Calkins: Ja Morant lifts Grizzlies over Mavs and into playoffs
When Ja Morant sprang off his bum ankle to slam the ball home against the Mavericks on Friday night, it wasn’t just a dunk — it was an unmistakable statement of intent.
Herrington: After two-year drought, FedExForum drinks in postseason Grizzlies win
It’s been too long since Memphis Grizzlies fans have seen, heard and felt postseason hoops. Whatever comes next, everyone invested in the enterprise needed this.
Grizzlies roll over the Mavericks. But there’s Thunder on the horizon.
Ja Morant played through an ankle injury and helped push the Grizzlies into the playoffs in the NBA’s final play-in game.Related content:
Grizzlies lead Mavs wire to wire, advance to playoffs
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 24 points and Ja Morant and Desmond Bane added 22 each as the Grizzlies turned away several Dallas rallies in the second half.Related content:
Box score: Grizzlies 120, Mavericks 106
This is the box score for the NBA play-in game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, April 18, 2025, at FedExForum.
Gallery: Memphis tennis teams advance to conference semifinals
The sixth-seed Memphis women and second-seed Memphis men both defeated Charlotte teams. Both squads advance to the AAC tournament semifinals Saturday at Leftwich Tennis Center.
Martin: Haggerty’s potential exit? An existential threat for the Tigers
PJ Haggerty’s entry into the NCAA transfer portal isn’t just about this new era of college athletics, which like most things in our society has gone through seismic changes. It’s about what Haggerty’s potential decision to leave suggests about Memphis basketball’s place in it.
Road improvements, T-ball field coming to Lakeland
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners also initiated the design process for an aquatics center at the soon-to-be-built Lakeland Community Center north of the Interstate 40 and Canada Road interchange.
McNeese transfer guard Sincere Parker commits to Memphis
Parker, a 6-foot-3 guard, averaged 12.2 points and 2.5 rebounds per game while shooting 30.1% from 3-point range and 43.7% from the floor for the Cowboys of the Southland Conference this past season.
Showboats fall to 0-4 after loss at Michigan
The Memphis Showboats were only down by five at halftime, but were shut out in the second half at Michigan.
Redbirds recap: Memphis loses second game to Jacksonville
Both earned runs allowed by starting pitcher Gordon Graceffo (0-2) came on home runs.
Straight flush: Lakeland passes multiple sewer-related items
Lakeland officials have approved their part of an agreement with Bartlett to improve Lakeland’s sewer infrastructure with the goal of separating from the Memphis treatment system.
Bailey: Candidates for public office need to answer questions
“If you don’t call us back when we reach out for an interview, you can’t say that we didn’t present your side of a story on campaigns.”
CBU hit in purge of foreign students
As international students at CBU and the U of M, like others across the country, have their visas revoked, the issue is setting up new quandaries for college administrators.
MSCS could sell Bayer Building, demolish several vacant schools
Former Superintendent Marie Feagins debuted the real estate plan in December weeks before school board chair Joyce Dorse Coleman first called for her ouster. Progress appears to have continued through the leadership tumult.
Mulroy investigation now in state’s high court
A resolution that urges the Tennessee Supreme Court to create a panel to investigate three state district attorneys general passed the state Senate Wednesday, April 16.
$10 Deal: Mix and match at Great China Market
At Great China Market, $10 gets you a satisfying variety of combinations of delicious pastries and caramelized pork.
Guy Fieri goes back to Uncle Lou’s
The first time Uncle Lou’s Fried Chicken appeared on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” it changed everything for owner Lou Martin.
Food Files: New Sichuan restaurant, two wings eateries coming
A new Sichuan restaurant should open by the year’s end in East Memphis, Wings House expanded from Southaven and A1 Wings & Things opened its first location in Cordova.
Conaway: Everybody in the golf world knows every King-Collins course, except here, of course
“Should you like to play a King-Collins course, still rare but growing in number, there’s one right smack dab in the middle of your city.”
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Metro
5 U of M students lose visas; told to leave country
As college enrollments have dwindled in the United States, many colleges have stepped up international recruiting to close the gap.
Premium Education Last-minute updates move MSCS takeover proposals toward compromise
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Public Safety Meet the City of Memphis’ new public safety adviser
Business
CEO of Memphis-based paper company retires
The Memphis-based paper company Sylvamo announced Wednesday, April 16, CEO Jean-Michel Ribiéras will retire Dec. 31.
Premium State Government Bill creating state-run economic development board put on hold
Real Estate Mud Island project receives funding
Real Estate Health care logistics facility awarded 10-year PILOT
Financial Services First Horizon reports strong first quarter performance
Sports
Memphis’ PJ Haggerty enters transfer portal, will test NBA Draft waters
PJ Haggerty, now in the NCAA transfer portal, averaged 21.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.8 steals per game this past season for the Memphis Tigers.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis’ Dain Dainja reacts following transfer portal report
Premium High School Sports Record-setting Central High track standout continues to aim high
High School Sports Thursday prep report: Bartlett, Houston battle to scoreless draw
High School Sports Houston lacrosse player voted best of the week
Food
Millington bar gets friendly fresh start from Midtown owner
Louis Connelly, owner of Louis Connelly’s Bar for Fun Times and Friendship, officially took over Kickstart in March.“We’d love to keep growing, buying more neighborhood bars like this that have character and history,” he said.
Food News Alton Brown takes his ‘Last Bite’ at the Orpheum
Suburbs
Olive Branch blocks Crumpler Place development
The Olive Branch Board of Aldermen rejected a development near Goodman and Crumpler roads, saying it was not in keeping with the zoning, siding with residents who opposed the plan with its apartments.
Premium Lakeland Lakeland board displeased with state’s lack of special education pre-K funding
Arts & Culture
Gallery: NLE Choppa reads his new book to Porter-Leath students
Potts has 13 platinum singles and one platinum album.
Music ZZ Top, Third Eye Blind, Darius Rucker coming to Live at the Garden
Opinion
Memphians should absolutely pull for the Grizzlies to win Friday. Right?!?
Memphis NBA fans are facing an unprecedented dilemma Friday: Is it better if the Grizzlies win or lose? Herrington: Grizzlies have at least one game left, but may have already taken the lossRelated content:
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Podcasts
The expanded Sultana Disaster Museum moves closer to reality
The museum, which is run by the Sultana Historical Preservation Society, has raised $10 million so far as it moves toward a full opening on the 161st anniversary of the disaster next April.
Games
Word Search: Live at the Garden
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Neighborhoods
Affordable new housing in Soulsville takes small step forward
Developers cut the ribbon Wednesday, April 16, on three new homes in Soulsville with plans for a total of 12. The Compass Circle developers aim to create affordable housing for first-time homebuyers.