Calkins: Last home game for Johnny Manziel and the Memphis Express?
If this was the end for Johnny Manziel and the Memphis Express, it was a wild way to go.
New Chicago community leader pushes back against Memphis 3.0
Dr. Carnita Atwater of the New Chicago Community Development Corporation calls the North Memphis community to action while taking aim at the Memphis 3.0 land use and development plan.
Southland Gaming & Racing launching table games April 1
Less than five months after Arkansas voters legalized four casinos statewide, Southland Gaming & Racing in West Memphis is ready to roll out its first table games.
Strong cautions Democrats against ‘deficit mindset’ at local party convention
Shelby County Democratic Party chairman Corey Strong says local Democrats made a good start in the 2018 county elections, sweeping every countywide office on the ballot and improving the Democratic majority on the Shelby County Commission to eight seats.
Proposed Sports Hall of Fame seeking nominations for inaugural class
Leaders of a proposed Hall of Fame are seeking nominations for those with ties to Memphis who had an impact on the city's sports history.
Suburban superintendents oppose Educational Savings Account legislation
Shelby County's suburban school superintendents worry about the potential effects of vouchers on public education. While Gov. Bill Lee's proposal affects Shelby County Schools locally, suburban superintendents worry it could expand to affect them as well.
Metro
Tennessee House passes controversial immigration bills
Three immigration-related bills and a constitutional amendment are rolling through the legislature this week, leaving behind a trail of fierce debate and questions about lawmakers’ priorities.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Getting birds of prey back in the air
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Premium Metro A flub on qualifying petition limits G.A. Hardaway’s options
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Business
Critics urge caution before biting off nearly $1 billion Regional One project
Does Shelby County need a new hospital? And if so, how will it be financed? Skeptics raise questions.
Premium Business A place where the game never ends opens in Bartlett
Premium Health Care Does Memphis need a new Regional One hospital? For some, the answer is a resounding yes.
Health Care Making sure ‘ethics is embedded’ in AI and health care: Panel discusses intersection of health equity, tech
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Sports
Acuff, Ament and Philon: Will Memphis Grizzlies have interest in top SEC talent?
Arkansas guard Darius Acuff is generating a lot of NBA Draft buzz. What can the Grizzlies’ draft history tell us about his potential to land in Memphis?
Update Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis AD Ed Scott details why Penny Hardaway will return next season
High School Sports Boys state basketball tournament preview: Four local teams chasing the gold ball
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies fall in Chicago, now on longest losing streak of season
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Food
Jittery from java? That’s that Grind City Coffee Xpo.
The love of coffee lured an estimated 700 people to the Grind City Coffee Xpo at Crosstown Concourse, but come bedtime, they may regret the extra caffeine.
Premium Food From crops to cattle, erratic weather is disrupting how Tennessee farms do business
Suburbs
Something stinks in Germantown — and it’s higher waste pickup fees
Germantown is reviewing a sanitation contract, but prices will significantly increase due to inflation rates in the industry. A city administrator said Waste Pro has provided “Rolls-Royce-type” service.
North Mississippi Mississippi Senate advance of phased teacher pay raise gets mixed reviews
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Ryan Gosling’s ‘Hail Mary,’ ‘Pulp Fiction’ gets Pink
With the Oscars finally in the rearview, the first potential well-liked live-action hit of the 2026 movie year arrives this weekend, says Chris Herrington.
Premium Arts & Culture From kites to colors: 3 ways to celebrate Holi in Memphis
Opinion
Calkins: The Medicine Man used to rally Memphis fans. Now his old friends are rallying to help him.
Sam Bielich was famous in Memphis as the Medicine Man. Now he’s recovering from triple bypass surgery — and his old friends from the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity are trying to help.
Opinion Opinion: Survey shows support for local police — and for hiring more of them
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Getting birds of prey back in the air
When local birds of prey are injured, they may end up at the Mid-South Raptor Center near Shelby Farms Park.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Take a break and wear green
Games
Sudoku: March 16
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?