New Playground of Dreams opens in Arlington
With an estimated cost of $400,000 and designed to last 30 years, Arlington’s new Playground of Dreams has opened at Hughes-College Hill Park near the historic Depot Square area of town.
Peach Jam: Top prospects say Memphis belongs with college basketball blue bloods
The nation's top college prospects believe Memphis belongs in the same discussion as the blue bloods of college basketball, especially Kentucky.
A super Saturday in the park
Mud Island River Park was a hive of activity Saturday, as community organization Neighborhood Heroes led Memphis kids in superhero-related activities meant to inspire mental and physical wellness, while the Downtown Memphis Commission threw a party to celebrate summer birthdays.
Group seeks pause in Tom Lee Park mediation, new public input
Business executives with ties to Memphis in May have formed Get Our Riverfront Right to push for reexamination of plans for Tom Lee Park.
Activists want community involved after public forum on MPD spy case
Community activists say they still feel they're being watched and harassed by law enforcement, while a monitoring team says it is trying to ensure Memphis police comply with court-ordered reforms.
After seven years, state’s Achievement School District struggles to show results
Political support for the Tennessee achievement district could be waning. After the district’s high profile leader Sharon Griffin left this month, some state lawmakers are calling for hearings on its future.
Metro
MSCS’ Richmond not bound by same ethics clause Feagins was
Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members formalized its contract with Interim Superintendent Roderick Richmond two months after appointing him to replace ousted Superintendent Marie Feagins.
State Government Tenn. House advances its version of Memphis school takeover
Metro Severe weather coverage: MPD warns against driving during storm
Premium State Government Lawmakers inch toward sales-tax hike to pay for ‘ungodly problem’
Business
Tennessee commissioner wants to ‘depoliticize’ public health policy
Dr. Ralph Alvarado, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Health, touched on everything from vaccines to fluoride to health disparities during a presentation at the University of Memphis on Friday, March 28.
Health Care New at the Downtown Y: Sit-ups, pull-ups and check-ups
Premium Real Estate Local industrial market booms with early-year sales, setting promising stage
Premium Real Estate Inked: Data Center in the works, egg wholesaler headed to Memphis
Sports
NBA reportedly examining gestures between Ja Morant, Buddy Hield
The NBA is looking into an exchange of gestures between Grizzlies star Ja Morant and Warriors guard Buddy Hield on Tuesday night, according to ESPN.
Premium Sports Redbirds Recap: Memphis hammers Buffalo in series’ second game
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Yes, the Grizzlies lost again. But all may not be lost!
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Memphis played better, which is why loss to Warriors stings
Food
Michelin could recognize a Memphis restaurant in new guide
The new Michelin Guide American South will be the company’s first regional guide in North America. Anonymous Michelin inspectors are already in the field exploring the area.
Suburbs
Southaven expanding animal shelter
As the Southaven community has grown, the need for an expanded facility has become increasingly apparent to both city officials and local animal welfare advocates.
Arts & Culture
Collaborative group shows dominate April art openings in Memphis
April artists on view in Memphis include Dolph Smith, Colleen Couch, April Bey, Joel Parsons, Brian Jobe, Kiersten Williams, Yancy Villa, and many more.
Opinion
Calkins: Yes, the Grizzlies lost again. But all may not be lost!
The Grizzlies got scorched by Steph Curry (52 points) as the Warriors passed them in the standings. So is there anything to feel good about? Actually, yes!
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Flyway Brewing’s head brewer talks beer, Memphis eats, more
Flyway Brewing Co. took over the former High Cotton Brewing and Edge Alley restaurant locations near Downtown. They reopened as a combined space in November.
Games
Jigsaw: Birthday paw-ty
This week’s puzzle features a photo from a celebration of local pup celebrities Sir Meatball and Milkshake.