Mike Norvell set to take part in 901 FC’s slammin’ new tradition
When Memphis 901 FC returns home on April 10, Tigers football coach Mike Norvell will be front and center.
Police report: Shooter of Mississippi Boulevard executive pastor yelled ‘You broke my heart’
A Collierville Police report released Monday gave the first details of the fatal Thursday shooting of Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church Executive Pastor Brodes Perry. Latoshia Daniels is charged with first-degree murder.
Commission to vote on giving EDGE $450,000 for new employees
Shelby County Commissioners are expected to vote Monday on committing $450,000 to the Economic Development Growth Engine over the next three years, which officials say would go toward funding two employees to strengthen local economic development.
Phillip Ashley Chocolates opens ‘chocolate cafe’ Saturday
Phillip Ashley Chocolates hosts grand opening on Saturday and a slew of other events are also going on around town that day; register for April lunch.
Redbirds’ infielder Tommy Edman on Cardinals’ radar
Memphis Redbirds manager Ben Johnson really likes Tommy Edman's game, he just wishes he'd share more of what he knows and be a little more vocal.
Daily Briefs
Metro
Police investigating death of child
Bryan Jones took his daughter to a Cordova daycare as usual, but says she was never dropped off at elementary school. Police are now investigating her death.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Hill: Through cancer and heartbreak, she keeps showing up for St. Jude. Will the PGA Tour do the same?
Shelby County Lowery looking inside and outside county government to assemble cabinet
Premium Spirit of Memphis Longest-serving director of Dixon Gallery & Gardens to retire
Premium Public Safety DeSoto state senator wants to ban Sharia law following Muslim judge’s appointment
Business
First Horizon Foundation donates $5M for new UTHSC project
The University of Tennessee Health Sciences is getting a jump-start on its new College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: New Ballet Ensemble names artistic director
Premium Real Estate Inked: Millwork, Fusion Hospitality and Rush Gaming
Premium Transportation & Logistics Memphis International Airport officially renamed after Fred Smith
Premium Real Estate Germantown approves Goodwin Farms changes, keeping mayoral candidate in the race
Sports
Memphis football schedules home-and-home series with Toledo
The home-and-home series with Toledo will be the first time the two teams face each other.
Premium Golf Opening-round 65 is good for what ails Michael Thorbjornsen
Premium Spirit of Memphis Hill: Through cancer and heartbreak, she keeps showing up for St. Jude. Will the PGA Tour do the same?
Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Grizzlies’ schedule includes notable returns, fewer national games
Golf FESJC first-round scores
Food
$15 Deal: Panuzzo King’s pizza-inspired sandwiches
Panuozzo originated in a small town near Naples in the 1980s but had a social media moment a couple of years ago.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: What to expect at Memphis’ first Edgy Tomato Festival
Suburbs
Judge denies attempt to strike down DeSoto subdistrict — at least for now
A federal judge has denied an attempt by DeSoto County Supervisor Robert Foster to prevent a small section of voters to elect two new county judgeships just weeks before the election begins.
Music The Grove at GPAC announces fall season
Arts & Culture
The Grove at GPAC announces fall season
Salsa, jazz, Southern rock, R&B, Americana and a Beatles tribute show are coming to The Grove at the Germantown Performing Arts Center this fall.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Longest-serving director of Dixon Gallery & Gardens to retire
Opinion
Calkins: It’s nearly football season in Memphis again. Let’s hope that this one is a ‘show-stopper.’
Memphis welcomed fans to take a look at its new-and-improved stadium Saturday. At the end of another tough week in Memphis sports, it is worth remembering what community can do.
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: At this week’s Memphis golf tournament, Bluey, anger, sadness — and some Charlie Brown philosophy to get you through.
Podcasts
Tim Disney on his new book, the global elite and Oliver & Company
Tim Disney, who’ll be at Novel on Aug. 29, joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about his dark satire of a culture of lying, misinformation and the global elite — plus his life as the grandnephew of Walt Disney.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: What to expect at Memphis’ first Edgy Tomato Festival
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Bridges to books
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of the line of people waiting at the National Civil Rights Museum to meet Ruby Bridges and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.