Jernigan completes acquisition of New York property
New restaurants spreading across Germantown in the coming months
With several new restaurants opening in Germantown, the area is getting expanded options for dining.
Stanton appointed monitor in MPD surveillance court case
2018 elections offer surprises, confirmations and plenty of litigation
There were more than votes to count in the 2018 local elections. There were voters, early voting locations and lawsuits – six of them – against the Shelby County Election Commission.
TSSAA sanctions lacrosse, adds dose of ‘legitimacy’ to growing sport
High school lacrosse gains TSSAA sanction, opening the door for more competition and increased opportunities for potential players.
Metro
A flub on qualifying petition limits G.A. Hardaway’s options
Also in the political roundup, make that five unopposed incumbents and scratch one of Cohen’s challengers. Plus, school board seats and the newest County Commissioner.
Premium State Government Before driving in Tennessee, Republicans want people to pass the written exam in English
Education These Memphis-area students are lobbying for mental health investments
Behind The Headlines Spring sprung early — and with it, so does heightened Downtown security
Premium State Government Memphis lawmakers pass effort to restore voting rights for some Tennesseans
Business
Critics urge caution before biting off nearly $1 billion Regional One project
Does Shelby County need a new hospital? And if so, how will it be financed? Skeptics raise questions.
Premium Business A place where the game never ends opens in Bartlett
Premium Health Care Does Memphis need a new Regional One hospital? For some, the answer is a resounding yes.
Health Care Making sure ‘ethics is embedded’ in AI and health care: Panel discusses intersection of health equity, tech
Premium Real Estate ‘Digital nomads’ may want to linger at upscale RV park
Sports
Tigers will bring Penny Hardaway back for ninth season
The Memphis Tigers have decided to retain head basketball coach Penny Hardaway, a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed Monday morning.
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Bulls 132, Grizzlies 107
Memphis Tigers Basketball Three Memphis assistant basketball coaches not returning next season
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Grizzlies notes on injuries, expansion and draft scouting
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Losing stings. Some seasons hurt more than others. Penny Hardaway knows.
Food
Jittery from java? That’s that Grind City Coffee Xpo.
The love of coffee lured an estimated 700 people to the Grind City Coffee Xpo at Crosstown Concourse, but come bedtime, they may regret the extra caffeine.
Premium Food From crops to cattle, erratic weather is disrupting how Tennessee farms do business
Suburbs
Something stinks in Germantown — and it’s higher waste pickup fees
Germantown is reviewing a sanitation contract, but prices will significantly increase due to inflation rates in the industry. A city administrator said Waste Pro has provided “Rolls-Royce-type” service.
North Mississippi Mississippi Senate advance of phased teacher pay raise gets mixed reviews
Arts & Culture
From kites to colors: 3 ways to celebrate Holi in Memphis
Holi is known as the “Festival of Colors.” Celebrators typically wear white and throw colored powder at each other.
Premium Arts & Culture What’s unfolding inside Elmwood Cemetery? Shakespeare, costumes and Alexander Hamilton
Opinion
Calkins: The Medicine Man used to rally Memphis fans. Now his old friends are rallying to help him.
Sam Bielich was famous in Memphis as the Medicine Man. Now he’s recovering from triple bypass surgery — and his old friends from the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity are trying to help.
Opinion Opinion: Survey shows support for local police — and for hiring more of them
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Take a break and wear green
It’s spring break week for area public school students (except for the University Schools district), which means the airport may be busy but the roads probably won’t be.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: What happens now with The Standard?
Games
Sudoku: March 16
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?