‘Project Iris’ may bring lots of jobs to Frayser-Raleigh area
An unidentified distribution and warehouse operation wants to build a multimillion-square-foot center in the Frayser-Raleigh area.
Ole Miss Notebook: Rebels hope right tackle Givens can play
The Ole Miss Rebels hope senior right tackle Alex Givens can play Saturday at Memphis. Meanwhile, a group of running backs will rotate behind starter Scottie Phillips.
Le Bonheur, St. Jude, Old Dominick plan expansions
Three well-known Memphis institutions are seeking approval from the Memphis and Shelby County Board of Adjustment to expand their operations.
Parents, students seek SCS inquiry of Southwest Early College High School
Superintendent Joris Ray said what he heard about Southwest Early College High School gave him “grave concern,” but stopped short of saying the district would investigate.
Martavious Banks, man shot by police, pleads guilty to evading arrest
Martavious Banks, shot by a Memphis police officer in 2018, pleaded guilty to evading officers and possession of a gun. He was placed on probation for two years.
Memphis-area hotels post strong 2019 so far, but slower growth expected
The Memphis area hotel industry is making progress in absorbing a glut of new hotel rooms, particularly in the Downtown area, though the additional supply is affecting occupancy.
Metro
MPD investigating two back-to-back Downtown shootings
Two people were shot less than an hour apart Downtown Friday, March 20, according to the Memphis Police Department.
Premium State Government Republican bill clears way for private firearms in government buildings
Public Safety Memphis gun violence cost more than $1B, data says
Education Tennessee GOP advances bill to relax voucher testing rules for private schools
Public Safety Federal civil suit over County Jail inmate’s death gets new judge
Business
FedEx announces record profitability during holiday season
AI, technological advancements and other improvements are expected to fuel revenue growth for the company this year.
Premium Real Estate Midtown’s Stomping Grounds aims for 901 Day opening
Premium Real Estate Blighted building owned by Tom Intrator being demolished
Premium Real Estate National bridal shop says, ‘I do!’ to Memphis
Premium Health Care Most of UTHSC occupational therapy faculty resign amid abuse allegations
Sports
Road return stings in Grizzlies loss to Hornets
Charlotte stars LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller were too much for rebuilding Grizzlies.Related content:
Update High School Sports Fast start propels Bartlett to Class 4A championship
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Hornets 124, Grizzlies 101
Guest Columnists Outgoing FedEx St. Jude Championship leader: ‘To the city of Memphis — thank you’
Memphis Grizzlies Celtics escape ‘amazing’ Grizzlies with late rally
Food
Food Files: Central BBQ offers breakfast in Midtown, more
Central BBQ is rolling out several new offerings: breakfast at Midtown, plus value items and party wings in various locations. Also, news from Domino’s and Wild Beet.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Soup, dumplings and noodles from Little Petals Chinese
Suburbs
Fast start propels Bartlett to Class 4A championship
Axton Perry lead the way with 15 points as the Panthers win the second boys basketball state championship in school history and the first in 25 years.
Elections Contender joins race in Republican primary for Collierville Schools board seat
Arts & Culture
Purple, pink, yellow, green and more colors of powder covered those celebrating Holi at Shelby Farms
Some celebrate triumph of good over evil, some celebrate leaving the past behind, some celebrate the changing seasons. Despite their reasons for celebrating, Holi is a colorful day for all.
Premium Visual Arts Buckley: Painter. Air Force reservist. Bride-to-be. Rachel Heck isn’t just a star golfer from Memphis anymore.
Opinion
Buckley: Hardaway, Tigers concerned about fans in the stands. What’s the plan to fix it?
Two days after deciding to retain coach Penny Hardaway, Memphis athletic director Ed Scott and Hardaway himself address dwindling basketball attendance.
Premium Education Calkins: Justice Amy Coney Barrett is speaking at Rhodes. It’s more complicated than it should be.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Spring has sprung, and we take a Journey
Today is the first day of spring, and there are so many ways to get outdoors and celebrate this weekend.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: What happens now with The Standard?
Games
Sudoku: March 20
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?