Grizzlies Post-Trade Notebook: Gasol goodbyes, Chris Wallace talks, and more
An updated-through-the-day collection of Grizzlies trade postmortem notes, outside opinions, relevant goodbyes and more.
TSSAA lifts Wooddale basketball team’s postseason ban
The TSSAA has lifted the postseason ban it imposed on Wooddale High's boys basketball team last week, but two other local teams remain banned for their roles in fights at recent games.
Tandem Restaurant Partners plans to help old places and open new ones
Newly formed company Tandem Restaurant Partners will open new restaurants and help out existing ones that need money or manpower to succeed.
The Metal Museum at 40
This week, the Metal Museum turned 40. The institution has grown over the years and has plans for even more growth.
Detour ahead: Another closing set for I-240 in East Memphis
The second of three consecutive full weekend closings of Interstate 240 and Park Avenue in East Memphis is scheduled for Feb. 8-11. Crews will be completing a new railroad bridge.
Daily Briefs
Metro
Tennessee Legislature passes two bills aimed at DA Mulroy
Tennessee lawmakers recently passed two bills aimed at Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy that aim to scrutinize how his office handles cases stemming from the Memphis Safe Task Force.
State Government Trump says Gov. Lee on board with redistricting push
Elections Elections Blackburn, Rose call to ‘flip Memphis’ in wake of Supreme Court ruling
Education Can the GOP Memphis schools takeover be stopped? Local leaders weigh the district’s options.
Education MSCS board meets under shadow of state takeover
Business
Spirit Airlines shutting down immediately. How will it impact Memphis?
Financially troubled Spirit Airlines is going out of business, effective immediately. What does that mean for Memphis International Airport?
Premium Business Ted Townsend out as Chamber president
Premium Health Care Baptist Memorial breaks ground on $27M Fayette County hospital
Premium Real Estate Inked: ServisFirst doubles, Painted Tree closes and Bartlett center gets two new tenants
Premium Business Google announces $25M in grants for West Memphis
Sports
Redbirds recap: Memphis scores 11-7 victory
The Redbirds came back to lead three times, including working back from a 3-0 deficit early.
Premium Sports He hit a 500-foot home run at 13. A decade later, St. Louis may get Blaze Jordan’s best self.
High School Sports Friday prep report: Tipton-Rosemark holds off late St. Benedict charge
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Viral sensation Luke Almodovar brings high-flying talent to Memphis
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis Tigers land a big man in transfer portal
Food
Food Files: Flame Ramen is back Downtown, paired with coffee and tea
It’s all openings this week with TacoNGanas, Bloom Bakery & Cafe, Playa Bowls and Brain Food Memphis.
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: Winner, winner, barbecue dinner
Suburbs
Fair on the Square returns to Collierville and ‘just screams small town’
Collierville Mayor Maureen Fraser will proclaim Saturday “Fair on the Square Day” in the suburb.
Premium Lakeland Lakeland considers roundabouts for U.S. 70
Arts & Culture
Photo Gallery: Salt-N-Pepa, Red Clay Strays and more light up the stage for Riverbeat’s return
Riverbeat came back to Tom Lee Park on Friday, May 1, for the first day of the annual music festival, with Hope Clayburn’s Soul Scrimmage, Lord Huron, Salt-N-Pepa and headliner The Red Clay Strays.
Music Photo Gallery: Soulsville Foundation Power of Music Honors
Opinion
Calkins: The best young athlete in Memphis? Noah Schepman is an inspiration on wheels.
When Noah Schepman was one, his dad built him a tiny wheelchair. Now Schepman’s tennis coach calls him “the fastest kid — on feet or wheels — that I’ve ever seen.”
2026 elections Otis Sanford Sanford: Time for Big Shelby to come to the table — and vote
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Cue the music
Are you ready to dance? Or just sway slightly back and forth rhythmically?