Council approves city’s purchase of bottling plant at Fairgrounds
Funding includes $2.5 million to buy the 17-acre site and the rest for conversion of space to Liberty Bowl parking spaces and city maintenance facilities.
Council sets stage for pipeline regulations in wake of Byhalia Connection surrender
An attorney for Plains All American Pipeline told City Council members Tuesday the proposals are “anti-industry” and will be overturned if approved by the council and County Commission.
Lausanne, Naval Academy grad allowed to defer, continue with NFL tryout
In a turn of events, Cameron Kinley has been granted commission deferment and will be going to Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp.
New Tigers coach brings vision acquired from 60 years of asking questions
Larry Brown’s full-circle journey brings him a fresh slate as a 80-year-old assistant at the school that was once the enemy.
Chief reacts to new open carry gun law
Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis briefs City Council members on the opening weekend of the new law.
Council delays sale of Union Avenue police property
Council members had questions about the land sale coming in below the $6 million appraised value of the property.
Tigers defensive coordinator opens 2021 Touchdown Club schedule
Mike MacIntyre to speak on July 19.
Free concerts return to Levitt Shell with scaled back, locally focused fall season
The Levitt Shell’s fall concert season lineup has a Memphis-first bent.
‘Missing middle’ housing to rise near Le Bonheur, St. Jude
Pockets of new duplexes, quadplexes, cottage courts, live/work spaces and small single-family homes may provide affordable homes for workers and serve as an example for reviving other core-city neighborhoods.
Opinion: The impact of COVID-19 on faith is a mixed bag
Dr. Scott Morris: The good news is that according to the Pew Research Center, almost 3 in 10 Americans say that their faith in God increased during the pandemic.
Metro
Blighted building owned by Tom Intrator being demolished
A three-story building on South Front Street is being demolished two years after the owner was sued for blight.
Premium Education UTHSC looking for new faculty to stem resignations after abuse allegations
State Government Quick vote on resolution honoring Gov. Bill Lee brings Democratic backlash
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: UTHSC faculty resign, but Hardaway is all in at the U of M
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Meet the local foodie behind our $15 deals
Business
FedEx announces record profitability during holiday season
AI, technological advancements and other improvements are expected to fuel revenue growth for the company this year.
Premium Real Estate Midtown’s Stomping Grounds aims for 901 Day opening
Premium Real Estate Blighted building owned by Tom Intrator being demolished
Premium Real Estate National bridal shop says, ‘I do!’ to Memphis
Premium Real Estate Prairie Farms hopes to milk $15 million out of selling Midtown dairy
Sports
Middle College shuts down Wayne County to earn first tournament win
The Bulldogs dominated on defense in the second half to advance to the Class 1A semifinals.
Player of the Week CBHS standout voted player of the week
Memphis Tigers Football Braham, Desrosiers showcase skills during Memphis Tigers’ Pro Day
High School Sports Bartlett holds off Brentwood to advance to Class 4A semis
High School Sports Red-hot Whitehaven scorches Blackman in Class 4A quarters
Food
$15 Deal: Soup, dumplings and noodles from Little Petals Chinese
The quick-service Sichuan-style Chinese restaurant chases away the post-tornado-watch ick with spice, crunch and warmth.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Meet the local foodie behind our $15 deals
Suburbs
Bartlett holds off Brentwood to advance to Class 4A semis
Brentwood is no everyday team and the Bruins gave Bartlett an almighty battle. But the Panthers are headed to the semifinals thanks to a 65-56 victory.
Premium Germantown Germantown’s 911 call center was promised in 2020. Now it’s on permanent hold.
Arts & Culture
Welcome spring with beer, kites, fairies and all the colors of the rainbow
In this week’s To-Do List, there’s a comedy show at DKDC, a final goodbye from Journey at FedExForum and a mash-up of goth culture and cumbia music at Growlers.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: Ryan Gosling’s ‘Hail Mary,’ ‘Pulp Fiction’ gets Pink
Opinion
Calkins: Justice Amy Coney Barrett is speaking at Rhodes. It’s more complicated than it should be.
Justice Amy Coney Barrett is returning to Rhodes College to speak Wednesday. Why isn’t Rhodes talking about it? That’s complicated.
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Grizzlies notes on injuries, expansion and draft scouting
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Meet the local foodie behind our $15 deals
A restaurant doesn’t have to be expensive to be good, and today’s guest knows all about that.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: On Jerry Lee Lewis’ home tour
Games
Sudoku: March 18
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?