Proposed legislation would severely restrict abortion in Tennessee
Republican Gov. Bill Lee recently announced a package of legislation designed to ban abortion in Tennessee.
Four interstate shootings continue 2019 trend
A highway shooting this week was the fourth of the year and continues a trend of 45 on Memphis roadways last year.
Grizzlies Mailbag: End of a win streak, Jonas Valanciunas’ role, trade/free agency speculation
Was the recent Grizzlies' winning streak a mirage? Is Jonas Valanciunas' defense a problem? How should the Grizzlies be thinking about their future? The Grizzlies Mailbag ponders these questions and more.
Reconfigured airport terminal will be tight fit for airlines
The CEO of the Airport Authority says when the new concourse B opens in about a year, it will require a concourse manager to work with the air carriers. And the construction of six new gates will probably follow in the next phase, Scott Brockman said.
MLGW seeks firmer grasp of aquifer study’s progress
Memphis Light, Gas & Water's new contract with University of Memphis on a five-year aquifer study adds data and reporting requirements designed to keep the utility abreast of research activity.
Memphis the latest victim in chaotic college basketball landscape
The Tigers are still focused on winning the conference even after a 40-point loss at Tulsa.
AAF Memphis recognizes Ehrlich’s advertising career
Jerry Ehrlich joins the ranks of the most prominent advertising executives who have influenced Memphis clients and the community for decades.
Developers: Snuff District plan won’t block public access to river
Task force continues work on plan to improve Orange Mound
The Orange Mound Initiative task force continued to define its plan to improve economic conditions in the neighborhood, and the transfer of Land Bank properties is seen an important early step.
Metro
April 4,1968 through the eyes of a then-19-year-old who was at the Lorraine Motel
Clara Jean Ester, who was 19 in 1968, describes the moments after Rev. King was shot. And the daughter of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu discusses the mission her father and Rev. King shared.
Public Safety Triple shooting Downtown leaves 2 in critical condition
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
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
Premium Health Care UTHSC gives $1.75M in grants across Tennessee, nearly $500K to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
Sports
Hill: Thanks, Raptors, for showing how you spend a random Thursday in Memphis
Do you want to know how the Toronto Raptors spent their random bleeping Thursday in Memphis? They went to St. Jude, the world-renowned children’s research hospital.
Memphis Tigers Football Who are the top Tiger running backs in spring practice?
Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Mayor Paul Young responds to LeBron James comments
Memphis Tigers Basketball New Tigers women’s basketball coach brings 3 assistant coaches with her
Memphis Grizzlies Raptors roll over Grizzlies’ ragtag roster
Food
$15 Deal: La Roche’s falafel platter
But if you have the opportunity to splurge, the lamb is well worth it, says writer Erica Horton.
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: New app sounds off on restaurant noise
Suburbs
St. Jude researcher wants to add new perspective to Collierville school board
“When you look at the board and how it’s made up,” said Jason Morrison, “I thought it would be nice to have some new blood in there and some differing perspectives.”
Premium North Mississippi Olive Branch retail strip gets facelift as nearby developments boom
Arts & Culture
All systems go: Memphians gather to watch NASA’s Artemis II launch
Artemis II launched at 5:35 p.m. Central Daylight Time from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Memphians had a front-row seat at the Pink Palace.
Premium Music Visible Music College plans move to Millington
Opinion
Calkins: Hana Haden is going to save the Memphis women’s basketball program. But you don’t have to take my word for it.
“Women’s basketball is booming. Except in Memphis, where it’s been a drag. Hana Haden — the new coach of the Tigers — is going to change that.”Related content:
Guest Columnists Opinion: Data raises questions about accountability in the criminal justice system
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!
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Organizing draft boards
Games
Sudoku: April 3
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.