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U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee Michael Dunavant (at podium) speaks at a news conference discussing charges of illegally distributing opioids and other prescription painkillers filed against more than 30 medical professionals in Tennessee on Thursday, April 18, 2019 in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Adrian Sainz)

Investigation of illegal painkillers targets 30 in Tennessee

By ADRIAN SAINZ and TRAVIS LOLLER - Associated Press

In this Feb. 27, 2019, photo, truck and train traffic pass over the Mississippi at the Highway 55 bridge. The Mississippi is expected to crest next week at 41 feet the fourth highest level on record for the Memphis area. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian via AP)

The mighty Mississippi defines Memphis

By BILL DRIES AND CHRIS HERRINGTON - Associated Press

This March 13, 2017 photo shows visitors getting ready to tour Graceland in Memphis, Tenn. The head of the company that controls Graceland says he is not threatening to move the Memphis, Tennessee-based tourist attraction centered on the life of singer Elvis Presley if city officials do not approve an expansion plan including tax-based incentives. (AP Photo/Beth J. Harpaz, File)

Graceland boss says he is not threatening to leave Memphis

By ADRIAN SAINZ - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2019, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace stands on the court before an NBA basketball game between the Grizzlies and the Sacramento Kings in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies have fired coach J.B. Bickerstaff as part of a front-office shake-up in which general manager Chris Wallace was demoted to a scout Thursday, April 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Grizzlies fire coach J.B. Bickerstaff, reassign GM to scout

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

$33M expansion planned for West Memphis Coca-Cola facility

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Memphis Grizzlies forward Bruno Caboclo (5) is defended by Golden State Warriors forward Alfonzo McKinnie (28) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Carter scores 32, Grizzlies beat Warriors 132-117 in finale

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks guard Trey Burke (23) shoots against Memphis Grizzlies guard Tyler Dorsey (22) in overtime of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 7, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. The Mavericks won 129-127. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Mejri, Burke lead Mavericks past Grizzlies 129-127 in OT

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2016, file photo, Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett helps Ami Burchfield with voter registration paperwork at Maryville College helping students register to vote, in Maryville, Tenn. Amid growing national concerns about election security, Tennessee's three largest counties are moving toward voting machines that produce a voter-verifiable paper trail for the presidential primaries in 2020. Hargett says he's letting counties decide whether to switch. (The Daily Times via AP, File)

Tennessee counties eye vote paper trail; state stays neutral

By JONATHAN MATTISE - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, center, handles the ball between Memphis Grizzlies forwards Ivan Rabb, left, and Bruno Caboclo (5) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 25, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Caboclo’s career-high 24 points lead Grizzlies past Thunder

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) shoots against Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (17) and forward Bruno Caboclo (5) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Towns has 33 points, 23 boards to lift Wolves over Memphis

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross (31) hits a 3-pointer over Memphis Grizzlies guard Jevon Carter (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, March 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Willie J. Allen Jr.)

Ross, Fournier help Magic rally past Grizzlies in overtime

By BILL FAY - Associated Press

Memphis player Kareem Brewton pushes inside while defended by Houston's Corey Davis Jr. in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the American Athletic Conference tournament Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Troy Glasgow)

Davis, defense help No. 11 Houston hold off Memphis 61-58

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley drives to the basket ahead of Orlando Magic center Khem Birch (24) and Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (17) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 10, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Conley leads the way as Grizzlies rally to beat Magic 105-97

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Tennessee panel OKs $10M for FedEx project in Memphis

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Memphis Grizzlies Mike Conley (11) drives past Utah Jazz's Royce O'Neale (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 8, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)

Conley, Valanciunas lead Grizzlies past Jazz 114-104

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) is fouled as he drives between Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic, from left, and forwards Maurice Harkless and Al-Farouq Aminu (8) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Conley’s career-high sends Grizzlies past Portland 120-111

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Avery Bradley (0) defends as Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (77) tries to drive with the ball in an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)

Valanciunas, Noah dominate, Grizzlies beat Mavericks 111-81

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Memphis forward Isaiah Maurice, right, battles Cincinnati forward Eliel Nsoseme (22) for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)

Cumberland leads No. 23 Cincinnati over Memphis 71-69

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) drives against Memphis Grizzlies guard Delon Wright (2) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

LaVine’s 30 points lead Chicago past Memphis, 109-107

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

In this Feb. 18, 2019, photo Celine Lee, left, and Dale Watson pose for a photo in the recently renovated home in south Memphis that they plan to use as an Airbnb and a place to stay when Watson is in Memphis for shows. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian via AP)

Singer wants to bring music back to Hernando’s Hideaway

By ELLE PERRY - Associated Press