Ja Morant knows Patrick Beverley is coming for him. His response? “If somebody comes toward you, you can’t back down.” 

Thursday marked the withdrawal deadline for contenders in the August election, with several developments in the nonpartisan judicial races that are a major part of that ballot.

Senior went 6-for-6 in two victories over St. Benedict last week.

The expansion at 3015 Brother Blvd. will double the workforce and effectively make it the largest vinyl record manufacturer in North America. The company is also renovating a warehouse at 7625 Appling Center Drive.

While Memphis-based Fogelman Properties doesn’t have real estate interest in Haywood County, president Mark Fogelman said his experience in regions like Chattanooga following Volkswagen’s investment could be used to gauge what could happen in West Tennessee. 

Here’s what’s being said about the Grizz players online and how Memphians are rooting for their home team. 

Alcenia’s has reopened on North Main, 390 days after B.J. Chester-Tamayo closed it to renovate the space where she’s operated for 25 years and owned since 2020.

The Grizzlies star took a moment to compliment Patrick Beverley’s “high level” of energy, but added: “My matchup is with the Timberwolves.”

Depending on the website, available tickets for Game 1 or 2 of the opening playoff round can range from $47 up to $4,756. 

A grand slam against Gallatin highlights a big week for Houston High sophomore Robbi Martin.

Rodney Hamilton, who has been with Memphis since 2018, has accepted the associate head coaching job.

During an animal count, according to the zoo, it was noticed that one wallaby was unaccounted for. Wallabies are similar to kangaroos, but smaller.

Chris Herrington is joined by MN Post writer Britt Robson, who’s covered NBA basketball in Minneapolis for three decades, to preview the Grizzlies-Timberwolves playoff series.

Aidan Bowers won his third state championship and finished the season with a 52-3 record.

Ja Morant and Patrick Beverley already appear to have distaste for one another, and left the regular-season series on a rough note. 

This week, spring festivals feature everything from gardening and music to beer and African culture. Plus, Ghanaian rapper Ata Kak plays Crosstown Arts, and Memphis Botanic Garden hosts a giant egg hunt with some pretty awesome prizes.

The Memphis and Shelby County Land Use Control Board unanimously approved a Topgolf off Callis-Cutoff Road near the Memphis-Germantown border Thursday morning.

On this week’s Sound Bites podcast, Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington discuss restaurant recipes and their thoughts on recipes in general.

Welcome back to the playoffs, where there are trade-offs to be had, position matchups to weigh and personalities to revel in. 

Incumbent Mayor Lee Harris wants to continue a sea change in what issues the county mayor focuses on. His challenger in the May Democratic primary, Ken Moody, says that focus isn’t immediate or local enough.

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How’s the Tigers recruiting going so far? What are the odds that Lester Quinones comes back to Memphis?

Collierville Police Chief Dale Lane shares the challenges his department has faced and strategies implemented over the last two years.

It’s the Memphis Grizzlies vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves for all the ... cheese dip? Why there’s more to this playoff matchup than meets the eye. 

According to Commissioner Wesley Wright, the complaint centers on something he said on Facebook about the Ashmont mixed-use project.

With an important birthday coming up, picking a menu for the party takes care and attention; Fancy’s Fish House is open; you can eat for $10 at New Asia.