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
Man convicted for 2023 Olive Branch hotel shooting
Alvin Myles Jr. was sentenced after a four-day trial.
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Elections T.J. Hardaway to run write-in campaign for late father’s state House seat
Elections Eight candidates certified for Criminal Court judicial race
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Business
Winchester Commons snapped up for $17.1 million
DLC Management Corp., in partnership with a fund managed by DRA Advisors, bought six properties in five states, including the shopping center at Winchester Road and Hacks Cross Road.
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Transportation & Logistics Current airport board takes care of business in what may be last meeting
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Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Baptist earns cybersecurity award
Sports
Martin: In this NBA Draft, there’s a lot to like for the Grizzlies
With less than a week to go before the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, here are some of John Martin’s thoughts on the class and who he most believes in.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason boys soccer awards: CBHS senior, Briarcrest coach honored
High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason lacrosse awards: Standouts from Briarcrest, MUS, St. Mary’s honored
Food
Sound Bites: Mushroom queen and Groovy Gratitude guru to host Juneteenth dinner
Mushroom Queen Daishu McGriff said she wants the Umami Amora dinner on Juneteenth “to be a celebration of Black chefs where people can see the love through food.” She and dinner co-host Alicia Dixon are guests on “Sound Bites” this week.
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Suburbs
Man convicted for 2023 Olive Branch hotel shooting
Alvin Myles Jr. was sentenced after a four-day trial.
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Arts & Culture
John Zeanah wants city planning to be smarter — so he wrote a book
Eric Barnes talks to John Zeneah, the city’s chief of development and infrastructure, about his book: “Today’s Comprehensive Plan: An Adaptive Approach.”
Music Memphis producer Tay Keith has died at 29
Opinion
Opinion: As bus riders suffer, Memphis needs to turn MATA around
“Last year’s audit made people believe MATA cannot be redeemed. But it is imperative that we not give up. Memphis should be a world-class city. Quality transit attracts employers and gets people to work on time. It also keeps people from going into debt just to maintain a working vehicle.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: What Juneteenth teaches us about the America we’re still building
Podcasts
John Zeanah wants city planning to be smarter — so he wrote a book
Eric Barnes talks to John Zeneah, the city’s chief of development and infrastructure, about his book: “Today’s Comprehensive Plan: An Adaptive Approach.”
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Mushroom queen and Groovy Gratitude guru to host Juneteenth dinner
Games
Sudoku: June 17
Ready for today’s sudokus?