Calkins: John Kilzer — former Tiger, musician, minister — lived a life of recovery and grace
John Kilzer was a former Tiger, an academic and a music star. But his legacy will be his recovery ministry, which touched hundreds of lives.
Power & Tel planning world headquarters at edge of Collierville
Power & Tel plans to move its headquarters from Binghampton to the edge of Collierville.
Rose takes state Senate District 32 seat by wide margin
Covington business owner Paul Rose claimed the district seat on both sides of the Tipton-Shelby county line with nearly 90 percent of the district-wide vote.
Competition at several positions will highlight Tiger spring football
Head coach Mike Norvell is excited about the potential competition at positions throughout the Memphis Tigers roster during spring practice.
NRA ad criticizes Kelsey for posing with Moms Demand Action
State Sen. Brian Kelsey is downplaying a National Rifle Association graphic criticizing him for posing with members of Moms Demand Action, a group advocating for gun law reforms.
Daily Briefs
Metro
The Early Word: Inside look at Lobley’s bail hearing and the new ‘Old Bridge’
State lawmakers pass $53B budget, Sugarmon wants more time for juvie takeover and we’ve got the scoop on a Downtown gelato shop.
Public Safety Up to $250K a year going to small businesses in high-crime areas
Business
Orpheum Theatre, Beale Street string lights to be installed second quarter
The 700 linear feet of string lights will be hung 22 feet in the air and stretch from the theater to the Downtown Mobility Center.
Premium Business Loudean’s bids farewell to Cooper-Young
Sports
FedEx announces $25M for Memphis NIL deal
The Memphis-based American multinational conglomerate is investing $5 million per year for the next five years in University of Memphis student-athletes “who will be promoting FedEx initiatives,” according to a press release.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Spring game preview: Expected format, rotations
Food
Tommy’s Burger California Style adds Bartlett location
With a West Coast flavor and a secret sauce, Tommy’s Burger California Style will open its second local restaurant in Bartlett later this month.
Suburbs
Bailey: Has Netanel finally run out of escape routes with The Lake District?
Despite a ruling against a reorganization earlier this year, Yehuda Netanel continues to try and salvage The Lake District from bankruptcy.
Arts & Culture
Overton Park Shell concerts include Black Opry, Bar-Kays, Bodywerk
Shows include Cyrena Wages, Aaron James, MonoNeon, Talibah Safiya with MadameFraankie, Blvck Hippie and Lukah with Hope Clayburn & The Fire Salamander.
Opinion
Calkins: A Memphis theater producer found a brother he never knew about. A story straight from the stage.
After nearly four decades, Memphis theater producer Mike Detroit found a full brother he never knew existed. It’s a mystery that could be a miniseries. But even Detroit warns: “There are parts you may not believe.”
Podcasts
Vintage901 brings the culinary arts to all of Memphis
At its core, Vintage901 is about good food, good wine and the connections people make through eating and drinking together.
Games
Sudoku: April 17
Ready for a bit of a challenge? This sudoku is rated medium.