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
Will TN voucher program expand by 15,000 or 20,000 seats? House and Senate are at odds on details.
House Republicans dropped the immigrant tracking provision of the expansion bill, which is poised for final votes within days.
Premium Metro US Sen. Hagerty said Memphis public safety solutions must be long-term, ‘military buildup’ necessary in Iran
Education Memphis-Shelby County Schools sets 2026-27 academic calendar
Public Safety New trial appeal in Nichols case still pending, cross-appeals denied
Public Safety Pooh Shiesty detention hearing set in Texas
Business
SweetBio rolls out new, longer-lasting wound product
SweetBio, a Memphis-based startup, has been providing wound care for patients nationwide. In recent weeks, they unveiled Apis — meant to help those with diabetes and those with more serious cases.
Premium Real Estate Local investor sees value in ‘unleaseable’ shopping center
Premium Health Care ‘The privilege’ of taking care of veterans: New VA medical director talks challenges, gifts of leading facility
Business AutoZone may be rolling onto Houston Levee
Premium Real Estate Veteran restaurateurs to open Middle Eastern bakery
Sports
Redbirds recap: Memphis bats dominate opener at Charlotte
The Redbirds slugged three homers to score nine to defeat the Knights.
Golf FedEx St. Jude Championship unveils new ticketing option that includes food, drink
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Injured players talk, so does LeBron James
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Calkins: The Grizzlies have a problem. And it isn’t just basketball.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Injured Grizzlies Edey, Aldama, others take early ‘exit’ as home schedule wraps up
Food
Kaye’s Pints & Scoops to open new scoop shop
The Scoop by Kaye’s Pints & Scoops doesn’t officially open until May, but the company is doing a pop-up Saturday, April 4.
Premium Food At Mempops, spring heats up demand
Suburbs
MLGW plans renovation of Millington community office
The Memphis Light, Gas and Water community office in Millington will be closed several months for renovations.
Premium Music Visible Music College plans move to Millington
Arts & Culture
Pooh Shiesty detention hearing set in Texas
The Memphis rapper and eight others, including his father, were arrested after the FBI raided his Cordova home.
Premium Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Jerry Maguire,’ ‘E.T.’ get big-screen revivals
Opinion
Calkins: The Grizzlies have a problem. And it isn’t just basketball.
They fell in love with the Grizzlies on their first date. But after Monday’s game, they’re giving up their season tickets. And they’re not alone.
Opinion Opinion: In the face of unprecedented danger, Memphis police officers answer the call
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Injured players talk, so does LeBron James
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Memphis’ place in the reverse standings; players’ exit interviews, and the comments from LeBron James.
Podcasts The AM/DM podcast: The Whalum family legacy lives on
Games
Daily WordRow: April 7
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.