GXO closes Southaven warehouse as xAI moves in, adding to North Mississippi layoffs
Together, the companies are laying off more than 450 workers in North Mississippi.
Marcus Stokes’ journey to Memphis and the lessons learned along the way
How Marcus Stokes went from four-star recruit to Division II quarterback who is now competing to lead the Tigers.
Calkins: After more than eight decades, a Memphis war hero will finally be awarded the diploma he earned
Memphis State student Arthur Allen was hailed as a war hero when he was killed in a bombing mission over Germany. More than 80 years later, Allen’s family will be presented with the diploma that Allen well and truly earned.
Bodywerk, Brezay, Sunset Symphony to play Overton Park Shell
The lineup includes Scottish and Australian artists, as well as artists from Brooklyn, Hawaii and New Orleans.
‘All these shining stars’ — Keeping up with Memphis’ music family, the Whalums
The Whalums have a rich musical history. Here’s how the latest generation of Whalum musicians have carried on their family’s legacy — while also carving out their own distinct and distinguished careers.
Tennessee faces a physician shortage of 3,900 by 2035. How do local medical leaders think we can fix it?
There are many solutions to a statewide physician shortage facing Tennessee in coming years. Local medical leaders said one thing is key — the ability to train people where they might eventually practice.
Germantown aims to spend $27 million on safety, streets and schools
Germantown has about $27 million planned in improvements as part of the 2026-27 budget.
Solar panel storage helps power industrial market
Demand for solar panel storage kept the local industrial market in the black for the year.
Suburban leaders, residents want more restrictions on solar
While proponents tout the benefits of solar energy, some residents in north Shelby County think those developments are encroaching on their rural lifestyle.
Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 4
Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Harding, Houston and Millington up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 9.
Herrington: Evaluating Zach Kleiman’s history of coach and player management
It can be fairly easy to evaluate a transaction: a draft pick, a trade, a signing. But many important parts of the job are less tangible and less public: managing people and personalities, from front office to coaching staff to players.
Ask the Memphian: Did Houdini ever perform in Memphis?
One hundred years after his untimely death, Harry Houdini still captivates the imaginations of magicians and magic fans worldwide, including in Memphis. In this installment of Ask the Memphian, we tell you about Houdini’s three visits to the Bluff City, the first of which came at the end of the 19th century.
Memphis loses to Milwaukee, but will they finish below New Orleans?
The Grizzlies lost to Milwaukee on Sunday, which was important if they want a chance to finish below New Orleans in the Western Conference standings.Related content:
This Week in Memphis: Last day to register to vote; NCAA portal opens
Also happening this week: Marie Feagins’ lawsuit is back in court, and the Chucalissa Homecoming Festival returns.
Simon Majok wanted to ‘make it right’ in Memphis. Now, he plans to enter transfer portal.
After Memphis’ dismal 2025-26 season, Simon Majok planned to return to the Tigers with the hope of making next season different. “Unfortunately,” he’ll now search for a new team. Memphis basketball transfer portal tracker: A look at the Tigers’ 2026-27 roster rebuildRelated content:
The AM/DM podcast: Don’t forget to register to vote
Ex-Tiger Kendric Davis wins NBL championship, named MVP
Davis — a first-team All-American Conference selection in his lone season at Memphis in 2022-23 — finished with 35 points and 14 assists in the title-clinching game en route to being named NBL26 Championship Series MVP.
Redbirds recap: Memphis splits doubleheader with Norfolk
The Memphis Redbirds lost a game, but bounced back to win the second game of Sunday’s Easter doubleheader with the Norfolk Tides.
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Opinion: In the face of unprecedented danger, Memphis police officers answer the call
“May we never forget those we’ve lost. May we never take for granted those who still stand watch. And may we always remember that every day, in a city where danger is always present, Memphis police officers continue to answer the call.”
Sudoku: April 6
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Daily WordRow: April 6
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Daily Jigsaw: Wax wonders
Today’s puzzle is a close up of a wax print design by Samilia Pelshak and was taken by Elle Perry.
Metro
April 4,1968 through the eyes of a then-19-year-old who was at the Lorraine Motel
Clara Jean Ester, who was 19 in 1968, describes the moments after Rev. King was shot. And the daughter of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu discusses the mission her father and Rev. King shared.
Premium Metro As Shelby County preps for May and August votes, a TMZ video grabs attention
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Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Mayor Paul Young responds to LeBron James comments
Public Safety Triple shooting Downtown leaves 2 in critical condition
Business
Wang’s Mandarin House founders retire, sell longtime restaurant
The brother-sister duo behind Wang’s is saying goodbye.
Premium Business Baby ducks are cute! And Metzer Farms hatches hundreds of thousands every year
Premium Business The Wolf named Radio Station of the Year
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Sports
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.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: Thanks, Raptors, for showing how you spend a random Thursday in Memphis
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Food
Recipe Exchange: Jennifer Chandler’s pimento cheese biscuits
Be sure to make extra biscuits so you can make stuffed biscuit sandwiches with your leftovers.
Business Kaye’s Pints & Scoops to open new scoop shop
Suburbs
When disaster strikes, these hard-working people who get paid nothing answer the call in DeSoto County
In DeSoto County, joining the local Search and Rescue unit means logging thousands of training hours, swimming miles in open water and responding to traumatic scenes at a moment’s notice.
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Arts & Culture
Memphis’ forgotten figures: Jimmie Lunceford
You might not have heard of Jimmie Lunceford, a jazz musician and band leader. But in the 1930s, this Memphian was a major star.
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Opinion
Echols: How all the broken pieces reveal the essence of Easter
“Disorder does not only lead to crime. Disorder can also be the kingdom of light. It’s about hope. Light emerges from the hammer blows.” Is this not the essence of Easter?
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Podcasts
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.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more The YMCA’s impact on thousands of children in Memphis and the Mid-South
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Crawfish season
Today’s puzzle is fresh crawfish and was taken by Brad Vest.