Ja Morant, Taylor Jenkins named NBA awards finalists
Ja Morant is a Most Improved Player finalist, and if he makes the All-NBA team, he would be eligible for a super-max contract extension this summer.
Early voting expands to all 26 sites countywide
Turnout soared Saturday with six early voting locations open and Agricenter and Glenview Community Center as the top locations by turnout. All 26 sites, including the 20 sites that opened Monday are open through April 28. Election day is May 3.
Grizzlies say they are resilient. Tuesday will test that.
Brandon Clarke believes the Grizzlies will be fine. They will have to prove that in Game 2; otherwise it will be an extremely uphill battle to advance.
Guest column: Affordable health care key to helping small business prosper
“... it’s of vital importance that we, as a community, take care of our small businesses.”
County Commission Scorecard: FedExForum, detention center, MATA and residency
The Scorecard attempts the math on the new FedExForum deal keeping the Grizzlies at the Forum and on the renovated Shelby Training Center that is to become the new juvenile detention center with more funding from the county.
Jennifer and Chris talk about recipes
On this week’s Sound Bites podcast, Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington discuss restaurant recipes and their thoughts on recipes in general.
What are the Tigers’ chances of landing top transfer Davis, and why is Harris leaving?
Getting a commitment from former SMU guard Kendric Davis would be a coup. And is Larry Brown staying?
Calkins: The atmosphere was great, Memphians! The game, not so much.
It was a wild Saturday at FedExForum. The atmosphere was cranked. And then — well, the game started. And the Grizzlies somehow fell flat.
Herrington: Game 1 loss suggests long, up-for-grabs series for Grizzlies
Game 2 — and hopes for the first playoff win at FedExForum since April 22, 2017 — will be about reacting, not overreacting.
Mark your calendars
Here are the next Memphis Grizzlies games:
- Game 6: Friday, May 13, Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors, 9 p.m. (ESPN)
- Game 7 (if needed): Monday, May 16, Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors, 7:30 p.m. (TNT)
Key legislation pending at the Tennessee General Assembly
For more, visit The Daily Memphian’s full coverage of state government.
Updated Monday, April 18.
‘Glue Girl,’ now ‘Chain Girl': Timberwolves-Grizzlies game disrupted
This is the second protest in a week against Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor, alleging animal cruelty at a farm that he owns.
Metro
State House bill lets private businesses, citizens reject same-sex marriage
The Tennessee House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday, Feb. 19, that lets private businesses refuse to recognize same-sex couples.
Health Care General Assembly votes to expand birth control access in Tennessee
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Your house note may go down, and a Tiger’s off the team
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Recent Grizz developments and what to make of them
Premium Metro Jesse Jackson’s post-MLK rise deeply rooted in Memphis
Business
Convention Center leader leaving Memphis
Renasant Convention Center general manager Dean Dennis has accepted a job as the general manager of the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Business Two new clothing stores coming to Saddle Creek
Transportation & Logistics Airport to double fees on taxis, rideshares for pickup
Transportation & Logistics GXO Logistics to lay off 185 in Memphis
Health Care General Assembly votes to expand birth control access in Tennessee
Sports
How Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo influenced Finland’s Olympic hockey team
Finland’s Olympic men’s ice hockey coach Antti Pennanen said in November he studies the coaching philosophies of Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo.
Update Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis suffers blowout road loss to South Florida
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Hardaway loses another — and the heartbreak is setting in
Memphis Tigers Basketball Box score: South Florida 87, Memphis 66
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis’ Aaron Bradshaw exits game against USF with left-arm injury — then reenters with brace
Food
$15 Deal: Las Tortugas’ chicken tortilla soup
Every spoonful contains pieces of freshly diced avocado, tomatoes, shredded chicken, tortillas and melty cheese in a richly hued chicken broth.
Premium Business Tsunami helped Cooper-Young become a dining hot spot
Suburbs
Hernando doubles some sewer fees
The increase comes as Hernando officials scramble to address a projected deficit in the city’s utility fund.
Business Two new clothing stores coming to Saddle Creek
Arts & Culture
Robert Duvall on screen, Steve Mulroy on stage and a Bad Bunny party
In this week’s To-Do List, celebrate Lunar New Year at the Brooks, read about wrasslin’ at Novel and celebrate Afro-Latino Week all over town.
Music The Red Clay Strays, Wu-Tang Clan, Dave Matthews Band headline 2026 Riverbeat Music Fest
Opinion
Opinion: A simple blood test can help save more Tennesseans from colorectal cancer
“The impact of colorectal cancer is exacerbated for Black Tennesseans and people in rural areas who face even more challenges to getting screened and treated.”
Opinion Opinion: Is Mayor Young the right mayor at the wrong time?
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Storylines for rest of season
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss which Grizzlies players are most interesting to watch going into the final stretch of the NBA season.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Recent Grizz developments and what to make of them
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 18
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.