Memphis 901 FC clinches first playoff berth
With help from rival Birmingham, Memphis clinches a postseason spot for the first time in club history. Seeding still to be determined in the final three games of the regular season.
Memphian leads Chicago Sky to WNBA championship
Northside High’s James Wade is third Black head coach to win a WNBA title.
What are success rates for Bates, Duren as reclassified players?
For University of Memphis freshmen Emoni Bates and Jalen Duren, looking for a sign of things to come is not that simple.
Herrington: With Ja & Jaren back at the wheel, Grizzlies resume journey
This is what we’re here for — and Combo Meals, a chirping defender and that chase for the playoffs.
Brewfest flows into Brunchfest, a weekend of sips and nibbles
Beer lovers raised a glass to the return of Memphis Brewfest, and the addition of Brunchfest, at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
Fight for police reform continues long after death of Elton Hayes
The fight for reform continues today, a half-century after Elton Hayes was beaten to death.
Half a century later, the memory of Elton Hayes still echoes today
In October 1971, three Orange Mound teenagers went for a ride that ended with law enforcement officers beating one of them to death in a ditch off Lamar Avenue. Fifty years later, no one has been convicted in the killing.
Dries: Tales told by a headstone’s date
Fifty years after the death of Elton Hayes, a journey to his grave tells the story of the differences between Black and white in the Memphis of 1971 and the Memphis of today.
Booth or sideline — where will Tigers’ offensive coordinator be this week?
The University of Memphis got an extra boost with Kevin Johns on the sideline against Navy, but where he will be stationed against UCF remains to be seen.
Memphis hammers Atlanta to move closer to postseason
Team erupts in the second half to pick up 12th victory of the season.
Grizzlies waive Kris Dunn, finalize roster
Waiving Dunn means two other players will be at FedExForum when the Grizzlies open Wednesday night.
Metro
The Early Word: High stakes for the Grizz and new steak at Barksdale’s
A property-tax hike may be the “only option” for a new jail, a Wolfchase hotel could be yours and something new is brewing in Germantown.
Premium Public Safety Shooting death of teenager Downtown spotlights violent week
Shelby County ‘First Eight’ prekindergarten program expansion clears County Commission
Premium Public Safety Charges dismissed for codefendant in Rhodes student killing
Business
Here’s what xAI will pay in property taxes
XAI is being taxed on $2.2 billion in investments, not the $12 billion the Greater Memphis Chamber touted throughout the past year.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Health Care Shelby County makes at-home HIV testing available to all residents
Real Estate Housing market defrosting as spring brings more sales
Sports
‘Unfortunately, that’s been the story’: Warriors hand Grizzlies more hurt
After all the work the team did to erase a large deficit — and after Morant eventually returned to the game with a noticeable limp — it was as painful a finish as the Grizzlies could have imagined. Butler, Curry combine to outlast Grizzlies in play-in game Box score: Warriors 121, Grizzlies 116 Grizzlies Insider: Memphis, Golden State trade confident wordsRelated content:
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Food
‘The same but better’ — Barksdale’s to reopen next week
After a nearly $500,000 renovation, Barksdale’s will reopen in Midtown with its signature hearty breakfasts and plate lunches.
Suburbs
Germantown hears complaints about funding of Houston High updates
Some Germantown parents expressed disappointment in the city’s six-year plan to invest $8 million in Houston High improvements.
Arts & Culture
Alton Brown takes his ‘Last Bite’ at the Orpheum
Food scientist and TV personality Alton Brown says his “culinary variety show” combines storytelling, comedy, music and culinary demonstrations all in one.
Opinion
Opinion: Data is key to improving the criminal justice system
“There is bipartisan support for greater concerted efforts to leverage data from across the criminal justice system to improve effectiveness, evidence-based decision making, and transparency.”
Podcasts
Church Health emphasizes local ties through Washington transition
Church Health CEO Jennie Robbins talked on “Behind The Headlines” about concerns that show up with the nonprofit’s patients amid national policy changes in Washington, D.C.
Games
Word Flower: April 15
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.