Potential investigation contributed to Bowen resignation, U of M official says
University of Memphis officials confirmed Thursday that Tom Bowen resigned from his position of athletic director “in lieu of an investigation.”
Weinshanker says city, Grizzlies holding up council OK on Graceland expansion
In a "Behind The Headlines" interview, the managing partner of Graceland says the Memphis Grizzlies front office is blocking the deal over 80,000 square feet of new soundstages that it contends could be used as a new arena competing with FedExForum.
Former Memphis Zoo CEO Roger Knox dies at 81
Roger T. Knox, who led the Memphis Zoo into prominence as its chief executive officer, has died.
Graceland Exhibition Center opens Saturday with exhibits on Ali, Earth and motorcycles
Remember the Wonders series? Graceland hopes to open new horizons to Elvis Presley fans and Memphians with the new Graceland Exhibition Center, which opens Saturday.
AutoZone Liberty Bowl slated for New Year’s Eve day game
AutoZone Liberty Bowl keeps it annual date of New Year's Eve afternoon for the 2019 edition of the postseason game.
Key House leaders pushed ‘kill list’ on legislative targets
An East Tennessee lawmaker seeking the House Speaker’s post pushed legislative “kill lists” on committee chairmen – emanating from the Speaker’s Office – in an attempt to control which bills passed and failed in the 2019 session.
Metro
The Early Word: LeBron talks trash, and BC allegedly led cops on a chase
Pooh Shiesty gets arrested, Hardaway hires a manager and a new restaurant is coming to Clark Tower.
Public Safety Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty arrested for robbery, kidnapping
State Government Lawmaker calls delay on gun bills a ‘slap in the face’ to Tennessee gun owners
Memphis Grizzlies Brandon Clarke released from jail after alleged high-speed chase and arrest
Public Safety Woman accused of killing pastor ‘on notice’ for alleged bond violation
Business
Food Files: Two Dunkin’ developments and a new breakfast place
It’s all about breakfast — and wings — this week.
Premium Health Care ‘The privilege’ of taking care of veterans: New VA medical director talks challenges, gifts of leading facility
Real Estate Heartsong Church sells 10 acres for $700,000
Premium Real Estate Inked: Stryker, AutoZone and Scan Global Logistics making local moves
Real Estate Performance Properties buys Perkins Park in Southeast Memphis
Sports
Calkins: Now LeBron James is trashing the city? What’s a Memphian to think?
“It was a disappointing cheap shot from a guy who grew up in Akron, Ohio, who should know something about hardscrabble towns.”Related content:
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies star Ja Morant’s home for sale
Sports Ed Murphey Classic bringing shot put series to Beale Street
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Birds stay unbeaten, Blaze Jordan hits 2 home runs
Player of the Week St. Mary’s lacrosse standout wins athlete of the week vote
Food
Food Files: Two Dunkin’ developments and a new breakfast place
It’s all about breakfast — and wings — this week.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: La Roche’s falafel platter
Suburbs
Bailey: It costs a lot to pick up all the garbage
Some suburban residents may have to face an increase in sanitation costs this summer, but the increase is certainly better than trash sitting uncollected at the curb.
Elections St. Jude researcher wants to add new perspective to Collierville school board
Arts & Culture
‘Cupid Shuffle’ singer, Cedric Burnside to perform at Memphis in May barbecue contest
As more than 200 pitmasters from 27 states and seven different countries go toe to toe during the barbecue competition, the “Line Dancing King” and a Grammy Award-winning local blues artist are among the entertainment.
The To-Do List Easter egg hunts, a pierogi class and thrift shopping to benefit WKNO
Opinion
Calkins: Now LeBron James is trashing the city? What’s a Memphian to think?
“It was a disappointing cheap shot from a guy who grew up in Akron, Ohio, who should know something about hardscrabble towns.”Related content:
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Hana Haden is going to save the Memphis women’s basketball program. But you don’t have to take my word for it.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: A ‘free’ weekend full of fun
This weekend’s events — the ones The Daily Memphian staff are most excited about, anyway — have one very important thing in common. They are free!
Metro The AM/DM podcast: New restaurant roundup
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Boys of summer
This jigsaw puzzle is of University of Memphis catcher Trae Cassidy and was taken by Matthew Hinton for the Associated Press.