Calkins: Marc Gasol embraced Memphis – and Memphis embraced him right back
Marc Gasol came to Memphis at the age of 16. Eighteen years later – after playing what may have been his final home game at FedExForum – he called it a “helluva ride.”
Historic U.S. Marine Hospital will soon be renovated for apartments
After 16 years of ups and downs, developer and preservationist Lauren Crews has applied for a building permit to convert the historic U.S. Marine Hospital into 71 apartments.
SCS board votes to close Gateway charter, delays superintendent search committee
Parkinson ‘trending nationally’ on schools code of conduct legislation
A Memphis legislator interviews with numerous news organization about pending legislation requiring districts to adopt parental rules, potentially for dress codes.
University of Memphis trustees approve apartment acquisition
The University of Memphis board of trustees approved a proposal Tuesday that will create a foundation enabling the university to get into the real estate business.
Germantown denies it rejected apartment development illegally
Germantown leaders say in a chancery court filing that they acted properly in rejecting a developer's bid to build apartments in the Forest Hill Heights area of the city.
Metro
Lawmaker calls delay on gun bills a ‘slap in the face’ to Tennessee gun owners
A Republican lawmaker wants guns to be allowed on college campuses, public parks and other places they have been historically banned. “It’s almost like they’re married to that one (Second) Amendment,” said one Memphis lawmaker.
Breaking News Memphis Grizzlies Brandon Clarke released from jail after alleged high-speed chase and arrest
Public Safety Woman accused of killing pastor ‘on notice’ for alleged bond violation
Education House Republicans tie immigrant student tracking to Tennessee voucher expansion bill
Metro The AM/DM podcast: New restaurant roundup
Business
Blue Honey Bistro owners to open East Memphis restaurant
The Bryans have garnered national attention for their 36-seat restaurant, located in a Germantown shopping center, and Drew Bryan was named a James Beard Award semi-finalist last year.
Premium Real Estate Inked: Stryker, AutoZone and Scan Global Logistics making local moves
Real Estate Performance Properties buys Perkins Park in Southeast Memphis
Real Estate Defense and space manufacturer could land in Memphis
Premium Health Care UTHSC gives $1.75M in grants across Tennessee, nearly $500K to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
Sports
Brandon Clarke released from jail after alleged high-speed chase and arrest
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke allegedly tried to escape after a deputy attempted to pull him over and was later arrested for possessing more than 200 grams of a controlled substance.Related content:
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High School Sports At Bolton, a special signing day for a special football class
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Hana Haden is going to save the Memphis women’s basketball program. But you don’t have to take my word for it.
Food
$15 Deal: La Roche’s falafel platter
But if you have the opportunity to splurge, the lamb is well worth it, says writer Erica Horton.
Premium Business Blue Honey Bistro owners to open East Memphis restaurant
Suburbs
Olive Branch retail strip gets facelift as nearby developments boom
With a nearby developments and improvements to a major intersection, the Mid South Center in Olive Branch is aimed at providing new businesses.
Arlington Arlington mayor claims misunderstanding in citation on shoplifting
Arts & Culture
Easter egg hunts, a pierogi class and thrift shopping to benefit WKNO
In this week’s To-Do List, the ’80s are back at Bar Keough, the women of Memphis jazz are at Crosstown Arts and Blue Suede Vintage has retro finds for all sizes.
Premium Performing Arts Ballet Memphis’ 2026-27 season includes ‘Peter Pan’
Opinion
Opinion: Data raises questions about accountability in the criminal justice system
The performance of the criminal justice system can’t be assessed without knowing the full picture. We have regular and reliable reporting from law enforcement agencies, but why don’t we have the same expectation for the district attorney and court clerks?
Geoff Calkins Calkins: Iranians in Memphis say ‘It’s torture to even explain.’
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: New restaurant roundup
A sushi purveyor is looking at a new home, a gluten-free bakery is changing neighborhoods and a former oyster house is becoming a cocktail bar.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: No Kings’ end, ongoing fugitive search
Games
Sudoku: April 1
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?