Grizzlies deliver no-doubt revenge against Mavericks
Ja Morant’s production and energy were abundant in the Grizzlies’ huge win. Related story:
Crack shuts down all traffic on I-40 bridge
A crack on the I-40 bridge from Memphis into Arkansas shut down traffic and drivers were being rerouted to I-55, over the old bridge.
Box score: Grizzlies 133, Mavericks 104
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Former MPD officer faces criminal charge
A former MPD officer accused of pepper spraying a handcuffed, mentally ill man is the second law enforcement officer to face criminal charges brought by a new prosecution unit aimed at cracking down on police brutality.
County poised to remove mask mandate
The mask mandate will be lifted in the new health directive, beginning Saturday, May 15.
Tuesday prep report: Lausanne, St. George’s set for rematch in region soccer final
Max Gilbert is the hat-trick hero as Lynx defeat ECS while Dade Micheel scores twice in Gryphons’ victory over Westminster.
Tennessee opts out of higher federal unemployment benefits
Tennesseans on unemployment insurance won’t get the extra $300 per week provided by the federal government as of July 3, Gov. Bill Lee announced Tuesday, May 11.
‘Sputnik’ breaks orbit for repairs
The city’s only Roto-Sphere business sign is in the shop for repairs. But fret not Memphis, says the management of Joe’s Wines & Liquor, “Sputnik” will return.
Daily Memphian writers place in three national sports contest categories
Geoff Calkins, Drew Hill and Danielle Lerner were recognized for their work in 2020.
Appeals court denies DNA testing in Sedley Alley case
Sedley Alley was executed in 2006 for the murder of Lance Cpl. Suzanne Collins. Alley’s daughter sought to have DNA evidence tested to see if it would clear his name.
901 FC looks to new Fortune with midfielder
The 24-year-old was North Carolina FC’s most valuable player in 2020.
Coronavirus: Fewer than 80 new cases reported
The day’s positivity rate was also less than 2%.
St. Jude unlocks gold mine of virus data
As St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital tested every front-line worker, every week, it put together a testing regime big enough to test and analyze hundreds of employee samples a day — providing a gold mine for immunology research.
Opinion: Note to unvaccinated millennials: ‘You are not invincible’
More than 95% of doctors have gotten vaccines, according to one survey. Do you think we would immediately have taken those shots when offered if we were concerned about their safety?
Collierville denies Malco’s mini-golf request
Collierville’s mayor and aldermen denied a conditional use permit that would have allowed an 18-hole mini-golf course.
Metro
National Guard to be ‘eyes and ears’ on the streets, mayor says
Memphis Mayor Paul Young said the National Guard will not be doing any detainment.
Premium Spirit of Memphis How many 2nd graders does it take to tackle Brandon Clarke? Now he knows.
City of Memphis Competing rallies demonstrate partisan divide over National Guard deployment
City of Memphis MLGW takes step toward buying Cordova property
Business
Food Files: Joe is ramblin’ on Sam Cooper
Ramblin’ Joes to have grand opening on Sunday, Sept. 21. Sonic Drive-In is adding a location at the southwest corner of Poplar Avenue and Yates Road.
Transportation & Logistics FedEx reports positive first quarter results
Real Estate XAI subsidiary subleases 550+ acres for solar panel project
Premium Real Estate Inked: Overton Park apartments prepare for residents
Sports
Redbirds recap: Memphis loses Grizzlies Day game to St. Paul
Up next: The Redbirds return to AutoZone Park on Sunday, Sept. 21, for the final game of the regular season.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Calkins: How did Memphis beat Arkansas? With a miracle. And heart.
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Food
Sound Bites: Looking back at the smorgasbord so far
This season so far on Sound Bites, we’ve offered unsolicited advice, heard some hot takes, interviewed barbecue royalty and swapped stories with Memphis restauranteurs.
Suburbs
Lakeland vice mayor to run for Shelby County Commission
Michele Dial plans to pursue a seat on the Shelby County Board of Commissioners next year, a seat held by Mick Wright, who is term-limited.
Arts & Culture
Mellencamp, McBride, Gales to honor Memphis Music Hall of Fame inductees
John Mellencamp, Martina McBride and Eric Gales will honor inductees at the Memphis Music Hall of Fame ceremony on Sept. 25.
Opinion
Calkins: How did Memphis beat Arkansas? With a miracle. And heart.
How did Memphis defeat Arkansas? With a crazy, can-you-believe-it play that will be remembered forever in Tiger football lore.Related content:
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Looking back at the smorgasbord so far
This season so far on Sound Bites, we’ve offered unsolicited advice, heard some hot takes, interviewed barbecue royalty and swapped stories with Memphis restauranteurs.