Sugarmon was part of political vanguard, legal challenge to segregation
Russell Sugarmon, civil rights icon, political strategist and retired judge who fought racial injustice in his hometown of Memphis, dies at 89.
City Council gives final OK to South Cordova de-annexation
The Memphis City Council gave final approval to the de-annexation of South Cordova Tuesday.
AAF struggling financially only two weeks into first season
The Alliance of American Football was saved from financial problems by a $250 million investment from Tom Dundon, according to a report.
Court grants another extension for plans to save Aretha Franklin birthplace
Efforts to preserve the birthplace of soul legend Aretha Franklin got another court extension Tuesday, with Environmental Court Judge Patrick Dandridge giving parties until April 23 to shore up plans.
10 apply for vacant seat on the Memphis school board, but six live outside of seat’s district
Ten people are seeking appointment to an interim seat on the Shelby County Schools board. The District 2 seat opened with the departure of Teresa Jones to take an appointment as municipal court judge.
Daily Briefs
Metro
Memphis police investigate mass shooting in Medical District
Five people were shot, one fatally, in a shooting in the Medical District April 19.
Metro Protesters angry about everything from Social Security to Gulf of America
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Business
Sting operation: Health department ramps up mosquito control
Shelby County Health Department’s mosquito control activities are in full swing, which includes truck-mounted spraying of insecticides in some ZIP codes to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and other human pathogens.
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Sports
Thunder hand Grizzlies epic beatdown
The Grizzlies suffered the fifth-largest margin of defeat ever in an NBA Playoff game during Game 1 in Oklahoma City.
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Thunder 131, Grizzlies 80
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Food
Sow Project using food to change futures
In a commercial kitchen in Frayser, something more than food is being made. Confidence, community and second chances are coming together one meal at a time.
Suburbs
‘We’ve had quite a bit of a shakeup’: Landers Center board president talks venue’s future
Amelia Lovorn is tasked with overseeing a change in the direction of the Landers Center after a recent rift led to the firing of two key employees.
Arts & Culture
Renasant Convention Center showcases artists in rotating exhibits
The Renasant Convention Center is putting the work of local artists on display to its 450,000 annual visitors.
Opinion
Narcisse: ‘God in the mundane moments of life’
“Following Christ means looking at the decisions Jesus made, how he made his way in the world and wrestling with what that looks like for me.”
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.
Games
Crossword: The Sultana
A recent interview with the director of the Sultana Disaster Museum inspired this week’s crossword puzzle.