Road Recap: Warriors 117, Grizzlies 101
Tremaine Wilbourn’s life story revealed in sentencing hearing
Blackburn rallies with Trump; Bredesen speaks to faith leaders
Tigers excited for official season to get underway against Tenn. Tech
Memphis women’s soccer team back in the NCAAs and aiming to stay a while
Metro
Chronic absenteeism: Counting missing students in the Memphis area
The percentage of students who are chronically absent from schools jumped dramatically in Memphis from the 2018-19 school year to the 2022-23 school year. It’s a national trend that’s also seen in the area’s suburban schools. Chronic absenteeism: Myriad of issues keep MSCS students homeRelated story:
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Business
Industrial polluter moving out, but community still has questions
After decades of toxic emissions and nearly two years of community pressure on the company, Sterilization Services of Tennessee is leaving its South Memphis facility.
Premium Business Memphis Area Legal Services board not giving up, will continue to offer aid
Sports
Buckley: The Tigers’ path to football success shining bright these days
“With newfound bucks from FedEx Corp., Tigers football coach Ryan Silverfield says, ‘The bar should be set as high as it can be.’ It beats flailing along with a shoestring NIL budget in a stadium needing modernization.”
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Food
Two ponds, a Lake and a lot of catfish: This farmer is a go-to for Memphians
“He feeds the fish, he harvests the fish, he processes them, he sells it and he delivers it,” restaurateur Ben Brock said of Earl Lake. “It’s not even mom-and-pop; it’s just pop.”
Suburbs
Lucky Dog Music Hall & Bar opens at the center of Silo Square
Lucky Dog opened Monday, April 8, at Silo Square, and the reception has been so popular that during the first days some patrons didn’t get seated.
Arts & Culture
‘Memphis 2024’ showcases the breadth of the city’s visual scene
Julie Pierotti, the Dixon’s Martha R. Robinson Curator, said that the show is a cross-section of art currently being made in the region.
Opinion
Guest Column: A path to healing and hope
“By embarking on this ambitious journey, Memphis has the opportunity to pioneer an innovative and inclusive model of community well-being, setting a precedent for cities worldwide.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Quizzing Daily Memphian staffers, part one
Hot takes, date ideas and breakfast opinions are all on the menu for this week’s special edition of Sound Bites, featuring quick interviews with Daily Memphian staffers.
Games
Jigsaw: Africa in April
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo by Ziggy Mack.