A restaurant closes due to COVID. But the show goes on at Liberty Park where Memphis in May’s World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is back.

Wright pleaded guilty to the facilitation of first-degree murder of her ex-husband and NBA player Lorenzen Wright. A board member recommended she be denied for parole. 

Whatever happens, this has been a great Grizzlies season, one of only three in franchise history to include more than 50 wins in the regular season and also advancement in the playoffs. 

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Memphis Grizzlies’ loss in Game 4 and look ahead to Game 5. 

Here’s a look at who the potential defensive starters might be this season.

Collage Dance Collective hopes to be one of the premier touring ballet companies in the South. And the next step is its first tour, happening now. 

Sisters-in-law and best friends Brandi Flaig and Jesse Boyd have started their own catering business, something they might not have been able to do before a pandemic-era trend took hold. 

Now, some 3½ years since we launched, we’re making a few important changes to the Morning Edition. In short, starting next week, the Morning Edition will be streamlined for a better reading experience.

Connor Weaks throws three hitless innings to help Mustangs advance to Wednesday’s district championship game against rival Collierville.

The Water Tower District at Schilling Farms is underway. The mixed-use development is pursuing its retail components.

About a dozen MATA workers gathered Tuesday, May 10, to test the transit authority’s Siemens–Duewag U2 car. 

The two issues could be up for a citywide referendum in August. 

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Memphis City Council moves closer to hiring energy consultant

The Grizzlies point guard sat out Game 4 against the Warriors, which Memphis lost, 101-98.

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 98-101 in Game 4, Round 2 of the NBA Playoff series. 

Memphis has signed two transfers so far with Georgia Southern’s Elijah McCadden and SMU’s Kendric Davis.

A graduate of Penn State’s Ice Cream Short Course and a former student of a “gelato master” at a French pastry school in Chicago, Hugh Balthrop takes great pride in the art of gelato-making.

Tennessee Valley Authority officials got a hostile reception when they took an economic development study to the Memphis City Council Tuesday.

A new world champion of barbecue is waiting in the wings. And, more accurately, also in the hogs, the sauce and the “anything but.” It all starts today at 5 p.m. 

While the total value of the bonds is still undetermined, Chance Carlisle of Carlisle Corp. expects the value to be around $75 million.

Kate Bond Elementary’s student senators are some of the youngest you’ll find, but they have big changes in mind to make their school better. 

Memphis fans have voiced loudly their opinions of Dillon Brooks’ play in Game 4. 

Grizzlies lose lead in final minute, drop Game 4 to Warriors

Calkins: Why Dillon, why? On a crushing ending to a crushing day.

Herrington: Dillon Brooks had a tough night in a tougher loss

Wiseman speaks about Tigers, injuries: ‘It’s made me stronger’

Grizz fans react to Game 4 loss

Box score: Warriors 101, Grizzlies 98

Longtime Saints fixture and “relations-builder” Joe Rowell is retiring, leaving a legacy of winning and can-do attitude.

The Grizzlies led or tied for 47 minutes and 15 seconds, but not for the full 48 as the Warriors take a 3-1 playoff series lead. 

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Calkins: Why Dillon, why? On a crushing ending to a crushing day.

Herrington: Dillon Brooks had a tough night in a tougher loss

Box score: Warriors 101, Grizzlies 98

Local fans say Grizz can manage without Morant

Wiseman speaks about Tigers, injuries: ‘It’s made me stronger’

Grizzlies updates: Latest on Morant injury, Dillon Brooks’ return

After sitting out a year due to his transfer, Jack Gleason quiets CBHS to help surging Saints earn a home series in the next round of the playoffs.

The Shelby County Commission approved an expanded kitchen, an outdoor pavilion and more parking at the Barretville General Store.