Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was charged with trafficking an illegal substance in Arkansas after he was found to be in possession of more than 200 grams of kratom. But what exactly is the drug?
The Grizzlies finished with the sixth-worst record in the NBA this season. It has not been a lucky position in the draft lottery over last seven years. A second lottery pick for the Grizzlies? Here’s what must happen.Related content:
Smackers has leaned into a celebrity-endorsement strategy that includes Rick Ross, NeNe Leakes and Megan Thee Stallion — but that only works if the food delivers.
In this week’s political roundup: Harris backs Collins, Memphis loses a public records case, Lowery weighs in on LeBron, and Green talks medical debt and executive orders.
Standouts from Brighton, Central, Houston, MUS and St. Agnes up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 16.
One Shelby County suburb is putting restrictions on vaping at 21-and-up venues. How are other suburbs handling vaping and smoke shops?
He did so after being encouraged by his mother’s best friend Jeannine Paul, a then-94-year-old Memphis artist.
Shelby County commissioners meet Monday to consider a resolution calling a professional study for a new jail and justice center.
Also happening this week: A new Raising Cane’s will open, and the Tigers football team has its Spring Fest.
Redbirds remain unbeaten in series this season with split at Knights.
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
“Welcome to Memphis, Alex. :)” — Kelly Pouncey about On the floor: Alexander Babb of SOB East and Amelia Gene’s
“Welcome to the community of pickle ball fanatics.” — Glenna Flautt about In with a bang: How a missed Topgolf opportunity became a Southaven pickleball hub
“Management of the clerk’s office not having a system of records to produce financial statements is a serious institutional failure.” — Terry Stanford about Audit clears county clerk’s finances but still cites reporting problems
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Today’s puzzle is of NASA’s Artemis II launch and was taken by Chris O’Meara for the Associated Press.
While discussing serious issues related to the Shelby County Jail, sheriff’s candidates talk chicken wings, and U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen visits Nashville during Congress’ break in D.C.
Samantha Maltin has been the chief marketing and branding officer at ALSAC for about 18 months, and she recently discussed her career, her involvement in the community and the work she’s doing at one of Memphis’ most well-known institutions.
The NBA’s play-in tournaments are set. Here’s what the Grizzlies need to happen to add a second lottery pick.
City Hall Cheesecake owner Kim Daly used to be frustrated that ex-offenders weren’t given second chances. Then she decided she could do something about it by buying a bakery.
Matthew Ramsey is managing the Artemis II mission, but his roots are in DeSoto County where he played sports and learned from STEM programs at Hernando High.
David Porter recounts his youth in South Memphis and how Stax Records became Soulsville in his upcoming memoir, “Soul Man: Life of a Songwriter,” releasing April 14.
“Delays in handling cases, jail-intake processing delays, the “solve rate” for crimes, the repeat-offender rate — these are all worthy objects of emphasis ... . But they may not fit the right (so to speak) political agenda.”
Leaders of the local Republican and Democratic parties talked about the May Shelby County primary elections on “Behind The Headlines.”
Today’s puzzle is a photo of the Memphis Grizzlies mascot Super Grizz and was taken by Wes Hale.