Morant shines as Grizzlies beat Lakers, end losing streak
Rookie Ja Morant outplayed superstar LeBron James as the Grizzlies snapped a five-game losing streak with a 105-88 win over the Lakers.
Tigers avoid disaster in win at Tulane
Memphis basketball outscored Tulane 14-7 in overtime to survive turnover struggles.
Memphis 901 FC concludes preseason with win over U of M
901 FC breaks camp with victory as loanee Matt Hundley scores a second-half goal to down the University of Memphis.
Talley’s call for repentence in Lenten season comes with list of accused priests
The new report and list lacks the detail that a trove of internal church documents and depositions released a decade ago show about how the Catholic Diocese handled allegations of child sexual abuse by priests over a half century.
Catholic Diocese releases list of 20 priests ‘credibly accused’ of child sexual abuse
Most of the names on the list Bishop David Talley called for soon after becoming leader of the Memphis Diocese were made public a decade ago in a trove of records released in a civil suit filed against the Diocese and the Dominican order.
Black-owned dance company could have moved from Binghampton
Collage Dance Collective's new facility on the intersection of Sam Cooper Boulevard and Tillman Street will be 10 times the size of its current location on Broad Avenue.
‘Million Dollar Quartet’ will be a test for Christian Brothers High School
For the first time, the Broadway show will be staged by a group of high school actors.
Tops Bar-B-Q to open new Bartlett location this summer
Tops Bar-B-Q is preparing to expand with a new Bartlett location.
DoubleTree to become a Marriott ‘Autograph’ hotel
The 93-year-old hotel at the southeast corner of B.B. King Boulevard and Union across from The Peabody will become one of the upscale, boutique but independently owned hotels in Marriott's Autograph Collection.
Tennessee Supreme Court upholds caps on personal injury damages
In a 3-2 decision, the court upheld a 2011 state law capping damages juries can award in personal injury lawsuits, reversing rulings in two lower courts and drawing criticism from a Democratic Memphis lawmaker.
Metro
Voting-rights bill passes Tennessee Senate committee
SB0336, sponsored by state Sen. Raumesh Akbari, D-Memphis, would remove the requirements for persons convicted of certain felonies to have fully paid all court costs associated with their crime to be eligible to vote.
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Metro Tennessee Valley Authority appoints a new CEO
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Business
FedEx laying off 200+ outside Nashville
The company is closing a site in Lebanon, Tennessee, as it is ceasing service to a key customer.
Shelby County Officials seeks public comment on xAI air permit
Health Care New at the Downtown Y: Sit-ups, pull-ups and check-ups
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Sports
Memphis falls to Mississippi State for its ninth consecutive loss
The Tigers jumped out to a three-run lead but couldn’t respond after Mississippi State scored five unanswered runs.
Memphis Grizzlies Box Score: Warriors 134, Grizzlies 125
Memphis Grizzlies Curry hits 12 3-pointers, scores 52 as Warriors defeat Grizzlies 134-125
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Food
Wing Guru owner Billy Richmond indicted
The owner of a popular Memphis wing restaurant chain has been indicted for theft and tax fraud, local court records show.
Suburbs
Wells Cemetery will be protected no matter what develops around it
The overgrown cemetery sits in a field down a winding, narrow road off Arlington Trail.
Arts & Culture
‘Some Like It Hot,’ ‘Saint Joan’ among April theater openings
A Broadway version of classic Marilyn Monroe film — with plenty of tap-dancing — is one of several shows opening in Memphis theaters in April.
Opinion
Martin: In this Final Four, there’s a message for Memphis
Memphis won’t get the chance to get closure in San Antonio for the 2008 title game. That doesn’t mean that there still isn’t something for Penny Hardaway and Memphis to take from the last four teams remaining. Memphis forward Damarien Yates enters transfer portal, per reportRelated content:
Podcasts
The state of the Memphis dining scene
The owner of Biscuits & Jams, the owner of Cameo and Mary’s BOTE and the former owner of Edge Alley discuss the struggles, successes and realities of the industry this week on the WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines.”
Games
Word Flower: April 1
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.