Rain delay impacts Showboats crowd, but Yacht Club stays faithful
A three-hour weather delay before the start of Saturday’s game and a loss to the Arlington Renegades didn’t deter fans who say Showboats are the best entertainment value in town.
Spring Fling: Lakeland Prep wins historic baseball title
Olivier Grandchamp tosses a complete game as the Lakeland Lions complete an improbable run to their first championship.
Memphis in May’s Great American River Run goes virtual
Medals will be sent out for the top times, but the cash prizes will not be given.
Trial date for Ezekiel Kelly delayed
The man accused in a citywide shooting spree in September 2022, in which he allegedly killed three people and wounded three others, will return to court in July to receive a new trial date.
Sound Bites: Chef Kelly English talks po’boys, Kroger, Memphis
Chef Kelly English joins Holly Whitfield on this week’s Sound Bites to talk about the Second Line’s renovations, their Hawaiian pop-up and a surprise celebrity visit to Restaurant Iris.
TBI identifies man killed in Bartlett police shooting
TBI’s investigation into the shooting is still ongoing, at the request of Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy.Related content:
Jaren Jackson Jr. misses All-NBA designation. What it means for the Grizzlies.
Jaren Jackson Jr. just missed making one of the NBA’s three All-NBA teams, and with this knowledge the Memphis Grizzlies offseason has begun.
Will city stay committed to police reforms after DOJ changes position?
Following the U.S. Department of Justice’s scathing report highlighting police abuses of power, Memphis Mayor Paul Young said the city would not enter into any federal consent decree with the DOJ.
Bailey: Chewing on the details regarding fluoride in Collierville’s water system
Some questions about fluoride in the Collierville water system led to more questions — from observers wondering if the town was going to eliminate the mineral responsible for reducing dental problems.
Local stars shine bright at high school theater awards
The Orpheum High School Music Theatre Awards took place Thursday, May 22, at the Orpheum Theatre in Downtown Memphis.
Mosey over to a museum for free, family fun
The summertime Art for All digital pass gives kids free, unlimited entry to a dozen Memphis area museums. It joins the physical Art for All card that offers one-time admission to 30 attractions all year long.
Make-A-Wish child will swim with ‘piggies and sharkies’
The Memphis Area Association of Realtors Commercial Council Make-A-Wish Golf Tournament is the largest donor event to Make-A-Wish Mid-South outside of events curated by the nonprofit.
Sudoku: May 24
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Word Flower: May 24
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.
Metro
Memphis mayor, council clash over ‘poor budgeting’
New budget proposal relies on rosy projections, cutting MATA funding in half and extending ongoing hiring freeze.
State Government Tennessee man is executed for killing his wife and her two sons
Metro D.C. Scorecard: How Memphis’ reps voted on Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
City of Memphis DOJ dropping MPD investigation ‘does not change anything,’ mayor says
City of Memphis Historic Clayborn Temple director’s home caught fire weeks before church blaze
Business
Edge District restaurants get funding, Downtown adding street musicians
Incoming restaurants in the Edge District received financial backing from the Downtown Memphis Commission, and the Main Street Mall will soon see more musicians.
Premium Food News Food Files: Cousins Maine Lobster, The Juice Joint return next weekend
Premium Real Estate U of M ‘exploring options’ as it closes Holiday Inn for renovations
Transportation & Logistics Allegiant offering Memphis to Knoxville nonstop flights
Health Care County closes on last land needed for new Regional One Health hospital
Sports
Spring Fling: Lakeland, Munford baseball advance; Bartlett soccer falls
Two Memphis-area baseball teams advance to Saturday’s state finals, but Bartlett soccer falls in dramatic Class AAA title match.
Premium High School Sports Spring Fling: Lausanne, White Station win on final day of tennis
Premium Germantown Buckley: The night Redbirds manager Ben Johnson answered a special call
Premium High School Sports Spring Fling: Dominating Collierville repeats as AAA girls champion
Premium High School Sports Spring Fling: St. Benedict falls in D2-AA softball final
Food
$15 Deal: Sea snails — yes, sea snails — at Pho 4Ever
As food writer Joshua Carlucci says, Pho 4Ever’s sauteed sea snails are “one of the best things I’ve eaten all year. Full stop. And I’ve been doing a lot of traveling recently.”
Premium Dining Guides What to Order: Fawn’s braised short rib is a tender bite of heaven
Suburbs
Lakeland couple is breathing new life into cigar lounge
Hoping to capitalize on the growing cigar-smoking trend, a pair of entrepreneurs is retooling a smoking emporium concept in Lakeland after the troubles with The Lake District.
North Mississippi Olive Branch appoints ‘firefighter’s firefighter’ as new fire chief
Arts & Culture
Next GPAC director must understand ‘the Germantown way’
Germantown will likely hire its next executive director from within. The opening comes as Paul Chandler takes the top position at Memphis River Parks Partnership.
The To-Do List The To-Do List: Garden secrets, water lanterns and Miranda Lambert
Opinion
Conaway: Our ghosts are calling this Memorial Day
“On Dec. 2, 1943, USS LCT-242 was sunk by a circling torpedo off Naples, Italy. In a little more than a year of service, she earned two battle stars. She was a Memphis girl.”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Which NBA Finals showdown would be most watchable?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss which conference finals team most resembles the Memphis Grizzlies and which NBA Finals matchup would be most entertaining.