Next four weeks ‘critical’ as federal vaccine help likely to move on in May
FEMA is expected to pack up and leave May 17, taking 21,000 extra doses of the vaccine with it.
Calkins: For Memphis basketball and the Lawson family, there may be a happy ending
Nearly eight years after K.J. Lawson committed to Memphis, his two younger brothers are headed there, too. It’s an improbable twist in a messy basketball saga. May it end in the NCAA Tournament.
Amazon confirms two new Memphis-area facilities
Amazon confirms plans to build two more facilities in the Memphis area, one in Frayser/Raleigh and the other in Byhalia, Mississippi.
Lawson brothers commit to Memphis
The Memphis Tigers just landed two commitments from Chandler and Johnathan Lawson, according to a tweet from the players’ uncle.
Former Mitchell, U of M standout signs with Cleveland Cavaliers
A former Tiger reportedly has a new home.
Memphis house rakes in awards in fight against climate change
Earth Day honor: Two of the most meaningful awards and certifications in the battle against climate change were announced Thursday for a Harbor Town house.
200 yards of trees below Martyrs Park cut without permission, official says
On a Wednesday afternoon, March 10, someone without permission cut down scores of trees on the publicly owned Mississippi River bank below Martyrs Park, a parks official says.
Breaking down Jaren Jackson Jr.'s return
Jaren Jackson Jr. looked great in his return despite the Memphis loss.
ALSAC buys half-acre from Uptown’s St. Stephen church
ALSAC is further expanding St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s campus at the seam of Uptown and the Pinch District.
Third Unity Walk Against Gun Violence set for Saturday
Leaders behind the walk are enthused by the strong community support during the first two events in Downtown Memphis and Whitehaven.
Taco Bell eyes relocation in Arlington
Taco Bell is relocating in Arlington, part of the changing landscape of convenience food options in the northeast Shelby County community.
Grizzlies Insider: Don’t worry, another opportunity is ahead for the Grizz
The Grizzlies can forget about the Clippers loss with two wins over Portland this weekend.
Coronavirus: 150 new cases, no additional deaths
Shelby County’s reported coronavirus total is now 94,219 cases, including 90,943 inactive cases, 1,676 active cases and 1,600 deaths.
Former Memphis lawyer found guilty in $250K fraud scheme
Former Memphis lawyer George Skouteris Jr. faces a maximum sentence of 30 years and a fine of $1 million and five years supervised release.
Thursday prep report: Houston turns back MUS for 10th straight win
Timely hits help Mustangs improve to 25-3.
Metro
U of M has highest rate of students passing bar exam in more than a decade
The U of M law school posted its highest bar-passage numbers in more than a decade, but school officials are aiming higher.
Public Safety Man dies during Memphis Safe Task Force traffic stop
State Government David Hatley tops latest campaign finance reports in race for Tennessee governor
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Public Safety Vigils held for 5 deaths in officer-involved car crash
Business
IP reveals name of overseas spinoff
International Paper confirmed its spinoff company name today with an announcement it will hold an investors event in London next month.
Premium Business SpaceXAI leases large Southaven warehouse
Premium Real Estate Marriott extended-stay hotel opens first Memphis-area location
Premium Business Millington pauses new data center applications for six months
Premium Business ALO Yoga confirms Southaven fulfillment and distribution center
Sports
On Tapp for the Tigers: What’s been happening to the Memphis edge rusher ‘has been borderline criminal’
Edge rusher J’Mond Tapp has been making his presence known to opponents of the Memphis Tigers.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies coaching preview: Is Memphis ready to turn the ship?
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: NBA season predictions
High School Sports Week 9 high school football preview: Central looks to remain unbeaten
Memphis Tigers Basketball More than 3K show up to Memphis Madness Zoo Hoops
Food
Table Talk: How Dunkin’ and BWW Go go together
Ever since Sophia Surrett first heard that Buffalo Wild Wings Go would share space with Dunkin’ on Poplar Avenue, she’s been intrigued to see how the two concepts work in one building.
Food News Nutrition Bar Memphis still open despite car in shop
Suburbs
SpaceXAI leases large Southaven warehouse
The transaction is the latest in a series of leases that have given DeSoto County, and the overall Memphis industrial market, multiple quarters of positive absorption.
Premium Business Millington pauses new data center applications for six months
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Quark stages Pulitzer finalist ‘Thom Pain’
Tony Isbell stars in and directs Will Eno’s 75-minute monologue at TheatreWorks at the Evergreen, and Germantown Community Theatre sets Louisa May Alcott’s story inside Jo March’s attic.
Premium Music 2 Memphis college programs named to Billboard’s top music-business schools
Opinion
Opinion: The head of the Bodine School on the importance of addressing dyslexia
“One in five people have some level of dyslexia. The challenge is that society must be aware of how prevalent dyslexia is in our world and actively support the dyslexic community.”
City of Memphis Calkins: Mayor Paul Young on data centers, the Grizzlies, his favorite place in the city — and why he’s taking a fresh approach to media
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: NBA season predictions
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington predict NBA regular-season awards and order of finish. Will Cam Boozer win Rookie of the Year?
Elections The AM/DM podcast: Early voting in the midterms begins
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Mempho Fest rocks
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of South Memphis Jeff performing on Day 1 of Mempho Music Festival.