Airport snares $3 million grant for aircraft repair facility
Memphis International Airport won a $3 million grant from the state to help design and develop an aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility.
Grizzlies Postgame: Grizz lose 25-point lead, game to Nuggets as trade-deadline uncertainty looms
The Grizzlies built a big lead and lost every bit of it, suffering a regular-season franchise-record 25-point collapse in a 95-92 loss to the Denver Nuggets.
Maker of miniature war game products plans big expansion in Memphis
England-based Games Workshop plans a $3.4 million expansion of its Memphis distribution center, building documents show.
Kroc Center undergoing $250,000 renovation to AutoZone Challenge Center
Renovation of space at The Salvation Army Kroc Center will expand youth services and enhance the Welcome Center area for parents and visitors.
Motion seeks provisional ballot review in Germantown mayoral election
John Barzizza, former Germantown alderman and mayoral candidate, has filed a motion to review provisional and absentee paper ballots cast in the 2018 Germantown mayoral race.
Penny Hardaway doesn’t bluff when asked about critics
Penny Hardaway says other coaches are jealous of his accomplishments since he didn’t come up through the college-coaching ranks before having success in his inaugural season at Memphis.
Metro
County Commission weighs changes to embattled grant program
County Commissioner Britney Thornton said Wednesday the allegations against Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. shouldn’t be considered in deciding what, if any, changes should be made to the body’s grant program.
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Business
Mud Island project receives funding
Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time received two grants Wednesday, April 16, to help build the immersive adventure museum at the former Mississippi River Museum on Mud Island.
Real Estate Health care logistics facility awarded 10-year PILOT
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Sports
Sixth-seeded Memphis women win AAC Tournament title
The Memphis women won the American Athletic Conference tournament title by defeating Rice 4-2. The Memphis men lost to Rice in their championship match at Leftwich Tennis Center.
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Food
What to Order: Felicia Suzanne’s signature favorites
The opening menu at the new Felicia Suzanne’s includes chicken crepes, deviled eggs and her oysters of love, all longtime favorites.
Suburbs
Collierville aldermen weigh library expansion
If included in the budget, the library will expand by about 24,000 square feet, nearly doubling in size.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Sinners’ gets movie year going; Drive-In returns
Advance word on “Sinners,” which incorporates the contributions of many Memphis-area musicians, is very strong.
Opinion
Herrington: What went wrong for the Grizzlies in Game 1? ‘There were a lot of things.’
The Grizzlies lost Game 1 to Oklahoma City by 51 points. But, as Grizzlies interim coach Tuomas Iisalo said, “It doesn’t matter if you win by one point on a buzzer-beater or you win by 150 points, you get one win.” So, Memphis is only down 1-0 in the Best-of-7 series that picks up with Game 2 on Tuesday.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Crawfish, barbecue and more at Memphis spring festivals
Natalie Van Gundy and Holly Whitfield discuss spring food festivals in Memphis and share pro tips and top picks.