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$1.6B in child support held up due to third-party vendor, judge alleges

noahmclane.news@gmail.com (Noah McLane) — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 04:00:02 -0500

A juvenile court judge in Memphis says there’s a growing issue with child support payments in Shelby County and that the state’s newest child support enforcement vendor is to blame.

At Mempops, spring heats up demand

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 04:00:02 -0500

“From the middle of April through the Fourth of July, things get kind of crazy,” owner Chris Taylor said. “We’re really busy.”

Can a new approach convince people to put the guns down?

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 04:00:02 -0500

The city has quietly reorganized its gun violence intervention program, part of a longer-term effort to prevent shootings before they happen.

Daily WordRow: April 7

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 04:00:02 -0500

Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.

Sudoku: April 7

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 04:00:01 -0500

Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.

Daily Jigsaw: Tennessee House

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 04:00:01 -0500

Today’s puzzle is of the interior of the Tennessee House of Representatives chamber and was taken by Noah McLane.

A plus for fans of vinyl: Annual record swap spins into weekend event

jmalone@dailymemphian.com (Joi Malone) — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 04:00:01 -0500

Memphis Listening Lab at Crosstown Concourse is adding a viewing of the “Summer of Soul” film and a live performance by hip-hop artist Cut Chemist to events at the old Sears building.

Calkins: The Grizzlies have a problem. And it isn't just basketball.

gcalkins@dailymemphian.com (Geoff Calkins) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 23:38:17 -0500

They fell in love with the Grizzlies on their first date. But after Monday’s game, they’re giving up their season tickets. And they’re not alone.

Briarcrest ace Phinn Beaird quiets MUS

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 23:51:11 -0500

Future Texas pitcher strikes out 10 in his first “real” outing of the season.

Box score: Cavaliers 142, Grizzlies 126

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 21:31:50 -0500

Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Cleveland Cavaliers at FedExForum.

Injured Grizzlies Edey, Aldama, others take early ‘exit’ as home schedule wraps up

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 23:33:56 -0500

Zach Edey, Santi Aldama, Jaylen Wells and Scotty Pippen Jr. did their media exit interviews early, speaking before Monday night’s final home game.

AutoZone may be rolling onto Houston Levee

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 19:54:10 -0500

AutoZone is looking at another Collierville location, which could add more activity to an already bustling Houston Levee Road.

Memphis football is doing something different this spring

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 18:29:16 -0500

Rather than the usual spring game, fans can watch a typical University of Memphis practice during the Tigers’ Spring Fest. The free event will include tailgating, a band performance and kids zone.

Tennessee legislature honors Memphis native Drew Holcomb

noahmclane.news@gmail.com (Noah McLane) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 17:42:27 -0500

Lawmakers honored the four-time Grammy nominated artist with a resolution making his “Tennessee” an official state song, in the company of classics like “Rocky Top” and “Tennessee Waltz.”

Veteran restaurateurs to open Middle Eastern bakery

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 19:45:11 -0500

The restaurateurs behind Sam’s Main Street Eatery and La Roche Lebanese Cuisine are opening a bakery.

Tennessee bill would make drink spiking a felony and require test strips at bars

noahmclane.news@gmail.com (Noah McLane) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 19:50:30 -0500

Led by Sen. Paul Rose, R-Covington, a bipartisan bill that aims to crack down on the use of “date rape” drugs to involuntarily intoxicate someone cruised through the Senate, but is set for a challenge in the House.

MSCS advances improvement plan, acknowledges ‘critical blind spots’ uncovered by state’s audit

Ltestino@dailymemphian.com (Laura Testino) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 15:07:01 -0500

MSCS head Roderick Richmond is advancing plans to improve internal controls and district processes in response to forensic audit findings released last week. Now, the district has launched two websites to track progress.

What happens to draft lottery odds if Memphis ties with New Orleans or Dallas?

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 14:29:37 -0500

The NBA doesn’t use traditional tiebreaker rules to determine draft lottery odds. Instead, the league goes with a system that flattens chances for a top four pick.

Burlington looking at Germantown location

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 19:51:17 -0500

Burlington is looking to fill an empty retail space in Germantown. It would be the brand’s sixth store in Shelby County.

Marcus Stokes' journey to Memphis and the lessons learned along the way

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 20:55:17 -0500

How Marcus Stokes went from four-star recruit to Division II quarterback who is now competing to lead the Tigers.