Grizzlies Notebook: Surveying the post-lottery landscape
It was a great night for the Grizzlies as they jumped from the eighth slot to the second pick in the NBA draft lottery. Some thoughts and observations on the post-lottery landscape.
EDGE approves 15-year PILOT for Pandrol USA
A railroad products manufacturer may be moving its U.S. headquarters from New Jersey to Memphis after receiving a 15-year property tax incentive on Wednesday.
Memphis 901 FC advances in U.S. Open Cup
Josh Morton and Cam Lindley each got on the score sheet Wednesday as Memphis 901 FC dispatched of the New York Red Bulls under-23 squad in the second round of the U.S. Open Cup.
DeBerry toughening talk on Casada; Vaughan, Coley holding out for Republican meeting
Democratic state Rep. John DeBerry of Memphis is not contradicting a move by the Tennessee Black Caucus calling for House Speaker Glen Casada's resignation. But along with Republican state Reps. Kevin Vaughan and Jim Coley, he's not ready to say Casada should step down.
A Memphis Music Road Map: The Modern Era
This year is Memphis' bicentennial, but while there's been Memphis music as long as there's been a Memphis, you can't listen back 200 years. As a result, our three-part Memphis Music Road Map is a de facto centennial of sound. This final installment follows a trail from the lost decade of the '80s, to rap and indie rock of the '90s, the new bands and breakthroughs of the 2000s, and finally, Memphis music now.
Daily Briefs
Metro
Construction of riverboat landing on Mud Island kicks off
Leaders of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers broke ground Monday, March 30, as several barges passed by on a windswept river.
Public Safety Two Shelby County sheriff deputies arrested for assault
Shelby County Post-Ford County Commission sets new rules for ‘disruptive’ commissioners
Public Safety Cops on leave after violent No Kings march
Premium Arts & Culture How Marcus Winchester helped make Memphis into a city
Business
Sushi Jimmi taking former By the Brewery space to ‘Next Level’
“This place was meant for me,” Chef Jimmy Sinh, known as “Sushi Jimmi,” said.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Business Crawfish season’s near its boiling point. Here’s where to buy them.
Premium Real Estate In-N-Out confirms first Memphis location
Premium Health Care Southern College of Optometry to invest $35M for expansion of ‘one of the best kept secrets in Memphis’
Sports
Cam Spencer snuck away, then watched one of the ‘craziest’ games he’s ever seen
The former UConn star, who won an NCAA title in 2024, was in Washington, D.C. to see the Huskies' thrilling comeback win over the Duke Blue Devils in an Elite Eight game Sunday.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football The 411 on the 4-2-5: What to know about Tigers’ defensive scheme
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis coach Penny Hardaway hires Sean Mock, Trevor DeLoach as assistant coaches
High School Sports Grizzlies, OrthoSouth, Daily Memphian team up to honor basketball players of the week
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Evaluating Zach Kleiman’s Grizzlies trade record
Food
Barbecue? There’s an app for that
Users will be able to customize orders for pickup or for delivery.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Felicia Suzanne’s deviled eggs with Kelley’s Katch Caviar
Suburbs
Dumpster deep dive: How each suburb handles sanitation
Some suburbs contract out while others provide their own services. They don’t all provide the same options, and the prices residents pay also differ.
Arlington Arlington mayor claims misunderstanding in citation on shoplifting
Arts & Culture
‘Good Things’ coming to the Buckman, starting with the BoDeans
Peking Acrobats, Urban Bush Women, an “America’s Got Talent” semifinalist puppet show and Caroline Rhea: What’s on the Buckman stage this season?
Premium Arts & Culture Meet the Memphian who’s preserving handmade anime history
Opinion
Calkins: Iranians in Memphis say ‘It’s torture to even explain.’
The Daily Memphian asked local Iranians how they feel about the war. The prevailing sentiment? “The bombs do not scare us; what scares us is the war ending and the Islamic Republic still ruling Iran.”
Opinion Opinion: We can add new housing and preserve stable neighborhoods
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Fallen leaders, new elected officials
Plus, Tennessee highways are ready for a change.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Time to get outside and in, too
Games
Sudoku: March 31
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?