Florida transfer Isaiah Stokes has enrolled at U of M
Memphis basketball appears destined to add Florida transfer Isaiah Stokes to its program. The 6-foot-8 forward has enrolled at the U of M.
AAC realignment in discussions after departure of UConn
The departure of UConn from the American Athletic Conference has officials considering elimination of the current division format, leaving all schools competing in one set of standings.
Mike Norvell: Memphis has players Ole Miss didn’t want
Tigers coach Mike Norvell is familiar with several Ole Miss players because he recruited them. Rebels coach Matt Luke can't say the same about Memphis.
Norris finds questions and comparisons in new life as a federal judge
Former state Senate Majority Leader and Shelby County commissioner Mark Norris said Tuesday he finds some parts of his work as a judge idyllic. Other parts make him question whether the solutions legislators attempt are working on a large scale.
TVA proposes new transmission line between Freeport substation and Allen plant transmission lines
The Tennessee Valley Authority is proposing to build 2.7 miles of new transmission line on the Memphis side of the Mississippi state line.
Monitoring team meets with court over progress of MPD sanctions
Court gets update from monitoring team tasked with making sure Memphis Police Department complies with 40-year-old consent decree. Activists say city, police still have work to do.
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: A deja vu kind of weekend
If you missed last weekend’s record swap, Filipino Fest or the Drive-in Laser Light Show, you have another, or similar, chance this weekend.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: The road to Graceland is a hot mess; Redbirds fight gets messy
Premium City of Memphis Calkins: The road to Graceland is an international embarrassment. We drove it to find out why.
Premium Education Proposed Treadwell school project in question
Public Safety Man acquitted in killing of Young Dolph arrested again
Business
‘Reading the market tea leaves’: Real estate developer is betting big on Memphis area’s industrial market
Hillwood Investment Properties has broken ground on a 1.15 million-square-foot building, the first speculative building in the area in three years, which is a positive signal for the local industrial market.
Business SpaceX adds more turbines as court fight continues
Premium Real Estate New York firm acquires former Memphis chemical manufacturer facility
Premium Business Soul & Spirits buys Memphis Made trademark
Premium Real Estate Canada-based company buys former Fred’s HQ for $25 million
Sports
Herrington: Why GG Jackson, Jaylen Wells could sign new Grizzlies contracts this summer
Beyond Cedric Coward, Zach Edey and Ja Morant, there are decisions to be made about the rest of the roster, and the clock’s ticking.
City of Memphis Redbirds, City Council tangle over AutoZone Park plans
Sports Breaking down the teams playing at the College World Series, including Ole Miss
Sports ‘It becomes another game’: Memphis referee reflects on his World Cup experience
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis sweeps doubleheader in Norfolk
Food
Table Talk: Le Bon Appétit had the meats, sweets and more to eat
Le Bon Appétit brought a crowd of hundreds to Downtown Memphis, where they sampled offerings from 28 chefs and drinks from four mixologists.
Premium Food News New Eats: Rosie’s Tavern is a cool bar, but it’s also an excellent restaurant
Suburbs
Bailey: Complaints about Germantown garbage rates? Not at the public hearing.
Opponents to a signficant increase in Germantown sanitation services take a silent approach to voicing their opinions this time.
Premium North Mississippi Mississippi officials prepare for return to 2022 legislative maps
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: ‘Sweeney Todd’ unites Memphis opera and theater
“Somebody who is doing shows in Memphis might work at three, four, five different theaters, so the people get to know each other, and it does lead to a lot of collaboration,” said Ned Canty, general director at Opera Memphis.
Premium Music Free live music series returns to Bartlett
Opinion
Bailey: Complaints about Germantown garbage rates? Not at the public hearing.
Opponents to a signficant increase in Germantown sanitation services take a silent approach to voicing their opinions this time.
Guest Columnists Opinion: Call it what it is — a tax increase
Podcasts
Songwriters, music and beer flood South Main
Two music festivals are coming to South Main this weekend, and organizers from both join Eric Barnes on this week’s Sidebar podcast.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Harnessing art to overcome ADHD
Games
Daily Jigsaw: DOWD Awards
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the DOWD awards honoring Memphis music professionals and was provided by WYXR.