Ja Morant posts 30-point triple-double in Grizzlies win
Newly anointed All-Star Ja Morant added 10 rebounds and 10 assists in the win over the short-handed Jazz. Related story:
Calkins: It was a triumphant return for Ja Morant
Ja Morant celebrated his new All-Star status in the only way he knew how. He put together a 30-point triple-double as the Grizzlies beat Mike Conley and the Utah Jazz.
Friday prep report: CBHS stays unbeaten, but just barely
The Brothers hang onto their perfect record. Plus Tyler Byrd’s amazing night for Tipton-Rosemark, and more.
Judge orders more info from TVA on long-term contracts
The Tennessee Valley Authority has to turn over material about the 20-year contract agreement it wants Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division and all the other local utilities in its system to sign.
Former coach discusses his resignation from Collierville High
Cedric Henderson, former coach of Collierville Schools, responded to allegations feeling some families were out to slander him for their own benefit.
$90 million solar facility approved near Walls
With a new solar facility destined for the town of Walls, Mississippi looks to enhance it reputation as a future green energy state.
New Eats: The Farmer serves up cozy, comfortable food
With a menu exactly the same as it was when it closed in 2017, eating at The Farmer is a reunion with old favorites.
$10 Deal: Two Empanadas food truck
These empanadas are large, well more than a handful each, about the size of a typical Southern fried pie. They’re sold from a food truck on North Germantown Parkway.
Blues Foundation takes slight ‘pause’ to reset after pandemic
The Foundation is preparing for “the biggest May we have ever hosted” with both the International Blues Challenge and Blues Music Awards being held during the same week this year.
About Town: Widening roads and recycling tires
If new barriers are deemed effective on Broad Avenue, they could be used in other areas of the city. Plus, a project finally gets going in Southeast Memphis.
Conaway: A cold death in a warm city
“We failed Eric Dale Martin, we lost some of ourselves on that sidewalk, and we must mourn the loss,” says Dan Conaway.
Sanford: The time has come for a Black woman on the Supreme Court
Black women have contributed mightily to the growth of this country since its beginning. And it’s high time that one of them represent what should be a more diverse makeup of the nation’s highest court.
Why Lester Quinones might be the key to Tigers getting on February run
Quinones’ mental approach helped him overcome a rough start against ECU.
Calkins: Ja Morant is an All-Star. Here’s why that means so much.
When Ja Morant was selected to the NBA All-Star Game Thursday, it felt like all of Memphis was celebrating along with him. There’s a very good reason for that.
MHEA, Millington standouts win player of the week fan vote
Andrew Thomas wins with 55% of vote; Keria McGhee wins with 57%.
Lakeland EDC gets early peek at new citywide parks plan
Lakeland officials discuss the importance of an overall parks plan to draw retailers and others to the suburb.
City Council Scorecard: Vote pumps brakes for Broad Ave. gas station
The City Council Scorecard looks at how the votes lined up on the second rejection in three months for a convenience store with gas pumps at Broad Avenue and Tillman Street.
New education funding formula could head to legislature
Gov. Bill Lee has announced the completion of his review of the Basic Education Program, the formula that decides how much money each school district gets from the state.
Metro
Main Street will soon get new banners
Four designs will be displayed on the Main Street Mall and will highlight and celebrate the city’s identity.
Shelby County Lakeland’s Wesley Wright won’t run for Shelby County Commission
City of Memphis Cohen questions FBI leader about National Guard in Memphis
Spirit of Memphis Businessman, entrepreneur Walker Uhlhorn dies at 88
Business
XAI subsidiary subleases 550+ acres for solar panel project
The solar panel project is expected to include up to 100 megawatts, possibly more.
Business Main Street will soon get new banners
Real Estate The latest on Google’s West Memphis data center? It could add water recycling.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
Two Tigers lean on old bond to lead Memphis offense
When receiver Cortez Braham Jr. was deciding on which school to transfer to, Brendon Lewis’ pitch was simple: Choose the team with the quarterback you already know.
High School Sports Jeremiah Jordan brings grit and grind to Memphis football
Premium High School Sports Week 5 high school football preview: Germantown-Lausanne will be star-studded and physical
High School Sports Dandy Dozen: Briarcrest makes a big jump; Germantown remains on top
Food
Table Talk: Remembering Jennifer Biggs with the mahjong ladies
MahJ Squad 901 started meeting for weekly games years ago,making every fourth meeting a luncheon that started by checking out one of Biggs’ recommendations.
Suburbs
Collierville Schools to improve cell service at high school, hears site purchase updates
Collierville Schools is hoping cell service is soon improved in the high school area. District leaders also heard an update on two sites they are purchasing.
Arts & Culture
The Daily Memphian pops up at Cooper-Young Fest
The Daily Memphian hosted a booth at the event, talking to community members and giving out swag. Did you see us?
Opinion
Calkins: Memphis has a rich history of playing the SEC. Is it coming to an end?
For almost exactly 60 years, SEC teams have been traveling to the Liberty Bowl to play Memphis in football. Saturday might be the beginning of the end.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: How a new MPD position rankled the department
In the wake of Tyré Nichols’ death, the Memphis Police Department decided it had an absence of supervision in the field, and set out to fix that problem by creating a new position — the second lieutenant. But that solution caused a string of other problems.