The new Grizzlies joked about seeing the ducks at the Peabody Memphis and going to the Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid, but coach Tuomas Iisalo concentrated on why they’re here: “This is about the work and the focus being on winning.”
As long as Ja Morant is on the Grizzlies roster yet not in their plans, the future isn’t fully here. The Morant-led “Grizz Next Gen” past and Cam Boozer-led To-Be-Named-Later future are ships passing in some awkward present waters.
Bittick — who has more than a million followers on Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat combined — is joining a Memphis softball program that has shown incremental growth under Memphis coach Prater.
But the restaurant’s owner thought the opportunity was “too good to be true” at first.
Mahaffey Tent and Event Rentals is relocating its operations after buying office and warehouse buildings from another company with a long local history.
Officers who were involved in a 2024 fatal shooting investigated by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation were cleared, the Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s office said.
One bite of the food, and one feels like royalty.
In this week’s To-Do List, a band of medical pros play on a rooftop, a 1975 coming-of-age classic is on the big screen and songwriters compete to have the “Last Song Standing.”
The Grizzlies traded three second-round picks to the Detroit Pistons for center Isaiah Stewart, who’s considered one of the NBA’s more physical players.
Have Tennessee GOP leaders conveniently forgotten about the proven criminality in their own party?
Third graders in the Memphis district shined in one subject area, while math scores stagnated for elementary and middle school students.
Karim Lopez walked across the stage on draft night with joy for his country — and confusion about which team had actually picked him. Hill: Cam Boozer is a star — and a cause for ‘ultimate optimism’Related content:
Neighborhoods and cities across the metro area will host events ranging from fishing rodeos to fireworks.
Suburban school districts have strong reading scores, according to Tennessee testing data.
Barbecue joint Jim ’N Nick’s now has twice as many stores as Baskin-Robbins does ice cream flavors.
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“With Isaiah Stewart, we are OFFICIALLY back to ‘GRIT and GRIND.’” — Dennis Paden about Grizzlies make trade with Detroit to acquire a center
“The TCAPs are challenging tests. All hands on deck for next year. Contact your neighborhood elementary and middle schools. Bring pizza. Leave w/ improvement and smiles.”— Stanley Smythe about TCAP scores 2026: See how MSCS students did on Tennessee tests
“One thing is for sure, we need a national revival of virtue in this country.” — Jim Mulroy about Sanford: Politics aside, suspended court clerk Tami Sawyer faces her lowest moment
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Today’s puzzle shows Rhodes College graduates at their commencement and was provided courtesy of Rhodes.
SpaceXAI representatives met with Memphis Mayor Paul Young and MLGW President Doug McGowen earlier this week.
Three properties in Midtown’s Flicker Street Arts District have changed hands, Urban Air has renewed their lease at the Trinity Commons shopping center and Monster Mini Golf is expanding its Mid-South footprint.
As the 2026 NBA Draft’s second day gets underway, Chris Herrington has some more scattered Memphis Grizzlies draft observations.
When the leadership at Amelia Gene’s asked their liquor distributor if he knew anyone who could be their sommelier, he replied, “What do you think about me?”
The Senatobia Police Department has turned over the investigation of the police shooting death of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation.
The ceremony — hosted by Bowen Yang, formerly of “Saturday Night Live” — followed a 10-day intensive that included coaching sessions, training and rehearsals led by Broadway professionals. Participants come from 58 programs across the U.S.
Opinion: After a season of misery, the Memphis Grizzlies gave their fans a night to celebrate. It included Cam Boozer, Karim Lopez and honest-to-God hope.
Reporter Brandon LaGrone has more on this junt.