Hill: Thanks, Raptors, for showing how you spend a random Thursday in Memphis
Do you want to know how the Toronto Raptors spent their random bleeping Thursday in Memphis? They went to St. Jude, the world-renowned children’s research hospital.
Memphis Mayor Paul Young responds to LeBron James comments
The mayor reacts to the NBA superstar’s suggestion that the Memphis Grizzlies relocate to Nashville.
Reaction to No Kings police response centers on city permit process
Memphis Mayor Paul Young talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the March 28 No Kings march that ended with Memphis Police pepper-spraying demonstrators.
Recipe Exchange: Jennifer Chandler’s pimento cheese biscuits
Be sure to make extra biscuits so you can make stuffed biscuit sandwiches with your leftovers.
Who are the top Tiger running backs in spring practice?
Tigers coach Charles Huff said the team needs three running backs for each game and four he can count on for the season.
Grizzlies star Ja Morant’s home for sale
The Eads mansion has a history of being owned by Grizzlies players.
Raptors roll over Grizzlies’ ragtag roster
The Raptors coasted by the Grizzlies, a team currently consisting of 10-day signees, two-way players and a few regular players. Related content:
First, there was Banana Ball. Now Boom Ball is coming to Memphis.
Building on the popularity of the Savannah Bananas, Boom Ball is bringing its act to AutoZone Park.
Ed Murphey Classic bringing shot put series to Beale Street
The Ed Murphey Classic announced the addition of the World Shot Put Series, created and headlined by world record holder Ryan Crouser, which is set to take place at Handy Park on Beale Street.
Lakeland board talks change in government
Lakeland officials also discussed a way to keep wine sales out of future convenience stores.
The Wolf named Radio Station of the Year
A Memphis station is the Academy of Country Music’s Radio Station of the Year.
Kaye’s Pints & Scoops to open new scoop shop
The Scoop by Kaye’s Pints & Scoops doesn’t officially open until May, but the company is doing a pop-up Saturday, April 4.
April theater brings clowns, classics and royalty to Memphis stages
Catch “Clown Bar,” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “The Shawshank Redemption,” “Julius Caesar,” and “Six” this month in Memphis theaters.
‘Cupid Shuffle’ singer, Cedric Burnside to perform at Memphis in May barbecue contest
As more than 200 pitmasters from 27 states and seven different countries go toe to toe during the barbecue competition, the “Line Dancing King” and a Grammy Award-winning local blues artist are among the entertainment.
Bailey: It costs a lot to pick up all the garbage
Some suburban residents may have to face an increase in sanitation costs this summer, but the increase is certainly better than trash sitting uncollected at the curb.
The YMCA’s impact on thousands of children in Memphis and the Mid-South
YMCA’s Brian McLaughlin joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”
Arts Beat: More on baseball movies
More Daily Memphian staffers share their favorite baseball movies. Some of these can be considered to be more baseball movies than others, but hear us out.
City, county want input on new zoning plan
The new plan is a part of Memphis 3.0, which has received local pushback.
New Tigers women’s basketball coach brings 3 assistant coaches with her
Hana Haden is bringing her staff of Georgia Southern assistant coaches to Memphis.
Redbirds recap: Memphis now 7-0 with another win over Norfolk
Redbirds starting pitcher Bruce Zimmerman (1-0) dominated his former team with the first quality start of the season.
What Daily Memphians think*
“What an exciting addition to the weekend’s events!” — Eddie Murphey about Ed Murphey Classic bringing shot put to Beale Street
“LeBron throws shade on Memphis while Los Angeles County is leading the United States in population loss. ...” — Don Baker about Calkins: Now LeBron James is trashing the city? What's a Memphian to think?
“They are the kindest people and the bestest food too!” — Bonnie Walker about Blue Owner Bistro owners to open East Memphis location
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
President Trump signs order intended to stabilize college sports, threatens lost federal funding
Among the notable parts of the order was a call to establish “clear, consistent and fair eligibility limits, including a five-year participation window” — an element that could fend off the dozens of lawsuits the NCAA has faced of late.
Opinion: Memphis must demand more from industrial polluters
“If a company’s business model depends on the exploitation of a Black city and the enrichment of a few power brokers at the top, we don’t want them here.”
Sudoku: April 4
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?
Daily WordRow: April 4
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Daily Jigsaw: Cocktail Fest
Today’s puzzle is from the Memphis Cocktail Festival and was provided by the festival.
Metro
Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty arrested for robbery, kidnapping
Shiesty and eight others, including the rapper’s father, were arrested on federal charges Thursday.Related content:
State Government Lawmaker calls delay on gun bills a ‘slap in the face’ to Tennessee gun owners
Public Safety Woman accused of killing pastor ‘on notice’ for alleged bond violation
Premium Education COVID funding, contracts, controls: What’s in the MSCS audit
Education MSCS audit yields findings ‘consistent with waste and abuse’
Business
Food Files: Two Dunkin’ developments and a new breakfast place
It’s all about breakfast — and wings — this week.
Premium Health Care ‘The privilege’ of taking care of veterans: New VA medical director talks challenges, gifts of leading facility
Real Estate Heartsong Church sells 10 acres for $700,000
Premium Real Estate Inked: Stryker, AutoZone and Scan Global Logistics making local moves
Premium Health Care UTHSC gives $1.75M in grants across Tennessee, nearly $500K to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
Sports
Redbirds recap: Birds stay unbeaten, Blaze Jordan hits 2 home runs
Blaze Jordan’s two home runs helped Memphis to a 6-2 victory over the Norfolk Tides in game three of a six-game series on Thursday night at AutoZone Park.
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Raptors 128, Grizzlies 96
Player of the Week St. Mary’s lacrosse standout wins athlete of the week vote
Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway hires a general manager
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis guard Curtis Givens III plans to enter NCAA transfer portal, according to report
Food
$15 Deal: La Roche’s falafel platter
But if you have the opportunity to splurge, the lamb is well worth it, says writer Erica Horton.
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: New app sounds off on restaurant noise
Suburbs
St. Jude researcher wants to add new perspective to Collierville school board
“When you look at the board and how it’s made up,” said Jason Morrison, “I thought it would be nice to have some new blood in there and some differing perspectives.”
Premium North Mississippi Olive Branch retail strip gets facelift as nearby developments boom
Arts & Culture
All systems go: Memphians gather to watch NASA’s Artemis II launch
Artemis II launched at 5:35 p.m. Central Daylight Time from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Memphians had a front-row seat at the Pink Palace.
Premium Music Visible Music College plans move to Millington
Opinion
Calkins: Hana Haden is going to save the Memphis women’s basketball program. But you don’t have to take my word for it.
“Women’s basketball is booming. Except in Memphis, where it’s been a drag. Hana Haden — the new coach of the Tigers — is going to change that.”Related content:
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: A ‘free’ weekend full of fun
This weekend’s events — the ones The Daily Memphian staff are most excited about, anyway — have one very important thing in common. They are free!