Vatican names new bishop for Catholic Diocese of Memphis
Catholics in West Tennessee have a new leader almost five months after Bishop Martin Holley was ousted after a tumultuous two years leading the Catholic Diocese of Memphis.
Grizzlies’ Mike Conley scores career-high 40 in late comeback win over Portland
After going scoreless in the first quarter, Mike Conley finished strong to notch a new career-high 40 points and lead the Grizzlies to 120-111 comeback victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Forrest Avenue residents: Drop the ‘R’ and the honor
Forrest Avenue residents file an application to change "Forrest" to "Forest" to end any "perception" that their street honors Nathan Bedford Forrest.
City and Graceland break standoff over Whitehaven expansion minus arena
The city and Graceland appear to have an agreement that allows the Graceland master plan to move ahead in some form beyond litigation over an arena that has been a part of the plan.
Developer proposes converting Downtown DoubleTree into upscale boutique hotel
The Center City Revenue Finance Corp. will be asked Tuesday to approve a 15-year tax abatement for a $47 million conversion of the DoubleTree by Hilton.
Daily Briefs
Metro
Memphis participating in international wildlife challenge
Multiple Memphis organizations will take part in a science challenge that spans six continents this week.
Premium City of Memphis What’s in the city’s budget and what could stand in its way?
Business
Memphis Area Legal Services board not giving up, will continue to offer aid
Despite losing its largest funder at the end of June, board chairman Brian Heim said he is “confident” MALS can continue to provide legal services to low-income families.
Premium Real Estate South Main Art District pioneer seeking to plant ‘art incubator’
Sports
Nothing settled as Collierville and Bartlett battle to a draw
Playoff picture still cloudy with one district game left for each team.
Premium Sports Luken Baker closes in on Redbirds career home runs record. Shhh.
Food
Food writer Jennifer Chandler to join The Daily Memphian
Chandler’s stories and recipes have been featured in national publications such as Real Simple, HGTV Magazine and Woman’s World. She’s also appeared on a number of national broadcast cooking segments including the Food Network’s “Dinner: Impossible” and Ducks Unlimited TV.
Suburbs
Memphis participating in international wildlife challenge
Multiple Memphis organizations will take part in a science challenge that spans six continents this week.
Arts & Culture
Africa in April festival pays tribute to Gambia
“Everybody got a festival celebrating their own heritage and ethnicity,” David Acey said. “So, our efforts in the early ’60s was to develop something that could get our people into their history and culture.”
Opinion
Narcisse: child homelessness is growing and that should concern us all
Far too many people, including children, in Memphis continue to end up on the streets, living in cars out of the parking lots of libraries and Walmarts and disappearing into the background of the hustle and bustle of this city.
Podcasts
Tigers podcast: Spring football wrap, David Jones decision
Seth Henigan and David Jones are among the subjects of discussion as The Daily Memphian Tigers Podcast with Greg Gaston wraps up following Saturday’s spring football game and Jones’ NBA Draft entry.