Next Day Notes: Lessons from Memphis loss to Temple
Gainwell’s run a bright spot; AAC addresses controversial call
Notes from the Memphis Tigers 30-28 loss to the Temple Owls.
DNA test could bring answers, closure to family of Sedley Alley
A hearing at 201 Poplar will decide if DNA evidence can be used to determine guilt in the 1985 murder of Suzanne Collins. If Sedley Alley, the man convicted and executed is cleared, "then God help them," says former death row inmate Kirk Bloodsworth. "You can't free a man from the grave."
Shelby County’s first lactation pod installed at FedExForum
FedExForum is now home to West Tennessee’s first lactation pod, purchased in June by Shelby County and installed last week at the sports and entertainment venue.
Tigers tumble out of Top 25 polls
The Memphis Tigers slipped out of the top 25 in both major polls after falling to Temple.
Reilly brings strong defensive approach to CBU basketball
After a long, mostly successful, career leading Gannon University in Pennsylvania, John Reilly is taking over leadership of the CBU basketball program replacing Mike Nienaber.
Baptist provides a little ‘me time’ for cancer patients
Blossom Within is Baptist's way of offering respite to women undergoing cancer treatment.
Metro
Ahead of Memphis schools takeover, Republicans move to block district’s legal pushback
Two Memphis Republicans are backing legislation to block Tennessee school districts from funding lawsuits that oppose accountability measures like state interventions.
Real Estate XAI properties appraised at $3.5 billion, documents show
Transportation & Logistics After LaGuardia crash, Memphis airport board approves $4.8M runway-lighting system
Shelby County Family praises judge for sentence in fatal hit-and-run
Premium Education What makes a low-performing MSCS school? State board targets 14 schools for improvements
Business
Two more resign from troubled UTHSC department as officials announce a new hire
The number of people who have resigned from the program grows amid abuse allegations that school officials allegedly refused to address.
Real Estate Rare office space in ‘garden community’ hitting the market later this year
Premium Transportation & Logistics New bill would oust Memphis airport board
Premium Spirit of Memphis ‘A force of nature’: Colleagues, family describe late Varsity Spirit founder
Premium Real Estate Inked: Historic Downtown property sold, new clinic opens and building near AutoZone Park for lease
Sports
Grizzlies’ GG Jackson critical of officials in loss to Rockets
The defeat didn’t sit well with the Grizzlies, who hung with the Rockets until the fourth quarter.Related content:
High School Sports Second-half goal sends CBHS soccer past Houston
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis adds VCU to 2026-27 basketball schedule, report says
Premium High School Sports CBHS standout Will Brick is in a ‘win-win’ situation
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies fall to Rockets despite Prosper’s career high
Food
Food Files: Burgers, coffee, chicken and smoothies
In-N-Out one step closer to its first Memphis location. Dutch Bros opens in the Edge District. Tommy’s Burgers California Style is opening its third location. Guthrie’s merges two nearby locations into one.
Food News Hot wing festival introduces World Wing Cup
Suburbs
Collierville High seniors will walk down memory lane, but their parents aren’t allowed to come
For the first time in about a decade, parents of seniors will not be permitted to visit the elementary schools as their children return for one last walkthrough before their graduation.
Premium Lakeland Lakeland moves to ban tobacco and vape products in age-restricted venues
Arts & Culture
GPAC’s latest season includes Mavis Staples, Second City, Samara Joy
The season includes actor/singer Darren Criss, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard, and fiddle duo Carter and Cleveland.
Premium Visual Arts ‘Hillbilly Bible’ movie to film in Memphis later this year
Opinion
Opinion: Art is enduring
“We should recognize the power of art as an ever-evolving representation of who we are as a city.”
Opinion Opinion: In Memphis, school decisions carry history. This one carries hope.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Time to get outside and in, too
This weekend brings a lot of opportunities to get outside. But it starts with a focus on the interior.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: As seasons winds down, Grizzlies draft odds looking up
Games
Sudoku: March 27
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?