Memphis Friends of Israel rally against anti-semitism
Many of those who gathered said their aim was to fight misinformation and misrepresentations of Jewish people, and make the case for Americans to see what Israel is about for themselves.
Parking garage, hotel could make Collierville Square a ‘destination’
Collierville leaders will consider pursuing a parking garage and hotel near Town Square Park. Suburban staff and business owners say that those will make the square a destination.
Memphian to compete for $1 million in The Basketball Tournament
Memphis native Tray Boyd is hoping to make up for missing the NCAA Tournament by balling out in The Basketball Tournament.
Out of the pipeline: The city’s water movement and how it evolved
The Byhalia Connection Pipeline is over but a burgeoning environmental movement, with the city’s underground water aquifer at its center, remains. The road to that movement began with the rise of the city’s new activism several years ago, with some unexpected twists and turns along the way.Related stories:
Grizzlies notebook: Ja goes to Miami and Jaren believes
Jaren Jackson Jr. finally shared his tattoo on Instagram, almost a year after getting the ink but choosing not to reveal what it said.
Murphy stays hot as 901 FC picks up three points in Birmingham
New goalkeeper Kyle Morton also has a strong match as club picks up its third victory of the year.
Delta variant leads new Memphis area cases
Health officials say Shelby County is at the beginning of a new surge of COVID cases, and the Delta variant is prevalent.
Billionaire Richard Branson reaches space in his own ship
SpaceX’s Elon Musk, came to New Mexico to watch and congratulated Branson for a “beautiful flight.” SpaceX’s Inspiration4, a flight to inspire support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, could blast off as early as September from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Metro
Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty arrested for robbery, kidnapping
Shiesty and eight others, including the rapper’s father, were arrested on federal charges Thursday.
State Government Lawmaker calls delay on gun bills a ‘slap in the face’ to Tennessee gun owners
Breaking News Memphis Grizzlies Brandon Clarke released from jail after alleged high-speed chase and arrest
Public Safety Woman accused of killing pastor ‘on notice’ for alleged bond violation
Education House Republicans tie immigrant student tracking to Tennessee voucher expansion bill
Business
Blue Honey Bistro owners to open East Memphis restaurant
The Bryans have garnered national attention for their 36-seat restaurant, located in a Germantown shopping center, and Drew Bryan was named a James Beard Award semi-finalist last year.
Premium Real Estate Inked: Stryker, AutoZone and Scan Global Logistics making local moves
Real Estate Performance Properties buys Perkins Park in Southeast Memphis
Real Estate Defense and space manufacturer could land in Memphis
Premium Health Care UTHSC gives $1.75M in grants across Tennessee, nearly $500K to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
Sports
LeBron James the latest NBA star to blast Memphis
James said travel in places like Memphis and Milwaukee gets tougher with age.
Breaking News Memphis Grizzlies Brandon Clarke released from jail after alleged high-speed chase and arrest
Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway hires a general manager
Memphis Tigers Basketball Quante Berry latest Tiger to say he will enter portal
High School Sports At Bolton, a special signing day for a special football class
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 Business Blue Honey Bistro owners to open East Memphis restaurant
Suburbs
Olive Branch retail strip gets facelift as nearby developments boom
With a nearby developments and improvements to a major intersection, the Mid South Center in Olive Branch is aimed at providing new businesses.
Arlington Arlington mayor claims misunderstanding in citation on shoplifting
Arts & Culture
Easter egg hunts, a pierogi class and thrift shopping to benefit WKNO
In this week’s To-Do List, the ’80s are back at Bar Keough, the women of Memphis jazz are at Crosstown Arts and Blue Suede Vintage has retro finds for all sizes.
Premium Performing Arts Ballet Memphis’ 2026-27 season includes ‘Peter Pan’
Opinion
Opinion: Data raises questions about accountability in the criminal justice system
The performance of the criminal justice system can’t be assessed without knowing the full picture. We have regular and reliable reporting from law enforcement agencies, but why don’t we have the same expectation for the district attorney and court clerks?
Geoff Calkins Calkins: Iranians in Memphis say ‘It’s torture to even explain.’
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: New restaurant roundup
A sushi purveyor is looking at a new home, a gluten-free bakery is changing neighborhoods and a former oyster house is becoming a cocktail bar.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: No Kings’ end, ongoing fugitive search
Games
Sudoku: April 1
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?