Police rule teacher’s death accidental, find no tampering with drinks
Collierville Police and Shelby County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference Monday afternoon to talk about possible drink tampering in the suburb’s limits.
Hill: Thunder series may bring clarity to Grizzlies’ future
Extracting the most value from the rest of the series begins with making it competitive. Can the Grizzlies slow down the Oklahoma City buzzsaw?
The Early Word: Spiked drink probe ends, and JJJ needs to slay today
Lawmakers pause an anti-immigrant education bill, state Constitutional amendments will go to voters and the Overton Park Shell drops its summer line-up.
Downtown parking and liquor stores top City Council agenda
The council hears about a proposal to enforce standards for lighting and cleanliness of Downtown parking garages and votes on a move to extend the life of a temporary Downtown surface parking lot at Beale and Main streets.
Overton Park Shell reveals 2025 free summer concert series lineup
The Overton Park Shell’s free summer concert series opens and closes with local acts.
Controversial bail-denial amendment sent to ballot
The Tennessee General Assembly passed three possible amendments, including one that could allow judges to deny bail to defendants accused of certain crimes.
Tennessee pauses bill targeting right to education despite immigration status
The move diminishes the chances for the bill to pass this year as lawmakers prepare for a likely adjournment this week.
Herrington: In Game 2, Jaren Jackson Jr. has something to prove
Jackson’s career playoff averages are: 15 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks, shooting 39% from the floor and 33% from 3-point range. Can he do more than that Tuesday night in Game 2? Grizzlies Insider: Jaylen Wells named Rookie of the Year finalistRelated content:
Landers Center project underway, budget on track
Renovations to the facade in the east portion of the Landers Center should help pedestrian flow as part of the expansion to the Southaven venue.
Memphis receiver CJ Smith’s love-hate relationship with track shapes his football career
Despite being an exceptional sprinter, Tigers receiver CJ Smith hated running races. But his track speed is what helped make him a coveted football prospect.
Monday prep report: Northpoint ace goes the distance in big win over Lausanne
Northpoint’s K.L. Farr strikes out the side in the bottom of the seventh to cap a complete game.
Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 7
Standouts from Bartlett, Houston, Munford, MUS, Northpoint, St. George’s and Tipton-Rosemark are up for consideration this week.
Daily Memphian postseason wrestling awards: State champs share top honor
Cordova’s Ashton Boswell and Griffin Davis of St. George’s share top honor; Collierville’s Brian Loeffler wins coach of the year.
Word Flower: April 22
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.
What Daily Memphians think*
“… having the university handle it instead of the city will be beneficial. While they don’t operate completely like a company, the university will be more nimble than our city government (not a high bar to clear) and will hopefully do a better job of maintaining and upgrading the stadium over time.” — Andy Ashby about Ask the Memphian: Why hasn’t Liberty Stadium had a concert in years?
“I thought the expansion was already a done deal. I love the library’s programs, the community certainly uses the building, and it needs an upgrade. I hope the board being hesitant is just due diligence before they approve the expansion.” — Jonathan Harrison about Collierville aldermen weigh library expansion
“Way to go! I love the success that Memphis has had in the less ‘popular’ sports.” — Paul Koltnow about Sixth-seeded Memphis women win AAC Tournament title
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
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Metro
Ask the Memphian: Why hasn’t Liberty Stadium had a concert in years?
For roughly three decades, the only musicians who played what is now the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium were marching bands. But why?
Premium Public Safety Memphis police investigate mass shooting in Medical District
Metro Protesters angry about everything from Social Security to Gulf of America
Premium Public Safety Inmate deaths at Shelby County Jail outnumber other Tennessee counties
Premium Public Safety Man suing MPD for wrongful arrest as teen
Business
Local company turns rice waste into ‘carbon gold’
Graphyte is trying to be one part of the climate solution, straight from the ground up.
Premium Real Estate ‘King of golf tournaments’ stepping down from his throne
Real Estate Mud Island project receives funding
Health Care Sting operation: Health department ramps up mosquito control
Real Estate Health care logistics facility awarded 10-year PILOT
Sports
Sixth-seeded Memphis women win AAC Tournament title
The Memphis women won the American Athletic Conference tournament title by defeating Rice 4-2. The Memphis men lost to Rice in their championship match at Leftwich Tennis Center.
Memphis Grizzlies Take a look: Ja Morant to debut third signature sneaker in playoffs
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis unable to take series with Jacksonville
Premium Memphis Grizzlies How bad was Sunday for the Memphis Grizzlies? It can’t get worse.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Here’s hoping magic is real
Food
Sow Project using food to change futures
In a commercial kitchen in Frayser, something more than food is being made. Confidence, community and second chances are coming together one meal at a time.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Crawfish, barbecue and more at Memphis spring festivals
Premium Food What to Order: Felicia Suzanne’s signature favorites
Suburbs
‘We’ve had quite a bit of a shakeup’: Landers Center board president talks venue’s future
The president of the DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau, which recently became part of a story about alleged racism in the firing of its executive director, says a broader “shakeup” will take local tourism to another level.
Premium Collierville Collierville aldermen weigh library expansion
Arts & Culture
Ask the Memphian: Why hasn’t Liberty Stadium had a concert in years?
For roughly three decades, the only musicians who played what is now the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium were marching bands. But why?
Visual Arts Renasant Convention Center showcases artists in rotating exhibits
Opinion
Narcisse: ‘God in the mundane moments of life’
“Following Christ means looking at the decisions Jesus made, how he made his way in the world and wrestling with what that looks like for me.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Crawfish, barbecue and more at Memphis spring festivals
Natalie Van Gundy and Holly Whitfield discuss spring food festivals in Memphis and share pro tips and top picks.
Games
Jigsaw: On track
The Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip captured the nation’s top triple-jumper, Miles Nesmith, in action at the Houston Track Classic. That picture inspired this week’s jigsaw puzzle.