River Parks: Unauthorized bluff tree-cutting was ‘vandalism’
A Mississippi tree service owner says Steve Harvey’s wife, Marjorie Harvey, told him she had permission to remove the two large magnolias, even though they were on public land.
Herrington: Losses are part of the NBA bargain, but did they have to be like this?
There are three categories: The bad, the ugly, and the ones that make you shout REALLY?
Friday Night Stripes: Storylines to watch in the Memphis spring game
Tigers coach Ryan Silverfield’s first spring game will be part scrimmage, part festival for the fans.
In a week, we’ll know if COVID case rise is a blip or fourth surge
If the numbers do not decline, another health directive could be out in two weeks instead of a month, and it likely will not include the ease in masking restrictions Dr. Bruce Randolph alluded to on Tuesday, April 13.
Coronavirus: New cases hit two-month high
The new cases yielded an 8.1% positivity rate.
Memphis delegation takes UTHSC to task for 70 layoffs
Eight of the 19 members sign letter asking for workers to be reinstated.
Memphis 901 FC to face CBU in preseason fundraiser
The USL club also will face two teams in exhibition games.
Airport buckles up for more flights
Passenger traffic is steadily increasing at Memphis International Airport. However, people arriving in the city may find it tougher to arrange ground transportation at the airport.
Burger and bourbon go down easy in the elegant Chez Philippe
A small upside to the tragedy and travails of the past year is that for a few more weeks, you can eat food as simple as a cheeseburger in the lap of luxury.
Lane College taps ‘Little General’ as head coach
Former Memphis Tigers star Andre Turner is making his move after coaching at alma mater Mitchell High.
Whitehaven school’s ‘store’ rewards positive behavior
Students at Robert R. Church Elementary School in Whitehaven can now exchange points for prizes after a $10,000 donation funded their new incentive store.
Grab your popcorn as the face of St. Benedict athletics calls it a day
Sharon Masterson’s goal in 33 years was always to be an advocate for the student-athletes and the “best school in the world.”
Cincinnati transfer Jakari Robinson commits to Memphis football
The Tigers are adding another experienced impact player on the offensive line.
Legislation regarding the 3Gs will not go to Senate floor
Legislation impacting ownership and operation of Germantown’s legacy schools is on hold. It may be reconsidered in the 2022 legislative session.
Grizzlies Insider: ‘All you can do is force a tough shot’
Even Luka Doncic admitted he’s probably never made a shot like that.
Expectations for the Grizzlies’ upcoming road trip
What is a realistic outlook for the Grizzlies' upcoming seven-game road trip?
State survey finds which demographics fear vaccine most
Most resistance to getting vaccinated is among rural, white people who identify as conservative, the survey found.
Metro
State rep, DA, others advocate for access to juvenile records in setting bail
Several local officials expressed support Saturday for a new state law that will allow judges and judicial commissioners access to at least some juvenile court records in setting bail.
Premium City of Memphis City makes claims about Nichols, family in new court filing
Business
FedEx lays off hundreds across three cities, including Memphis
The cuts this week are likely the result of the company’s massive work to merge its Express, Ground and FedEx Services divisions.
Downtown Downtown Malco Theater to be fenced in with conditions
Sports
Legendary high school basketball coach Terry Tippett is dead at 79
Terry Tippett retired in 2018 after coaching basketball for 48 years with 902 career victories and six state titles at three different schools: Trezevant, White Station and ECS.
High School Sports Friday football report: Houston, Collierville set for Class 6A quarterfinal rematch
Food
Etowah dinner series cofounder launches cocktail bar
Josh Conley said Bar Limina will feature a revolving lineup of mixologists and bartenders from across the globe.
Suburbs
Bailey: A tour around the suburbs
Honors and ground breaking for Buc-cee’s highlight a week of touring around the suburbs for news.
Arts & Culture
Pompeii exhibit gives glimpse into ‘time capsule’
Casts created in hollowed-out spaces of volcanic ash and other artifacts from the frozen city of Pompeii, which was destroyed in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., are on display at Graceland starting this week.
Opinion
Herrington: Warriors a tough matchup for Grizzlies, but also a model
Friday night in San Francisco, the Grizzlies will complete their first West Coast road trip against a team that’s so far had even more success this season with a similar approach: the Golden State Warriors.
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Football’s senior day, basketball’s second-half magic
How will this Memphis football season be remembered if the final two regular season games play out in the Tigers’ favor? Can the Tigers’ basketball team continue to pull of their second-half magic? Drew Hill, Frank Bonner II and Parth Upadhyaya discuss.