Showboats coach Ken Whisenhunt returns from leave of absence
Memphis head coach Ken Whisenhunt will be on the sideline when the UFL’s Showboats visit the DC Defenders on Saturday night.
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April 2025
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Bailey: Protecting the dead as development overtakes cemeteries
As open areas developed, there are times when they encroach on the eternal resting place of a few people buried in a small family cemetery. Those like the Wells Cemetery in Arlington must be protected.
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Calkins: Morant should lay down his (fake) weapons. But it’s the NBA that misfired.
Ja Morant likes to cast himself as a victim far too often. But in the great — OK, ridiculous — finger-gun controversy of 2025? He may have a point.
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Hopes and fears swirl around tariffs in Memphis, starting at car lots
Depending on people’s points of view, tariffs will jumpstart U.S. manufacturing and create jobs or mire the economy in inflation. There’s little in-between.
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Trump’s tariff push is a race against time, and potential voter backlash
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Herrington: Will the Grizzlies slide cost Jaren Jackson Jr. All-NBA?
The Memphis Grizzlies’ slide has cost them playoff positioning. But could it also cost JJJ a spot on the All-NBA team?
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The Early Word: Bad weather ain’t over yet, and Iisalo is just getting started
Panel floats ways to prevent another Ford Jr. situation, a Broad Avenue gift shop closes and an Overton Square bakery changes hands.
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Bittersweet bakers: 17 Berkshire closing, Jacques Louise opening in Midtown
As it closes, 17 Berkshire is “passing the torch” to gluten-free bakery, Jacques Louise.
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Brad Luckett takes over as CBHS basketball coach
Former Brothers player and longtime assistant is eager to continue his father’s legacy — while building his own.
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Conaway: You can’t sell Summer Drive-In memories; they’re priceless
“If the drive-in was mine, what would I do with it?"
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Morant plays villain as Grizzlies steer the ship back on track
Ja Morant relished his role as the bad guy, and hit the game-winner against the Heat in the team’s first win with Tuomas Iisalo as interim coach.
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Collierville Schools enters contract for new bus lot
Collierville’s Board of Education wants to buy nearly 28 acres on U.S. 72 to park the fleet of yellow vehicles that transport Collierville and Germantown students.
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AAC commissioner working on basketball strength of schedule
The American Athletic Conference has been talking with other leagues about potential nonconference scheduling agreements.
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The Early Word: Michelin stars align, and 201 Poplar is a taxing problem
We look into the MSCS interim super’s contract; plus, a state school takeover bill moves ahead and the AAC tourney considers Memphis.
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Lawmakers look to sales-tax hike for ‘ungodly problem’
“Humanitarian crisis.” “Big liability.” “Ungodly problem.” These are some of the terms Tennessee lawmakers used to describe the Shelby County Jail as they passed a bill to help fund construction of a new one.
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Memphis makes case for hosting AAC basketball tournament
Armed with a somewhat unique bid, Memphis could learn soon if it will again host the American Athletic Conference’s men’s basketball tournament. Memphis Tourism’s Kevin Kane helped make the city’s case.
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Redbirds Recap: Memphis hammers Buffalo in series’ second game
The Memphis Redbirds took Game 2 of their six-game series with Buffalo, beating the Bisons 15-3 Wednesday at AutoZone Park.
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Local industrial market booms with early-year sales, setting promising stage
“It’s just a super exciting time to be in real estate as our economy is going through this transformation,” said Kemp Conrad of Cushman & Wakefield.
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Woman accused of shooting Ricky Floyd did not know him, her attorney says
A woman accused of killing a local pastor last month did not know him prior to their altercation, according to her attorney.
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Calkins: Yes, the Grizzlies lost again. But all may not be lost!
The Grizzlies got scorched by Steph Curry (52 points) as the Warriors passed them in the standings. So is there anything to feel good about? Actually, yes!
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As city faces tight budget, consulting contracts add up
The Daily Memphian examined city consulting contracts executed in 2025, which focus on technology, improving the police department’s efficiency and more.
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Ask the Memphian: Why are there buffalo, er, bison at Shelby Farms?
For more than 35 years, buffalo have been a part of Shelby Farms. In the latest installment of “Ask the Memphian,” we take a look at their past and future as symbols of the park.
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The Early Word: xAI may have colossal impact, but another Grizz loss may not
FedEx lays off 200-plus near Nashville, new Frayser High breaks ground and SmokeSlam’s gone country.
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Inked: Data Center in the works, egg wholesaler headed to Memphis
The Texas-based wholesale egg distributor plans to operate near the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
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Memphis played better, which is why loss to Warriors stings
Stephen Curry, perhaps the greatest shooter the NBA has ever seen, fired up 20 3-pointers against Memphis, making 12. He finished with 52 points, almost single-handedly pulling his team to a win.
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Redbirds Recap: Memphis wins home opener 13-7
Memphis batters produce 18 hits and 13 runs as Redbirds win game 1 of the six-game series with the Buffalo Bisons.
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