Calkins: NIT loss isn’t the end for Penny Hardaway and the Tigers, it’s just the beginning
The Memphis Tigers were eliminated from the NIT by Creighton Friday night. But the game felt like less an ending than the end of a beginning.
Elvis, Cash & doomed ‘Auto Row’ buildings: History may be honored
Elvis bought Cadillacs at one building. Johnny Cash recruited his back-up band at the other. Both seem destined for demolition, but plans are being made to memorialize their ties to Memphis music history.
Grizzlies: NBA Draft preview (take one), weekend notes on Mike Conley and Derrick Rose
What does NBA draft history tell us about the pro prospects of potential Grizzlies targets this summer? Plus: On not seeing Mike Conley and Derrick Rose this weekend.
Eight MPD officers disciplined, impound lot employee fired following investigation of body found in van
A City of Memphis impound lot employee has been fired and eight Memphis police officers suspended or demoted following an internal investigation into why a man’s body was not found in the back of a van for 49 days.
Clark Tower foreclosure sale delayed
A scheduled sale Friday of Clark Tower on the courthouse steps was delayed until after a related hearing in U.S. District Court takes place April 24.
Daily Briefs
Metro
The Early Word: Pride flag bill may be dead; Overton Shell comes back to life
MPD officer may have been killed by friendly fire, MSCS wants city money and Hernando residents can trade their cars for golf carts.
Premium Education Closure looms over Immaculate Conception students, teachers
Business
Loudean’s bids farewell to Cooper-Young
Sisters June Taylor and Joyce Boggs first opened the Cooper-Young boutique back in 1977 under the guidance of their mother, the late seamstress Loudean Peak.
Premium Real Estate Inked: Gloss bar nails down fifth spot; Holiday Deli converting to bank
Sports
Tigers, Rebels agree to home-and-home series in basketball
The Tigers and Rebels have met in four of the past five seasons, with each team winning its two home games in that stretch.
Memphis Grizzlies Bill that would help finish FedExForum financing delayed
Food
From barber to bartender: Tennessee law would let hair stylists sell drinks
A new law would let some Tennessee barbershops and salons sell and serve drinks, but they’d also need to serve food and have seating. Some Memphis places are interested, while other say it’s a hair don’t.
Suburbs
Lakeland moves to regulate future hotel and motel placement
With the eventual removal of two rundown motels on the Lakeland landscape, the suburb wants more control over the design of commercial lodging in the future.
Arts & Culture
Fine-art craft festival returns to Ridgeway Loop
Live classical music from local groups such as the University of Memphis Lorraine String Quartet, Prizm Ensemble and the Bartlett Community Concert Band could also be heard at Art in the Loop.
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.