Sanford: Alexander served with honor, earning the right to step aside
Amazon spreads delivery network into Memphis with Prime vans, contractors
Commission approves TIF for $950 million Union Row development
L’Ecole Culinaire closes, part of national Vatterott shutdown
New program places working artists in Memphis preschools
Metro
The Early Word: Pride flag bill may be dead; Overton Shell comes back to life
MPD officer may have been killed by friendly fire, MSCS wants city money and Hernando residents can trade their cars for golf carts.
Premium Education Closure looms over Immaculate Conception students, teachers
Business
Loudean’s bids farewell to Cooper-Young
Sisters June Taylor and Joyce Boggs first opened the Cooper-Young boutique back in 1977 under the guidance of their mother, the late seamstress Loudean Peak.
Premium Real Estate Inked: Gloss bar nails down fifth spot; Holiday Deli converting to bank
Sports
Memphis basketball to begin series with Bulldogs
The front end of the series will be played at Memphis’ FedExForum in 2024-25, with a return game in Starkville, Mississippi, expected to be played during the 2025-26 season. Related story:
Memphis Tigers Football Silverfield expects only ‘a few additions’ during transfer window
Food
$10 Deal: Breakfast at Bob’s Barksdale
Joshua Carlucci’s order at Bob’s Barksdale is simple, but it always delivers. It’s a short stack (two pancakes) with country ham as well as two eggs — sunny side up — on the side, if he’s really hungry.
Suburbs
Lakeland moves to regulate future hotel and motel placement
With the eventual removal of two rundown motels on the Lakeland landscape, the suburb wants more control over the design of commercial lodging in the future.
Arts & Culture
Fine-art craft festival returns to Ridgeway Loop
Live classical music from local groups such as the University of Memphis Lorraine String Quartet, Prizm Ensemble and the Bartlett Community Concert Band could also be heard at Art in the Loop.
Opinion
Calkins: A Memphis theater producer found a brother he never knew about. A story straight from the stage.
After nearly four decades, Memphis theater producer Mike Detroit found a full brother he never knew existed. It’s a mystery that could be a miniseries. But even Detroit warns: “There are parts you may not believe.”
Podcasts
Vintage901 brings the culinary arts to all of Memphis
At its core, Vintage901 is about good food, good wine and the connections people make through eating and drinking together.
Games
Sudoku: April 17
Ready for a bit of a challenge? This sudoku is rated medium.