will be held across the Memphis area in celebration of Independence Day 2023.
Meet The Daily Memphian’s summer 2023 interns
This is the fourth cohort of interns to land at The Daily Memphian since the site relaunched its internship program following the onset of COVID-19.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: St. Patrick’s Day and Hall of Fame for amateurs
Also happening this week: It’s spring break for most area schools, and Memphis Tigers football players show off for the pros.
Premium State Government Before driving in Tennessee, Republicans want people to pass the written exam in English
Premium Health Care Does Memphis need a new Regional One hospital? For some, the answer is a resounding yes.
Metro Heavy winds, thunderstorms expected Sunday night
Education These Memphis-area students are lobbying for mental health investments
Business
Movers & Shakers
Orion Financial, Reynolds and Bone & Griesbeck PLC, Alliance Healthcare Services and Jones Aur Commercial Real Estate announce promotions and additions.
Premium Health Care Does Memphis need a new Regional One hospital? For some, the answer is a resounding yes.
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Business Peabody’s Chez Philippe awarded prestigious Five Diamond designation
Health Care Making sure ‘ethics is embedded’ in AI and health care: Panel discusses intersection of health equity, tech
Sports
NCAA Tournament: Duke, Arizona, Michigan, Florida get top seeding for March Madness
South Florida, the American Conference regular-season and conference tournament champions, is a No. 11 seed and opens NCAA Tournament play Thursday against No. 6-seeded Louisville in Buffalo, New York.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Losing stings. Some seasons hurt more than others. Penny Hardaway knows.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football How much do Memphis football coaching staff members make in a year?
Premium High School Sports Two Houston High baseball coaches removed from posts
Sports No. 17 Arkansas edges Ole Miss in OT to reach SEC title game
Food
Jittery from java? That’s that Grind City Coffee Xpo.
The love of coffee lured an estimated 700 people to the Grind City Coffee Xpo at Crosstown Concourse, but come bedtime, they may regret the extra caffeine.
Business Peabody’s Chez Philippe awarded prestigious Five Diamond designation
Suburbs
A place where the game never ends opens in Bartlett
Garrison Gaming Hub is the latest such business to open in the Bartlett area, with extended hours for those interested in the hobby.
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Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Oscars (finally) arrive, Hitchcock’s ‘The Birds’
The Iranian drama “It Was Just an Accident” is the best 2025 film to skip Memphis screens entirely, Chris Herrington said.
Premium Arts & Culture What’s unfolding inside Elmwood Cemetery? Shakespeare, costumes and Alexander Hamilton
Opinion
Opinion: Beware of deceptive business opportunities
“Consumers have been scammed out of tens of millions of dollars in recent get-rich-quick schemes.”
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Lionel Hollins has never left Memphis — or stopped working to make it a better place.
Podcasts
Spring sprung early — and with it, so does heightened Downtown security
Downtown Memphis Commission CEO Chandell Ryan talked on “Behind The Headlines” about an early spring on Beale Street and the city’s plan for enhancing safety.
Podcasts The AM/DM podcast: Time to shamrock out for St. Patrick’s
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Whitehaven beats Houston
Today’s puzzle is from the Region 8-4A tournament game between Whitehaven and Houston high schools and was taken by Greg Campbell.